Guilin 5 days
- $525 P/P *
Cruise the Li River, prettiest place in China
Xian 3 days - $350 P/P *
Visit the Terra Cotta Army Museum
Shanghai 4 days - $625 P/P *
China's most Cosmopolitan City
Yangtze River Cruise - $1,295
4 days in a 3 or 4 star cruise boat.
* Local City tour prices. Transportation
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7 day Panda
volunteer work - $2,395
Work and play with Panda Bears
11 day China and the
Pandas - $3,395
Work with pandas, plus visit Beijing, Xian and Chengdu.
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Guilin itinerary:
Day 1 :
Today you will arrive in Guilin.
Upon your arrival at Guilin, the most scenic city in China, your local
guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day
is free for you to explore town. (B)
Day 2:
After breakfast, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start
the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River which is the highlight in
Guilin until you get to Yangshuo County. At Yangshuo, after roaming through
the West Street, drive back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive).
Li River Cruise: Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking
views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and reflections in the
water together with the serene pastoral views of rice paddies and water
buffaloes, you are certainly walking into a traditional Chinese painting
by cruising on it.
West Street: a busy and exotic slate street in Yangshuo County, about
2km long crammed with shops, cafés and hotels, where you can relax
and do some souvenir shopping. (B, L, D)
Day 3:
Today's excursion will bring you to the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Fubo
Hill and the Reed Flute Cave.
Elephant Trunk Hill: the symbol of Guilin, which resembles a giant elephant
drinking water from the Li River.
Fubo Hill: where you can see lots of statues of Buddha left about 1000
years ago in the Returned Pearl Cave and have birds' eye view of the whole
city after climbing up to the very top.
Reed Flute Cave: 5 kilometers away from the city center, famed as "A
Natural Palace of Art", in which you can see lots of stalactites
& stalagmites illuminated by the lights of different colors and learn
how they were formed."
Day #4:
You will have breakfast and then ride to the airport
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Xian itinerary:
Day 1 :
Today you will arrive in Xian. Your guide will meet you at the airport
and escort you to the Centrally located 4 star hotel. (most likely
the Prince International Hotel). Since we don't know when you flight
will arrive, you will have the remainder of the day to explore Xian on
your own. Before leaving you the guide will assist you with directions
and suggestions for your afternoon or evening.
Day 2:
Following a nice breakfast buffet at the hotel, your guide will take you
to the Terra Cotta Museum. Along the way you will stop and visit
a factory that makes replica Terra Cotta Army figures. Then you'll
visit the museum. Lunch in a local restaurant near the museum.
Then you will have a couple of hours free before enjoying a traditional
Xian dumpling dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 3:
This morning following breakfast you'll be taken back to the airport to
catch your flight on to your next destination in China.
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Shanghai itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai.
Our guide will meet you up at Shanghai airport and transfer to the hotel.
Visit the Bund and Nanjing Road. Accommodation: 3 star Hotel
Day 02:
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. Dinner will be
followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
(B, L, D)
Day 3: This morning we leave Shanghai and travel 30 miles to the town
of Zhouzhuang This is one of the most famous water townships in China.
It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient
residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored
traditions and customs. Taking the most convenient form of transport in
Zhouzhuang, a gondola, we will view some of Old China not so easily seen
in the big cities. While now a tourist destination with all that implies,
the City and canals are still 100% authentic. Again breakfast will be
eaten in the Hotel. Lunch and dinner will be eaten out while we are exploring.
(B, L,D)
Day 4: Following breakfast you will be transported to the airport.(B) |
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