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$2501
11 Days Magic Landscapes and Tibet Mystique Tour
Tour Code: TET04
Tour Duration: 11
Days
Destination: Guilin, Hong Kong, Lhasa, Shanghai, Tibet, Xi'an, Yangshuo
Tour overview: Discover the metropolis Hong Kong and Shanghai, explore different expressions of Buddhism as well as some of the most magical scenery in this safari through southern and western China.
- Tour Summary
- Day by Day Itinerary
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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| 1 | Hong Kong |
Arrive in Hong Kong, be met and transferred to hotel.
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| 2 | Hong Kong |
Half day city tour to Victoria Peak Aberdeen Repulse Bay , then free at leisure for the rest of the day.
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| 3 | Hong Kong/Guilin |
Free at leisure till be transferred to airport for flight to Guilin. Arrive in Guilin, be met and transferred to hotel. Details...
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| 4 | Guilin/Yangshuo/Guilin |
Full day tour for Li River and Elephant Trunk Hill
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| 5 | Guilin/Xi'an |
In the morning, visit Reed Flute Cave and Fubo (wave-subduing) Hill . Then be transferred to airport for flight to Xian. Arrive in Xian, be met and transferred to hotel, free at the rest of the day. Details...
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| 6 | Xi'an |
Full day visit The Terracotta Army and Horses Big Wild Goose Pagoda Bell Tower .
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| 7 | Xi'an/Lhasa |
In the morning, visit Ancient City Wall , then be transferred to airport for flight to Lhasa. Arrive in Lhasa, be met and transferred to hotel, adapting to the high altitude at the rest of the day. Details...
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| 8 | Lhasa |
Full day visit The Potala Palace Norbulingka (the Summer Palace) Sera Monastery Barkhor Street
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| 9 | Lhasa/Shanghai |
In the morning, visit Jokhang Temple Drepung Monastery , then be transferred to airport for flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai, be met and transferred to hotel. Details...
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| 10 | Shanghai |
Full day visit The Bund Nanjing Road Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Garden Jade Buddha Temple Oriental Pearl TV Tower
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| 11 | Shanghai | Free at leisure till be transferred to airport for your flight departure. Details... | B |
| Season | Tour Class | Group Size | Single Room Supplement |
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| 1pax | 2-5pax | 6-9pax | |||
| Peak Season | 3* (Tourist Class) | $4050 | $2845 | $2501 | $447 |
| 4* (Deluxe Class) | $4468 | $3054 | $2710 | $656 | |
| 5* (First Class) | $5164 | $3402 | $3058 | $1004 | |
| 1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge.
Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child. 2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation. 3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details. |
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Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Include
A. Entrance fees：To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclude
A. Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets.B. Visa Fees.
C. Excess Baggage Charges.
D. Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the itinerary.
E. Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
F. Single Room Supplement.
G. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
H. Gratuities, Tips to Guides and Drivers.
Optional Activities:
Day 1 Hong Kong Arrival
Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement
Upon your arrival you will be greeted by our local guide and then transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned car. For the rest of the day you will enjoy some leisure time.
Day 2 Hong Kong (B)
Sightseeing: Aberdeen, Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay
Today we will start to explore Victoria Peak first. The Peak is Hong Kong's number one tourist destination. It features the city's oldest mode transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's most unusual building and icon, The Peak Tower where you will find shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
Then you will visit lovely Repulse Bay: Primarily an exclusive residential area, Repulse Bay has a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. You will find statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen.
The tour will continue with a visit to the Aberdeen fishing village where you will enjoy a Sampan Ride on the harbor to get a close-up look at this unusual way of life.
For the rest of the day you will have leisure time to explore Hong Kong on your own.
Day 3 Hong Kong to Guilin (B, L)
Transfer via: Flight arranged by us
In the morning, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Guilin. Arrive in Guilin, you will be met and transferred to hotel by our local guide, feel free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 4 Guilin to Yangshuo to Guilin (B, L)
Sightseeing: Li River Cruise, Elephant Trunk Hill
Guilin is famous for its picturesque scenery, and the best way to see it is from the deck of Li River Cruise ships. In the morning you will depart from your hotel and be transferred to the Zhujiang Pier (about 1 hour drive) for a 4.5 hours wonderful cruise. You will enjoy the unique mountains, peaceful green fields, farms and villages with water buffalos, cows wondering around on both sides of the river bank.
In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Guilin and visit the Elephant Trunk Hill. Located at the conjunction of the Li River & the Peach Blossom River, the whole hill looks very much like a giant elephant with a long trunk drinking out of the river; it is the symbol of Guilin city.
Day 5 Guilin to Xi'an (B, L)
Transfer via: Flight arranged by us
Sightseeing: Reed Flute Cave, Fubo (wave-subduing) Hill
This morning we will begin with visiting the Reed Flute Cave, which is a vast and very impressive cave system, and one of the most important sights of Guilin. Known as "the Palace of Natural Arts", you can see beautiful stalactites & stalagmites and learn how they are formed.
We’ll continue to visit the Fubo Hill. You will see lots of rock stone carvings & Buddha statues from since Tang Dynasty. If you climb to the summit, you will have a wonderful bird's-eye view of Guilin city.
Afterwards you will take the flight to Xian. Arriving in Xian, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guide.
Day 6 Xi'an (B, L)
Sightseeing: Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower
Today you will experience the highlights of Xi'an. After breakfast, you will depart you're your hotel. You will visit the amazing 2000-year-old Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Regarded as the 8th Wonder of the World, the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Over 2,200 years ago, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, ordered the construction of a vast army of Terra-cotta warriors in search of immortality. After his early death they were buried with him to protect his empire.
Another highlight today is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Situated in the south of Xian city, it is one of the main constructions in the famous Buddhist temple-Da-Ci-En Temple. There, the well-known Buddhist Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his collection of classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India in Tang Dynasty. Now it is the Landmark of Xian.
Then we will go on to visit the Bell Tower, which is the best-preserved and best-known one among many. The Bell Tower was built in 1384. In early mornings of ancient times it had the mission of ringing the bell and giving the correct time to the whole city, hence called "The Bell Tower". With magnificent carved beams and painted rafters, this classical building is truly elegant.
Day 7 Xi'an to Lhasa (B, L)
Transfer via: Flight arranged by us
Sightseeing: Ancient City Wal
In the morning we will visit the Ancient City Wall. You will experience a half-hour's hike along the Ancient City Wall. You will experience a half-hour's hike along the Ancient City Wall. It is the largest and best preserved present city wall in ancient China and is probably the best military battlement in the world. If you want to, you can rent a bicycle for a ride on top of the spectacular city wall. The wall was built in the Tang dynasty (618 -907) and enlarged in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Then you will take the flight to Lhasa. After you arrived in Lhasa, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guide, adapting to the high altitude at the rest of the day.
Day 8 Lhasa (B, L)
Sightseeing: The Potala Palace Norbulingka (the Summer Palace) Sera Monastery Barkhor Street
We will begin a full day tour with a visit to the Potala Palace. It is the greatest monumental structure all over Tibet. Located on the Red Hill in Lhasa, it is 3,700 meters above sea level and covers an area of over 360,000 square meters. The palace has 13 stories, and is 117 meters high. In 641, Songtsan Gambo, ruler of the Tubo Kingdom, built the Potala Palace for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, whom he was soon to marry.
Later we will visit Norbulingka Park; Norbulingka meaning "Jeweled Garden", the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas. The gardens are poorly tended and the palaces themselves are something of an anticlimax, especially as most rooms are currently closed to the public.
Then we will visit the Sera Monastery, around 5 km north of central Lhasa, which was, along with Drepung, one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries. Its once huge monastic population of about 5000 monks has now been reduced to several hundred.
Our last stop today will be a visit to Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the center of old Lhasa which remains very traditional. Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple. Tibetan people are very proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place.
Day 9 Lhasa to Shanghai (B, L)
Transfer via: Flight arranged by us
Sightseeing: Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery
Today we'll visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple. The sacred image of Jowo Sakyamuni is the most venerated and beautiful image all over Tibet
Our next stop will be Drepung Monastery. It is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism. It is considered as one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' (the other two are the Ganden Monastery and the Sera Monastery
Later you will take the flight to Shanghai. After you arrived in Shanghai, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guide, feel free at the rest of the day.
Day 10 Shanghai (B, L)
Sightseeing: The Bund, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden
In the morning, you will take a walk to the famous Nanjing Road and the Bund. They are among the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and therefore a must-see when visiting Shanghai.
Later we will have a visit of Shanghai Museum which is the biggest museum of China. It incorporates a collection of over 120,000 pieces of Chinese art & cultural relics and is especially famous for its treasures of bronzes, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy.
Then we head to the Jade Buddha Temple. The old-time and classical architectural style makes the temple unique and inimitable in this modern city. Both, the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. If you're lucky, you can watch the monks serving a ceremony in a side room.
After lunch, we will visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, the highest TV Tower in Asia, which creates a picture of 'twin dragons playing with pearls'. The entire scene is a photographic jewel that excites the imagination and attracts thousands of visitors all year-round.
Then we will take a relaxing walk to the lovely Yuyuan Garden, a beautiful garden in the south of the Yangtze River. Wandering through it, you will find pavilions, corridors, streams, courtyards as well as many other natural features.
Day 11 Shanghai Departure (B)
Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement
Enjoy some leisure time until our local guide will transfer you to the airport where you will take the flight to your next destination.
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