Day 1
Destination: Entrance City to Hong Kong
Travel: Flight No. TBA (Your arrangements)
Accommodation: in Beijing
Day 2
Destination: Hong Kong to Guilin
Travel: China Southern Airlines CZ3032 Dep 18:00 - Arr 19:05 (Economy class)
Accommodation: in Guilin
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Destination: Guilin
Accommodation: in Guilin
Services & Highlights: Li River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
Day 4
Destination: Guilin to Hangzhou
Travel: China Eastern Airline MU2312 Dep 17:35 - Arr 19:20 (Economy class)
Accommodation: in Hanghzou
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Destination: Hangzhou
Accommodation: in Hanghzou
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Destination: Hangzhou
Accommodation: in Hangzhou
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Destination: Hangzhou to Suzhou
Travel: Train No. G7384 (Hangzhou Railway Station Railway Station - Suzhou Railway Station Railway Station) Dep 10:08 - Arr 11:42 (second-class)
Accommodation: in Suzhou
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Destination: Suzhou
Accommodation: in Suzhou
Services & Highlights: The No.1 Silk Factory, Tongli Water Town, Lingering Garden
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--The No.1 Silk Factory: Suzhou is famous for its silk produts. Tourists may go and see how the silk is processed from worm to the final product, and some of the silk history of in China. There's also an opportunity to buy something beautiful from the showroom, or just enjoy the goods on display.
--Tongli Water Town : Tongli town has a history of more than one thousand years. There are over hundreds of gardens established in Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty, temples, cartilages and former residence of eminent souls. Fifteen rivers divides the town into seven island and 49 sets of historic bridges connect the town as a whole.
--Lingering Garden : Suzhou is famous for its gardens.Lingering Garden is an elaborate succession of small gardens. Lingering in a garden you will marvel at its unique architecture and art. It is located on No.338 Liuyuan Road, Suzhou City.
Day 9
Destination: Suzhou to Shanghai
Travel: Train No. G7003 (Suzhou Railway Station Railway Station - Shanghai Railway Station Railway Station) Dep 09:07 - Arr 09:32 (second-class)
Accommodation: in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Destination: Shanghai
Accommodation: in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11
Destination: Shanghai to Nanjing
Travel: Train No. D412 (Shanghai Railway Station - Nanjing Railway Station) Dep 9:15AM - Arr 11:38AM (Soft Seat)
Accommodation: in Nanjing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12
Destination: Nanjing
Accommodation: in Nanjing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13
Destination: Nanjing to Overnight train
Travel: Train No. T138/T139 (Nanjing Railway Station - Xian Railway Station) Dep
19:13 - Arr 08:21 (Soft sleeper)
Accommodation: Stay on train
Services & Highlights: Hotel to Train station Transfer (Nanjing)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14
Destination: Overnight train to Xi'an
Accommodation: in Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast, Breakfast
Day 15
Destination: Xi'an to Overnight train
Travel: Train No. Z20 (Xi'an Railway Station - Beijing West Railway Station) Dep
19:23 - Arr 06:53 (Soft sleeper)
Accommodation: Stay on train
Services & Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Banpo Museum, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarters of Xi'an, Hotel to Train station Transfer
(Xi'an)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Terracotta Warriors: Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. 1.5 hours from Xian, there is also an excellent museum and film about the history of the vaults. Photos (no flash) are allowed. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
--Banpo Museum: Remains of a 6000 year old Neolithic community discovered in 1953. Today there are 2 exhibition halls, displaying items from the site such as stone tools, spinning wheels, pottery and daily living utensils. The third Site Hall (a bit over half an acre) demonstrates the residential, pottery making and burial sections of the village, including huts, kilns and tombs.
--Great Mosque: In the heart of Xian's Muslim quarter, close to the city centre, this is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China. Remarkable for the combination of Chinese architecture with Islamic practice, the courtyards align from east to west facing Mecca. The pavilions, halls and gateways are wonderfully decorated, and this is an active place of worship for the Hui descendants of Silk Road traders and travelers.
--Muslim Quarters of Xi'an: The Muslim quarters lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xi'an.The 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall, souvenir shop, café and bars which are mostly run by Muslim people. Tourists, especially from overseas come and shop here.
Day 16
Destination: Overnight train to Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Services & Highlights: Free time
Day 17
Destination: Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Services & Highlights: Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall (with round way cable car)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant (Di'anmen Branch)
--Summer Palace : Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony. You can expect to spend 2-3 hours here, including a 10 minute boat ride. Renovations (complete in 2010) mean that an individual section or building may be closed at any one time, but this is a huge site. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
--Mutianyu Great Wall (with round way cable car): This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a pleasant drive 90km NE of Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. Walk along the wall on your own interest and return by cable car. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
--Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant (Di'anmen Branch): This restaurant of typical Chinese style, it serves authentic dishes of Old Beijing fare - hand-pulled noodles, cold dishes, snack foods and more. Having the taste of the tasty noodles, usually eaten with a thick sesame and soy-based sauce.
Day 18
Destination: Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Services & Highlights: Free time
Meals: Breakfast
Day 19
Destination: Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Services & Highlights: Free time
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20
Destination: Beijing to Departure City
Travel: Flight No. TBA (Your arrangements)
Services & Highlights: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast
HOTELS
| City |
*** |
**** |
| Hong
Kong |
Metropark
Hotel Kowloon
75, Waterloo Road, Kowloon |
Salisbury
YMCA Hotel
41, Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon |
| Guilin |
Osmanthus
Hotel
South Zhongshan Road |
Bravo
Hotel
14 Ronghu Road, South |
| Hangzhou |
Lily Hotel Hangzhou
45, Shuguang Road
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Ramada Plaza Hangzhou Haihua
298 Qing Chun Road
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| Suzhou |
Garden
Hotel
477, Liuyuan Road |
Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou
345, Changxu Road |
| Shanghai |
Kingtown
Hotel Plaza
126, Xinzha Road |
The Bund
Hotel
525, Guangdong Road |
| Nanjing |
Orange Hotel Nanjing Confucian Temple
24、26、28、30, Dashiba Street |
Nanjing Central Hotel
75, Zhongshan Road |
| Xi'an |
Xian Skytel Hotel
32, South Street |
Grand Noble Hotel
334, Dong Da Jie (East Street) |
| Beijing |
Days Inn
Forbidden City
Beijing
99, Nanheyan St.,Dongcheng Distr.
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Sunworld
Hotel Beijing
88, Dengshikou Street |
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