China Highlights 17 Days Tou
 Tour Code   CHL17D
 Duration   17 Days
 Package Cost   $2699.00 up
 Sightseeing   Beijing-Xi'an-Suzhou-Hangzhou-Wuxi-Nanjing-Guilin-Guangzhou-Hong Kong
Highlights

◎ Tour of Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Bell Tower, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Warriors, Huaqing Hot Spring, Yu Garden, Cheng Huang Temple, West Lake, Ling Yin Temple, Hanshan Temple, Liu Garden, Li Yuan Xihui Park, Golden Mountain Temple, Shou Xi Hu, Ge Garden, Ling Gu Temple, Fuzi Temple, Limestone Peaks, Reed Flute Cave, Li River, Memorial Mausoleum, Wuyang Park, Dr., Sun Yet-Sen's Memorial Hall.

◎ Special Program:
      Beijing: Acrobatic Show 
      Xi’an: Tang Dynasty Dance Show 
      Guilin: Southern Ethnic Minorities Dance Show

◎ Package Includes: transpacific round trip and domestic air within China; deluxe hotel accommodations (twin sharing); three meals daily; admission fees; sightseeing and Chinese/English bilingual tour guide.
Day1 USA-Beijing
Depart West Coast today for your transpacific journey.
Day2 USA-Beijing
On Board.
Day3 Beijing

Upon arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide at the Beijing International Airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic spots to visit at your own expense.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5 star hotel

Day4 Beijing
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Today, you will visit the Palace Museum-the Forbidden City, the palace for 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. Then, proceed to Tian’An Men Square-the largest city square in the world. After lunch, visit Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi, then the temple of Heaven. Enjoy Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5 star hotel

Day5 Beijing
B  L  D

The highlight for today is the astonishing Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure on the earth that can be observed by the naked eyes from the moon. After lunch, visit the Chang Tombs----the largest one of the 13 Ming tombs. In the evening, you will enjoy a Chinese acrobatic show with delicious dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5 star hotel

Day6 Beijing - Xi'an
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Fly to Xi’an, the ancient capital city for Han, Tang and other 11 dynasties in the history. Ascend the Ming-Dynasty Bell Tower located at the very center of Xi’an city. Standing on the top of it, the south gate of ancient city wall of the Ming can be seen in distance and meanwhile the busy traffic is going around you. After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A Dumplings Feast will be served for your dinner. Tonight you will enjoy the spectacular Tang Dynasty Show.

Hotel: Ana Grand Castle Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day7 Xi'an
B  L  D

Today you will visit the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors of the first emperor Qing Shi Huang, who unified China and ordered the Great Wall built also. After the visiting, you can buy the imitative clay terra-cotta warriors in the factory. Afterwards, you will visit the Huaqing Hot Spring, where the Tang emperors and their concubines joyfully had hot spring baths.

Hotel: Ana Grand Castle Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day8 Xi'an – Shanghai
B  L  D
Fly to Shanghai, one of the largest commercial cities in China. Spend the day on visiting beautiful traditional garden- Yu Garden. It is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. The garden was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) named Pan Yunduan. Then, proceed to Cheng Huang Temple. In the evening, you can walk along the Bund, Nanpu Bridge and go shopping along Nanjing Road. You can also view the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (No Ascending).

Hotel: Guangdong Hotel or similar 5 star hotel
Day9 Shanghai – Hangzhou
B  L  D

Today, you will visit famous and beautiful West Lake, Three Pool Reflecting The Moon (No landing on the island) and the Feilai Feng Park in Ling Yin Temple. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Cha Yuan Cun Dragon Well Tea factory.

Hotel: Regal Plaza Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day10 Hangzhou-Suzhou
B  L  D

After breakfast you will visit the famous Hanshan Temple and Liu Garden. Then, you will take a tour bus to Suzhou.

Hotel: Grand Metropark Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day11 Suzhou –Wuxi
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Today you will visit Li Yuan and Xihui Park, located to the west of Wuxi City between Xishan Hill and Huishan Hill.

Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day12 Wuxi-Zhenjiang-Yangzhou
B  L  D

Take the tour bus to Zhenjiang, and then visit Golden Mountain Temple and Shou Xi Hu-it got its name during the Qing Dynasty, as it resembled a slender version of West Lake of Hangzhou. Afterwards, you will visit Ge Garden.

Hotel: Yingbin Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day13 Yangzhou-Nanjing-Guilin
B  L  D

Arrive in Nanjing in the morning to visit Dr.Sun Yat-Sen’s Mausoleum-built with the mountain terrain, which is a tomb of one of the greatest revolutionary forerunner, and visit Sun Yat-Sen’s Memorial Hall. Afterwards, you will visit the Ling Gu Temple, Fuzi Temple and Nanjing Museum. You will take a flight to Guilin after dinner.

Hotel: Royal Garden Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day14 Guilin
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Guilin is famous for its picturesque limestone peaks and rivers. Today, you will spend the day on visiting the Reed Flute Cave. It was formed 600,000 years ago by a cave river. Its name is explained by the fact that reeds for making flutes and pipes have been grown in this region since ancient times. After lunch, proceed to the Elephant Trunk Hill. It is located on the western bank of Li River Scenery. The shape of the hill is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk.

Hotel: Royal Garden Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day15 Guilin
B  L  D

Today you will take a relaxing cruise on the Li River to enjoy the beauty of the peaks along the riverbanks en route. And then, you can visit the local products shopping center. Tonight, you will have a taste of the traditional flavor------Guilin Rice Noodles, and enjoy a Guilin traditional dance performance.

Hotel: Royal Garden Hotel or similar 5 star hotel

Day16 Guilin - Guangzhou- Hong Kong
B  L  

Fly to Guangzhou, a civilized ancient city with a history of more than 2200 years. A city tour is arranged to visit Memorial Mausoleum of 72 Revolutionary Martyrs at Huanghuagang. It is located at the Middle Xinalie Road, Dongshan district. Then, you will visit Wuyang park and Dr. Sun Yet-Sen’s Memorial Hall to appreciate Chinese Calligraphy in Huayixuan Center. Afterwards, take an express train to Hong Kong.(Dinner is not arranged.)

Hotel: Harbor Plaza Metropolis / Eaton Hotel or similar 4 star hotel

Day17 Hong Kong - U.S.A.
B  
Transfer to the International airport after breakfast, ending the wonderful 17 days China tour.
Special Notes
Reservation/Cancellation/Refund Policy

1. Make full payment when making reservation. The paid deposit may not apply to another party, tour date or tour itinerary.
2. Please triple re-confirm the name used for reservation is the name listed in the passport. Once tickets are issued, penalties will apply for alterations.
3. Cancellation policy:
45 days prior to the departure date - US$200 for the tour and US$300 for the International air fare will be charged;
14 days prior to the departure date - 60% of the tour fare will be charged;
Less than 14 days to the departure date - 90% of the tour fare will be charged.
4. No refund shall be given for any portions of the tour unused by the passenger on his/her own accord.
5. Since air tickets, accommodations, transportation and meals have to be arranged in advance in peak seasons such as Chinese New Year, Easter, Summer vacation, Christmas and New Year, no change including departure date, name, tour, and itinerary is allowed.

Visa Application

1. The passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of the tour.
2. Passengers should be responsible for arranging his/her own visa required for travel to the destination country or place.
3. Passengers are responsible to obtain the proper travel document for the trip and all passports must remain valid for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled return date of the trip.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend our customers to acquire insurance on medical, trip cancellation, and baggage, etc.　We act as agent for suppliers of transportation, sightseeing and hotel accommodations, all terms and conditions will be borne by the respective suppliers, and we shall be exempt from any liability for loss or damage of properties, injury to people, delays, accidents, irregularities or other occurrences beyond its control.
Hotels
  • ANA GRAND CASTLE HOTEL XIAN
  • Eaton Hotel Hong Kong
  • Harbour Plaza Metropolis
  • Hotel Nikko New Century
  • Putuoshan Hotel
  • Regal Plaza Hotel Hangzhou
  • Renaissance Suzhou Hotel
  • Royal Garden Hotel
  • Sheraton Hotel
  • State Guesthouse