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At 9am or 2pm, meet your guide outside Exit A, Zhongshanba Station, Metro Line 5 with your nameplate. You can choose hotel pickup option while booking, centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup is possible to book with the tour (drop off is not included). Then you will start your walking tour with your guide to Renwen Temple which is a typical Taoism temple.Afterwards you visit Liwanhu Park where local people dance, sing and play games. Lychee Bay is a place for the well-preserved old Xiguan houses that used to be the home for rich people. Walking along the Duobao Road and En'ning Road, you will be amazed by the local life, the busy market, the old shops, and the snack street etc.that are a mirror to reflect the traditional Cantonese lifestyle. Moreover, you will taste a local snack at a local restaurant.You will also visit the popular Yong Qing Fang, and Canton Opera Museum(close on Mondays) with your guide.Then you will head to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street before moving to Shamian Island, a nice place with old buildings by the Pearl River. When the tour concludes, your guide will help you get taxi or metro back to your hotel.
At 8:30am, your guide will pick you up in the lobby of your centrally located hotel in Urumqi. Then, you will take a 3-hour ride in a private vehicle from Urumqi to Turpan. On the way, you will see windmill farms, saltwater lakes, and valley of Tianshan. After arriving in Turpan, visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, which is an abandoned site keeping the ruin of fresco and statues from 15th century.Afterwards, you will go to ancient city ruin of Gaochang which was one of the most renowned kingdom along the Silk Road in the history. You can wander around to visit temples, stupas, city walls...etc among the ruin.Lunch will be provided in the local restaurant. Next, you will go to Emin Minaret that was built in 1777AD with a typical Uyghur architectural style.Later, before you head back to Urumqi, you will learn why Turpan could sustain itself in long history by visiting the Karez Irrigation System. After the irrigation system visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Urumqi where this wonderful day trip concludes.
8:30--10am(choose the start time while booking), your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, then take about 2-hour ride to Gulong Canyon that is situated in Qingyuan. Upon arrival, you will start to walk on the path to the Nine-waterfall, the nine waterfalls fall from the top of the hill and create an impressive picture. Then you will walk on the Glass Walkway(520m) and Glass Bridge(329m) to view the canyon under the glass, then you will get to the Glass UFO Platform(202m), where you can view the wonderful waterfall running from the high mountain to the canyon. The Glass UFO Platform suspends 72 meters in the sky and is inscribed No.1 for its suspension span in the world. Moreover, you will have a later or early lunch depending on your start time.Later, you will be transferred back to Guangzhou hotel where this day tour concludes.Note: there are two booking options. No guide, no meals, no entrance fees are included for TRANSFER ONLY option.
This half day tour will let you explore four well-known attractions in Guangzhou from nine options. Your guide will pick up you from your hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels with a signage of your name at 8am or 1pm. Then you will start to visit fours attractions. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the trip concludes. 1. Dr Sunyat-sen Memorial Hall, is the a traditional Chinese architectural building to commemorate Dr Dunyat-sen. ((It takes about 30 minutes to visit.) 2. Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, where you can go inside the original tomb that was excavated in 1983 while constructing a hotel here. The tomb proves the long history of Guangzhou that can be tracked back to 2,200 years ago. There is an exhibition hall to display all kinds of relics excavated in both the tomb and Guangzhou. (It takes about 1.5 hours to visit.) 3. Academy of Chen Clan, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 during Qing Dynasty. It is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style which is notable for its rich decoration including a large collection of wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving. (It takes about 1 hour to visit.) 4. Shamian Island, you will wander around the European architectural style area which was former colony for British and French 100 years ago. (It takes about 40 minutes to visit.) 5. Yuexiu Park, which is a largest city park in the downtown of Guangzhou. You will view the 5-ram statue and Zhenhai Tower. (It takes about one hour to visit.) 6. Guangxiao Temple, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. There are well-preserved old buildings, statues, and old trees etc. (It takes about 40 minutes to visit.) 7. Six Banyan Temple, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, and its early history can be traced back to 1500 years ago. The Flower Pagoda is the main structure in the temple. (It takes about 40 minutes to visit.) 8. Beijing Road, one of the 10 pedestrian shopping streets. There are ancient pavements built during different dynasties under the modern road to prove the long history around this area. It is wonderful place for shopping as well. (It takes about one hour to visit.) 9. Canton Tower, is the second highest TV tower TV tower in the world with a height of 600 meters. If you want to go up the Tower, admission cost is on your own. (It takes about one hour to visit.)
At 9:30am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel by a local guide and a nice vehicle, then head to the old town of Guangzhou. Firstly you will view the fantastic Lychee Bay area, where there are parks, pool, pagoda, and old houses etc.Located in the old town of Guangzhou, Yong Qing Fang is a wonderful place to view the traditional life style in Guangzhou. You can also visit the Canton Opera Museum here.Then you will head to the Shamian Island, where you will view the European architectural buildings by the Pearl River.Academy of Clan Chen is a nice museum to display art crafts including stone carving, brick carving, ceramic, and colored tiles.Huacheng Square is center of the city, Guangzhou. You will view the Canton Tower, Canton Library and Canton Museum here.Then you will head to view the Canton Tower, which is new landmark of Guangzhou by the Pearl River. If you want to go the top of the tower, the entrance is on your own.Take a night cruise about 6.30-- 7pm to view the lights beside the river, that is one of the must-do things in Guangzhou.Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the nice day tour concludes.Note: Academy of Clan Chen is closed on Tuesdays, we will arrange to visit Museum of Nanyue King Mausoleum instead of if it is Tuesday.
At 7:00 am, your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your Xian hotel holding a sign with your name and then transfer you to Xian North Railway Station to catch a 3-hour bullet train ride to Pingyao. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Pingyao old town. Pingyao was inscribed as an World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, and renown for its well-preserved old city for the Ming and Qing dynasties architectures. Local people still live in the old twon that is situated in the old city walls. All streets and shops, and houses keep its original style.Pingyao has four main street in four directions, the centrr is the old building Shilou where you can pay and climb up to view the old city. As the financial center of China in late Qing Dynasty, there are more than 20 financial institutions museums in the old town, of which Rishengchang is the most renown one. The old city wall, Yamen, Confucius Temple are must-see. You can taste local lunch on your own budget, particularly the beef and noodlesthat are well-known here. Later, you will be transferred back to Pingyao Railway Station to catch the bullet train back to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you will be transferred back to your Xian hotel where this day trip concludes. Please note this is a very long day tour.
At 8:30am, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby of the centrally located Xian hotel, then take a private vehicle to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum that is about 40 km from city downtown.Upon arrival, you will visit 3 exhibition halls including Pit No.1, No.2, and No.3. Your guide will let you know the history and story about Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, please note each warrior has a unique face.Afterwards, you will be transferred to visit the Bronze Chariots and Horses.Later, you will be transferred back to your Xian hotel where the tour concludes.
Your private local guide will pick you up from your centrally located Kashgar hotel lobby at 10:00am Beijing time. You will take the city tour by the the first stop to visit the Apa Hoja Mausoleum which was built in 1640 by local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its delicate Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret.Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque.Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghur's house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc.Moreover, you will explore The High-Terrace Houses (Gaotai Minju). It is a unique historical residential complex dating back over 600 years. Perched on a high earthen cliff about 30 meters above ground, these traditional Uyghur dwellings are built layer upon layer, creating a striking labyrinth of interconnected homes, alleys, and courtyards.The Animal Bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar.When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
This private day tour will let you explore the Huanglong Canyon where there are trees, waterfalls, and river on the mountains with a local guide. The new glass bridge makes Huangteng Canyon unique, you can walk on it and view the scenery. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup and drop off are included.
Qinghui Garden is one of four renowns gardens in Guangdong Province in China. Fengjian Water Town is a traditional Cantonese village near Guangzhou, and this private day tour will let you explore the pretty Qinghui Garden and view the nice village with a local guide, and taste the authentic Shunde Cuisine.
There are many fabulous Karst mountains and paddy fields in Yangshuo. This private full day tour in Yangshuo will let you ride the bike to Moon Hill along the Yulong River, and enjoy the amazing landscape on bike, and take a local boat on the Li River in Xingping. Tasty local lunch, bike, boat, entrance fees, private guide and transfer services are all inclusive.ItineraryAt 8:00 am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Yangshuo, then you will ride a bike along the country road towards the Yulong River. You will enjoy the impressive river and karst mountains view on the bike.Shilihualong means the picturesque area along the Yulong River in Yangshuo. Enjoy the nice view by bike along the Karst mountains and river.Then you will enjoy the local Chinese lunch.This afternoon, you will take a car ride to Xingping, where you will take a local boat to view the best section of the Li River, which looks like traditional Chinese painting.Later, you will be transferred back to your Yangshuo hotel where the tour concludes.
Discover an ancient manmade wonder and a site of natural and cultural beauty on this private day trip out of Chengdu. Learn about the incredible UNESCO-listed Dujiangyan Irrigation System before visiting Mount Qingcheng, one of the most important centers of Taoism in China. Your personal guide picks you up from your hotel in the morning and chauffeurs you out from Chengdu to Dujiangyan. It takes about one hour to get there by car. Here, venture out to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a massive project originally constructed around 256 BC by the Qin state. Located on the Min River tributary of the Yangtze, the system was designed to conserve water and control flooding, and still irrigates 2,046 square miles (5,300 sq km) of land today. Your guide explains how the immense undertaking altered the Sichuan basin into a region of abundance while eliminating floods from nearby areas. After visiting Dujiangyan, replenish your energy with lunch and then drive to Mount Qingcheng. The site where the deity Huangdi, or Yellow Emperor, studied, the mountain is one of the most important centers of Taoism in China, and is regarded as one of the "most peaceful and secluded mountains under heaven." Take a cable car to the top of the mountain to see the historic Shanqing Temple and its ancient relics, then visit the Laojun Pavilion, which sits on Qingcheng's highest peak. Enjoy spectacular views of the region before heading back down and driving back to Chengdu.
Day 1. Shenzhen -- Shaoguan by bullet train (L, D) At 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby. Then, transfer to Shenzhen Bei Railway Station (Guangzhou North) to catch a bullet train to Shaoguan (1.5 hour). Upon arrival in Shaoguan, you will be transferred to Danxia Mountain which is a Natural Heritage inscribed by UNESCO in 2010. You can climb up the highest peak Zhanglao Summit to have a bird's eye view of the mountains. Moreover you can view theYangyuan Rock that looks like a male phallus. Afterwards we will drive to Shaoguan city for overnight in 4* hotel. In the evening you will visit Fengcai Pavilion in the city, which was built originally in Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and rebuilt many times in the history. The pavilion is the token of the city Shaoguan with well-preserved traditional architectural style, it is nice to visit it in the evening when the lights are on. Accommodation: 5-star Ramada Hotel Day 2. Shaoguan -- Shenzhen by bullet train (B, L) After hotel breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanhua Monastery which is a well-known Chinese Buddhism site for Huineng Monk Mummy Buddha. Afterwards, you will visit Maba Man Ruin Park, which is the pre-modern hominid whose remains were discovered in 1958 in caves near Nanhua Monastery. Then, you will have lunch before you are transferred to Shaoguan Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Shenzhen (1 .5 hours). Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.
This private day tour will let you explore Chimelong Safari Park and watch the Circus Show in a day. Please note there are Regular Seat and First Class Seat fot the Circus Show, you can select what you prefer.This is a very long day tour, but you can change the pickup time as per your wish, though the pickup time is arranged at 10am from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel.
D1. Arrival ChengduUpon arrival Chengdu, you will be met by your guide and then transferred to your hotel in Chengdu. If time permits, you will visit Kuan and Zhai Alleys in the evening.Overnight at 5-star Chengdu hotelMeal: NoneD2. Chengdu - Leshan - Emei by carAfter hotel breakfast, you will be driven to Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu to visit the cute pandas for about 2 hours.Then you will be driven about 2 hours to Leshan to view the Giant Buddha Stature that is 78 meter in the height, the biggest sitting Buddha in the world.Afterwards you will be driven another 1 hour to Emei.You will visit the Baoguo Monastery, this is an old Buddhism temple located at the foot of the Emei Mountain.Later, you will check in the hotel.Tonight you will stay in a hot spring hotel where there are plenty of hot spring pools to spend fun time here. Overnight at 5-Star Hot Spring HotelMeals: Breakfast and lunchD3. Mt. EmeiToday you will be transferred to Mt. Eei, your guide will offer you the map of Mt. Emei and the hiking routes, you can choose the better one for you. While you are hiking in Emei, you can view the monkeys around you.Later, you will get back to hotel.Overnight at 5-Star Hot Spring HotelMeals: Breakfast and lunchD4. Emei - Chengdu Airport by bullet trainAfter hotel breakfast, you will be transferred to Emeishan Railway Station to catch fast train back to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport where to catch your flight onto next destination. Trip concludes.Meal: Breakfast
At 8:30am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Xian hotel. then take a car ride to visit the Haanyanglin Museum, where you will view different terracotta warriors. Then you will be transferred to Banpo ancient village where it is also a museum to display a 6000-year-old village.Chinese lunch is included at local restaurant.Time permits, you can visit the Muslim Quarter with the local guide.Later, you will be transferred back to your Xian hotel where the day tour concludes.
At 8 am, your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby in Shenzhen, then you will start city tour by a private car. Firstly you will go to Shenzhen Museum(close on Monday) to view the exhibitions for the city and some relics from this area. Moreover you will learn how the city developed so quickly in the past 30 years in the exhibition hall of the modern Shenzhen. Then you will be transferred to Dafen Village where there are oil paintings, Chinese paintings etc. selling here, and it is very impressive to view these painting studios and shops assembled at one spot. Lunch is included at local restaurant. Then you will head for Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village or Window of the World (you can pick up one of the them) to spend the rest of the day in the park.Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel where the trip concludes.
Day 1. Guangzhou/Lianzhou by car (L, D) At 8:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will take 3-hour ride to the well-persevered Thousand-year Yao Village where you will see the Yao girls dressing up traditionally, and the old wooden houses on the hill. Afterwards you will have lunch at local restaurant before visiting theLianzhou Underground River that is natural cave with a length of 1860 meters, and you will take a boat on the underground river to view the stalagmite, stalactite, rocks and waterfall in the huge cave.Later you will be transferred to Lianzhou where you will stay overnight. Accommodation: 4-star Lianzhou hotel Day 2. Lianzhou/Guangzhou by car (B, L) After hotel breakfast, you will take 30-minute ride to Huangchuang Three Gorges, which is 20km long on the Lian River, and consisted of Lengjia Gorge, Yangtiao Gorge and Shuangxi Gorge. You will take a boat to sail through the three gorges, and enjoy the picturesque scenery on the boat. Then, you will have lunch before you are transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.
Day 1. Wuhan - Yichang by bullet train (L)At 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Wuhan hotel lobby, then transferred to railway station to catch 2-hour bullet train to Yichang. Upon arrival, you will head for the picturesque Three Gorges Waterfall, which is 102-meter long and 80-meter wide. There are caves, bridges, lake and birds in this area. Later you will be transferred to hotel in Yichang. Day 2. Wuhan - Yichang by bullet train (BL)Today you will take a cruise to view Xiling Gorge, one of the Three Gorges. At 8am, you will start to board the cruise, and sail along the Yangtze River. Enjoy the fantastic scenery on both sides of the river after the cruise through the ship lock of the Gezhouba Dam. In the afternoon, you will take a sightseeing bus to the Three Gorge Dam Project Park to visit the giant dam. Afterwards, you will be be transferred to Yichang Railway Station to catch the bullet train back to Wuhan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Wuhan where the tour concludes.
Day 1. Arrival LanzhouFly to Lanzhou, our guide will meet you and transfer you to Lanzhou hotel where you will have a welcome dinner.Accommodation 5-star Lanzhou Crowne Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Welcome dinner Day 2. Lanzhou - Zhangye Car & Bullet trainCity tour in Lanzhou before moving to Zhanye in the afternoon by fast train. You will visit the Yellow River, Provincial Museum(Close on Mondays), Waterwheel Park, Zhongshan Bridge.Take 3-hour bullet train to Zhangya in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel. Accommodation 5-star Zhangye Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3. Zhangye CarVisit the Dafo Monastery after breakfast in the city. Then Drive to Matisi Monastery to visit the Tibetan Buddhism monastery in the morning. Transfer to Danxia Moutains to view the colorful Rainbow mountains.Accommodation 5-star Zhangye Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4. Zhangye - Jiayuguan CarTake about 2-hour ride to Jiagyuan this morning. Visit the militery fortress Jiayuguan Fort and climb up the imposing Overhanging Great Wall.|Accommodation 5-star Jiayuguan Plaza Holiday Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5. Jiayuguan - Dunhuang CarTake 5-hour ride to Dunhuang in the morning. Then wander around the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the afternoon. Optional camel-riding. Dinner is at local night market. Accommodation 4-star but local best Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6. DunhuangVisit the Mogao Caves, the highlight of the ancient Silk Road in the morning. Visit Dunhuang Museum in the afternoon to learn the history of this oasis town.Accommodation 4-star but local best Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 7. Departure from Dunhuang Transfer to Dunhuang airport to catch your flight to next destination. Tour concludes.Included meals: Breakfast
Cruising on The Three Gorges of Yangtze RiverCruise Yichang to Chongqing 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS UPSTREAM ITINERARY ItineraryDAY 1Depart Yichang - 9:00 pm: Sail from Yichang, the economic and cultural center of western Hubei Province. DAY 2Three Gorges Dam/Xiling Gorge - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Later sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges.Additional optional Tribe of the Three Gorges Shore Excursion (river conditions permitting), offering an interesting glimpse into life in the Xiling Gorge region. (B, L, D) DAY 3“Small Gorges”/Wu Gorge/Qutang GorgeTransfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge. (B, L, D) DAY 4Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting either the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. (B, L, D) DAY 5Arrive Chongqing - 9:00am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City” (B) Note:Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.Included meals as noted in above itinerary: (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner Included Excursions:Shibao zhai Pagoda or Fengdu Ghost CityShennong Stream or Lesser Three GorgesThree Gorges Dam Project Optional Excursions:Fengdu Ghost City 280 RMB p.p.White Emperor City 280 RMB p.p. Tips for the cruise crew 150 RMB p.p Kindly note1. The itinerary is subject to change due to the river regulation, please check the final itinerary on the cruise.2. Three excursions are included, but the three sites might be changed as per different boat schedule and we will send you the final three excursions before your tour.
Day 1 Beijing Arrival TransferWelcome to Beijing, the capital of P.R.China. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Beijing hotel. Transport: Private vehicle Accommodation: Overnight in BeijingDay 2 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer PalaceToday you will take 2-hour ride to Mutianyu, a section of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty 600 yeara ago. You can walk up or take cable car up to the Wall, and walk from tower to tower. It is amazing to view the ancient military construction that is well preserved on the giant mountains.Head to Summer Palace this afternoon to view the amazing Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill this afternoon, where it used to be a summer resort for the royal families during Qing Dynasty.Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in BeijingMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 3 Beijing to Xi'an by bullet train after The Forbidden City tourYou will visit the biggest city square in the world, the Tian'anmen Square. Then walk to the Forbidden City, the biggest palace in the world. Explore the main buildings with a local guide in the palace. Then you will catch 5-hour bullet train to Xian after included lunch. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. Transport: Private vehicle + Bullet trainAccommodation: Overnight in Xi'anMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 4 Xi'an: Terra Cotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter and Grand MosqueToday you will take one-hour car ride to The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum that is one of the highlights of the Silk Road. In the afternoon, your will visit Muslim Quarter, particularly the Grand Mosque that is a traditional Chinese mosque.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in XianMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 5 Xian to Lhasa by airTake morning flight to Lhasa from Xian. Welcome to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Lhasa hotel. You can take a rest for the rest of today for acclimatization the high altitude 3600 meter in Lhasa.Transport: Private vehicle + flightAccommodation: Overnight in LhasaMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 6 Lhasa city tour for Potala, Jakhang and Barkhor StreetToday you will visit the famous Patala Palace, Jolkhang Temple and Barkhor Streets. Potala Palace was first built in the 7th century by the famous Tibetan king—Songtsen Gampo. The current one was built by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. The Potala is divided into Red Palace and White Palace. The red palace was for religious use and the white one for political use. It takes whole morning to visit Potala Palace.Then you will have lunch at the local restaurant.Afterwards you will walk to visit Jokhang Monastery that is situated in the old section of Lhasa, which was built in the 7th century AD by king Songtsen Gampo. It is the most sacred place in Tibet as it houses the sculpture of 12-year-old Sakyamuni that was brought by Wencheng Princess in the7th century.Barkhor street is a big free market around Jokhang Monastery where you can purchase all sorts of Tibetan souvenirs. Barkhor Streets is also an essential pilgrim route.Transport: Private vehicle Accommodation: Overnight in LhasaMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 7 Visit Drepung and Sera Monastery, then fly to ChengduToday you will visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park.“Drepung” in Tibetan means "the hill of rice". The white Monastery looks like a big hill of rice which is situated halfway up Mt Ganpoi Uze in the western suburbs of Lhasa. It was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje, a Disciple of Trongkhaba, founder of the Yellow Hat sect. The monastery, occupying an area of 250,000 square meters with 7700 lamas in the past, is the largest monastery in Asia. Sera in Tibetan means "Haistone", legend tells that it hailed during the foundation of this famous monastery. It is situated at the foot of Mt. Peibuqie in the northern suburb of Lhasa. Sera monastery was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Choje, another disciple of Tsongkaba. It used to accommodate 5500 lamas in its golden age, and is proud of its glorious history during The Ming Dynasty. Then fly to ChengduTransport: Private vehicle + flightAccommodation: Overnight in LhasaMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 8 Chengdu Visit Chengdu Panda Base in the morning to see the cute panda feeding the bamboo. Then you will explore the well-known Kuai & Zhai Alleys, and Wenshu Temple in Chengdu with local guide to learn the history about here. Taste the yummy hot-pot dinner, which is renowned in the world.Transport: Private vehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ChengduMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 9 Chengdu to Huaihua by train, then drive to FenghuangTake 6-hour bullet train to Huaihua, then take 1 hour car ride to Fenghuang old town. Fenghua is situated in the west of Hunan Province with many minorities living here for generations. It is amazing to view the lights on in the evening along the Tuo River in the old town. Transport: Private vehilce + bullet trainAccommodation: Overnight in FenghuangMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 10 Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie: Huangshizhai, Golden Whip BrookToday you will take a 3-hour car ride to Huangshizhai, where you will take a cable car up to the mountain where you will see the rocks standing one by one. There are many monkeys in Huangshizhai, and keep some distance from them. Golden Whip Brook is in the center of the national park. The path along the 5.7km brook in the valley is a wonderful hiking route to view the mountains, or you can walk a short route to view the highest summit in Zhangjiajie, Jingguang Summit (380m). Later, you will check in the hotelTransport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ZhangjiajieMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 11 Zhangjiajie: Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, 10-Mile-GalleryToday you will take one-hour ride to Zhangjiajie National Park where you will overlook the wonderful views by super elevator. The elevator takes 1.58 secondB to transport tourists from the bottom to the Yuanjiajie top exhibiting unbelievable and fantastic views. Enjoy the heaven and earth pillar unpredictable prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR directed by Jame Cameron on the Summit Sightseeing platform.Afterwards you will move to visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve that offers a perfect location to have a panoramic picture. Known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest', Tianzi Mountain has four wonders the Sea ofClouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, the Rays of Sunshine and the Snow in winter.Later you will head to Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery) to explore. (One way by electric train; other way on foot for about 30 Minutes.)Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ZhangjiajieMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 12 Zhangjiajie to Shanghai by air after Mt Tianmen visitDrive to Tianmen Mountain, then walk along the road leading to Gateway of Heaven. The glass walkway makes it so distinctive. You will take Tianmen Mountain Cableway to explore Tongtian Avenue (a way to Heaven), Tianmen Cave (Heaven Gateway), Tianmen Temple, Tianmen glass walkway, Ghost-valley plank road, and Yunmeng Fairy Summit. You will take a small cable to the main cable, then take the world's longest cableway, with a length of 7455 meters and elevation of 1518 meters to go down. (The round-way of the main cable and upper way for the small cable are included. If you take round-way small cable car, you will miss some sights.) Afterwards, you will be transferred to Zhangjiajie Airport to catch your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your Shanghai hotel.Transport: Private vehicle + flightAccommodation: Overnight in ShanghaiMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 13 Shanghai City TourCity explore in Shanghai today with a local guide, you will visit the Bund that is riverfront of the Huangpu River, Yuyuan Garden that is an old pretty garden, Xintiandi that is former French Colony, and Jade Buddha Temple etc. Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ShanghaiMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 14 Departure from ShanghaiToday is departure day, you will be transferred to Shanghai Airport to catch your flight back home, where the wonderful tour concludes.Transport: Private VehicleMeals: Breakfast
Day 1. Arrival Lanzhou. Upon arrival Lanzhou, you will be met by the guide and transferred to the hotel located in the city downtown of Lanzhou, the capital of the Gansu province. You will walk along the Yellow River park in the afternoon if time permits. Accommodation: Lanzhou 4-Star Legend Hotel or equivalent Day 2. Lanzhou to Linxia (BL)After hotel breakfast, your guide will take you to visit Gansu Museum where there is must-see statue"Galloping Horsing On The Swallow" that was excavated in Wuwei in 1969, which is the token of China Tourism. After the museum, you will take 3-hour ride to Linxia where you will take a speed boat to go across Liujiaxia Reservoir on the Yellow River to visit Binlin Temple Grottoes that was constructed from the 3rd century with amazing statues and frescos. Meanwhile the Grottoes are located beside imposing Stone Forest of the Yellow River. You will stay here about 2 hours, then take speed boat back to your vehicle. Accommodation: Linxia 4-Star Hehuang Hotel or equivalent Day 3. Linxia/Xiahe Labrang (BL) After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 2 hours to Xiahe, Labrang in Tibetan Language.Labrang Monastery was founded in 1709 by the first Jamyang Shêpa, Ngawang Tsondru. It is Tibetan Buddhism's most important monastery town outside the Tibetan Autonomous Region. There are hundreds of lamas studying in the monastery. You will walk along the monastery with your guide, and visit the most import temples here in the afternoon. Accommodation: Labrang 4-Star Civil Aviation Hotel or equivalent Day 4. Xiahe/Xining(B) After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 6 hours to Xining. You will visit Longwu Monastery on the way, which is a typical Tibetan Buddhism temple. Accommodation: 4-Star Qinghai Hotel or equivalent Day 5. Departing from Xining (BL) You will be transferred to visit Kumbum Monastery which is about 25 km from Xining. As birth place of Tsongkhpa who was the founder of Yellow Hat School of Tibetan Buddhism, Kumbum Monastery has impressive Buddha states, yak butter carvings etc. You will stay here for about 2 hours before transferring to Xining airport or Xining railway station where the trip concludes. You can book our another tour 32685P86 to Zhangye. Note: Please book your flight departing from Xining airport after 3 pm.
D1. Beijing - Xian Via Flight (L)At 7am, our representative will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Beijing with your nameplate, then transfer you to Beijing airport to catch flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xi'an, you will be met by our Xi'an guide at the airport and you will go directly to visit the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum, our guide will tell you lots of stories about here. Lunch is included at the local restaurant.In the afternoon you will visit the Muslim Quarter & snack street area and the unique Grand Mosque that was built with traditional Chinese architectural style. Afterwards you will be transferred to Xi'an hotel.Overnight in Ramada Hotel (5* centrally located) or equivalentIncluded meals: LunchD2. Xian - Beijing Via Bullet Train (BL)After breakfast you will visit Old City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Lunch is included at the local restaurant. Later, you will be transferred back to Xian North Railway Station to catch bullet train back to Beijing(approx.5 hours). Upon arrival in Beijing, our representative will meet you at the exit of the railway station with a sign writing your name, then transfer you back to your Beijing hotel where the tour concludes.Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch
At 7 am, you will be met by our representative from the hotel lobby of the centrally located Guangzhou hotel, then transferred to Guangzhou airport to catch flight to Xi'an where our friendly local guide will meet you and start your Xi'an tour. Firstly you will visit the eighth wonder of the world, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum that was built on the original site where we excavated the Warriors in 1974. Each warriors has his own feature, no warriors repeats another one amazingly. You will visit Pit No.1, No. 2 and No.3 with another exhibition for Bronze Chariots. Afterwards you will grab a quick lunch before moving to the city center to explore the 6-hundred-year old city wall of Xian, which made Xian different from other cities in China. The approximately 14-km old city wall tells you the splendid history happened here. Then you will wander around the Muslim Quarter where you might see all sorts of local snacks, souvenirs and handicrafts etc. Later you will be transferred back to Xi'an airport to take flight back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred by our representative back to your Guangzhou hotel where the busy but wonderful day concludes.
At 8.30am or 1.30pm, your guide will wait for you outside Exit A of Yuexiu Park on metro line 2, with a signage of your name. Then you will climb up Yuexiu Park to view the token of the city, 5 Rams Sculpture. The local legend goes that five immortal beings wearing robes of five colors came to Guangzhou on the backs of rams. Each being carried rice and gave it to the people as a sign that Guangzhou would be free of famine. A sculpture was erected in Yuexiu park in 1959 to pay tribute to this story, and to the origins of the name Guangzhou (meaning five rams). You will also view a section of the Old City Wall of Guangzhou in the park, which was built in Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago. Afterwards you will walk to the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, where you will go inside the original tomb that was excavated in 1983 while constructing a hotel here. The tomb proves the long history of Guangzhou that can be tracked back to 2,200 years ago. There is an exhibition hall to display all kinds of relics excavated in both the tomb and Guangzhou. Then, you will take metro to Academy of Chen Clan, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 during Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style which is notable for its rich decoration that adorns both the interior and exterior of the halls as well as in almost every beams, ridges, walls and columns including a large collection of wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving. Later, you will take metro to Shamian Island and wander around the European architectural style area which was former colony for British and French 100 years ago. Moreover, you will view the White Swan Pool along the Pearl River by the waterfront of Shamian Island The pleasant half day trip concludes at the Shamian Island where you can take taxi or metro back to your hotel.
D1. Guangzhou - Zhangjiajie by train & car (L)At 6:30am, you will be picked up from lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotel, and transferred to station to catch 6-hour bullet train to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, you will chenck in hotel in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, often referred to as Zhangjiajie.Accommodate: Pullman Hotel or equivalentD2. Zhangjiajie (BL)Today you will take one-hour ride to Zhangjiajie National Park where you will overlook the wonderful views by super elevator. The elevator takes 1.58 seconds to transport tourists from the bottom to the Yuanjiajie top exhibiting unbelievable and fantastic views. Enjoy the heaven and earth pillar unpredictable prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR directed by Jame Cameron on the Summit Sightseeing Platform.Afterwards you will move to visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve that offers a perfect location to have a panoramic picture. Known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest', Tianzi Mountain has four wonders: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, the Rays of Sunshine and the Snow in winter.Later you will head to Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery) to explore. (One way by electric train; other way on foot for about 30 Minutes.)Accommodate: Pullman Hotel or equivalentD3. Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang by car (BL)Drive to Tianmen Mountain, then walk along the road leading to Gateway of Heaven. The glass walkwaymakes it so distinctive. You will take Tianmen Mountain Cableway to explore Tongtian Avenue (a way to Heaven), Tianmen Cave (Heaven Gateway), Tianmen Temple, Tianmen glass walkway, Ghost-valley plank road, and Yunmeng Fairy Summit. You will take a small cable to the main cable, then take the world's longest cableway, with a length of 7455 meters and elevation of 1518 meters to go down.(The round-way of the main cable and upper way for the small cable are included. If you take round-way small cable car, you will miss some sights.)Afterwards you will take 3-hour ride to old town of Fenghuang, which was built along the Tuo River with local wood. It is nice to wander around the well-preserved wooden houses. In the evening, the lights creates a wonderful world from the houses.Accommodate: Guest house in the old townD4. Fenghuang - Huaihua or Changsha - Guangzhou by car & train (BL)Free explore in the morning. After lunch, you will take one-hour ride to Huaihua to catch 5-hour bullet train back to Guangzhou. (You will take train from Changsha to Guanzghou if no train tickets available in Huahuai due to its limited trains.) Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the trip concludes.
Day 1: Arriving Urumqi Pick up from Diwopu International Airport or Urumqi Rail Station and transfer you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the streets of Urumqi.Accommodation: 5-star hotel, Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi (B) Visit Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited(close on Mondays). The spectacular one stands out from the rest named "Beauty of Loulan," who was buried 4,000 years ago near the town of Loulan in Taklimakan Desert. "Beauty of Loulan" was remarkably preserved in an open coffin under hot desert sands of the Taklamakan when she was excavated in 1980. After lunch, head up to Heavenly Lake, located on the north side of the Bodga Shan range of the Tianshan Mountains t. Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the wonderful Erdaoqiao Bazaar before driving back your hotel.Accommodation: 5-star hotel, UrumqiDay 3: Urumqi - Turpan (B, L) Visit Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis and an important trade center along the Silk Road that was once adjacent to the kingdoms of Kroran and Yanqi. Visit Emin Minaret, the symbol of Turpan before your authentic local lunch at a Uyghur home under the grape vine in open air. Explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs before returning to your hotel.Accommodation: Accommodation: 4-star hotel, Turpan Day 4. Turpan - Liuyuan (via bullet train) - Dunhuang (B) Explore ruin of ancient Jiaohe city, the capital of Anterior Jushi kingdom during 108 B.C. to 450 A.D. With Karez Irrigation System helps irrigating the oasis, Jiaohe was an important site along the Silk Road trade route leading west adjacent to Korla and Karasahr kingdoms. Catch a bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred to Dunhuang hotel. Visit the night market nearby the hotel if you like.Accommodation: 5-star hotel, Dunhuang Day 5: Dunhuang (B) Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas), where you will be impressed by the fresco and statues in the caves. These caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of soft gravel conglomerate not suitable for either sculpture or elaborate architectural details. Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring.You can visit Dunhuang Museum showing the history of Dunhuang(close on Mondays).Accommodation: 5-star hotel, DunhuangDay 6: Departing Dunhuang (B) Free explore before heading to Dunhuang Airport where this 6 days trip concludes.
This private 4-hour tour will let you explore two historical attractions with our friendly local guide. Hotel pick up and drop off are included for centrally located Guangzhou hotels. You can customize the departure time from 8:30am to 1pm, and bring your passport for the tour.
This private 2-day tour offers you an opportunity to take a flight to Xian from Shanghai for the quick visit to Terra Cotta Warriors, old City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Big Wild Goose Pagoda that are must-see site in Xian in two days, to acquire the first hand expression about Chinese history in the fabulous city.
This Guangzhou layover tour will let you explore the landmark of Guangzhou, Canton Tower, and take a cruise on the Pearl River with a local guide. Moreover, you will taste the yummy Cantonese food before transferring back to Guangzhou Airport. Time permits, you can enjoy the coffee or tea or beer at a bar.
Guangzhou is a big city with lots of people, and this day tour will let you escape the crowds and enjoy the pretty national park with a local guide near Guangzhou. Guangzhou centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
At 6.00 pm, your friendly guide and drive will pick up you at your downtown Guangzhou Hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to famed Diandoude Dim Sum Restaurant for a very traditional dim sum in Canton style. Try out the tasty shrimp dumplings, shaomai dumplings, walnuts bun, steamed ribs and many other yummy dim sum items. Afterwards you will be transferred to the dock on the Pearl River to hop on the night cruise. Cruising on the Pearl River is listed as one of must-do things in Guangzhou. You will be able to see the amazing city night view along the river on the cruise. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel or somewhere that you prefer to be dropped off in the city.
At 9.30am, your guide will pick you up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel, then take taxi or metro to start the day tour. You will visit the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, where you will learn the history of Guangzhou back to 2,200 years ago. Afterwards, you will climb up Yuexiu Park to view the token of the city, 5 Rams Sculpture that was erected in Yuexiu park in 1959 to describe the legend. You will also view a section of the Old City Wall of Guangzhou in the park, which was built in Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago.Then, you will move to Academy of Chen Clan, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built in 1894 during later Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style. Now it is a folk art museum to display wooden carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving etc. which are nice to view with your local guide. Later, you will take metro to Shamian Island and wander around the former colony for British and French for 100 years ago, where there are well-preserved old European architectural houses, and you can see local people taking wedding pictures here. Afterwards you will walk to the dock to take a public boat from here to Canton Tower on the Pearl River to view the moving pictures along the river including buildings, parks, islands and bridges on the boat. The impressive Canton tower is 600 meters in height, and if you are interested, you could buy a ticket to overlook the city at your own expense.Your lunch is included for the delicious Cantonese Dim Sum. Your wonderful day tour concludes at the Canton tower where you can take taxi or metro back to your hotel.Note: Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King closes on Mondays, Academy of Clan Chen closes on Tuesday, we will arrange visit YongQingFang instead of when it is closed.
Cruising on Three Gorges of The Yangtze RiverCHONGQING TO YICHANG4 DAYS/3 NIGHTSDOWNSTREAM ITINERARY DAY 1 Depart Chongqing- 9:00 pm: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”. DAY 2 Shibaozhai- Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. (B, L, D) DAY 3 Enter the Three Gorges/“Small Gorges”/ShiplocksEnter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Q utang Gorge. (B, L, D) DAY 4 Three Gorges Dam/Yichang- Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Arrive Yichang in late morning and disembark. (B) Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.Included meals as noted in above itinerary: (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = DinnerIncluded Excursions: Shibao zhai Pagoda Shennong Stream Three Gorges Dam ProjectOptional Excursions: Fengdu Ghost City 280 RMB p.p. White Emperor City 280 RMB p.p.
At 5 am, you will be transferred from your centrally located Beijing hotel to catch 5-hour bullet train from Beijing to Xian. Upon arrival at Xian, your guide will meet you and transfer you from Xian North Station to visit the eighth wonder, Terracotta Warriors Museum. There are 3 pits exhibiting about 7000 warriors and horses, and you will learn the history from an experienced local guide. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Xian to visit the old city wall, the best-preserved city wall in China, built about 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. It has a length of nearly 14 kilometers. Next, move on to the Muslim Quarter which is behind the Drum Tower, where there are hundreds of shops selling snacks, food, dried fruits, and much more. Then you will be transferred to Xian airport to catch your flight back to Beijing, upon arrival you will be transferred back to your Beijing hotel where the trip concludes.
At 8am, you guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will take a 1.5-hour ride to Jade Gate Pass, also known as Yumenguan in Chinese. Yang Pass and Jade Gate Pass were two important passes near Dunhuang in ancient time. You can still see the ruin of these big passes that are situated near an oasis in the middle of Gobi Desert.Afterwards, you will head to Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin that was built in Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. It is very impressive to see the wonder extending from inland China all the way here, and then to Lop Nur. Later, you will continue driving for 1.5 hours to the Ghost City that is Yardan Geological National Park nearby Lop Nur, and it is the key route of the ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Lop Nur. There are many different clay formation created by the wind. You will hear the horrified sounds from the clay on a windy day as if whispers of ghosts, hence the name. Lunch is included and served at a local restaurant. At the end, you will be transferred back to you hotel where the busy but wonderful day concludes.
At 8 am, you guide will meet you in the hotel lobby of your centrally located Kunming hotel. Firstly you will be transferred to visit Bamboo Temple, the first Buddhism temple in Yunnan Province with a history more than 1000 years. The construction of the monastery is Chinese architectural gem to take advantage of hill view to indulge into bamboos, gardens and pavilions etc. The monastery is well-known for the 500 arhats sculptures. Then you will take one-hour ride to Stone Forest which is a well-known site of World Heritage. Stone Forest(Shilin, in Chinese) is a remarkable Karst geography, covering an area of 400 square kilometers, and includes both large and small stone forests. The Stone Forest consists of three parts: Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest. The natural climate made the magnificent, strange and astonish landscape in the past millions years. Nowadays there are countless various formations including animals, plants, and even human figures that can be found here. Lunch is included at local restaurant today. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the day trip concludes. Note: Visiting sequence might be changed as per local traffic.
You will be picked up in your Shanghai hotel lobby at 6am by an agent with a sign specifying your name. You will then be transferred to the Shanghai airport to catch your flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you will be met by a guide at the airport and you will go directly to visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your guide will narrate your tour of the life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations. You will then be transferred to the Muslim Quarter after a quick lunch. It's a main street with a few intersecting roads that has become a famous attraction of Xian for its Muslim cultural atmosphere. Finally you will explore the Old City Wall. Built about 600 years ago, it is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. You will then be transported back to the Xian airport to catch your flight back to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, an agent will meet you at the exit of the airport with a sign specifying your name. You will be transported to your Shanghai hotel to complete your tour.
Day 1. Guangzhou -- Yangshuo Via Bullet TrainAt 7am, the Guangzhou driver will pick you up with your nameplate at the hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, then drive to Guangzhou South Railway Station to catch 2.5-hour bullet train to Yangshuo. Note: No escorting guide on the train for group less 6 people. Upon arrival, you will be met by Yangshuo guide and transferred to have lunch at local restaurant. Then you will take a cruise on the Li River, enjoying the stunning picturesque landscape of the Karst mountains. Afterwards you will go to well-known West Street, where there are pubs, bars, restaurants etc., and it is a wonderful place for the night life.Overnight: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel or Bamboo Leaf Hotel or similar hotelIncluded meals: LunchDay 2. Yangshuo -- Guangzhou Via Bullet TrainAfter hotel breakfast, you will follow local guide to ride bike in the countryside along the quiet Yulong River. If you do not want to bike-riding, hiking along the Yulong River is also good option. Then you will have lunch before transferring to Xiang Gong Hill. You need to climb up about 20 minutes to the top, where you will have a bird view of the stunning Li River.Later, you will be transferred to Yangshuo Railway Station to catch bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, Guangzhou driver will transfer you back to your Guangzhou hotel where the trip concludes. Note: No escorting guide on the train for group less 6 people.Included meals: Breakfast and Lunch
2-Day Trip From Chengdu to Leshan and Mt EmeiThe 2-day trip offers you the opportunity to explore both Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei that are the renowned sites in Sichuan Province. The amazing experience is to visit Buddism culture in Baoguo Monastery and Leshan.ItineraryDay 1. Chengdu/Leshan/Emei by carAt 8am, your guide will meet you in the hold lobby, then head to Leshan by car for about 2 hours. The Leshan Giant Buddha Stature was built in the 8th century during Tang Dynasty, located in the east of the mountain and the joint of Minjiang River, Dadu River and Qingyi River. The 78-meter statue is the biggest sitting Buddha in the world. You will stay here for 2 hours before you are transferred another 1 hour to Emei where you will check in the hotelAccommodation: Emei cityMeal: LunchDay 2. Emei/Chengdu(B)Today you will be transferred to Mt. Eei, your guide will offer you the map of Mt. Emei and the hiking routes, you can choose the better one for you. While you are hiking in Emei, you can view the monkeys around you. In the later afternoon, you will be transferred back to your Chengdu hotel. Trip concludes.Meal: Breakfast
Meet your guide in the lobby of your Turpan hotel at 9:00am. Visit the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, an abandoned site. Here, fresco and statues dating back to the 15th century reside. Afterwards, you will head to the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang. The city was one of the most renowned kingdom in history along the Silk Road. Visit temples, stupas, city walls, and more that run through the town. Take a break for lunch in the yard of a local Uyghur's house. In the afternoon, visit Emin Minaret (built in 1,777 by a local king, Sulaiman), you will find it's in a typical Uyghur architecture style. It then served as the symbol of Turpan city. Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town. The last stop will be the ancient City of Jiaohe, built on a 124-foot (38-meter) highland and home to preserved houses, temples, and stupas. At the end of your tour, return to your hotel.
Experience three of China’s wonders — Danxian Mountain Geopark, Nanhua Monastery, and the bullet train — in two days on this private trip from Guangzhou. Ride the high-speed train to Shaoguan in Guangdong Province, and soak in Danxian Geopark, a mountainous region dotted with natural rock spires and pinnacles. Plus, visit the Nanhua Monastery, famous for its mummified-body-statue of 8th-century monk, Huineng. Overnight 5-star accommodation, round-trip bullet-train travel, guided visits, and select meals included.Day 1. Guangzhou/Shaoguan by bullet train (L, D) At 8:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, transfer to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station (Guangzhou South) to catch a bullet train from Guangzhou to Shaoguan (1 hour). Upon arrival in Shaoguan, you will be transferred to Danxia Mountain which is a Natural Heritage inscribed by UNESCO in 2010. You can climb up the highest peak Zhanglao Summit to have a bird's eye view of the mountains. Moreover you can view the Yangyuan Rock that looks like a male phallus. Afterwards we will drive to Shaoguan city for overnight. In the evening you will visit Fengcai Pavilion in the city, which was built originally in Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and rebuilt many times in the history. The pavilion is the token of the city Shaoguan with well-preserved traditional architectural style, it is nice to visit it in the evening when the lights are on. Accommodation: 5-star Ramada Hotel or Phoenix Garden Hotel Day 2. Shaoguan/Guangzhou by bullet train (B, L) After hotel breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanhua Monastery which is a well-known Chinese Buddhism site for Huineng Monk Mummy Buddha. Afterwards, you will visit Maba Man Ruin Park, which is the pre-modern hominid whose remains were discovered in 1958 in caves near Nanhua Monastery. Then, you will have lunch before you are transferred to Shaoguan Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Guangzhou (1 hour). Upon arrival in Guangzhou, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.
At 9:30 am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your hotel in Kashgar and take a private vehicle from Kashar to Karakul Lake that is 190 km away.While driving on the Friend ship Highway from Kashgar to Islamabad, you will view the Uyghur villages, Kirghiz yurts, impressive mountains on the Pamir Plateau. Moreover, this is part of the ancient Silk Road. Upon arrival Karakul Lake, which covers an area of 6.2 square miles (10 square kilometers) with altitude of 11,811 feet (3,600 meters), you will walk along the lake to view the famous lake constructed a wonderful picture with Muztagata Summit that means Ice-mountain-father in Uyghur, 7509 meters. The famous Swedish explorer and geographer Sven Hedin recorded this Summit in 1894. Lunch is included and served at local restaurant.Afterwards you will be transferred back your hotel in Kashgar where the trip concludes. Please note it takes at least 7 days to get the permit, so please book 7 days in advance.
At 8.30 am, you private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in downtown Wuhan and then set out for a day of sightseeing. First, you will climb up to Yellow Crane Tower which is a very well-known structure in China. The tower has been existed in various forms since as far back as 223 A.D. Current Yellow Crane Tower is situated on the river bank of Yangtze River. It became very popular in China owing to the famous poem by Li Bai of Tang Dynasty. You may climb up to the tower and enjoy panoramic view of the Yangtze River.Afterwards, you will head to Guiyuan Temple which covers an area of 11.6 acre (46,900 square meters). It is very famous in the Buddhist circle for its perfect structure, spiffy sculpture, and abundant collection. The temple was First built in early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by two monks, and then was destroyed and rebuilt for several times in its history. Guiyuan Temple primarily consists of Daxiongbaodian Hall, Arhat Hall, and Sutra Collection Pavilion. Later, lunch will be served at local restaurant.After lunch break, you will continue to Hubei Provincial Museum by the shore of East Lake of Wuhan. The museum boasts 200,000 pieces or sets of cultural relics. It consists comprehensive exhibition hall, Chu culture center, and Chime Bells Exhibition Hall. The Chime Bells were discovered from the tomb of Yi (the king of the Zeng Sate in the Warring States Period (476 B.C. - 221 B.C.). This is a must-see among all museums if you are a museum-phile. At the end of the museum visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel where this tour concludes.
Day 1. Beijing/Gubeikou (L, D)At 8.00 am, your guide will pick up you at the hotel lobby in your hotel in Beijing. Then take a 3-hour ride to Gubeikou Great Wall where you will start hiking to Wohu Hill on the untouched Great Wall where there are few tourists and fantastic mountain view. Afterwards you will hike to Jinshanling. This afternoon you will get to the campsite where you can have a shower and enjoy the leisure time. Dinner is at the local farmer's house. Then you will camp near the Great Wall to enjoy the quiet night on the mountain.Meals: Picnic lunch and dinnerCamping at the campsite.Day 2. Gubeikou/Jinshanlin/Beijing (B, L)After breakfast, you will continue hiking on the untouched Great Wall to Jinshanling. Afterwards you will have lunch before you are transferred back to your Beijing hotel where the trip concludes.Meals: Breakfast and lunch
There are various grottos on the Silk Road in China that witnessed the changes of time and human, while Buddha is always there to bless believers. Follow us, you can learn the amazing history on the Silk Road.ItineraryDay 1. Arrival BeijingMet and transferred to hotel.Overnight in Beijing 4 star hotelMeal: BDay 2. Sightsee in BeijingCity sightseeing in Beijing, including Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Lama Temple- Tian'anmen Square: the biggest city square in the world which is located in the center of the city Beijing.- Forbidden City: It used to be the royal palace from 1420 to 1912. There were 24 emperors lived here, therefore numerous priceless relics are housed here.- Lama Temple: Built in 1694AD, it is the biggest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing.Note: Due to the daily visitors limitation of the Forbidden City, we will change to visit Temple of Heaven if no tickets are availed for it (it sells the entrance tickets 7 days before). As The Forbidden City closes on Mondays, we will switch the visiting day if it is Monday.Overnight in Beijing 4 star hotelMeal: BLDay 3. Beijing/LuoyangVisit Great Wall Badaling in the morning. Then you will be transferred to railway station to catch a bullet train to Luoyang. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel.Overnight in Luoyang 4 star hotelMeal: BLDay 4. Sightseeing in LuoyangToday you will visit Longmen Grottos, and Shaolin Temple in Luoyang.-Longmen Grottos: Site of UNESCO, has a huge statue of Buddha, and people believed it was the face of Wuzetian Empress in Tang Dynasty.-Shaolin Temple: a renowned temple for Chinese Kungfu.Overnight in Luoyang 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 5. Luoyang/Xi'anTake a bullet train to Xi'an in the morning. Visit Old City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.-Old City Wall: Nearly 14km, build in 6 hundred years ago, the old City Wall of Xi'an is a perfect place to know the long history of China.-Big Wild Goose Pagoda: It was build 1500 years ago in Tang Dynasty, still well preserved. You can have a bird view of the city when you climb up.Overnight in Xi'an 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 6. Xi'anVisit the eighth wonder of the world, Terra Cotta Warriors Museum in the morning. And visit Smalll Wild Goose Pagoda this afternoon.-Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses: Discovered in 1974, it is a must-see in Xi'an. Various warriors exhibit in a original site will amaze you with their different features.Overnight in Xi'an 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 7. Xi'an/TianshuiTake a car ride to Famen Monastery to view the temple for the holy relic of Buddha, the finger of Sakyamuni(the relic is not always exhibited, you may not see it). Then drive or take bullet train to Tianshui depending on group size.Overnight in Tianshui 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 8. Tianshui/Lanzhou by vehicle/trainToday you will visit Maiji Grottos, where it is famous for the statues of the thousand Buddhas. Then head to Lanzhou by vehicle or train depending on group size.Overnight in Lanzhou 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 9. Lanzhou/Binglingsi/XiaheTake a ride to Binglinsi Temple, view the Buddha and stunning stone forest. Afterwards move to Xiahe, Labrang in Tibetan language.-Binglingsi Grottos: Built beside Yellow River, the Grottos were carved from the mountain. Various Buddha Statues and the scenery around the Grottos are incredible.Overnight in Xiahe 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 10. Xiahe/Lanzhou/DunhuangVisit Labrang Monastery in the morning, in the afternoon, transferred to Lanzhou airport to catch a flight heading for Dunhuang.-Labrang Monastery: One of the six biggest Tibetan monasteries, presents typical Tibetan Buddhism culture.Overnight in Dunhuang 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 11. DunhuangDunhuang is a highlight attraction on the ancient Silk Road. We will view various caves in Mogao Grottos and Yulin Grottos.-Mogao Caves: Though it was stolen many times in the history, Mogao Caves still has well preserved frescos with colorful paintings that look like finished yesterday.Overnight in Dunhuang 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 12. Dunhuang/TurpanVisit Crescent Moon Spring, Mingsha Sand Dunes in the morning. Catch 3-hour fast train to Turpan from Liuyuan Railway Station.-Minsha Sand Dunes: It means Singing Sand Dunes, the sand was moved from Taklamankan desert to form the dunes in the history.Overnight in Turpan 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 13. TurpanTurpan has fantastic culture, where you can visit Bezklik Caves, the ancient city of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Toyuk Valley, and Astana Ancient Cemetery etc.-Astana Ancient Tombs: It was a public cemetery 1000 years ago for the citizens of Gaochang Kingdom. You will see dried corpses and tomb paintings.-Ancient City of Jiaohe: Build on a 30 meter terrace, Jiaohe is a ruin to prove local splendid history.-Ancient City of Gaochang: It was build in the first century BC. Gaochang has huge city wall and various temples. Unfortunately it was abandoned in the cilvil war of Mongolians.-Toyuk Valley: A Uyghur village, has a famous cemetery for 7 holy beings.Overnight in Turpan 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 14. Turpan/KuqaVisit Emin Minaret and Karez Irrigation System. Then catch overnight train to Kuqa.-Karez Irrigation System: This underground tunnels provide enough water offering to the farmers and their field to support local civilization in the dry and hot oasis.-Emin Minaret: Built in 1777, also called Eming Tower, it is a representative of Uyghur architecture.Overnight on the train softer sleeperMeals: BLDay 15. KuqaThis morning you will take one-hour ride along the ancient Silk Road to Kizil Caves, the earliest one in China, which was built 1700 years ago and still can see the colorful frescos and paintings in the caves. The Kizil is famous for its various Jataka stories that were painted on the diamond paintings.Later, you will head another one hour to explore the red Tianshan Mysterious Canyon, that is a 5-km long canyon in the southern Tianshan Mountains.Afterwards you will be transferred back to Kuqa hotel.Overnight in Kuqa 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 16. Kuqa/KashgarToday you will visit the Subash Temple ruin, which was a renowned Buddhism temple in Tang Dynasty 1300 years ago. There are pagodas, halls, rooms, and walls that can tell this site used to be a huge temple. The famous monk Xuanzang in Tang Dynasty had stayed in Subash and described the temple in his journey Records of the Western Regions of the Great Tang.Then you will visit the old town of Kuqa and Kuqa Mosque, which are different from the new city. Later you can wander around the local bazaar to view the fresh fruits, tea, snacks, and clothes etc. Moreover, you will visit Kizilcara Beacon Tower that was built in Han Dynasty about 2000 years ago, which was the oldest well-protected beacon tower in Northern Silk Road.In the evening you will catch overnight train to Kashgar.Overnight on the train softer sleeperMeals: BLDay 17. KashgarExplore Kashgar today, you will visit Moer Pagoda, old town of Kashgar, Id Gar Mosque, and Apa Hoja Tomb.-Idkar Mosque: It is the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. The mosque with its square is for local Uyghurs to pray.-Apa Hoja Tombs: It is a family cemetery, with stunning blue tiles shining in the sun.Overnight in Kashgar 4 star hotelMeals: BLDay 18. Depart from KashgarTransferred to Kashagr airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination, where the wonderful Silk Road tour concludes.Meal: B
This private 2-day tour offers you an opportunity to take round-way bullet train from Beijing to old town of Pingyao in Shanxi Province for the quick visit to the old town that is a World Heritage Site in China. Attractions in this trip in the old town include Old City Wall of Pingyao, Bank Institutes, Confucius Temple, County Yamun etc. to acquire the first hand expression about Chinese history 200 years ago in the fabulous old town.
Sanya is a renowned tropical city in Hainan Island in China. This private day tour will let you explore both Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone and Luhuitou Park. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Sanya hotel.
At 8am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel, then take 2-hour car ride to Linxia where you will take a speed boat to go across Liujiaxia Reservoir on the Yellow River to visit Bingling Temple Grottoes that was constructed from the 3rd century with amazing statues and frescos. Meanwhile the Grottoes are located beside imposing Stone Forest of the Yellow River. You will stay here about 2 hours, then take speed boat back to your vehicle. Time permitting, you can visit the nice garden in Linxia, which is renown for its brick carving with detailed skill to make the flowers, birds, and houses etc. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to Lanzhou where the tour concludes.
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