Your tour - at a glance
Day 1~4 Arrival & Beijing Tour
Two full days and a half day sightseeing covering the grand Tiananmen Square, historical Forbidden City, spectacular Temple of Heaven, manmade wonder Great Wall of China, royal park Summer Palace, traditional Hutong, etc.
Day 5~6 Xian Tour & High Speed Train to Chengdu
One full day to visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors, leisurely walk on the Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter. Before taking a high speed train to Chengdu, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaan’xi History Museum.
Day 7~8 Chengdu Tour & High Speed Train to Chongqing
One full day in Chengdu to meet the cute Giant Panda, then enjoy leisure time in Wenshu Temple, Renmin Park and Jinli Old Street. Next morning, take high speed train to Chonging, make a visit to Ciqikou Ancient Town and Three Gorges Museum.Then, be transferred to the Cruise pier, and board the ship in the late afternoon.
Day 9~11 Yangtze River Cruise & Train to Zhangjiajie
Explore the stunning scenery along Yangtze River, such as Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam and interesting excursions to Shibaozhai Pagoda, Shenvu Stream, etc. Also relax yourself with rich activities on board. After Three Gorges Dam tour, take a train to Zhangjiajie from Yichang.
Day 12~13 Zhangjiajie Tour & Flight to Shanghai
Two full day to explore the incredible Zhangjiajie National Park, including many famous attractions, such as Yuangjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, Huangshizhai, etc. Then you will take a flight to Shanghai.
Day 14~15 Shanghai Tour & Departure
Experience the great contrast of Shanghai by visiting the traditional Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple, modern and prosperous Shanghai World Financial Center, Nanjing Road and the Bund, etc.
Full Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 Beijing Arrival
Ni Hao! Welcome to Beijing,
the iconic city and capital of China! You will be met by our local tour
guide at the arrival hall of Beijing Airport and escorted to your
downtown hotel by a private comfortable vehicle. The rest of the day is
your own to relax. If you want to explore nearby areas, feel free to get
some practical suggestions from your tour guide.
Arrival Ideals: At present, there are many international and domestic flights to Beijing. Besides, you can take a high speed train to this capital city from Shanghai (5-6 hrs), Xian (5.5 hrs), Guangzhou (8-9.5 hrs), etc.
Day 2 Beijing ( B, L )
After breakfast, start to explore the historical face of Beijing with a brief visit to Tiananmen Square, now
the largest city plaza in the world. Tiananmen Gate on the northern
side of the square was the site where Chairman Mao announced the
establishment of the People's Republic of China. Stepping into the
Tiananmen, you will see one of the world’s five most important palaces -
the Forbidden City, a huge palace complex of more than
9,000 rooms where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties lived.
Pass through various doorways in this magnificent structure to admire
the beautiful and well preserved buildings decorated with yellow-glazed
tile roofs, white marble bases and splendid colorful paintings.
After lunch, drive to the outskirts of Beijing to spend an enjoyable time in the Summer Palace,
the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Stroll around
ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and corridors while
feasting your eyes on the vast lotus in Kunming Lake and the colorful
paintings in the Long Corridor.
Optional activities: 1) You can watch a wonderful
Kungfu Show in the Red Theater (Hong Ju Chang) which usually starts at
19:30; 2) Enjoy the classic Chinese art performance of Beijing Opera at
Liyuan Theater between 19:30-21:00.
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Woo's group visited Tiananmen Square
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Summer Palace Shot by Our Guest Nguyen in 2017
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Forbidden City Photographed by Our Customer
Day 3 Beijing (B, L)
After breakfast, drive about 70km to witness one of the
Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Wall. Visit the Mutianyu,
a less crowded yet well-preserved segment of the Great Wall built in the Ming
Dynasty. It will more than live up to all of your expectations! This great
wall, linking Gubeikou in the east and Juyongguan in the west, was served as
the vital military strategic point in the ancient time. Moreover, Mutianyu
section is the “longest great wall in China” so far and since protection work
is well done here, tourists can now see its original appearance and enjoy the
real ancient culture of great wall. Also, spectacular natural scenery in
Mutianyu Great Wall always impresses visitors here for its abundant vegetation. You’ll
take a cable car to ascend the Great Wall, then hike the most beautiful and
interesting part of Mutianyu. It's a wonderful experience to climb up its
rising towers to enjoy scenic views and take brag-worthy photos of the wall
wriggling along mountain ridges. After the exciting time, descend Mutianyu
Great Wall by cable car. (Note: If energy permits, you can hike up or down
which takes about 40 minutes to climb steps. Please tell your likes to your
travel consultant.)
Continue your trip to Sacred Way, a
7-kilometer-long passage leading to the Imperial Tombs of 13 Emperors of Ming
Dynasty. The Emperor, known as the Son of the Heaven, who came from Heaven to
his country through the Sacred Way, also would return to Heaven through this
road. Take a walk through the largest archway in China and Great Palace Gate
and you’ll see the magnificent stone guard of 12 sets of mythical animals and
12 officials. Then drive back to Beijing city and take a short stop at the
Beijing Olympic Village to view its famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube
from the outside.
Optional activity: After the whole day’s tour, treat yourself a great dinner to taste the famous Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude.
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Sara's family from Australia visited Mutianyu Great Wall in December 2023
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Our Guest at the Sacred Way
Day 4 Beijing & High Speed Train to Xian (B, L)
After breakfast, drive to the imperial site of the Temple of Heaven. Originally
a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests, it is
now a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities
such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.
Then get back to the central city to hop on a rickshaw to experience the Beijing Hutongs - small alleys made by neighboring quadrangle dwellings. Shuttle among
different Hutongs to get a feel of the old Beijing life style, visit
various antique shops and small boutiques, and truly feel the historical
changes of Beijing. This morning’s last trip will be a visit to a local
family living in Siheyuan (quadrangle dwellings) in
the Hutongs, which provides a unique experience to take lunch at the
local family or you can learn to cook some Chinese dumplings for your
lunch if you like.
Your Beijing tour is now about to end. Your tour guide will see you
off at the Beijing West Railway Station for a high speed train trip to
Xian (about 5 hours). You will be picked up by your tour guide at Xian
North Railway Station and escorted to your hotel in Xian. The rest of
the day is on your own to explore this ancient capital of China.
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Taylor's Family's Hutong Exploration with China Discovery in 2018
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Temple of Heaven in Beijing Shot by Our Customer
Day 5 Xian (B, L)
After breakfast, drive about 40 km to discover one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world - the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, built by the first emperor of China Qin Shihuang to protect him in his afterlife. Over 8,000 life-size warriors, horses and chariots, buried in 3 pits for more than 2,000 years until uncovered by a local farmer in 1974, form an ancient military army with complete battle units of infantry, cavalry, etc. Standing in front of these figures, one can’t help being amazed not only by the ambition of Emperor Qin Shihuang but also by the fabulous artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans. (Before the Terracotta Warriors Museum visit, you will have a rare opportunity to make a miniature Terracotta Warrior on your own under the instruction of a local potter.)
After lunch, return to Xian to spend a leisure time on the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Just like the merchants and envoys on the Silk Road thousands of years ago, you will enter the interior of the city walls through the Hanguang Gate. There you will visit a mini museum to see the real Tang Dynasty city wall ruins from over 1400 years ago, including gateways, cross-sections of the wall, and the remains of water channels. After the museum visit, get up to the city wall to enjoy a leisure stroll and pleasant panoramic views of Xian city. Rent a bike (extra cost: 45RMB) to enjoy a relaxing cycling on the Wall is strongly recommended. The cycling routes and duration are flexible. Feel free to discuss with your tour guide. Leave the City Wall, then go to wander leisurely around the bustling and lively Muslim Quarter, a place where you can try different local snacks and explore Muslim culture.
This evening you will be offered an interesting visit to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City which is a great place to walk, enjoy amazing nightscape and most importantly recall the prosperity and glory of the mighty Tang Dynasty. Seeing this area at night is totally different as the lighting is marvelous yet tastefully done.
Optional activity: enjoy a wonderful Tang Palace Dance Show (usually from 8pm to 9pm) after (or without) a hearty dumpling dinner.
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Our guests biking on the Ancient City Wall
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Amazing Different Terra Cotta Warriors, Picture Taken by Elie from Belge in 2019
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Muslim Quarter, Picture Shared by Our Guest Anath from India
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Dazzling Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City lovely night views
Day 6 Xian & High Speed Train to Chengdu (B, L)
After breakfast, head to Da Cien Temple, a famous Buddhist sutra translation site during the Tang Dynasty. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is
the most famous building in the temple. The pagoda, rising to a height
of 64.5 meters, was built by the famous Buddhist master Xuanzang to
preserve classic scriptures he bought back from India during the early
Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang was the prototype character for Tang Seng in the
famous Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. (Note: It costs an extra 30 RMB if you want to climb up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)
Next is an educational visit to the Shaanxi History Museum where
you can ramble in the modern exhibition halls to appreciate historic
relics such as porcelains, paintings, and currencies dating from the
Zhou to the Tang dynastic periods (1100BC to 907 AD). (Note:
Shaanxi History Museum may be replaced with other activity or attraction
because of crowding tourists during July ~ early September and China’s National
Day during Oct.1-Oct.7. You may check details with your travel consultant.)
After
the tour, you’ll be escorted to Xian North Railway Station for a high speed train to Chengdu (about
3.5~4 hours). Welcome to Chengdu, the Hometown of Giant Pandas! Upon your
arrival at Chengdu East Railway Station, you will be met by local guide and
then transferred to your hotel in Chengdu downtown. The rest of today is free
on your own to explore this laid-back city.
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Our Customers visited Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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Collections in Shaanxi History Museum
Day 7 Chengdu (B, L)
This morning you will make a memorable visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This facility is
not only the most important panda scientific research center in the
world, but also the home for more than 100 Giant Pandas. You will walk
at leisure through the bamboo-framed paths and closely observe giant
pandas of different ages eating bamboos, playing with each other,
tumbling, and climbing trees. Be sure to not miss the chance to watch
female pandas nursing their cubs in the nursery rooms! There is also a
very informative Panda Museum where you can learn more scientific facts
about Giant Pandas. Following the visit to this Panda base, you will be
taken to a hidden spiritual Buddhist temple in hustling downtown
Chengdu, Wenshu Temple, where you will marvel at the exquisite Buddhist architecture, soak in the reverent atmosphere, and wander on the temple’s peaceful paths.
Chengdu is famous throughout China for its relaxing and leisurely
pace and lifestyle, which will be demonstrated by a visit to the City’s Renmin Park.
Sit down, order a pot of Chinese tea, have a casual chat with your
friends and watch locals indulging themselves in different kinds of folk
entertainment – napping, playing mahjong, disco dancing, and giving
neck massages! Next will be an impressive visit to the famous Jinli Old Street.
Time will steal away as you quietly walk on the lively streets full of
delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, and
other activities.
Optional activity: In the evening, watch a wonderful
performance at the Sichuan Opera which includes folk opera, face
changing, fire spitting, rolling lights, and other delightful
entertainment (usually starts at 8pm and last 1.5 hours).
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Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Chengdu
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Our dear clients was experiencing Chengdu local living style in the People's Park
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Wenshu Temple Shot by Our Guest Marcin in 2017
Day 8 Take High-speed Train to Chongqing (B, L)
This morning, you will be transferred to
Chengdu Eastern Railway Station to take the high speed train to
Chongqing (about 2hrs). Upon arrival at Chongqing Northern Railway
Station, you will be met by our tour guide and then go to visit Ciqikou Ancient Town
- Chongqing's old harbor and once the site of the residential houses of
many of Chongqing's richest merchants. Here you can still see
exquisite Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, visit local shops and tea
houses, watch local Sichuan street performances and undertake other
interesting activities. After this you will be taken to the next
highlight site, Three Gorges Museum, a large
monographic museum presenting the history and culture of the Three
Gorges Dam Project and its place in Chinese history.
After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Chongqing Chaotianmen Port
to board your cruise ship between 18:00-20:00 that evening. Your
once-in-a-lifetime Yangtze River cruise sails at 21:00! (Please note:
the boarding time and departure piers change based on the ship line,
water level, season, weather, and other factors. Your travel consultants
will ensure you have the actual departure time and boarding pier before
your boarding.)
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Wallking the Ciqikou Old Town
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Three Gorges Museum
Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
In the morning, wake up leisurely and enjoy the
gentle sunshine shining over the tranquil and beautiful Yangtze River.
It will be colorful and interesting whether you decide to stay onboard
or go ashore at river stops.
Onboard you will enjoy different kinds of activities, like practicing
Tai Chi on the boat’s sundeck, drinking a relaxing morning coffee,
attending a Yangtze River history and culture lecture, or taking part in
the Captain’s Welcome Party and evening shows.
Next follow a local guide and make a shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda,
one of the “Pearls” of the Yangtze River. A gem of Chinese
architecture, this 12-story, 18th century red wooden temple on the
northern bank of Yangtze River is an architectural delight full of
legends and beautiful stories. (Note: Comfortable shoes are highly
recommended since there will be lots of stairs to climb up!)
Optional excursion: Take a shore excursion to Fengdu
Ghost City for an extra fee. Called the “City of Ghosts”, it is endowed
with mysterious stories about underworld and cruel tortures and
different kinds of devils and Chinese demons. Entering this ghost city,
you will find many statues of demons and vivid scenes of their
perfidious activities. (Note: Once again, the visit to Fengdu Ghost City
requires much walking and comfortable shoes are again highly
recommended!)
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A Lifetime Relaxing Yangtze River Cruise
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Shibaozhai Pagoda
Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Today you will sail through the spectacular Three Gorges while relaxing on the sun deck and soak up the breathtaking gorge scenery passing by as you drift through Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge respectively.
In Wu Gorge you will take an enjoyable adventure to primitive Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream). Switch to a smaller boat to sail down this beautiful stream running in a narrow side gorge where you will have close-up views of high mountain peaks and hanging coffins on the steep cliff faces. After watching an entertaining music and dance show of local Tujia ethnic minority, sail back to your ship.
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this evening, you’ll enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party with all your mates and
appreciate or join in the fascinating dance show to spend a wonderful night.
Optional excursion: Take a shore excursion to White Emperor City for an extra fee. Located at the entrance of Qutang Gorge, this excursion offers the best viewing spot to appreciate the magnificent Kuimen Gate.
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Yangtze River Cruise
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Gorgeous Scenery of Three Gorges
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Shennv Stream
Day 11 Yichang & Train to Zhangjiajie (B)
Today’s highlight is a morning excursion to Three Gorges Dam,
the world’s largest hydropower project, located at the middle of Xiling
Gorge near Yichang. You will marvel at this gigantic dam from different
angles, learn more of the background history of the Three Gorges Dam
Project and enjoy the surrounding beautiful landscape and scenery.
After visiting the Three Gorges Dam, your tour guide will pick you up at Three Gorges Dam Site or Yichang downtown area (depending on your
train time to Zhangjiajie). Then drive to the Yichang train station and take a train to Zhangjiajie (about 5hrs).
Zhangjiajie is an awesome place that features the unique Karst mountains and
picturesque forests, bringing you to the most surreal world - AWATAR world.
After arriving in Zhangjiajie, the local
guide will pick you up at Zhangjiajie Railway Station and transfer you to your hotel in Wulingyuan.
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Three Gorges Dam
Day 12 Zhangjiajie ( B )
After breakfast, you’ll visit the most beautiful scenic spots in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. First, you’ll take the cable car to Huangshi Village
which is 1080m above the sea level. It is the biggest sightseeing
platform to view the spectacular scenery in the national park. A saying
goes “He who does not reach Huangshi Village does not pay a true visit
to Zhangjiajie.” Later, explore the famous Golden Whip Brook
which covers a distance of 7.5 km, winding across mountains and
valleys. It is famous for its pristine water, its verdant mountains, its
steep cliffs and its serene valley. As a veritable "paradise" for
plants, its pathways are adorned by an abundance of flowers, trees, and
grasses.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Located 32
kilometers from Zhangjiajie city, it is the first state-level forest
park in China. The worlds such as majestic, eccentric, tranquil,
delicate and wild could hard to describe it. Zhangjiajie National Forest
Park is known for its exquisite forests, odd-shaped peaks and rocks,
the beautiful canyons, the limestone caves, and the breath-taking
panoramic views.
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Luliia from Russia Takein by Our Client Luliia from Russia in September, 2020
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Huangshi Village
Day 13 Zhangjiajie & Flight to Shanghai (B)
On this day, you’ll first take Bailong elevator up to Yuanjiajie, which is situated in the north of Zhangjiajie National Park.
This scenic area is world famous as the mountains here inspired the
floating mountains in the Hollywood movie Avatar. The peaks in
Yuanjiajie are nearly at the same height, which makes it a mountain
platform great for enjoying sweeping vistas.
Next, take a sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain,
where you can have a stunning view of the peaks rising one after
another. Atop of the mountain offers a full extent of the whole scenic
area, which is magnificent and spectacular. There are four wonders in Tianzi Mountain: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of Sunshine and the Snow in winter.
After the exciting tour, you'll be transferred back to Zhangjiajie
City to catch your flight to Shanghai (about 2hrs), the most flourishing metropolis
in China. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be escorted by local
tour guide to check in your downtown hotel. The rest of today is free
for you to explore this cosmopolitan.
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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Chona from Philippines visited Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie in September, 2018
Day 14 Shanghai (B, L)
You will take a full day of sightseeing to explore both the past and present of Shanghai. Your first stop is Shanghai Museum,
one of the Best Four Museums in China. This modern museum, with a round
top and a square base which symbolizing the ancient Chinese perception
of the world as "round sky, square earth", has collected many
international-standard exhibits of bronzes, paintings, calligraphy,
sculpture, ceramics, jade from more than 5,000 years ago to the Qing
dynasty. To help you learn about the history and facts
about the relics in the museum easily, an Audio Explanation Device will be
prepared for you. Then you will take an interesting visit to Yu Garden,
a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan. This
garden fully embodies the traditional design of Chinese architecture
with jagged pavilions with elegant decorations, glittering pools with
roving fish, and pine trees sprouting to the sky, all designed to
refresh your mood and spirit. Adjacent to the garden is the Yuyuan Bazaar where
you can savor tasteful local snacks and explore elaborate traditional
Chinese handicrafts and art works. Next, you will drive several
kilometers to enjoy a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from
the 100th floor (474m) of “the Eye of Shanghai” - Shanghai World Financial Center.
You will then be transferred to another popular landmark of Shanghai, Nanjing Road, a
shopping paradise as well as a great place to take a wonderful walk to
experience the modern atmosphere of the City. Lastly, you will stop at
the Bund, originally a simple towpath for transporting
goods but now transformed into a feverish trading district. You will
stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese
and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning
Shanghai skyline with your own eyes!
Optional activities: 1) Attend an entertaining
Acrobatic Show, including breathtaking “balls of death” acts, chair
balancing, hula hoops, juggling of benches, walking in the air, and
other breathtaking performances (usually performed during
19:30~21:00); 2) Take a relaxing Huangpu River night cruise to see the city’s most significant edifices and streets sparkling under the atmospheric cover of darkness (about 50 minutes).
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Shanghai Museum - One of the Best Four Museums in China
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Tourists Took Photo at The Bund with Backdrop of Lujiazui
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Wukang Road City Walk
Day 15 Shanghai & Shanghai Departure (B)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. First, you will pay a wonderful visit to Jade Buddha Temple, the site of the largest Jade Buddha in the world and numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures. This peaceful kingdom of Buddhism hidden among modern blocks and dominating mansions is a great place for a nice break in this very busy city.
Next, you will be transferred to Tianzifang which is touristic arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated traditional residential area. It is the typical tourist attraction to appreciate the preservation of local Shikumen architecture. In this place full of rich flavor of life, you can leisurely stroll along the clean old alleys to watch the daily life of local Shanghai people, savor a cup of drink at the open-air café, and find some interesting things in the novel shops to feel the international feature mixed with real Shanghai culture.
In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to next destination or home.
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Woo's group visited Jade Buddha Temple
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Spend Leisure Time at the Mazy Lanes of Tianzifang
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Travel Tips for Traveling China
Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tips
You need to pack some personal gears, such as light and comfortable walking shoes, outdoor coat
and pants.
You'd better also pack sun cream, sun glasses.
Tibet Travel Tips
1. A valid passport, a valid China visa and Tibet Permits are necessary documents for traveling
in Tibet.
2. In Tibet, we suggest you avoid strong activity; do not take shower at the first day; drink
more water
and avoid of alcohol; better not to take oxygen if your AMS symptoms are mild. Always remember
that
if you have any problems or feel uncomfortable, please tell your guide immediately or contact
our
travel consultant.
3. A windbreaker, a pair of durable and comfortable shoes, a down jacket (better with hat),
sunscreen
cream, sun block, skin cream and lip balm, sunglasses, medicine for urgent use.
Panda Volunteer in Chengdu
Chengdu Research Base of Panda Breeding is only available to see giant pandas. If you are interested in
giant panda volunteer experience, please extend to Dujiangyan Panda Base, Wolong Shenshuping
Panda
Base or Ya'an Bifengxia Panda Base instead.
High Speed Train Experience
Taking high speed train to travel around China will be unique and special experience for you.
Instead
of taking flight, you can take high speed train from Beijing to Xian/Xian to Beijing, Chengdu
to
Chongqing, Yichang to Shanghai/Shanghai to Yichang, etc. All are within comfortable traveling
time
to reach the destinations. If you are interested, please feel free to ask our travel
consultants
to arrange high speed train for you.
Practical Info about Traveling with Us
Restaurant & Food
Vegetarian food Requirement
Vegetarian food in Chinese cuisine culture is usually divided into 3 categories: the Monastery
Vegetarian
Food, the Court Vegetarian Food and the Folk Vegetarian Food. And the main ingredients are:
soybean,
taro powder, mushrooms, fresh vegetables and tofu (bean curd). It will be easier to find the
vegetarian
restaurants in big cities of china, such as: Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, HK, etc.
If allergic to some food
We suggest you to list any food or ingredients that you are allergic to and let our travel
consultant
know. Then your travel consultant will mark them in the guide’s itinerary, so that our guides
in
different cities can make some preparations and arrangements in advance.
Do our guide and driver join the meal with us?
The tour guides and driver will be at the same restaurants with you, but they will only join the
meal
when you invite. Sometimes the drivers are shy to join as they usually eat fast and could not
understand
English talk around the table, so the guide will be with you more often.
Will we be able to try some local foods during our visit?
Yes, you will. There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private
guide
will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants, if you
are
interested in local food tasting. But remember, some local snacks may not match your stomach,
so
ask your guided for more information before eating.
Shopping
What to buy in China?
In China, there are myriads of souvenirs for visitors, and each city has its own specialty.
Some of the best buys are:
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Beijing: Cloisonné; Fresh water pearls
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Xi'an: Replicas of the Terra Cotta soldiers; Tangsancai (Tang Dynasty hand
painted China);
Antique Furniture
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Shanghai: Silk carpets
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Hangzhou: Longjing Tea; Silk
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Suzhou: Silk
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Guilin: Scroll paintings; China Southern Sea Pearls
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Yunnan: Mounted Butterflies; Pure tea; Dali Batik (tie-dyed fabric)
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Xinjiang: Carpets; jade articles
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Tibet: Thang-ka(tanka)(Sheep skin wall hangings)
How to bargain?
Bargains are not acceptable in big supermarkets and department stores. But in some night markets
or tourist
shops, you can bargain for a lower price, since the vendors always ask for very high price for
a
certain item. You’d better ask the opinion of the guide first, and then the guide will tell you
the
real value and quality of the item. Please note that when the bargain is processing, the guide
will
be hesitate to help as it may annoy the bosses. Just try to let the guides know you will
bargain
in advance.
What to do with persistent vendors?
If you do not need something from them, just do not ask for price. Some of the venders are very
persisted,
and if they keep selling things to you, you can simply say “No, thanks.” (Chinese
pronunciation:
”Bu, XieXie”). If they do not give up, you just keep silence. Silence is sometimes useful to
handle
this situation.
More Tips for free-time shopping
- 1. If you think you have no desire or interest, you do not feel embarrassed to let our
guide know
DIRECTLY (since some of our guides are enthusiastic in taking you shopping)
- 2. Better to choose the shops run by the state when buying expensive articles.
- 3. Do not shop everything in one city, because every place has its unique local products
which worth
buying.
- 4. Do not feel obligate to buy anything only because the shop attendants are very kind to
you.
- 5. Be smart consumers. Do not spend big money on things you are not familiar with. Do ask
for shop
guarantee, contacts and certificates when purchasing big items like antiques, jade, arts
pieces.
- 6. Leave plenty of time for transactions. When you see something you like - buy it.
Usually, you
would not find it elsewhere and you would not have time to go back.
- 7. Always verify the date of antiques before you purchase them. Antiques dated before 1795
cannot
legally be exported.
- 8. Articles made from rare wild animals are contraband and will be confiscated by customs
without
compensation.
Private tour & Group Tour
A: Private tours
- 1. Private guide, driver and vehicle are for your exclusive use; no matter you are
individually,
or in a family or friends group. The tour is run exclusively for you without strangers.
- 2. Every itinerary can be customized to meet your specific interests/ wishes, that is, you
can choose
your favored hotels, sightseeing spots, the tour length, means of transportation, budget,
etc.
All are free of charge.
- 3. Start the tour on any date you want.
- 4. Escort you through the whole tour. All private transfers during the tour are offered,
including
airport/train station transfer, hotel-attractions round trip transfer.
- 5. The sightseeing during the tour could be based on your own timetable and pace. Flexible
to change
at your short notice.
- 6. Ideal for people who need considerate care and assistance, such as elderly, the
disabled, families
with small children.
B: Group tours
- 1. Low Price;
- 2. Share a guide and driver;
- 3. Share a clean, safe and air-conditioned vehicle;
- 4. Good chance for you to meet and make friends from all over the world;
- 5. Tour date is fixed and unchangeable.
Emergency calls
Call your guide, or if you can’t find your guide, call your travel consultant or our office
immediately.
All the phone numbers include in our confirmation letter. Keep the letter with your during your
trip.
Note: As our Beijing office is using the different guide arranging system, so
we will not
be able to provide the Beijing guide information until the day before you arrival, but once we
have
it, we will email you immediately.