China Essence with Chengdu Pandas & Hong Kong
CAD $TBA
13 days / 12 nights
Discover two ancient capital cities of China – Beijing and Xian, plus the beautiful scenic city – Guilin. Starting in historic Beijing, explore Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the majestic Great Wall, and enjoy a pedicab ride through the hutong neighbourhoods. Tour the Terra-Cotta Warrior Museum in Xian and see the ancient City Walls. Travel to Chengdu in Sichuan Province and see pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Centre. Then travel to Hong Kong to conclude your journey with a tour of the city sites.
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing | Arrive Beijing |
| 2 | Beijing | Visit the Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City Hutong Tour by pedicabs |
| 3 | Beijing | Excursion to the Badaling Great Wall Visit the Summer Palace |
| 4 | Beijing | Visit the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple Take a flight to Xian |
| 5 | Xian | Visit to the Terra Cotta Museum Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum |
| 6 | Xian Guilin |
Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Take a flight to Guilin |
| 7 | Yangshuo | Enjoy Li River Cruise and explore Yangshuo |
| 8 | Guilin Chengdu |
Transfer to airport and take a flight to Chengdu Visit Wenshu Temple and People’s square |
| 9 | Chengdu | Visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding centre |
| 10 | Chengdu Hong Kong |
Take a flight to Hong Kong Remaining day at your leisure in Hong Kong |
| 11 | Hong Kong | Half day tour visiting major attractions |
| 12 | Hong Kong | Enjoy full day at your leisure |
| 13 | Hong Kong | Breakfast at hotel and check-out |
Day 1
Arrive Beijing, China
Upon arrival in Beijing, join Seat-In-Coach transfer to the hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Capital Hotel Beijing or similar (3 nights)
Day 2
Beijing
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. Morning visit the Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City. Enjoy a Chinese lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon will be a Hutong Tour by pedicabs, including the visit to the local family, and the drum tower.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 3
Beijing
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch and dinner included. Morning excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, then visit Beijing Jade Carving Factory followed by lunch at its Friendship Restaurant. This afternoon visit the Summer Palace. Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck dinner at local restaurant.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Beijing – Xian
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a half day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple. Then have a Beijing Noodle lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to airport for flight flying to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, transfer to your hotel for check in. Enjoy the remaining day at leisure.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda or similar (2 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 5
Xian
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch and dinner included. The morning excursion will include visit to the Terra Cotta Museum, followed by a Xian Ceramic and Art Workshop. Enjoy a Chinese lunch at local restaurant including a noodle making demonstration. This afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. Tonight will be a dumpling dinner followed by a Tang Dynasty Show performance.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Xian – Guilin
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a half day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. This morning, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Walls of Xian. Have lunch at local restaurant, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel or Similar (2 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 7
Yangshuo – Guilin
Breakfast at hotel, and enjoy the Li River Cruise with lunch onboard. Disembark in Yangshuo, then explore the famous West Street, visit the local village and farms. Dinner at local restaurant followed by Impression Liu San Jie light show. Late evening, transfer back to Guilin for overnight stay.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 8
Guilin – Chengdu
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival in Chengdu, transfer to your hotel for check in. Lunch at local restaurant, and afternoon visit the Wenshu Temple and People’s square.
Accommodation: Dorsett Grand Chengdu or similar (2 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 9
Chengdu
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding centre. Lunch at the Bamboo Restaurant inside the Centre, and afternoon visit the Jinli Cultural street. Enjoy a Sichuan Hot Pot dinner followed by Sichuan Opera Show.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10
Chengdu – Hong Kong
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, transfer to your hotel for check in and enjoy day in leisure.
Accommodation: Metropark Hotel Kowloon or similar (3 nights)
Meals: breakfast
Day 11
Hong Kong
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy half day sit-in-coach Hong Kong Island Tour including visits to the Aberdeen Fishing Village(15-mins. Sampan ride), Stanley Market, Victoria Peak(one way tram ride is included).
Meals: breakfast
Day 12
Hong Kong
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure.
Meals: breakfast
Day 13
Depart Hong Kong
Breakfast at hotel, and join Seat-In-Coach transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: breakfast
Dates & Prices
| Departure dates | Package Rate Price per person* |
Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 13, 20, 2019 |
$3,990 | $1,080 |
| Feb 27; Mar 6, 13, 2019 |
$4,090 | $1,180 |
| Apr 3, 10, 17, 2019 | $4,130 | $1,140 |
| May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 | $3,990 | $1,260 |
| May 29; Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 2019 |
$3,950 | $1,220 |
| Aug 28; Sep 4, 11, 18, 2019 |
$4,160 | $1,430 |
| Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 | $4,430 | $1,700 |
| Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 2019 |
$4,200 | $1,470 |
| Nov 27; Dec 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019; Jan 1, 8, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 2020 |
$3,860 | $1,130 |
| Feb 26; Mar 4, 11, 18, 2020 |
$3,960 | $1,230 |
* Price per person based on double occupancy. Due to the dynamic nature of availability and pricing, please click here to contact us directly for departure dates and full pricing
Featured Inclusions
3-night hotel accommodation in Beijing including daily breakfast
2-night hotel accommodation in Xian including daily breakfast
2-night hotel accommodation in Guilin including daily breakfast
2-night hotel accommodation in Chengdu including daily breakfast
3-night hotel accommodation in Hong Kong including daily breakfast
Domestic flight in economy class from Beijing to Xian with Airport tax & fuel surcharge
Domestic flight in economy class from Xian to Guilin with Airport tax & fuel surcharge
Domestic flight in economy class from Chengdu to Hong Kong with Airport tax & fuel surcharge
Domestic flight in economy class from Chengdu to Hong Kong with Airport tax & fuel surcharge
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 4 dinners
Transportation service as per itinerary
