Iconic China
CAD $TBA
12 days / 11 nights
Explore China's classical sites on this must-see tour of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, plus the fabulous river and countryside views of Guilin. Discover the greatest cultural heritages of Beijing – Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace; and Xian – Terra Cotta Warriors and the City Walls. Travel to Guilin and enjoy a cruise on the Li River and enjoy the most beautiful countryside scenery in Yangshuo. Fly to Shanghai to explore the Yu Gardan and Old Town, with a full day excursion to Suzhou via high-speed train before concluding your trip in Shanghai.
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 Shanghai |
Transfer to airport and take a flight to Chengdu Remaining day at your leisure in Shanghai |
| 9 | Shanghai | Visit the Yu Garden and the Old Town of Shanghai |
| 10 | Suzhou | Full day excursion to Suzhou via high-speed train |
| 11 | Shanghai | Enjoy full day at leisure OR join optional tours |
| 12 | Shanghai | 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
Guilin – 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 – Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the famous Reed Flute caves in the morning. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: The Ocean Hotel Shanghai or similar (4 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 9
Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, visit the Yu Garden and the Old Town of Shanghai. Lunch is on your own in the Old Town, then visit the Bund and the Shanghai Museum. Tonight, have dinner at local restaurant followed by an Acrobatic Show.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Day 10
Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day excursion to Suzhou via high-speed train. Sightseeing in Suzhou includes visit to the Garden of Master Fishing Net, Suzhou’s best Silk Spinning Factory, the Old Town of Suzhou, and a Grand Canal cruise. Lunch will be at local Chinese restaurant in Suzhou, dinner on your own.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 11
Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Free day at leisure, or participate in optional tours.
Meals: breakfast
Day 12
Depart Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the 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* |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 13, 20, 27; Mar 6, 13, 2019 |
From $2,950 |
| Apr 3, 10; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 |
From $3,140 |
| May 29; Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 2019 |
From $3,100 |
| Aug 28; Sep 4, 11, 18; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 |
From $3,190 |
| Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 2019 |
From $3,160 |
| Nov 27; Dec 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 Jan 1, 8, 15, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar 4, 11, 18, 2020 |
From $3,020 |
* 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
4-night hotel accommodation in Shanghai 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 Guilin to Shanghai with Airport tax & fuel surcharge
Roundtrip high speed train Shanghai – Suzhou and return (2nd class soft seat)
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 3 dinners
Transportation service as per itinerary
