Day 01 USA - Beijing by International Airlines.
Begin your exciting China trip, leaving USA, aboard an international flight to Beijing - the capital of China, an ancient country with its unique natural beauty, rich culture and historical charm.


Day 02. Enroute.
On board your international flight to Beijing. Cross the International Date line into the next day. .


Day 03. Arrive in Guangzhou (B, L,D.)
You will be met and warmly greeted by our English speaking tour guide at Guangzhou International Airport. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province. In today's sightseeing program, you are going to tour the Chen’s Family Temple, The Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yatsen, the founding father of modern China, and the Temple of Six Banyan Trees. .


Day 04. Guangzhou - Guilin by Air (B,L,D.)
This morning, you are going to fly to Guilin, one of the most beautiful cities in China. Your sightseeing tour will include the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill, and the Folded Brocade Hill. .

Day 05. Guilin (B,L,D.)
After breakfast, you are going to have a relaxing Li River cruise down the scenic Li River. The rich landscape, misty hills, unique rock formations, green and grovy bamboo forests will make you feel as if you have stepped into various landscape paintings. You will have lunch on board the boat. The cruise will end in the picturesque town of Yangshuo, where you can walk along the narrow streets and have time to do some shopping for local handicrafts and souvenirs. A scenic journey through the countryside by bus will bring you back to Guilin. .

Day 06. Guilin - Kunming by Air (B,L,D.)
This morning, you will take a flight to Kunming, the city of eternal spring. Your sightseeing today includes a tour of the Kunming city and the Dianchi Lake, which is the largest lake in Yunnan province, and the 6th largest lake in China. You are also arranged to tour the Western Hills to enjoy the Dianchi Lake and the surrounding countryside. .


Day 07. Kunming - Dali by Air (B.L.D.)
You are scheduled to take a short flight to Dali this morning. Then, you are going to tour the Old Town - Zhoucheng, which is famous for its colorful batik, a special kind of textiles of hand-painting designs with wax coatings on parts not to be dyed. You will a chance to go shopping for embroidery and souvenirs there, visit the Bai Minority Village and a Bai family. You will also see the Three Pagodas ?the oldest Pagodas (built in 822 AD) in Yunnan Province and the symbol of Dali. You will then take a cruise on Erhai Lake, to enjoy the beautiful scenery, temples and pagodas. .


Day 8 Dali-Lijiang by Bus (B,L,D.)
After breakfast, you will take a bus tour to Lijiang, the cultural center of Naxi Minority. Lijiang is known for its 800 years old cobblestone streets. UNESCO has declared this location as a World Cultural Heritage. Here in Lijiang, the Naxi Minority area, you will be able to enjoy its gushing streams, wooden buildings, bustling street markets, peaceful and the traditional lifestyles of local Naxi people. Lijiang used to be an important town on another Silk Road of ancient China, which linked Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet and was extended far into Southeast Asia. You will also tour the Black Dragon Pond and the Dayan Ancient Town. .

Day. 09. Lijiang (B,L,D.)
You are scheduled to have a full day sightseeing today. You will tour the mythical Jade-Dragon Snow Mountain, which is the holy mountain for Naxi people. You will take a cable car ride to an elevation of 13,500 feet point to view the Jade-Dragon Snow Mountain and its beautiful scenery. You will also have a tour of the 600-year-old Naxi Minority Village, the Naxi Minority Folk Cultural Institute, and a Naxi farmer’s house in Longquan Village. You are then going to visit the Yufeng Lama Temple and the Gan Lake. .


Day 10. Lijiang - Zhongdian, the Shangri-La by Bus (B,L, D.)
After breakfast, You are going to take a bus tour to Zhongdian, the Shangri-La, situated on the boader of Yunnan and Tibet. On your way to Shangri-La, your bus will stop at the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the very first Gorge of Yangtze River. Shangri-La is a small beautiful town of Tibetan ethnic minority group. You are going to see scenic Napa Meadow. In the evening, you are arranged to enjoy a traditional Tibetan dinner with a Tibetan family. During the dinner, you will be invited to join in the hosts in singing and dancing, a rare opportunity to understand Tibetan culture. .


Day 11 Shangri-La ( B, L, D.)
In today's sightseeing program, you are going to tour the 300 years old Songzanlin Tibetan Monastery, the largest Lama Temple outside of Tibet. After lunch, you will tour the Baishui Terrace, an interesting natural display formed by calcium carbonate deposits. .


Day 12. Shangri-La ?Kunming by Air (B,L,D.)
You will take a morning flight to Kunming this morning. You will tour a Yi Minority Village. Later, you are going to tour the beautiful “Stone Forest? a natural wonder. This natural Forest of Stone “Trees?formation is a massive collection of gray limestone pillars, split by rain and wind erosion over millions of years to their present spectacular shape. .


Day 13.Kunming - Hong Kong by Air (B.).
After breakfast, you will fly to Hong Kong. You will have some free leisure time to do shopping in Hong Kong. You are also welcome to have some local sightseeing.


Day 14. Hong Kong - USA by Air.
Your China trip ends today. You will be transported to the Airport after breakfast. As you board your plane bound for home USA, you will have time looking at your pictures of your China tour and thinking about the wonderful time you have had for the past 14 days, and hoping to have another trip back again. .


B=Breakfast. L=Lunch. D=Dinner. F=Flavor dinner

Price: $1950 + Airport tax. Group minimum: 10 people.

Price includes:
a. China domestic air and land transportation.
b. Hotel accommodations in China (double occupancy)
c. All sightseeing and admission tickets per itinerary.
d. Private tour bus with English speaking tour guide in each city of China.
e. Three meals daily, including local flavor dinner per itinerary.

Price not include:
a. Chinese Visa fee ($75.00 per person, service fee included.)
b. US custom tax and airport fees.($66)
c. China's airport fees (roughly $20.00 per person)
d. International air tickets (Now $790 each round trip ).
e. Single room supplement $389.00.
f. Personal expenses, such as laundry, taxi, drinks, tips, baggage overweight etc.

Standard Hotels:

Beijing: The State Guest Hotel (5 star)
Shanghai: New Century Hotel (4 star)
Hangzhou: The Continental Hotel (5 star)
Guangzhou: The Ramada Hotel (4 star)
Guilin: The Park Hotel (4 star)
Kunming: The Jinhua Hotel (4 star)
Dali : Asia Star Hotel (4 star)
Lijiang : Yulong Garden Hotel (4 star)
Zhongdian: Long Feng Xiang Hotel (4 star)

Price subject to changes in certain travel terms and market seasons.

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