Imperial China & Hong Kong

from $2,775

15 Days

14 Nights

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Beijing

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel by the local guide. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel,you will be transferred to the restaurant for dinner.

Day 02: Beijing City Tour

In the morning drive 75km to visit the Jade factory and Great Wall at Badaling Pass with cable car, which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. You will have a short stopand take photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium– Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center –Water Cube. In the evening, you will enjoy the Acrobatic show.

Day 03: Beijing City Tour

Depart from hotel in the morning to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Lama Temple, which architectural styles are unique in the fact that it combines Manchurian, Chinese, Tibetan, and Mongolian aspects. Everywhere a visitor turns, expansive details and bold patterns can be found to tease and tantalize the senses.

Day 04: Beijing City Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, you continue your trip to Summer Palace. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China. Containing examples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. After sightseeing, you will visit the Pearl Factory, you can buy some gift for your family and friends. After lunch, free time for shopping.

Day 05: Beijing -Xian

After breakfast, you will take super-fast train to Xian, Arrive Xian, have lunch at Indian restaurant, afternoonyou will visit the little Goose Pagoda and enjoy your leisure time around the Bell Drum Tower Square.

Day 06: Xian City Tour

Breakfast at hotel, then depart for a Full day tour with a visit to the China’s Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world, amazing Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors which is very famous for the great underground army of the First Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then you will visit the Meitao Factory.

Day 07: Xian - Guilin

Moring you will take flight to Guilin. Afternoon you will visit the Reed Flute Cave, is named after a certain kind of reed grown near the carve gate, which is used for making a flute instrument. The natural beauty of a large number of stalactites and stalagmites, with their endless variety of remarkable scenes in the cave could undoubtedly evoke breathless admiration from you. Thus, the cave is highly praised as the Huge Art Palaceof the Nature

Day 08: Guilin City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Half day visit of Elephant Trunk Hill. It is a huge rock formation of an elephant by the confluence of the Yang and Li rivers, which looks as if its trunk, dipping into the water. After lunch time,depart from your hotel in the morning and begin your Half -Li River Cruise which is the masterpiece of nature. The crystal water, picturesque mountains, peaceful farm field, hard-working fishermen and wondering water buffalos compose a poem of Guilin scenery and life. Under the blue sky, your river boat is floating on the river, making you in an unreal dream.

Day 09: Guilin to Shanghai

Today, you will take flight to shanghai. You will visit TV Tower (2nd ball observation deck), which was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi-functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai.

Day 10: Shanghai City Tour

After breakfast, you will Visit a Buddhism shrine – Jade Buddha Temple, located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Yuyuan Garden has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. In the evening enjoy our Optional cruise to experience Shanghai by Night.

Day 11: Shanghai – Suzhou - Shanghai

Get up early this morning, you will then be transferred Suzhou by Coach. And then, you will firstly have a sightseeing tour to Lingering Garden (1 hour) – which is one of the great four gardens in China. And then, take a short visit to Suzhou Museum (1 hour) – the masterpiece of I.M. Pei. Afterwards, continue to Silk Factory (1 hour) – a site for you to find out how silk is being made. Finally, drive back to your hotel and have a rest of this day. Transfer back to Shanghai by coach.

Day 12 Shanghai – Hong Kong

After breakfast we are transferred to the airport to take our flight to HongKong. Upon arrival we are transferred to visit the Victoria Peak With an elevation of 552 meters, it is the tallest hill on Hong Kong Island, and the 29th tallest in the territory of Hong Kong. Later followed by dinner.

Day 13: Hong Kong – Macau – Hong Kong

This morning after breakfast we are transferred to the ferry terminal to take our jet speed ferry to Macau to visit the world-famous Casinos, followed by panoramic city tour of the city. Later we visit the Venetian Casino where we have our dinner. Later we take the ferry back to Hong Kong.

Day 14: Hong Kong City Tour

Today after breakfast we depart for a full day excursion, first we visit the Giant Buddha located in Lantau Island. Where we board the cable car to visit the Giant Buddha which sits 482 meters above the sea Level. Later we are transferred to visit Aberdeen a fishing village. After visiting the fishing village, we are transferred to the Ladies Market for Shopping. Followed by dinner.

Day 15: Hong Kong Fly Out

Today after breakfast we are transferred to the airport to take our flight back home.

Tour Highlights

BEIJING: Jade Factory, Great Wall of China, Olympic Stadium, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Lama Temple & Summer Palace.
XIAN: Bell & Drum Square, Terra Cotta Warriors & Meitao Factory.
GUILIN: Red Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill & Li- River Cruise
SHANGHAI: Pearl Tower, Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Gardens & Suzhou.
HONG KONG: Victoria Peak, Giant Buddha, Lantau Island, Aberdeen & Ladies Market.
MACAU: Panoramic tour & Venetian Casino.

Tour Prices 2024 (USD)

	Price
Adult	$2,775
Single Person	$3,475

Adult cost based on Twin/ Double / Triple occupancy rate.

Tour Departure Dates: 2024

Month	Dates
April	05	22	-
May	10	19	26
September	02	09	18

Inclusions - Tour Includes

All accommodation’s in 4 Star + hotels.
Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots as mentioned. Separated transfer will incur extra charges.
Hotel accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room
All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
All transfers & all entrances as per the itinerary.
Fast Train: Beijing – Xian
Internal Flight: Xian – Guilin// Guilin- Shanghai// Shanghai – Hong Kong.

Exclusions - Tour does not include

International airfare
Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
Tips for guides, escort, drivers, bellman, etc. (Approx $ 6.00 Per person per day)
Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.
Travel insurance.
Any items not specified in the plan.