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Travel from South to North
Tour code: LJ005
Duration: 19 days
Route: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze Cruise, Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Guilin
Attractions: Yangtze Cruise, Panda Base, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Warrior, etc
Itinerary:
Day 1
Hong Kong / Guilin
Upon arrival, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2(B, L, )
Guilin / Yangshuo
After the breakfast you take bus to Dock. You will start your Li River Cruise from here. The total Journey is around 60 Kilometers and takes 4 hours. On the way you will see the most beautiful landscapes and pass throw the local villages.
Later this day you will arrive at Yangshuo. You can also choose to stay in the town, stroll around the local market, witness the daily activities of local society. Or you might enjoy a class for Chinese Tachi in Yangshuo at sunset.
Yangshuo, the natural scenery features unique karst hills, crystal water, exquisite stones and intricate caves as well as a cultural historic heritage and folks of diverse customs. At night, have fun on the West Street, don't drink too much to miss tomorrow's program. Or you can go to watch the envening show - Impression Liu Sanjie. The Cormorant Bird catching fish show at night is also something new (optional).
Day 3 (B, L, )
Yangshuo/Kunming
Transfer via: by air
From 6:30 to 9:00 am, cycle for 2 hours from Yangshuo to Aishan Village in the early morning, you will arrive at the Licun village and then you continue you bike ride on the trails to Yangshuo. After a hot shower in the hotel, you will be transfer by company vehicle to take bamboo rafting for two hours on Yulong River through limestone mountains and trails.
Take afternoon flight to Kunming. Pickup and transfer to the hotel.
Day 4(B, L, )
Kunming
Visit The Stone Forest, Market of birds and flowers, Golden Temple.
The Stone Forest: One of China's most remarkable natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. Due to a process of weathering and erosion, nature has created an art gallery of stone sculpture here. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, a branch of the Yi ethnic tribe, which is reputed for their diligence, valour, wisdom, exquisite embroidery and melodious songs and graceful dances.
Market of birds and flowers: a part of a series of streets and markets in central
Kunming where an attempt has been made to preserve some of the typical architecture of the region. Traditional wooden houses with grass growing from their roofs line the streets where a variety of products are sold, including of course a small alley devoted to flowers and cage birds.
Day 5(B, L, )
Kunming / Dali
Transfer via: morning flight
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to Dali.Visit The ancient Dali town, Cruise on Lake Erhai , Temple of the Three Pogodas.
The ancient Dali town: The ancient Dali town:built in 1382 and is one the 24 most famous historical and cultural cities in China.
Temple of the Three Pogodas: Three Pagodas:are located northwest of Dali at the foot Cangshan Mountains. With Qianxun Pagoda, completed in 876 during the Tang dynasty (618-907AD).
Day 6(B, L, )
Dali / Lijiang
Morning visit of a small Catholic church in old town of Dali, drive to Xizhou Morning Market & the typical living house of Bai Minority. enjoy the tea ceremony of Bai Ethnic, take as more pictures of the colorful costumes of Bai Ethics, listening to their stories... Drive to Lijiang after lunch. Visit the old town of Lijiang, escorted tour to Square Street.
Xizhou House: live Bai minority people. You will see the their typical traditions, dresses there.
The Ancient town of Dayan: The town was built in the late song dynasty and the early Yuan dynasty and was listed on the UNESCO's list of the world's major cultural heritages in 1997.
Day 7 (B, L, )
Lijiang
Full day visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yak Meadow, the old house of Joseph Rock, who stayed in Lijiang for 27 years from 1922 to 1949.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. It is a treasure of wild plants and rare animals.
Day 8(B, )
Lijiang / Chengdu
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to Chengdu. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy famous Sichuan Opera and Acrobats in a local tea house.
Day 9(B, )
Chengdu
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding , Wanjiang Tower, Shrine of Marquis Wu.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is situated on the Axe Hill 10 kilometers from the north suburb of Chengdu City. It covers an area of 600 acres. The environment here is exquisitely designed; the air is refreshing with the bamboo growing luxuriantly and flocks of wild birds flying around.
Wanjiang Tower: The Fuhe River Tower: Decorated with flying eaves, red pillars, green tiles and a gilded steeple ball on its pointed octagonal roof, the extremely splendid tower is the memorial to a famous female poet named Xuetao in Tang Dynasty.
Shrine of Marquis Wu: It is a place to commemorate Zhuge Kongming in Three Kingdoms around 2 and 3 centuries.Zhuge Kongming is a avatar in China.
Day 10(B, L)
Chengdu / Chongqing
Transfer via: Coach
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the bus station and drive to Chongqing. Visit Goose Neck Park, Ciqikou Old Town before be transferred to the Pier to board the ship.
Goose Neck Park: Where tourists can take a bird's eye view of the whole city of Chongqing.
Ciqikou Old Town: street of Hundreds' Years old. Take a walk to Ciqikou old street where you can see local shops, old wooden houses, old pier, tea houses, local Sichuan street performance and so on.
Day 11(B, L, D)
Yangtze
Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or New Wanxian County (1400/1700).
Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Day 12(B, L, D)
Yangtze
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(11:30/15:00).
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Day 13(B, L,D)
Yangtze
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(0800/1030). Witness the enormity and scale of the Three Gorges Dam and ship lock.
Day 14B, L)
Yangtze/Wuhan / Xian
Transfer via:PMFlight
Arrives in Yichang at 1200, transfer to airport for your flight to Xian.
Day 15(B, L)
Xian
Xi'an's rich history comes alive on a visit to the greatest archaeological finding of the century: the army of terra cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb. , The Big wild Goose Pagoda.
The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses: The greatest archaeological findings of the century: the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb.
Xian City Wall: It is a major landmark, and iis the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defence systems in China. Bikes can be rented to ride along the top of the wall for about RMB20/hour.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: The pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
Day 16(B, L, )
Xian / Beijing
Transfer via:AM Flight
In the morning, visit to Shaanxi Historical Museum.Later transfer to airport for your flight to Xian. Visit The Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden city, The Temple of Heaven.
Shaanxi historical museum: The Shaanxi Historical Museum, a large-scale modern State-class museum, is situated at the western side of the "Wild Goose Pagoda" in Xian City. It covers an area of about 70,000 square meters, the architectural area of which is 55,000 odd square meters. It was completed on June 20, 1991 and open to the public.
Beijing is a reflection of China itself, steeped in history from the very ancient to more modern events. This tour starts at Tian'anmen Square and China's more recent history influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of communism.
From there it's on to the Forbidden City, originally commissioned by Emperor Yong Le in the Ming Dynasty. It has been the seat of power for centuries and has seen countless battles and reconstruction, and the architecture seen today dates from the 1700's. The Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with all the art and splendor available for you to see.
Day 17(B, )
Beijing
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall, you also have the option of taking Cable Car , Enjoy Roasted Duck at Huizhenlou Restaurant.
Mutianyu Great Wall: One of the seven wonders in the world and the symbol of China.
Roasted Duck is the best choice for your dinner. It has multiple outlets in Peking (Beijing). The old restaurant first opened in 1860. The duck here is said to be the best in Peking, and the service is very good as well.
Day 18(B, L, )
Beijing
Visit The Summer Palace, Hutong , Xiushui Street, Liulichang Antiques Street.
The Summer Palace: The Summer Palace in Beijing is an outstanding expression of the creative art of Chinese landscape garden design, incorporating the works of humankind and nature in a harmonious whole.
Hutong : Hutong is a kind of alleyway peculiar to Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many of these small windy alleyways were built during the Yuan (1206-1341), Ming(1368-1628) and Qing(1644-1908) dynasties.
Xiushui Street: Xiushui Street is one of the famous clothing markets in Beijing. It attracts domestic and foreign tourists with varied styles, colors and materials as well as a inexpensive price.
Liulichang Antiques Street: Liulichang Antiques Street is known throughout China and the world for its ancient books, calligraphy, paintings, rubbings, ink stones and ink.
Day 19(B, L, )
Beijing / Depart
Transfer via: Flight TBA on your own arrangement.
In the morning, visit to Temple of Heaven. Later of the day, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to sweet home.
After a delicious lunch, it's on to the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven is China's largest temple and altar complex, an extraordinary example of religious architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Your final destination has been the retreat of emperors for 800 years, the Summer Palace. One of Beijing's finest parks surrounds the palace, and you explore the grounds, the temples and the world's longest art gallery.
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