12 Days Essence of China with Hong Kong Tour

  • Bird`s Nest (National Stadium)
    Bird`s Nest (National Stadium)
  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Elephant Trunk Hill
    Elephant Trunk Hill
  • Victoria Harbour
    Victoria Harbour
Destination:

Tour Code: ct-3

Tour Type: Private Tour with Exclusive Tour Guide and Driver

Departure : Flexible

Tour Highlights:

This tour includes five of the country's best-known cities: Imperial Beijing, Historic Xian, Futuristic Shanghai, Scenic Guilin and Cosmopolitan Hong Kong. The itinerary is the perfect presentation of the wonders of ancient China and offers unforgettable holidays to the travellers.
No matter with which city you start, we can customize this trip according to your needs in the most economical way.


Itinerary

  • Day1

    Beijing Arrival

    • No Meals
    • Beijing
    Upon arrival in Beijing, your travel guide picks you up at the airport and takes you to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city by yourself.
     
  • Day2

    Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Beijing
    Your fantastic journey begins from the solemn Tiananmen Square, which is the largest city square of the city in the world and is considered the symbol of China. Afterwards, we will enter into Forbidden City, a complex of perfectly preserved architecture, which was the imperial palace in the Qing and Ming dynasty.
    In the afternoon we will continue to the Temple of Heaven with a history of about 600 years, where was a sacrificial place for the ancient emperors to pray for good harvest.
     
  • Day3

    Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Park (See the Exteriors of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube)

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Beijing
    Any trip to China is incomplete without the Great Wall. Today it takes you to the Great Mutianyu Wall. The section is not as commercial as the Badaling section, and is known for its beautiful surrounding landscapes and the peculiar wall forms integrated with the rugged mountains. A round-trip cable car helps you avoid steep ascents.
    When you return to the city centre, you have a brief visit to the outside to see the outside of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatic Centre), that are built for the 2008 Olympic Games.
     
  • Day4

    Beijing: Summer Palace and Hutongs by Rickshaw, Beijng to Xian by High-Speed Train

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Xian
    This morning visit to the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of Lake Kunming, which is the nation's largest and best-preserved imperial garden, and where the garden design blends perfectly with natural beauty. Then you have a Hutongs trip by rickshaw to experience the original culture and get to know ancient Beijng customs by biking through diverse alleys.
    Lunch a la carte in a well-selected restaurant at noon. Then take a high speed train to Xian in the afternoon. Our professional guide awaits you at the Xian’s train station.
     
  • Day5

    Xian: Terracotta Army, Ancient Xian Wall and Muslim Quarter

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Xian
    After breakfast you will be in vehicle about an hour outside of Xian to admire the remarkable Terracotta Army. These incredible subterranean life-size soldiers, archers, horses and chariots that form a strong army of Emperor Qingshihuang, is a decisive factor in his unification of China.
    In the afternoon, visit the Ancient Wall of Xian, which is one of the oldest walls in China and still surrounds the center of Xian. If you want to sample authentic local delicacies in Xian, Muslim Street is the place to go.
     
  • Day6

    Xian: Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda , Xian to Shanghai by Flight

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Shanghai
    Today visit the Shaanxi History Museum - an imposing Tang dynasty-style pavilion, which houses a large collection of 113,000 historical and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shanxi. It is the largest comprehensive museum in the province. After lunch at a local restaurant, you have a visit the symbol structure of Xian - Big Wild Goose Pagoda. With 7 floors at a height of 64 meters, is located in the quiet Da Ci'en Temple houses precious Buddhist materials brought from India by the monk Xuanzang.
    Ending your visit in Xian, your guide will transfer you by car to take the flight to Shanghai, the thriving city.
     
  • Day7

    Shanghai: Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Shanghai Tower, and the Bund

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • en Shanghai
    Today the Shanghai’s journey begins from the Temple of the Jade Buddha, famous for the seated Buddha, inlaid with jewelry, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg. The Yu Garden is your next destination, a famous classic garden, which has many picturesque patios decorated with rockery, ponds and flora, all connected by corridors and corridors. You can visit the nearby Shanghai Old Street.
    After lunch, head up to Shanghai Tower, a new Shanghai landmark, where you can have a panoramic view of Shanghai from the top floor of the building. Then take a stroll through the Bund to discover this jewel of Shanghai
     
  • Day8

    Shanghai to Guilin by Flight, Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Guilin
    In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the fabulous city of Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, the guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
    In the afternoon, visit the Reed Flute Cave, known as the Art ¨Palacio Natural¨, which is a limestone cave and exits at least 600,000 years of existence, and Elephant Trunk Hill, considered as the symbol of Guilin, which resembles an elephant drinking water from the river with its long trunk.
     
  • Day9

    Guilin: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo, West Street

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Yangshuo
    Today experience the highlights of the Guilin, Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo 4 hours. The magnificent Karst hills give you surprises in every curve of the clear river under the blue sky. The Li River has become one of China's most popular destinations for its breathtaking scenery. Have a lunch on the cruise.
    Disembarking at Yangshuo, a 1500 year old village located 65 kilometers southeast of Guilin, follows our guide to visit West Street, which is a more prosperous district with a mixture of western and eastern culture.
     
  • Day10

    Yangshuo: Coutryside Trip, Guilin to Hong Kong by High-Speed Train

    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Hong Kong
    Today you have a short bike ride or take eletronic vehicle through the Yangshuo’s countryside, which should be an interesting experience. You can be visited at the home of a local villager and know the rural lifestyle. Alternatively, we can also take you there in battery vehicle instead of going by bicycle.
    After finishing the trip in Guilin, our guide will bid you farewell at Guilin train station for the high-highspeed to Hong Kong. With its amazing modernity and cosmopolitan culture, Hong Kong is the dynamic financial centre and busiest port in the world. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel and enjoy the remaining free day.
  • Day11

    Hong Kong: Half Day Visit to Hong Kong Island, including Victoria Peak, Aberdeen and Repulse Bay

    • Breakfast
    • Hong Kong
    You have a half-day trip from Hong Kong to Hong Kong Island, where you can visit Victoria Peak, which is considered to be a reference point for Hong Kong. Then visit the Aberdeen and visit Repulse Bay. The Repulse bay is a popular beach clean, comfortable and has good public facilities such as restrooms and showers. We organize free time to explore or enjoy shopping.
     
  • Day12

    Hong Kong Departure

    • Breakfast
    After breakfast, enjoy free time for last minute shopping. Then you are transferred to the airport for your international flight. Thank you for exploring China with us.
     

Price Inclusion&Exclusion

Price Inclusion

•    Transportation within China: Domestic flight (economy class) or train on the Itinerary.
•    Tickets: Entrance fees of all attractions listed in the itinerary.
•    Meals: All meals are specified in the itinerary. Breakfast is usually a Western-style buffet at the hotel, or could be a Chinese breakfast in some remote areas. Chinese lunch will be arranged in a local restaurant.
•    Hotels: All rooms have air conditioning and private bathroom, unless specified.
•    Private Transfers: A driver and a tour guide who speaks English or other langauges  acorrding to your requirement will transfer you to airport/railway station, hotel, and attractions in the cities in private air-conditioned vehicle.
•    Private Guide: We provide Professional licensed tour guides who are responsible, knowledgeable and have a sense of humor to accompany you throughout your journey.
•    Service Expenses (includes planning, handling, operating and communication expenses) and Government Taxes.
•    Insurance: China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
•    Baggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
Price Exclusion

•    International air tickets to enter and leave China
•    Chinese visa fees.
•    Personal Expenses: For example cost of excess luggage, laundry, beverages, fax, telephone, optional activities etc.
•    Dietary expenses other than meals in price inclusion are not included in the itinerary.
•    The cost of the attraction not listed in the itinerary is not included.
•    Single Room Supplement
•    Tips to tour guides, drivers etc.

HOTEL

Alojamiento Recomendado para Su Viaje a China
City 3-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel  5-Star Hotel
Beijing King Parkview Hotel Sunworld Hotel Regent Beijing
Xi'an Skytel Hotel Xian Xi'an Grand Noble Hotel Wyndham Grand Xi'an South
Shanghai Kingtown Hotel the bund Hongkou Shanghai Ambassador Hotel Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai
Guilin Hotel Universal Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Shangri-La Hotel Guilin
Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel New Century Hotel Green Lotus Hotel
Hong Kong Metropark Hotel Kowloon YMCA Of Hong Kong Harbour Grand Kowloon

There is no doubt that a good choice of comfortable accommodation will enhance the pleasure of your trip in China. The hotels all over China that we offer will bring you more benefits of competitive price and guaranteed quality.
The hotels we choose for you are based on:
•    Location: Most hotels that we select are located in the center of the city, near places of interest or main shopping streets etc., or it is close to the main means of transport. We hope these amenities will bring you a pleasant vacation.
•    Quality of Facilities & Service: All hotels are strictly and regularly inspected, and have a good performance in accommodating foreign clients and excellent feedback from our previous clients.
•    Diversity of Choice: So many styles and classes of hotels are available for different budgets, tastes and cultural backgrounds..

Hotel Criteria of Each Class
•    Budget Class Hotel (3 Stars)
This kind of hotel could meet the basic requirements for a pleasant stay, good size and clean rooms with air conditioning, TV, hot water, shower and private bathroom, hotel restaurants with breakfast included and lunch or dinner of your choice. A small gym or spa can be expected.
•    Comfortable Class Hotel (4 Stars)
You will normally stay in formal, large hotels conveniently located with shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities nearby. Quality service, fully furnished rooms, restaurants, gym and heated pool (in very rare cases there is no pool) all together offer an above-average accommodation experience.
•    Luxury Class Hotel (5 Stars)
Luxury hotel with first class service and a wide range of facilities will provide an excellent accommodation experience. There are several hotel restaurants with extensive menus to choose from, 24-hour room service available, concierge service and gym complete the experience.

Service

Meals of Young's China Travel•     Meals
In your itinerary, it normally offers two meals each day: breakfast and lunch. You will have the freedom to choose your own dinner. If you have certain food allergies or special requirements such as vegetarian food, please let us know in advance. We will try our best to satisfy your special needs.
Breakfast
Normally served at the hotel where you stay. Depending on the hotel, breakfast is Western style, Chinese style or a combination.
Lunch - A la Carte 
In order to have our customers to taste authentic Chinese food and avoid tourist menus, we take food quality, dining environment and travel convenience into consideration when planning your lunch. Therefore , we will arrange a la carte lunch at a local restaurant whenever possible. Lunch a la carte is varied with different recommended restaurants and different cities. You could order the dishes according to your taste under the instructions of your guide. However, in some remote regions where it is difficult to find a non-tourist restaurant, you could have lunch at a local tourist restaurant or in a local family.
Your Own Dinner Option
Dinner is not included in our China travel package, unless you have this requirement. Looking for food by yourself could also be one of your best experiences in China. Therefore we offer you this flexibility of food choice. You can ask for your private guide to gain good suggestions.

•   Private Guide & Transfer
You will have a private guide, private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle to accompany you at each destination of your trip, which will provide you with maximum personal care, security and flexibility.
All our guides are qualified and responsible professionals. All our vehicles are clean and in excellent condition, crewed with licensed drivers.
Private Tour Guide
In each city, we have a professional local guide. Our guide picks you up punctually at your arrival from the airport/railway station/spring of each destination. On your way out of that city, your guide will stay by your side until you have checked in and passed through security. All our travel guides in each destination are local and responsible, who know this area well. They accompany you visiting this city during 8 working hours of each day and they will tell background stories of the tourist places, and show you the secret places to take your best Vehicles of Young's China Travel pictures.
When it is necessary to change your itinerary for unexpected reasons, your private travel guide will suggest alternatives to ensure that you still have an excellent experience.

Private Transfer
With our comfortable and safe private transfer, your trip will be more relaxing and less tiring, keeping you in the best spirits to make the most of your experience in China. In all destinations visited, your vehicle is air-conditioned, clean and expertly maintained. Your private driver is licensed, insured and experienced.
Normally we will arrange vehicles with more space for you and your luggages. Depending on the number of passengers, we generally use sedans or minivans (7 seats) for 4 people or less, large vans or small buses (12-22 seats) for 5 to 12 people, medium cars (33-37 seats) for 13 - 25 people and large buses (more than 45 seats) for more than 25 people.