10 Days Hong Kong, Guilin, Xi'an, Beijing Selection Tour

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    Start: Hong Kong

    End: Beijing

    Duration: 10 Days

    Starting a trip from Hong Kong to Beijing by way of centuries-old Xi'an and picturesque Guilin, your satisfaction of exploring China and Chinese culture is guaranteed; what's more, in the shopping paradise of Hong Kong ...

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Hong Kong
    Arrive in Hong Kong. Pick up from Airport/Railway Station in Hong Kong.
    Overnight in Hong Kong
    Hong Kong - Guilin
    Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay. Hong Kong to Guilin by Air in the afternoon (air ticket included).
    Overnight in Guilin
    Guilin - Yangshuo
    Guilin to Yangshuo by Cruise in the morning (cruise ticket included; lunch served on board). Li River, West Street, Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree. Enjoy the show of Impression Liu Sanjie (ticket included).
    Overnight in Yangshuo
    Yangshuo - Guilin
    Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin in the morning. Visit Reed Flute Cave, Diecai Hill.
    Overnight in Guilin
    Guilin - Xian
    Visit Elephant Trunk Hill. Guilin to Xian by Air in the morning (air ticket included). Visit Great Mosque, Moslem Street, Bell Tower and Drum Tower (ticket to the towers not included). Enjoy dumpling banquet (dinner included) and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show (performance ticket included) in the evening.
    Overnight in Xi'an
    Xian
    Visit Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket to the pagoda included), Xian City Wall.
    Overnight in Xi'an
    Xian - Beijing
    Visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. Xian to Beijing by Air in the morning (air ticket included). Visit Courtyard Houses of Beijing, Hutong in Beijing (rickshaw ticket included).
    Overnight in Beijing
    Beijing
    Visit Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City. Enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (fees included).
    Overnight in Beijing
    Beijing
    Visit Great Wall at Badaling (cable car not included), Summer Palace.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Beijing
    Transfer to Airport/Railway Station in Beijing and Departure.
    Day 1 Hong Kong
    Upon arrival, your guide greets you at the airport or railway station in Beijing and escorts you to the hotel.
     
    Take a half-day tour to Victoria Peak, which is the highest peak in Hong Kong Island and also the best spot to have a bird's eye view of the Victoria Harbor and the whole thriving island.

    Visit the Aberdeen, the largest satellite town in Hong Kong, attracts lots tourists both at home and abroad. The intriguing fishing life and delicious seafood definitely are quite worthy a visit!

    Then visit the sun drenched Repulse Bay in its relaxed resort-like atmosphere. The crescent-shaped section of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. The wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with locals and visitors, and great for sand strolls during sunset when all is at peace.

    Later transfer to the airport for the flight to Guilin (air ticket included).
    Take a cruise on the meandering blue waters of Li River and view the limestone rock formations along the banks (cruise ticket included). You will agree that "Guilin waters and mountains are the most beautiful under heaven. Lunch is served on board.

    Arrive in Yangshuo as you go ashore. You can choose to rent a bicycle to tour the countryside of West Street if you want to get a taste of the laidback rural life of the farmers there.

    Appreciate the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. Moon Hill is a limestone pinnacle with a moon-shaped hole in the middle.

    Big Banyan Tree has become famous for its long history, towering beauty and the moving love story of Liu Sanjie.

    Then enjoy a local folk dance show of Impression Liu Sanjie (ticket included) before transfer to hotel in Yangshuo.
    Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin in the morning.

    Visit the Reed Flute Cave in the morning. Reed Flute Cave is one of the most egregious underground scenery in China. The cave got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside it, with which people make flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave, you will see a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition.

    Head for the Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill). The thin shape of the hill and lush greenery around make it resemble brocaded fabric. The local osmanthus tea (Guihua) is very famous and worth trying.
    Day 5 Guilin>>Xi'an
    After breakfast, pay a visit to Guilin's best attractions Elephant Trunk Hill, which looks scarily like an elephant drinking from the river.

    Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Xi'an (air ticket included). Xi'an was the capital for over 1,000 years and was the starting point of ancient Silk Road.

    On arrival in Xi'an, visit the Great Mosque, one of the most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.

    Later visit Moslem Street, a famous snack street where you can find lots of mouthwatering local snacks and interesting souvenirs.

    Then enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower and Drum Tower (ticket to the towers not included).

    In the evening, enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet (dinner included). After then appreciate the gorgeous Tang Dancing Show (performance ticket included).
    Day 6 Xi'an
    Today's attractions feature: Terracotta Army, one of World Cultural Heritages. The lifelike warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang will sure lead you back to the ancient warring times.

    Drive to Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket to the pagoda included), one of the most famous buddhist pagodas in China, which was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.

    Then visit the Xi'an City Wall, an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.
    Day 7 Xi'an>>Beijing
    Morning visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. The Museum is the epitome of Shaanxi's glamorous imperial past.

    Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Beijing (air ticket included).

    On arrival in Beijing, enjoy a trip back to the Hutong area where a rickshaw awaits to ride through the narrow alleys and passages. Pay a visit to a traditional Chinese local family, learn more about Chinese culture by trying making Chinese food on your own. Then have lunch there.

    Take a walk over the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) to hear the explanation about the different thresholds that mark the entry to the courtyard houses.
    Day 8 Beijing
    After breakfast, visit the Tian'anmen Square, the largest square of its kind in the world.

    Then visit the Forbidden City to enjoy an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex.

    Our last stop, Temple of Heaven, is the place for imperial rituals and worship.

    In the evening, enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (fees included) which looks brilliantly dark red, shining with oil and with crisp skin and tender meat.
    Day 9 Beijing
    A famous Chinese saying: "Not to Great Wall non-real man". Badaling Great Wall, the most representative part, was promoted as a key national cultural relic, protected under the approval of the State Council in 1961. Lacated in Yanqing County, over 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of Beijing. You can either climb up the Great Wall or take a cable car at your own expense.

    Proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.
    Day 10 Beijing
    Transfer to Beijing airport or railway station in prepare for departure.

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    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    1 Your length of stay in part or all cities listed in our itineraries can be adjusted on line; but the extra charge is not included in the original charge.
    2 Generally speaking, these excluded lunch and dinner in our itineraries are optional; the price is according to the group size; but may we have your attention on following point: tips to local guide and driver are must remuneration if you prefer to self-catering.
    3 We offer hotel upgrade service but extra charge to the hotel is at your own.
    Inclusions

    1 Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off service in cities listed in the itinerary.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 The air ticket of economic class, taxes and dues for the flights as listed in the itinerary.
    6 Nine-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
    7 Meals: Dumpling Banquet, Roast Duck, a lunch on board.

     
    Exclusions

    1 International flight tickets or train tickets.
    2 Hotel room single room supplement.
    3 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    4 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    5 Estimated group surcharges for excess baggage.
    6 Fees for entry visa to China.
    7 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    8 Meals (L & D) not listed in the itinerary.

     
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    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment