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10 Days South China Explorer: Shanghai, Yellow Mountains, Hangzhou, Guilin

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    Start: Shanghai

    End: Hong Kong

    Duration: 10 Days

    Starting from Shanghai, stroll along the picturesque West Lake; appreciate the sunrise at the World Natural and Culture Heritage - The Yellow Mountains; enjoy the best waters and mountains of China in Guilin; have a meg...

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Shanghai
    Arrive in Shanghai. Pick up at Airport/Railway Station in Shanghai.
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 2
    Shanghai
    Visit Shanghai Museum,The Bund,Oriental Pearl TV Tower (exterior view, ticket to the tower not included), Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket included).
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 3
    Shanghai - Huangshan
    Visit Yuyuan Garden, Town God Temple, Nanjing Road, Peoples Square, Xintiandi Area.Take a soft sleeper train to Huangshan (train ticket included).
    Overnight on the Train
    Day 4
    Huangshan
    Visit Yellow Mountains (round trip cable car included).
    Day 5
    Huangshan - Hangzhou
    Appreciate sunrise on Yellow Mountains. Visit Tunxi Ancient Street. Drive to Hangzhou in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Hangzhou
    Day 6
    Hangzhou
    Visit West Lake (cruise ticket included), Lingyin Temple, Feilaifeng Peak.
    Overnight in Hangzhou
    Day 7
    Hangzhou - Guilin
    Hangzhou to Guilin by Air in the morning (air ticket included). Visit Elephant Trunk Hill.
    Overnight in Guilin
    Day 8
    Guilin - Yangshuo
    Guilin to Yangshuo by Cruise in the morning (cruise ticket included; lunch served on board). Visit Li River, West Street, Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree. Enjoy the show of Impression Liu Sanjie (ticket included).
    Overnight in Yangshuo
    Day 9
    Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong
    Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin in the morning. Visit Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill. Guilin to Hong Kong by Air in the afternoon (air ticket included).
    Overnight in Hong Kong
    Day 10
    Hong Kong
    Visit Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay. Transfer to Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Hong Kong and Departure.
    Day 1 Shanghai
    Shanghai is the most modern city in China. Our tour guide meets you at the Airport/Railway Station in Shanghai and escorts you to the hotel.

    The rest of the day is free for you to spend how you please.
     
    Day 2 Shanghai
    After breakfast, drive to the Shanghai Museum, the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.

    Walk along The Bund and enjoy the view of Huangpu River, the Bund houses 52 buildings of various architectural styles, which have been regarded as some of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.

    Take a night cruise (ticket included) on Huanpu River to enjoy the beautiful night of the mordern Shanghai.

    Enjoy a small tour to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (exterior view, ticket to the tower not included), a landmark of Shanghai.
     
    Day 3 Shanghai>>Huangshan
    After breakfast, drive to Yuyuan Garden, which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

    Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

    Have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road, the main shopping street of Shanghai, China, and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets.

    Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city.

    Strolling along Xintiandi Area, which was built and re-orgnized on the basis of Shanghai's unqiue characteristics-Shikumen architectural structures, is well-known as a new stylish pedestrain street for Cuisines, Commerce, Entertainment and Culture tourism spot.

    Take a soft sleeper train to Huangshan (train ticket included).
     
    Day 4 Huangshan
    Spend a full day exploring the Yellow Mountains Scenic Area (round trip cable car included). Marvel at the five unique views - the legendary pines, oddly-shaped rocks, phantasmagoric sea of clouds, hot springs and winter snows. You have no wish to visit any other mountains after viewing the Five Mountains You do not even wish to visit them after you come back from a trip to Huangshan Mountain. Stay overnight in the hotel located on the top of the mountains.
     
    Day 5 Huangshan>>Hangzhou
    Get up early in the morning to appreciate the magical sunrise before going down the mountain.

    Then visit Tunxi Ancient Street, which is paved with maroon stone slabs and typical ancient buildings stand on both sides. This old trading street is lined up with shops where you can find antiques, green tea of Maofeng and ink stones,etc.

    Drive to Hangzhou in the afternoon.
     
    Day 6 Hangzhou
    Start today's tour by cruising on the West Lake (cruise ticket included), the symbol of Hangzhou. It's one of the most famed tourist attractions in China. The islets and temples, pavilions and gardens, causeways and arched bridges of this jade-like lake have constituted the supreme example of lakeside beauty in China. See the Red Carp Pond, one of the ten places of interests at West Lake with countless carps living here.

    Head for the Lingyin Temple, one of the most prestigious Buddhist temples in China. Its highlight is the Great Hall with its 65 foot camphor-wood statue of the Buddha.

    Appreciate the Feilaifeng Peak with quaint photogenic scene. There are many legends about the peak's name. It is a pure limestone mountain scattered with lots of large stones like a flying dragon, a running elephant, a crouching tiger, and a fleeting monkey. The caves shelter many stone Buddha statues in a variety of poses ranging from standing, to sitting, to sleeping.
     
    Day 7 Hangzhou>>Guilin
    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin (air ticket included). One of Guilin's best attractions is the Elephant Trunk Hill, which really looks like an elephant drinking from the river.
     
    Day 8 Guilin>>Yangshuo
    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.

    Go ashore as you arrive in Yangshuo. 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 Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. Moon Hill is a limestone pinnacle with a moon-shaped hole in the middle.

    Big Banyan Tree became 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 your hotel in Yangshuo.
     
    Day 9 Yangshuo>>Guilin>>Hong Kong
    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 Fubo Hill (Wave-Subduing Hill), another of Guilin's karst mountains, has one of the most unique and interesting shapes of all the hills around here and contains many interesting sights.

    Later take a flight to Hong Kong (air ticket included).
     
    Day 10 Hong Kong
    Enjoy a half day tour to Victoria Peak, which is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island and also the best spot to get a bird's eye view of 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 for its relaxed resort-like atmosphere. The crescent-shaped stretch of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. The wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with locals and visitors alike and great for sandy strolls at sunset when all is at peace.

    Transfer you to Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Hong Kong.

    End of service.
     
    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 Ticket for soft sleeper train from Shanghai to Huangshan.
    7 Eight-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
    8 One-day accommodation on the overnight train without breakfast.
    9 Meals: a lunch and a dinner on Yellow Mountains,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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    Terms / Condition

    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

     
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