China Southeast See and Experience All in 16 Days 1st Class Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
The Most Western of China’s Cities
1 stop
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Shanghai
Our tour to China starts in the international city of Shanghai. After settling in, we are taken by car to the Yuyuan Bazaar. This area offers a vibrant mix of traditional Chinese culture and stunning Ming Dynasty architecture as well as bustling markets with souvenirs and crafts and delicious local street food, especially soup dumplings (a.k.a. Xiao Long Bao). Next, we take a leisurely walk and enjoy the views along the Huangpu River towards ‘the Bund’. This waterfront features historic European architecture on one side of the river and futuristic skyscrapers on the other. The Bund is especially stunning when lit at night. After visiting the Bund, we are taken on foot to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. It features China’s premier shopping experience with countless stores, restaurants and entertainment.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
The Venice of the East & a Bird’s Eye View of Never-Ending Skyscrapers
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We are making a daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken by car to Wuzhen. This water town offers a glimpse into ancient life with its canals, stone bridges, traditional architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival, we go on a boat ride in the canals. After this boat ride, we are provided with a guided walking tour of the town. After Wuzhen, we are taken by car to the ancient town of Zhouzhuang. This is an authentic, well-preserved ancient water town featuring canals, stone bridges and traditional Ming/Qing dynasty architecture. We are provided with a guided walking tour. This includes a visit to a mansion called Shenting. It is the home of a previous ruler. We find nicely designed rooms at his house, with traditional furniture. We also see a lot of copper, even on the floor. After our walking tour, we go on a boat ride in the canals. After Zhouzhuang, we are taken back to Shanghai, specifically to the Shanghai Tower.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
A Fantasy-Like Cliffside Town Just Perfect for a Movie
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We are relocating by train to the city of Shangrao immediately followed by car to Wangxian Valley. It is essentially a mountain resort village known for its fantasy-like, relatively newly made ‘ancient-style’ architecture. It features cliffside buildings, waterfalls and building illuminations. The village makes tourists feel like they are stepping into a movie set.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Popular Street Food, Lake Walks & Local Life
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Hangzhou
We are relocating by train to the city of Hangzhou. After settling in, we are taken on foot to West Lake. We go on a walk around the lake. Next, we are taken on foot to a night market called Wulin. We recommend purchasing street food as we are provided with a guided tour in this area. After this night market, we are walked back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Day 5: Man’s Ultramodern Infrastructure Meets Mother Nature
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We are making a daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken by train to the city of Xianju. Immediately upon arrival, we are taken by car to the Shenxianju Scenic Area. It is known for its stunning volcanic landscape, dramatic peaks and valleys and innovative infrastructure like the Ruyi Bridge and the cliffside elevators. We are provided with a guided tour here. This includes taking the clear glass observation deck (called Nanshanding). After visiting the Shenxianju Scenic Area, we are taken back to Hangzhou by train.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Postcard-Perfect Terraced Fields
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Lingyin Temple
We are making an excursion today. Firstly, we are taken by car to Lingyin Temple. It is known for its nearly 1,700-year history. It features ancient architecture, natural scenery and impressive Buddhist statues as well as cave temples at Feilai Peak (just up the mountain). Next, we are taken by bus to the Longjing tea plantation. The scenery along the way is quite stunning. Longjing is famous for its terraced tea fields. Next, we are taken by car back to Hangzhou, specifically to Hefang Street. This is a pedestrian street with lots of shops everywhere. We recommend purchasing street food as we are provided with a guided tour in this area. We are then taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Ancient Streets & Authentic Cuisine
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Qingyan Ancient Town
We are relocating by flight from Hangzhou to the city of Guiyang. After settling in, we are taken by car to Qingyan Ancient Town. It is known for its well-preserved Ming & Qing Dynasty stone architecture, unique blend of Buddhist/Taoist/Christian sites, local street food, traditional crafts and historical rural Chinese life. We recommend purchasing street food as we are provided with a guided tour in this area. Next, we are taken back to town, specifically to the Taiping Road Food Market. There we are provided with another guided tour. We are then taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Day 8: Biggest, Brightest & Best Cave in the Country
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Zhijin Cave of Guizhou
We are making a daytrip today. Specifically, we are taken by train immediately followed by car to Zhijin Cave. This is one of the biggest, brightest and best caves in all of China. After our tour, we are taken by train back to Guiyang. Upon arrival, we are taken by car to the Qingyun Market. We recommend purchasing street food as we are provided with a guided tour in this area. We are then taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
A ‘Living Museum’ of an Ethnic Settlement Surrounded by Gorgeous Scenery
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We are relocating by train immediately followed by car to Zhaoxing Dong Village. After settling in, we are taken by car to Tang'an Dong Village. The drive itself is quite nice. Tang'an Dong Village is a 700-year-old ‘living’ eco-museum renowned for its authentic and preserved Dong minority culture as well as stunning and steep stone-terraced fields. It attracts visitors with traditional wooden stilt-style architecture, Drum Towers and a scenic hiking route. Upon arrival, we enjoy the scenic view. Next, we are provided with a guided tour of the village itself. After the tour, we are taken by shuttle back to Zhaoxing Dong Village. This is one of China’s largest and most well-preserved Dong minority settlements. This village offers an authentic, ancient and scenic experience. Key draws include its traditional drum towers, stilted wooden houses and UNESCO-listed choir performances. Note that the choir performance is not a guarantee.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Activities Overload & Mountains That Don’t Even Look Real
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We are relocating by train to the city of Yangshuo. After settling in, we are taken by car to a road stop which overlooks Moon Hill. This hill features a natural arch through it. Next, we are taken to the Gold Water Cave. We explore this cave on foot, go on a short rafting ride, bathe in a mud pool and relax in a hot spring. Next, we are taken to the Ruyifeng Cableway. This is an aerial scenic area featuring a cable car ride over karst peaks, a suspension bridge, an observation deck and two glass walkways. After our tour, we are taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Cruising Calm Waters by Day to Buzzing Energy by Night
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Xianggong Mountain
We are making a daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken by car to Xianggong Mountain. There we watch the sunrise from the highest viewpoint. There are additional viewpoints just below the highest one, which we also visit. It takes only a couple of minutes to walk to each of these lower viewpoints. We are then taken back to our hotel so we can take a nap. After our beauty sleep, we are taken by car to a wharf called Shuiedi. There we go on a bamboo rafting ride along the Yulong River. Next, we are taken by car to Silver Cave. It’s known for its spectacular crystal formations, including large silver stalactites. The lighting makes the experience that much nicer. Next, we are taken to Xingping Town. There we are provided with a guided tour of the historic streets filled with shops and restaurants. Next, we are taken for a steep hike up Laozhai mountain to watch the sunset. The base of this mountain is within walking distance from Xingping Town.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Day 12: A Giant Elephant Drinking From the Li River
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Guilin
We are relocating by train to the city of Guilin. After settling in, we are taken by car to the Reed Flute Cave. It’s known for its stunning rock formations illuminated by colorful lights. After our tour, we are taken back to town, specifically to the base of a mountain called Chuanshan. There we hike to the viewpoint and see the Sun and Moon Pagodas. We are then taken back to our hotel so we can rest up. Later in the day, we are taken to the Riyuewan Wharf. From its viewpoint, we see Elephant Trunk Hill. This is a famous limestone rock formation that resembles a giant elephant drinking from the Li River. Next, we take a night cruise of the so-called ‘Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area’. Upon our return, we are taken by car to the downtown area. There we are provided with a guided walking tour. We are then taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
A Nature Lover & Cultural Enthusiast’s Favorite Day
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Longji Rice Terraces
We are making a daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken by car to Jinkeng Dazhai Village, which is part of the Longji Rice Terraces. The ride to reach this village is spectacular, passing by other wooden villages along the way. The whole area is famous for its vast, stunning rice terraces, rich ethnic culture and traditional wooden architecture. Once in the village, we enjoy the viewpoints and walk through the actual terraces. Next, we are taken by car followed by a shuttle ride to another beautiful viewpoint overlooking Ping’an Village. We reach this village by descending on foot along the terraces. We are then taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 14
Green Hills, Clear Rivers & Paddy Fields Creating a Truly Rural Landscape
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Mingshi Rurality
We are relocating by train immediately followed by car to the town of Mingshi. After settling in, we are taken on foot to Mingshi Garden. This is a picturesque rural landscape known for its karst scenery, green hills, clear rivers and paddy fields. We are provided with a guided tour there. After our tour, we are taken back to our hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 15
Approaching the 4th Largest Falls in the World via a Bamboo Raft
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We are making a daytrip today before relocating by train to the city of Nanning. Firstly, we are taken by car to Tongling Grand Canyon. It’s known for its spectacular waterfall, tropical rainforests and karst caves. Next, we are taken to the Detian Waterfall. This is a transnational waterfall located on the border of China and Vietnam. Also known as Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, it is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. It features breathtaking cascades of jade-green water flowing over multiple tiers. There we take a bamboo raft ride near to the waterfall as well as walk along both the lower-level scenic route and upper-level scenic route.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 16
Our Tour Ends Today
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Nanning
Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Nanning.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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