China Luxury and Classic 16 Day tour

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16 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

The 16th tour group covers the most classic tourist cities in China, including the capital Beijing, the ancient city Xi'an, the scenic Guilin and the bustling Shanghai. The itinerary covers scenic spots with Chinese characteristics, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Beijing Hutong tour, terracotta warriors, giant panda breeding base, Lijiang bamboo raft tour, Yangtze River Cruise, etc. This tour group has been sold for many years and is well received by the market. We serve many tourists every year, including high-end customers in the United States. Founded in 1954, CITS group is the largest and most influential enterprise group in China's tourism industry. CITS group ranks first in China's inbound tourism market.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[14])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[15])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will call in advance and confirm the pick-up time and address.We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 16 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Beijing, China

    1 stop
  • 1
    Beijing

    Travelers arrive into Beijing and transfer to your hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Beijing, China

    2 stops
  • 2

    The Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient Chinese emperors made sacrifices to Heaven and prayed for bountiful harvests, demonstrates the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Great Wall is one of the most spectacular structures ever built by humans and is the only one visible from space.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Beijing

    2 stops
  • 4
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    The Forbidden City (UNESCO) is the imperial place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years (1420-1911). Experience the architectural splendor of the palaces, ceremonial courtyards, and private quarters.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hutong Tour

    Hutong tour with pedicab ride. The Hutong courtyard, traditional courtyard homes of local Beijing people, is symmetrical and neat inside with room on all four sides. You'll be welcomed by hospitable Beijing residents during your home visit.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Beijing / Xi’an

    2 stops
  • 6
    Xi'an

    Transfer to Beijing West Railway Station,Beijing West-Xi’an North.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Muslim Quarter

    Tour in Muslim Street & the great Mosque.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Xi’an

    2 stops
  • 8
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO) is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. More than 6000 life-sized terra cotta warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses, and bronze chariots have silently guarded the tomb of China's First Emperor for over 2,200 years.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

    Visit the City Wall Park. (including bicycle).Your day will start with Xi'an Ancient City Wall, one of 10 top attractions you must see in Xi'an and is the best-preserved city wall in China as well one of the largest ancient military defensive systems across the globe.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Xi’an / Yichang / Yangtze River Cruise

    4 stops
  • 10
    Yichang

    From Xi'an fly to Yichang

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Yichang

    Visit Yichang Museum Binjiang Park.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Three Gorges Dam Project

    Visit Three Gorges Dam.The largest dam and hydroelectric project in the world.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Yichang

    Transfer to dock and board the Century Victory

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Yangtze River Cruise

    3 stops
  • 14

    Participate the onboard activities

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Three Gorges Museum

    Shore Excursion — the Three Gorges Dam Site (River Closure Memorial Park & the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum)

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 16

    If you would join the optional tour to the Ship Lift: Join the tour to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Transfer to a smaller boat to join the optional tour of the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (CNY290/pp/tour)

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Yangtze River Cruise

    2 stops
  • 17
    Shennv Stream

    Shore Excursion — Shennv Stream.The contrasting heights of these gorges and the narrowness of the river make this area one of the most dramatic scenes in the world. Notice the ruins of the ancient plank road along the cliff face as well as the coffins suspended from the cliffs above.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 18
    Chongqing Qutang Gorge

    Optional Tour — White Emperor City (CNY230/pp/tour).Which is famous for historical temples and legends.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 9

    Yangtze River Cruise

    2 stops
  • 19

    Shore Excursion — Fengdu Ghost City.In legend, Fengdu was a ghost city and the entrance of heaven or hell, and the imaged ghost statures here reveal ancient Chinese religion and belief.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 20

    Cultural Activities

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Chongqing / Chengdu

    4 stops
  • 21

    Disembark the cruise in Chongqing for your onward Journey

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Hongya Cave

    Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, Hongya Cave

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 23
    The Dazu Rock Carvings

    Visit Dazu Grottoes

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 24
    Chengdu

    Transfer to Chengdu

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Chengdu / Dujiangyan / Chengdu

    1 stop
  • 25

    Guests to spend the morning caring for the giant pandas by assisting in day-to-day activities such as waking the pandas, cleaning the enclosures, and preparing meals for the pandas. After their volunteering is done, they will tour the facilities with an English-speaking guide, provided by the center.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 12

    Chengdu / Guilin

    2 stops
  • 26
    Guilin

    Chengdu fly to guilin

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)

    Reed Flute Cave is famous.The Fubo Hill is a perfect spot to explore the limestone karst landscape in Guilin.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 13

    Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin

    3 stops
  • 28
    Li River

    Meet your guide at the hotel and transfer to embark on a memorable Li River Cruise. Through this 3-hour journey of China's best known natural scenery, you can appreciate unique karst landscapes as well as verdant hills and lovely waters. Depart dock for Li River Cruise including lunch. Lunch is a simple buffet with various options. Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages are included to travelers.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 29
    Yangshuo County

    Visit Yangshuo.Yangshuo, dotted with small ethnic villages that you can explore, boasts breath-taking natural sceneries, mysterious ancient local dwelling houses and an insight into a diverse range of cultures.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 30
    Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan)

    Visit xiangbishan.A great view of Guilin's charming landmark, the Elephant-trunk Hill. Standing majestically at the confluence of the Li River, the hill resembles a huge elephant drinking in the river with its trunk.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 14

    Guilin / Shanghai

    2 stops
  • 31
    Shanghai

    From Guilin fly to Shanghai

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 32
    Shanghai Tower

    Visit Shanghai Tower.Your next stop is the Bund, a perfect introduction to Shanghai's glorious past. Stunning structures sit side-by-side with dazzling skyscrapers and super structures. Nicknamed as Shanghai's Wall Street, the Bund is filled with banks and institutions.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 15

    Shanghai

    2 stops
  • 33
    Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

    Put all the quick paces and the hustles and bustles aside and stroll through the Yu Garden, you'll suddenly find yourself in an oasis of calm and beauty. Yu Garden becomes a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 34
    Old Town

    Shopping in Old Town.Walk around the Old City of Shanghai with its maze of walkways, ponds, pavilions and stone bridges exuding Shanghai's history and stories.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 16

    Shanghai / Depart for Home

    1 stop
  • 35
    Shanghai

    Guests depart on various flights throughout the day.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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