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Imperial China Discovery

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From Beijing to Shanghai
4.8 (19 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of the Great Wall of China over lush hills.
  • Tiananmen with Chinese flags against a clear sky.
  • Shanghai skyline with modern skyscrapers on a clear day.
  • Li River with karst mountains in the background.
  • Elephant Trunk Hill rock formation with trees.
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  • Ancient Chinese building with red lanterns during sunset.
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Firebird Tours
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Start point
    Beijing, China (Airport entrance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central)
    Landmarks
    Shanghai
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Beijing landmarks
    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Guided walking tour of the Forbidden City
    • Visit to the Summer Palace
    • Visit to the Silk Store
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Summer Palace
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Visit to Jade Factory
    • Visit to Ming Tombs
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Ming Tombs
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Beijing to Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hilton Xian)
    Landmarks
    Xian
  6. Day 5

    Xian

    Xian
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hilton Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Xian City Walls
    • Visit to Grand Mosque
    • Visit to Hui Minority's Market
    Landmarks
    Xian City Walls
    Grand Mosque
    Hui Minority's Market
  7. Day 6

    Xian

    Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hilton Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Terracotta Army
    • Visit to Terracotta Copy Factory
    • Visit to Big Goose Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Big Goose Pagoda
  8. Day 7

    Xian to Guilin

    Xian to Guilin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin)
    Landmarks
    Guilin
  9. Day 8

    Guilin

    Guilin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Elephant Trunk Hill
    • Visit to Reed Flute Cave
    Landmarks
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Reed Flute Cave
  10. Day 9

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Guilin to Yangshuo
    Meals
    Lunch (Simple local Chinese lunch served onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin)

    Included Activities

    • Deluxe 4-Star Li River Cruise from Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo Town
    • Short exploration of Yangshuo Town with private guide
    Landmarks
    Li River
    Yangshuo Town
    Mopanshan Pier
  11. Day 10

    Guilin to Shanghai

    Guilin to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)
    Landmarks
    Shanghai
  12. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Former French Concession
    Landmarks
    Former French Concession
  13. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai, China (Airport entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

  • JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

    Hotel 5*
    Days 1, 2, 3
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  • Hilton Xian

    Hotel 5*
    Days 4, 5, 6
    Upgrade Available

  • Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin

    Hotel 4*
    Days 7, 8, 9
    Upgrade Available

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

    Hotel 5*
    Days 10, 11
    Upgrade Available
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Rating
4.8 (19 reviews)
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