Scott Gea*****
American, January 17, 2011
I would say the honeymoon was excellent and your guides were superb. We really enjoyed Ellen in Beijing and Michael in Xian was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Im not sure if Lindsay was so keen on the train part of the trip but it was a good experience and the overall trip was very positive....Read more - .
China Tour Packages |
Beijing-Xian-Train-Tours -- 6 days starting from $690 USD(per person rate,2 persons'group)
Destination: Beijing - Xian
Beijing-Shanghai-Train-Tours -- 6 days starting from $695 USD (per person rate,2 persons' group)
Destination: Beijing - Shanghai
Beijing-Guilin-Train-Tours -- 7 days starting from $890 USD (per person rate,2 persons' group)
Destination: Beijing - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Train-Tours -- 8 days starting from $760 USD (per person rate,2 persons' group)
Destination: Beijing - Xian→Shanghai
Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Train-Tours -- 10 days starting from $1115 USD (per person rate,2 persons' group)
Destination: Beijing - Xian→Guilin →Yangshuo→Guilin
Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Shanghai-Train-Tours -- 13 days starting from $1480 USD (per person rate,2 persons' group)
Destination: Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo →Guilin→Shanghai
22 Days Classical China Rail Tours of Tibet with Yangtze River Cruise Tours |
Tour Code: CTT-13 Private Tour not Join-in Tour
Duration: 22 Days
Destinations:Beijing - Xian - Chengdu - Lhasa - Yamdrok Tso Lake - Lhasa - Chengdu - Chongqing→Yangtze cruise - Yichang →Shanghai →Guilin - Yangshuo → Guilin - Shanghai
Tour Price: from 4,044 Click for Price Details
Departure Dates: Daily Departure!
Tour Type: Land tour + well selected hotel + domestic trains, Private Guided with your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule.
FREE LUNCH at Revoving Restaruant of shanghai Oriental Pearl Tv Tower !
FREE TOUR to Xintiandi and Shanghai Museum !
Day 01 Arrival in Beijing ( Meals: -/-/- )
Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Beijing Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city. (If you want you can add some tour today, please let us know your flight land time and we can add it for you.)
Over night at Hotel in Beijing.
Day 02 Beijing ( Meals: B/L/SD )
After Breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken by your private guide and driver, Visit the Coal Hill Park, where you can have a bird view of the Forbidden City. Then visit Tiananmen Square, the symbolical heart of China and gathering place for the masses. It is the biggest public square in the world. Then visit the Forbidden City, as the Palace Museum, the Chinese imperial palace from the middle of Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. After finish your lunch at local restaurant, then visit the Temple of Heaven with its outstanding round shape, covered by an exquisite triple roof of blue tiles. It is the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasty worshiped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. After the whole day tour, dinner we prepared The Beijing Duck Dinner which served at the famous restaurant - Quanjude, Chairman Mao said we will pass Quanjude to our generations for ever during the Culture Revelotion to protect the brand not be destroyed. After Quanjude Duck Dinner, you will enjoy a lively Peking Opera performance ( or Kung Fu Show or Acrobatic Show ) at the Liyuan Theatre.
Over night at Hotel in Beijing.
Day 03 Beijing ( Meals: B/L/D )
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken by your private guide and driver to Visit the Mutiany Great Wall where is a not too commercial area compare with Badaling Section (You also can change to visit Badaling) Located among the orchards and pines in the mountains to the north of Beijing, the Great Wall of China was constructed and reconstructed at Mutianyu to keep out the nomadic tribes to the north. Come to learn, touch, and explore the history of a Wall built over 300 years ago, yet which remains largely intact as it snakes endlessly across the mountain ridgelines. After lunch at local restaurant, visit the Sacred Way which means the road leading to heaven, Enjoy a walk along the Sacred Path leading to the necropolis. Visit the Ming Tomb of Changling, the largest one where emperor Yongle was buried. Although not excavated itself, it displays the artifacts found in the Ding Ling Tomb. After dinner at local restaurant, transfer back to your hotel by your private guide and driver.
Over night at Hotel in Beijing.
Day 04 Beijing → Xian by soft sleeper train (Meals: B/L/D)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken by your private guide and driver to Visit the Bird's Nest, The design was awarded to a submission from the Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Neuron in April 2003 after a bidding process that included 13 final submissions. The design, which originated from the study of Chinese ceramics, implemented steel beams in order to hide supports for the retractable roof; giving the stadium the appearance of a bird's nest. Leading Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was the artistic consultant on the project. Water Cube - Many people believe the Water Cube to be the fastest Olympic pool in the world. It is 1.314 meters deeper than most Olympic pools. Up to a certain limit, beyond which swimmers will lose their sense of vision, deeper pools allow the waves to dissipate down to the bottom, leading to less water disturbance to the swimmers. The pool also has perforated gutters on both sides to absorb the waves. After lunch at local restaurant, visit the Summer Palace, built in 1888, it was once a summer retreat and the imperial park for emperors. With beautiful lakes and back groud longevity hills, the park full of a beauty of harmony and peaceful. After Dinner in the garden, transfer you to the Beijing West train station. Take soft sleeper train to Xian.
Over night at Z Train (Soft Sleeper 4 persons in one cabin, you can upgrade to 2 persons in one cabin with surcharge)
Day 05 Xian (Meals:
B/L/SD)
Our guide will pick you up at the railway station at morning and
transfer to your hotel. Breakfast at the local restaurant or KFC or McDonalds near the arrival train station. Then take you to an excursion tour to Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the most significant archeological excavations of the20th century. It has been regarded as THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD! . After lunch at local restaurant, visit the Great Mosque, one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China, walking around the Muslim Street and Bell and Drum Tower Square, the heart of the Xian City. Visit Gao Yue Song’s ancient style Folk House, who is a formerly high rank official during the Ming Dynasty some 300 years ago. This house won UNESCO Prize for Cultural Heritage Protection in Asian-Pacific Area in 2002 and you will be delighted to see a dying art: Shadow Play Opera which played by local farmers. Dinner enjoy famous Dumpling Banquet. Transfer back to your hotel by your private guide and driver.
Over night at hotel in Xian.
Day 06 Xian-Chengdu by soft sleeper train ( Meals: B/L/D )
After breakfast at your hotel, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which situated at south of the Xian city, as one of the main constructions in the famous Buddhist temple-Da-Ci-En Temple, the pagoda is one of the most distinctive and outstanding landmarks for Xian City, the City Wall, It is the most complete city wall survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world, Shaanxi Provincial Museum, which is the largest comprehensive museum in the province. Transfer to the Xi’an railway station and take the soft sleeper train to Chengdu in the night.
Day 07 Chengdu (Meals: -/-/D)
In the afternoon arrival in Chengdu and transfer to the hotel. After you can visit Leshan.After dinner, transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Chengdu.
Day 08 Chengdu( Meals: B/L/D )
Visit Panda Base and Temple of Marquis Wu. After lunch you will visit Dujiangyan. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at Hotel in Chengdu.
Day 09 Chengdu-Lhasa by air (Economic class) (Meals: B/-/-)
Take a morning flight to Lhasa, upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to hotel to take rest for acclimatization of the high altitude.
Over night at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 10 Lhasa ( Meals: B/L/D )
Breakfast at hotel. City sightseeing in Lhasa covers Potala Palace, a vast white and ochre fortress that used to be the residence of the Dalai Lama and the seat of Tibetan Government and Tibet's greatest architectural achievement and spiritual symbol. Jokhang temple, the most revered religious structure in Tibet and a highlight of a visit to Lhasa has got to be the circuit ambulation of the Jokhang Temple. Stroll in the famous local bazaar - Parkhor Street. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 11 Lhasa( Meals: B/L/D )
Breakfast at hotel. Tour in Lhasa of Drepung Monastery, was once the world's largest monastery, with a population of around 10,000 monks. The word Drepung literally translates as "rice heap", a reference to the huge numbers of white monastic buildings that once piled up on the hillside. In the afternoon drive to Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary, lies 4 km north of Lhasa, It is here that the monks' famous daily debates take place, at 3:30pm. Sky burials are still occasionally practiced at Sera. And the Summer Palace of Dailai Lama-- Norbulingka. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 12 Lhasa-Yamdrok Tso Lake-Lhasa (Meals: B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Yamdrok Tso Lake, the lake lies several hundred meters below the road, and in clear weather is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. It is one of the four holy lakes of Tibet, and the home of wrathful deities. Walk on the lakeside to enjoy the natural beauty. Drive back to Lhasa in the late afternoon. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 13 Lhasa-Chengdu by air (Economic class)-Chongqing by second class seat (Meals: B/- /D)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, transfer to airport for flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer to Chengdu train station. Take a train from Chengdu to Chongqing. Transfer you from the train station to the port.
Pre-board the cruise ship and overnight on board.
Day 14 Yangtze Cruise (Meals: B/L/D)
Start the cruise on the Yangtze River with a stop at Fengdu, the City of Ghosts. Back to the boat to continue the cruise.
Accommodation and meals on board.
Day 15 Yangtze Cruise (Meals: B/L/D)
Cross Qutang Gorge and board a small boat on the Daning River, where you will catch a glimpse of the three small gorges (this excursion might be replaced by another one). Return to the cruise ship in the afternoon and cross Wu Gorge.
Accommodation and meals on board.
Day 16 Yangtze cruise- Yichang-Shanghai by air (Economic class) (Meals: B/L/D)
Breakfast on board. Cross Gezhouba Dam after passing the last gorge, Xiling Gorge. The cruise ends in Yichang. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, visit the Bund and Nanjing Road. Take a Boat Tour in the night to see Huang Pu River and its rightful Bund. Lunch on board. Dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at hotel in Shanghai.
Day 17 Shanghai-Guilin by soft sleeper train (Meals: B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Old Town of the city, the Jade Buddha Temple and the Mandarin Yu Garden. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Take the soft sleeper train to Guilin in the afternoon.
Day 18 Guilin (Meals: -/-/D)
Arrive in Guilin in the afternoon and our Guilin guide will pick you up at the railway station. Dinner at local restaurants. Transfer to your Guilin hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Guilin.
Day 19 Guilin - Yangshuo (Meals: B/L/D)
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo; waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is the masterpiece of the Li River scenery. It is the most typical karts topography in northeastern Guangxi.Transfer to the hotel. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, we suggest that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.) Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at hotel in Yangshuo.
Day 20 Yangshuo (Meals: B/-/-)
We intend to leave the day free at Yangshou. You can find West Street with the breathtaking scenery and have a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe feeling totally relaxed. You can rent a bicycle to visit the Moon Hill and the Tall Banyan.
Overnight at hotel in Yangshuo.
Day 21 Yangshuo- Guilin--Shanghai by soft sleeper train (Meals: B/L/-)
Drive back to Guilin. Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Cave is Guilin´s largest and most impressive cave, the Seven Star Park, is the largest comprehensive park with mass scenery in Guilin City and the Elephant Trunk Hill, as symbol of Guilin, it has become one of the most popular natural monuments. It resembles an elephant drinking from the Li River. Lunch at local restaurants. Dinner will be by yourself at the train.
Take the soft sleeper train to Shanghai.
Day 22 Departure from Shanghai (Meals: B/-/-)
You will arrive in Shanghai train station at the afternoon. Our guide and driver will transfer to airport and see you off at the airport. Hope next time we still have the chance to serve you again.
Tour Class | Beijing | Xian | Chengdu |
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New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel | Howard Johnson Plaza | Crowne Plaza Chengdu |
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Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven | Grand New World Hotel | Green Land Hotel Chengdu |
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Holiday Inn Express | Xian Skytel Hotel | Lhasa Grand Hotel |
Tour Class | Lhasa | Guilin | Yangshuo | Shanghai |
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Lhasa Kaiyuan Hotel | Sheraton Guilin | Paradesa Resort | Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai |
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Minshan Hotel | Guilin Bravo Hotel | Paradesa Resort | The Bund Hotel |
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The Shannan Prefecture Zetang Hotel | Guilin Osmanthus Hotel | Aiyuan Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo |
CATEGORY | Name of cruise ship |
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Victoria Series Cruise |
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President Cruise No. 4,5,6 |
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President Cruise No. 4,5,6 |
Tour Class | 1 person | 2 person | 3-4 persons | 5-9 persons | Single room supplement |
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$6787 (Book) | $4633 (Book) | $4535 (Book) | $4162 (Book) | $1227 |
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$6123 (Book) | $4277 (Book) | $4178 (Book) | $3805 (Book) | $919 |
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$5656 (Book) | $4044 (Book) | $3945 (Book) | $3572 (Book) | $686 |
( Apr - May, Sep - Nov ) Prices of 2015
Tour Class | 1 person | 2 person | 3-4 persons | 5-9 persons | Single room supplement |
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$7203 (Book) | $4890 (Book) | $4791 (Book) | $4418 (Book) | $1387 |
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$6302 (Book) | $4391 (Book) | $4292 (Book) | $3919 (Book) | $985 |
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$5761 (Book) | $4120 (Book) | $4022 (Book) | $3649 (Book) | $715 |
( Dec 2015, Jan 13 - Feb 2015 ) Prices of 2015
Tour Class | 1 person | 2 person | 3-4 persons | 5-9 persons | Single room supplement |
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$6428 (Book) | $4447 (Book) | $4349 (Book) | $3975 (Book) | $1055 |
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$5812 (Book) | $4115 (Book) | $4016 (Book) | $3643 (Book) | $771 |
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$5491 (Book) | $3954 (Book) | $3856 (Book) | $3483 (Book) | $610 |
* Prices are in US dollars, for one person. Prices are definitely no change no matter when your travel to China.
For some activity tours like hiking, biking, rafting you should tip your guide
higher, double or higher will be OK.
You should pay the deposit for settle the
booking, which is 20%
of total cost. The balance of the total tour fare is due 15 days prior to the
departure date. If your payment is not received by the due date, the reservation
will be subject to cancellation without notice. If a booking is made within 15
days of the departure date, full payments are due once you confirm the tour.
If you cancel your booking 15 days ago there
will be no cancellation policy added. If you cancel within
15 days, we will make prepayment as cancellation charge.
* Better discounts are available when traveling in a large group. Please Contact Us for the better group rate.
* Note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
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