Day 1
Arrive / Shanghai
Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 2
Shanghai
Tour sites: the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Nanjing Road, the Bund
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower -- One of the tallest TV towers in the world, known for its distinctive spheres, or pearls, it stands across the river from the Bund, among the exciting architecture of the east bank. On a rare clear day you can see to the mouth of the Yangtze, but even in normal conditions there are great views of Shanghai£§s dramatic cityscape.
The Nanjing Road -- One of the most famous shopping streets in the world. Giant shopping centres, specialist boutiques, international brands, local upmarket goods, it's all here, it's all busy and at night it really glitters. A fascinating glimpse of modern, commercial China.
The Bund -- Once the home of the foreign traders and major banks, the embankment has taken on a new vitality; lovely old European-style buildings mix with futuristic developments, chic restaurants, top end shops and bars offer plenty to see and do ¨C and by night it's magic!
Tour sites: the Shanghai Museum. the Yuyuan Garden
The Shanghai Museum -- The biggest, and many think the best museum in China. The galleries in this outstanding building display stunning collections of bronzes, sculptures, ceramics and porcelain, paintings, calligraphy, seals, jade, coins, furniture, ethnic artefacts from minority groups, temporary travelling exhibitions from places like the Guggenheim, and so much more ... give yourself time to enjoy it.
The Yu Garden -- In the centre of Shanghai next to the Yuyuan Bazaar, this exquisite old 5-acre garden is famous for its design. The paths wander across bridges, past rockeries and miniature lakes, and through pretty halls and pavilions. The trees and shrubs are planted with an eye to providing charming views, and a sense of peace and harmony.
Day 4
Huangshan
Tour sites: Cableway up, Huangshan Scenic area
Cableway up -- You can enjoy the scenery along the way up to the yellow mountain by cable car.
Huangshan Scenic area -- Located in the south of Anhui Province, with an area of about 1,200 square kilometers, known as "the loveliest mountain in China", famous for its magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks emerging out of clouds.
Tour sites: the Hongcun Village, Cableway down
Take cable car down the Mt. Huangshan. Have a visit to the Hongcun Village before your afternoon bus to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel.
The Hongcun Village -- It's located in the place which is about 10 kilometers off the northeast part of Yixian County. An ancient town over 800 years old leaning against Mt. Huangshan, it is folded in the fog of the Mt. which makes it look like a river and mountain picture. It enjoys the reputation of "The Chinese town in the pictures". Especially, the whole town distributes like a "cow", which made it one of the wonders in the world culture heritage. The famous film "Crouching Tiger" was made here.
Cableway down: You can enjoy the scenery along the way down to the yellow mountain by cable car.
Day 6Tour sites: the Six Harmonies Pagoda, Cruise on the West Lake
Have a city tour before transfer to the airport for the flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel.
The Six Harmonies Pagoda -- The Liuhe Pagoda is located on the north bank of the Qiantang River in the south of Hangzhou City.The Liuhe Pagoda is one of the famous ancient pagodas in our country and forms the wonderful sceneries of Hangzhou together with "the ten sceneries of the West Lake".
The West Lake -- it is a perfect symbol of brick-and-wood structure built in the ancient China. It was first built in 970 AD in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The name "six harmonies" comes from the six Buddhist ordinances, meaning "harmonies of the heaven, earth, east, west, south and north"
Cruise on the West Lake -- Lying on the west edge of Hangzhou city, West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou as well as one of the most beautiful sights in China.
Day 7
Guilin
Tour sites: Li River Cruise, the Fubo Hill
Li River Cruise -- A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
Fubo(Whirlpool) Hill -- It is located in the city proper. Fubo Hill is a 4A scenic spot of national grade. It is cliffy, propping up from the ground, famous for the Pearl-Returning Cave (nearly 350 steps to enjoy the view).
Tour sites:the Reed Flute Cave. the Elephant Trunk Hill
Have a city tour before transfer to the airport for the flight to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel.
The Reed Flute Cave -- Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan if you've got nothing less than a dollar you'll end up with their whole stock.
The Elephant Trunk Hill --At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city It is a national 4A scenery spot. The Water Moon Cave is close to the river. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.
Day 9
Guangzhou / Exit
Be free until be met and transferred to the airport.
Service ends.
Price:7700CNY/PAX (Sep & Oct)
About price: the price as above is for reference, only available in 2009.
1). Hotel accommodation base on standard room. With daily breakfast
2). All entrance fee as mentioned in the itinerary above.
3). Meals in the stated itinerary.
B = Hotel Buffet Breakfast;
L = Lunch in local Chinese Restaurant;
D = Dinner in local Chinese Restaurant.
4). Responsibility of travel agency.
5). Private transfers between airport, hotel and tour sites as listed in the itinerary.
6). Private vehicle and English-speaking tour guide service.
1). Tips to tour guide and driver.
2). International air-tickets and airport taxes.
3). Personal expense.
4). Accident insurance.
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