China really does have it all: tranquil countrysides offering jaw-dropping natural scenery and invigorating hikes, neon cities boasting incredible food and scintillating nightlife and points of historical, artistic and cultural interest at every turn. Get acquainted with this country's complexities and contrasts on this fascinating 16-day adventure. Jam-packed with colour, culture and zeal, China will astonish you with the levels of diversity and distinction contained within its borders.
Welcome to Beijing! After you arrive, you’ll meet your PKT Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner and retire for the night. [D]
After breakfast set out for a full day city tour that will include Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. Tour the Summer Palace, once a retreat for the Forbidden City emperors. The immaculate grounds cover over 700 acres with temples, shrines, ceremonial halls, bridges, and extensive gardens bordering Kunming Lake. Climb aboard a dragon boat for a lake cruise and palace views from across the water. In the evening have dinner and return to the hotel. [B, L, D]
Today you’ll travel to the Great Wall, finished in 210 BC and running for thousands of miles. Ride a cable car to the highest point, and walk along the ancient ramparts that wind over the hilltops. Return to town visit the 15thcentury Temple of Heaven, a round, three-tiered wood structure that is intricately decorated with gold leaf and colorful designs. It’s considered one of China’s best examples of traditional architecture. Take the Hutong Tour and enjoy an Indian dinner. [B, L, D]
Today bullet train to Xi’an, the ancient seat of power for thousands of years at the eastern end of the Silk Road. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city. [B, L, D]
Today you will get to see the Big Wild goose Pagoda, visit the Provincial History Museum, and see the Ancient City Wall. As the symbol of the old- line Xian, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a wellpreserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It attracts numerous visitors for its fame in the Buddhist religion, its simple but appealing style of construction, and its new square in front of the temple. Xian City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. In the evening enjoy a vegetarian dinner and a cultural Tang Dynasty Show. [B, L, D]
Today you’ll be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival (or prior to departure depending on flight time), enjoy a light lunch and visit Reed Flute Cave. Have dinner in the evening and spend the night in Guilin. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, enjoy a day of sightseeing in Guilin. You’ll visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Yaoshan Mountain, and an evening Water Fountain Show. Enjoy a light lunch at the appropriate time. Dinner will be in Guilin tonight. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, you will drive to Chongqing for your Yangtze River Cruise. Before boarding, visit Chongqing Zoo. Enjoy a light lunch at the appropriate time. Check-in on your cruise ship and relax for the evening. Dinner is served on board. [B, L, D]
Visions of knobby, mist-shrouded mountains steeped in the mystique of old China travel with you, as you experience the Yangtze from dawn to dusk aboard one of the finest ships on the river. Today’s activities will include visits to Fendu, Shibaozai, and Wanzhou. Meals are aboard your ship today. [B, L, D]
Today you will pass the Three Gorges—Qutang, Wu, and Xiling, during which you will take a tour through Daning River Lesser Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the ship locks. [B, L, D]
Disembark from the ship in Yichang, and visit the Three Gorges Dam; one of the world’s largest dams. Then transfer to Wuhan to board your flight to Shanghai. A light lunch is included today. Upon arrival, meet your local PKT representative and transfer to enjoy dinner in the evening. Afterwards, head to the hotel for the night. [B,L,D]
After breakfast today, visit Jinmayo Mansion for sky view, and enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Shanghai, dynamic home to more than 16 million people. Explore classical Yu Gardens, featuring over 30 pavilions. Also visit the Jade Buddha Temple followed by a Magnetic Train ride. Also visit TV Tower and return on the fastest train. In the evening enjoy the Acrobat show and then have dinner and return to the hotel. [B, L, D]
This morning we transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of Hong Kong. You will visit Golden Bauhinia Square, the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Tin Hau Temple, Aberdeen Fishing Village and Market, Golden Bauhinia Plaza, and then late afternoon shopping in Harbour City or Tsim Sha Tsui. In the evening, enjoy a night cruise with dinner to view Hong Kong at night. Afterwards, enjoy dinner before transferring back to the hotel for the night. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, enjoy a tour of Lantua Island via NP 360 (subject to repairs being complete). Afterwards, enjoy dinner before doing some shopping and transferring back to the hotel for the night. [B, L, D]
After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure until your transfer to the airport. [B]
Sightseeing & Attractions
BEIJING
Ø Guided City Tour By Local Guide
Ø Walk Along The Great Wall Of China And Ride A Cable Car To The Highest Point
Ø Visit Tiananmen Square
Ø Visit The Forbidden City And Summer Palace
Ø Experience The Temple Of Heaven
XIAN
Ø Visit The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Ø Visit The City Wall
Ø Enjoy A Tang Dynasty Show
Ø Meet The 8,000 Terra Cotta Warriors, A Unesco World Heritage Site
YANGTZE RIVER
Ø 2 Day Cruise Along The Yangtze River CRUISE
Ø A Shore Excursion To Fengdu
Ø Experience The Splendor Of The Three Gorges And The Three Gorges Dam
GUILIN
Ø Visit The Reed Flute Cave And Elephant Trunk Hill
SHANGHAI
Ø Explore The Classical Yu Gardens
Ø Enjoy A Performance By Shanghai Acrobat Troupe
Porterage is included
Ø 4 star hotels
Ø Beijing—Four Points by Sheraton Haidian (or similar)
Ø Xian — Days Hotel & Suites Xinxing Xian (or similar)
Ø Guilin — Guilin Royal Garden Hotel (or similar)
Ø Shanghai — Shanghai Radisson Blu Hotel Quan (or similar)
Ø Hong Kong — Holiday Inn or similar
Ø Daily breakfast in your hotel
Ø Indian/local lunches per itinerary
Ø Indian/Vegetarian dinners per itinerary
All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach, mini-coach, or van.
Ø International airfare
Ø Costs of Visas
Ø Cost of deviation in case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team /agent. The same is subject to availability of seats for the given dates and ticket validity. Kindly also note that the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking or at least 30 days prior to d departure date.
Ø Any baggage handling fees assessed by airlines
Ø Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, food or beverages not in the regular menu provided by PKT Tours, mini-bar expenses, telephone calls, pay television, etc.
Ø Any increase in the rate exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. Prices quoted are in US dollars. The tour price is subject to change without any notice if the rates change substantially prior to departure.
Tips of any nature, i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.
Cost: from $2,392.00 per Person + 3 Days Optional Hong Kong $472.00 p/p
Does not include round-trip international airfare from North America & Shanghai to Hong Kong
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