China Fantastic 13 Days Train Tour

Today your Beijing exploration will begin with a visit to Tiananmen Square. As the largest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square can hold over one million people. This famous monument with its historical significance is often considered as a national symbol in China.

Next we will proceed to visit Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, also called Imperial Museum, was the imperial palace for emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. You will appreciate its magnificence of royal architectures and imperial treasures when visiting the Forbidden City.

After that our guide will bring you to have a great time by rickshaw riding at Hutong Area. Hutongs are alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan, which are the traditional courtyard residences. As an important cultural element of old Beijing, Hutongs are popualar places for people to get to know Beijing local culture and life. A rickshaw riding among Hutongs is just the way to get deep into the local culture and life in Hutongs.

The last site to visit today will be the Temple of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, which was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. You will admire its grand size of architectures and profound cultural connotation when visiting the Temple of Heaven.

At last you will watch an amazing Kungfu show at the Red Theater. From the show you will get a better understanding of the unique Chinese Kungfu culture. After the show, our guide will bring you back to the hotel.

Today your Beijing exploration will begin with an excursion to Badaling Great Wall. you will have an excursion to the Badaling Great Wall. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Badaling Great Wall is the most well-preserved and the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. As a symbol of Chinese civilization and one of the wonders created by Chinese people, Badaling Great Wall is a must-visit attraction in Beijing. You will appreciate this human-made architectural wonder for its construction and the surrounding natural beauty. You will also visit a Jade Shop around the Badaling Great Wall.

Then we will proceed to visit the Ming Tombs. The Ming Tombs, also known as the Thirteen Tombs of Ming Dynasty, is a collection of imperial mausoleums built by Ming Dynasty emperors. The site of Ming Tombs is located in Changping District of Beijing and is 42 kilometers from the city center. The siting of these tombs was chosen according to Chinese Feng Shui principles, and the construction of these tombs fully demonstrated the classic style of traditional mausoleum. We will explore the Changling Tomb, which is the largest and best preserved one among the 13 tombs.

On the way back to Beijing downtown, our guide will drop you at the Beijing Olympic Stadium. You will appreciate its unique design and humanistic architecture. Also you will have time to take some fantastic photos.

At last, our guide will transfer you back to the hotel for a good rest.

This morning after breakfast, our guide will bring you to visit Summer Palace. It is the largest imperial park in China. Having a vast collection of lakes, gardens and palaces, Summer Palace attracts numerous tourists there for its natural beauty and numerous historical sites.

Afterwards, our guide will take you to the train station and you will take the high-speed train to Shanghai. Our guide at Shanghai will pick you up at  the train station and transfer you to the hotel for check in.

Your Shanghai exploration will begin with a visit to Yuyuan Garden. As a famous classical garden in Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden attracts people by its compact and exquisite layout. Its natural features of rocks, pavilions, ornamental ponds and flower walls will capture your eyes.

Next we will pay a visit to Chenghuang Temple. It is a famous Taoist temple in Shanghai. You will appreciate its featured architecture and profound Taoist cultural background.

Free strolling at Xintiandi will be scheduled for the next activity. The Xintiandi is a popular shopping and entertainment center in Shanghai. You will appreciate the modern buildings and architectures of European styles along the street. Also you will find a lot of shops and stores of different styles selling various kinds of commodities.

Then we will move on and have the sightseeing exploration at The Bund. As the most famous sightseeing destination in the city, The Bund has become a symbol of Shanghai and a must-go place for tourists. You will enjoy the fascinating views of Huangpu River and groups of architectures and skyscrapers.

After that, we will move to visit Oriental Pearl Tower. As one of the most important Shanghai landmarks and one of the most attractive places in Shanghai, Oriental Pear Tower appeals people by its unique architectural design and the alluring Shanghai views it brings.

The last site to visit for today will be Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. It is a museum situated on Shanghai’s People’s Square with collections of modern scientific and technological displays.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you back to the hotel.

When your train arrived in Xian, our local guide will transfer you to the hotel for check in. After a short break, our guide will take you to have lunch.

After lunch, our guide will bring you to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Reputed as the World’s Eighth Great Wonder, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. You will see a large number of collections of life-size terracotta soldiers and horses with different facial expressions and postures, ancient weapons and chariots made 2,000 years ago arranged in the battle formations. These terracotta soldiers and horses are great examples to learn the ancient history and culture of the Qin Dynasty.

Then we will move on to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a famous Buddhist pagoda in Xian which was built in the Tang Dynasty. Built with traditional Chinese architectural characteristics and profound Buddhist culture connotation, you will o admire Buddhist Religion culture and its attractive architecture when visiting there.

After that, we will have a free strolling at Muslim Street. It is a renowned Muslim community in Xian. At Muslim Street, you will not only taste numerous delicious local Xian snacks and Muslim food, also you will experience the strong Muslim atmosphere and their lives there.

Also we will have a stop at Pottery Factory where you will get a close look at how potteries are made and also you will discover a lot of exquisite pottery artworks.

Afterwards, our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.

Today’s trip begins with the Ancient City Wall, a famous landmark in Xian. The City Wall is the largest and best preserved Ming Dynasty city wall. Visiting the City Wall, you can not only learn city construction and architectural arts in ancient times. Also you can get some good views of Xian city.

Next we will move to Shaanxi History Museum. It is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China. Housing a large collection of historic and cultural relics, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, and silver objects, Shaanxi History Museum will give you a better idea about ancient Chinese history and culture.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you to the airport and you will take the flight to Guilin. Our guide at Guilin will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in.

Today’s Guilin sightseeing will be scheduled to begin with an amazing Li River Cruise in the morning. Li River is praised as the No. 1 Guilin Landscape among all the waters and mountains in Guilin with its green hills, limpid water, unique caves and beautiful rocks. While a Li River cruise is the indispensable thing to do to explore the picturesque landscape scenery in Guilin. Today you will take the Li River Cruise sailing down from Guilin to Yangshuo and the cruise will take approximately 4 hours to reach Yangshuo. Lunch will be arranged at the cruise boat. 

Next we will move to have a great relaxed time at West Street. Yangshuo West Street lies in the center of Yangshuo County. It is 517 meters long and 8 meters wide. The street is paved with marble and takes an “S” shape. Buildings along the street are in ancient style featured with special local flavor and cultural reflection. Reputed as “Foreigner Street” and “Global Village”, the night scene at West Street is full of exotic aroma which is especially charming. Also you can buy various kinds of souvenirs and taste a lot of local delicacies along the West Street.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you back to Guilin and drop you at the hotel.

Today your Guilin sightseeing will continue with Reed Flute Cave. The Reed Flute Cave is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Guilin. It is a typical karst cave with numerous stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, and stone flowers in peculiar and special shapes growing and hanging there. It is an art palace to admire the fine artworks of limestone by nature.

Next we will move to have sightseeing at Elephant Trunk Hill. Elephant Trunk Hill is a popular scenic spot in Guilin. It is located at the western bank of the Li River in Guilin. The hill is shaped like gigantic elephant drinking water out of the Li River, and that’s how it got its name. It is the masterpiece of Karst landscape, composed of pure limestone deposited on seabed 360 million years ago.

The next arranged destination will be Fubo Hill. Also known as Wave-Subduing Hill, Fubo Hill is another enchanting scenic spot in Guilin. It is located in the west bank of Li Rier about 2 kilometers away from Elephant Trunk Hill. Actually this is quite a small hill with the size of 213 meters in length and a height of 62 meters above the water. Thought small, Fubo Hill provides beautiful scenery. Fubo Hill Park is an integrative garden park featured with Fubo Hill, the Pearl-Returning Cave, the Thousand-Buddha Cave and the Sword-Testing Rock brings extraordinary views.

A visit at Seven Star Park will be arranged to conclude today’s trip. The Seven Star Park is located on the eastern side of the picturesque Li River. Featured with fantastic hills, clear rivers, amazing caves and rocks, the Seven Star Park is one of the must-see attractions in Guilin.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you to the railway station for an overnight train to Shenzhen.

When you arrived in Shenzhen Railway Station, you will proceed to pass the Luohu Border and buy a train ticket to Hong Kong. The train ticket costs approximately HKD 35 per person. Upon your arrival in Hong Kong, our guide will pick you up at Hung Hum Train Station and then transfer you to the hotel for check in.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up at your hotel lobby and proceed to enjoy Hong Kong Island tour (SIC basis). The first destination for today will be Victoria Peak. As the highest peak in Hong Kong, Victoria Peak is best place for Hong Kong sightseeing. Atop Victoria Peak, you will enjoy the amazing spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, discover Hong Kong's world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, the towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides. A one-way peak tram ride will be arranged for you.

Repulse Bay will be the next destination to visit. The Repulse Bay is situated in the southern part of Hong Kong Island. With its clear water, stretched gentle beach, soft sand, and the beautiful surrounding scenery, Repulse Bay is famed as a tourist attraction for swimming, sunbathing, aquatic and other coastal entertainment.

Then we will proceed to visit Aberdeen Fishing Village. It is an old fishing village where the Tanka people – the fishermen dwelled in Hong Kong since old times. It is located in at the Aberdeen Harbour in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Though Aberdeen has been modernized, it still remains traditional fishing lifestyle and culture, which makes it a special site in Hong Kong. You can take the sampan ride to experience the water lifestyle of the fisherman (the expense is at an individual’s expenses).

Stanley Market will be the next scheduled destination. It is a popular market situated on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island. As a major tourist attraction of Hong Kong, Stanley Market is known for its bargains. You will have an enormous selection of commodities to buy in the market, from brand-name clothing items and home furnishings to accessories and jewelry, from souvenirs, ornaments to silk garments and traditional Chinese antique, Stanley Market will get you satisfied. Also you can have a wide range of choices from western food to Hong Kong delicacies and traditional Chinese food.

A shopping stop will be arranged at a Jewelry shop. After that we will enjoy Dim Sum lunch at Jumbo Floating Restaurants.

At last, our guide will transfer you back to the hotel for a good rest.