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SPLENDID CHINA EXPLORIENT  - 12 days/ 10 nights (CSE)

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

Private Journey - Daily Departure

Our Splendid China Explorient features an incredible private journey to China’s signature destinations. With your very own private car, driver and professional English-speaking guide at your service, you can explore China in ways that go beyond the imagination -- in style! 

Your introduction to China begins with two of China's greatest ancient capitals -- Beijing & Xian, where you experience first-hand some of China’s most revered landmarks and national treasures including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, and tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, home of the awe-inspiring Terra-cotta Warriors.

Next, proceed to Guilin, where the region's picturesque scenery has inspired many Chinese poets and artists for centuries. Be prepared to be mesmerized by Guilin's scenic beauty as you embark on a riverboat journey along the Li River to the artistically inspired village of Yangshuo. Here, you will have a chance to catch a glimpse of the region's local farm culture as you enjoy a leisurely bike ride around its stunning surroundings. Finally, we top off this unforgettable journey by touching down on one of the world's most fascinating city -- Shanghai, a world class shopping and entertainment Mecca where the world is simply at your fingertips.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from the U.S. via Cathay Pacific Airways

• 10 nights hotel accommodations per itinerary

• China Domestic Airfares between Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai

• Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) | Grand Millennium Beijing (Deluxe) | The Regent  (Premium)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 2 Lunches

• 1 Peking Duck dinner

• Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

• 2 full days of private sightseeing including Great Wall at Mutianyu (with cable car ride), Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and Temple of Heaven.

XIAN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Golden Flower (Superior) | Shangri-la Xian (Deluxe, Premium)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Lunch

• 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

• 1 full day of private sightseeing including the Terra Cotta Army excavation site, City Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall

GUILIN / YANGSHUO (3 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Guilin¹

• 1 night at Green Lotus Hotel in Yangshuo

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Lunch

• 1 Dinner

• Li River Cruise and private city sightseeing of Guilin

• Cormorant Night Fishing Excursion

• Private nature discovery hiking or biking excursion in Yangshuo

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Renaissance Yu Garden (Superior) | Swissotel Grand Shanghai  (Deluxe) | The Peninsula Shanghai (Premium)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Lunch

• 1 Dinner²

• Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Old Town, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

• Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

Remarks

¹Superior, Deluxe & Premium packages feature Deluxe, Deluxe River View, & Executive River View Room at Shangri-la Guilin, respectively.

² Dinner is provided at your hotel in Shanghai for Deluxe & Premium packages

Guilin Li River

Great Wall of China

Xi'an Terra Cotta Warriors