Contrasts of China
Trip Details
- Duration: 14 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Asia
This tour is a great introduction to some of China?s most famous historical sights, as well as some of the most beautiful natural wonders of China. We walk along the spectacular Great Wall of China, visit the Ming Tombs and see the pandas at the Panda Zoo. We explore the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Taianamen Square, and take a tour amongst the small alleyways of the old Hutongs of Beijing. In Xi?an we marvel at the Army of the Terracotta Warriors, before heading to Guilin and the breathtaking scenery along the Li River. From Kunming we see the amazing pinnacles and lime pillars of the Stone Forest, before wandering the streets of the ancient city of Lijang, a World Heritage Site. Our tour ends in the vibrant city of Shanghai, once known as the "Paris of the East? with its fascinating mix of old and modern architecture.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join Beijing
Day 2
Beijing - Great Wall of China Mutianyu Section, Ming Tombs. Photo Stop at Olympic Stadium Area
Day 3
Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Day 4
Beijing ? Summer Palace, Panda Zoo, Hutong Tour. Fly Xi?an
Day 5
Xi'an ? Terracotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Muslim Quarter
Day 6
Xian ? Free Morning. Fly Guilin
Day 7
Guilin ? Li River Cruise
Day 8
Guilin ? Reed Flute Cave. Fly Kunming ? Green Lake Park, Flower Market
Day 9
Kunming ? Stone Forest. Drive Dali
Day 10
Dali ? Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient City. Drive to World Heritage Lijang
Day 11
Lijang ? Former Residence of Luoke, Baisha Fresco, Spruce Plateau, Ancient Town
Day 12
Fly Shanghai ? Jade Buddha Temple
Day 13
Shanghai - Yu Yuan Old Town, Yu Garden, Bund Area. Free Afternoon
Day 14
Shanghai ? Tour Ends After Breakfast