Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Accommodation

Hotel 3 -star: •Beijing: Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar •Xi’an: Meihao Hotel Xi’an East Street or similar •Guilin: Hampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng or similar •Yangshuo: MEHMOOD HOTEL YANGSHUO or similar •Shanghai: Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar Hotel 4 -star: •Beijing: Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar •Xi’an: Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi’an or similar •Guilin: Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center or similar •Yangshuo: Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo or similar •Shanghai: Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar Hotel 5 -star: •Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar •Xi’an: Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar •Guilin: Sheraton Guilin Hotel or similar •Yangshuo: Yangshuo Resort or similar •Shanghai: Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar NOTE: Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out if mentioned in the program)

Flights

Domestic flight ticket from Xi’an - Guilin with 20 kg luggage allowance ** The cost of internal airfares and guide fee is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Meals

As per the itinerary as below: B - breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned private cars for the excursions - High-speed train as specified on economy class

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Others

* International flights and departure taxes * Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities * China Entry Visa Fees * Personal expenses * Optional tours, meals, activities and services * Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) * Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet) * Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in China) if applicable

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Day 1 Welcome To China - Beijing Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To China - Beijing Arrival

Your journey will begin in Beijing, one of the most mysterious cities in the world. Upon arrival, you will be greeted tour guide at Beijing international airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, free at leisure and have a good sleep to get over the jet lag. Over the next several days, you’ll explore this ancient city which is also the political and cultural heart of China. Get ready for that.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing (B/L)

[09:00-09:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.

[09:30-12:30] You will reach the Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk through the square and visit today’s highlight Forbidden City , the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Hike to Jingshan Park, where gives a nice panoramic view of the Forbidden City at the top of Coal Hill.

[12:30-14:00] Have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant enroute to experience the authentic Chinese food.

[14:00-16:30] Drive to Back Lakes (Houhai), the marvelous place to discover the history of Beijing City and the endless charm. Walk into Nanluoguxiang Alley which is one of the most famous Hutong districts in Beijing and mix of history, fashion and Souvenir Boutique. Then we will have stop at a tea house.

[16:30-17:30] Back to your hotel after today leisure tour. You are free to ask your guide for suggestion of evening activities, such as the night show and place to have Peking duck dinner.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing (B/L)

[08:00-08:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.

[08:30-10:00] Before going to the Great Wall, you will visit Temple of Heaven, where the local resident will do morning exercises in the square. You will have chance to watch Chinese Kongfu, Taichi, square dancing, etc. and get to know the real folk master there.

[10:00-13:30] Then visit a jade store before driving to Mutianyu Great Wall, which section is more popular among foreign visitors. Upon arrival,enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby the Great Wall.

[13:30-16:00] Enjoy your half day exploration at Mutianyu Great Wall. You can choose to hike or take cable car up and roam around. The Mutianyu Great Wall has the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall. Take the Toboggan down from the top is also unique experience there.

[16:00-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as foot massage, houhai night bars and Sanlitun bar street.
Day 4 Beijing - Xi’An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing - Xi’An (B/L)

[09:30-10:00] You will be met at the hotel lobby and enjoy half day leisure tour before leaving Beijing.

[10:00-11:30] Visit Summer Palace which is China existing largest and best preserved imperial garden. It is also a large natural landscape garden which used Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as based address, modeled on the Hangzhou West Lake scenery. Enjoy boat ride on Kunming Lake is also a pleasant experience.

[11:30-12:30] A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant, atmosphere might be loud but tasty food.

After lunch, be transferred to the 5.5 hours high speed train to Xian. Your Xian tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.
Day 5 Xi’An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Xi’An (B/L)

[09:00-09:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start today’s tour for the Ancient city.

[09:30-12:30] Drive to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world’s most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. Shuttle bus will be arranged for your convenience. Then you will have a chance to visit pottery figurine factory, where you can learn how to make a pottery figurine.

[12:30-14:00] A chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.

[14:00-17:00] Afternoon visit the Bell tower, which is the largest bell tower in structure and shape and the best-preserved one in China. Then have a visit at Gao’s Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Continue to walk around Muslim Quarter and enjoy your shopping time there and you can also challenge the various local snacks.

[17:00-17:30] Back to the hotel. Tonight, we highly recommend you watch the Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner at your own cost.
Day 6 Xi’An Fly To Guilin (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Xi’An Fly To Guilin (B/L)

[09:30-10:00] You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Be met at the hotel lobby and have one day leisure tour in Xian before leaving for Guilin.

[10:00-12:30] Visit the Ancient City Wall, which represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Bicycle or sightseeing car will be arranged on the wall to tour around. After that, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It’s the landmark building of Xian and symbol of China ancient capital and you will also have chance to watch the North plaza fountain show.

[12:30-16:30] After lunch, drive to Xian airport, on the way visit the Hanyang Mausoleum, the largest museum with largest floor space in China. Fly to Guilin. Your Guilin tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.
Day 7 Guilin - Yangshuo (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Guilin - Yangshuo (B/L)

[08:00-08:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Li River on Cruise.

[09:30-14:00] Enjoy Li River Cruise tour with buffet lunch on board. Deluxe cruise will be arranged with decent facility and good service. Savor the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. You can go on the sundeck or just sit and appreciate the picturesque scenery from the window. After disembarking, walk through the West Street or take sightseeing car to the parking lot.

[14:30-16:00] Take a bicycle riding at Yulong River area, along Yulong riverside leisurely and appreciate the clear river with countless hills surrounded as well as the beauty of Yangshuo countryside.

[17:00-17:30] Drive back to Guilin. We highly recommend you take the Night Cruise sailing on Li River , where will be illuminated at night.
Day 8 Guilin - Chongqing (B) By Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Guilin - Chongqing (B) By Train

[09:00-09:30] You will be met at your hotel lobby and start to discover this beautiful city.

[09:30-12:30] Visit Reed Flute Cave which is a famous scenic spot offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites in fantastic shapes and colors. After that, have a stop at pearl store and drive to Elephant Trunk Hill, the badge of Guilin city. The hill looks exactly like a huge elephant stretching its trunk drinking water of the Li River. You could climb up to the top and take full view of Guilin’s hills and rivers. Walking along the Li River and enjoy a short visit to the Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas.

Take high speed train to Chongqing. Your Chongqing tour guide will wait for you at the station and help you to transfer to Chaotianmen wharf and check-in at the Victoria cruise, which Set sail from Chongqing at 9:00 p.m.
Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

[06:30-08:30] Early Bird Coffee and Tea; Practice Tai Chi on board and Buffet breakfast.

[09:00-13:30] Shore excursion---Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park is arranged in the morning. Or take an additional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with extra cost. Buffet lunch is served on board.

[16:00-21:30] Late afternoon Captain’s Welcome Reception with buffet dinner. In the evening, you can choose to take the additional Shore excursion---FengYan SanGuo’s "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Show.

Notes:

1. The cruise shore excursion and docks are subject to the arrangements which might influent by seasons, water levels, cruise canals and climates and subject to change without prior notice. During the cruise, you will receive the schedule from boat for declares the daily programme

2. The other personal expense such as internet service, laundry, drinks and bar charge etc are not including.
Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

06:30 - 07:00 Early bird coffee and tea/ practice Tai Chi at upper deck

07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)

07:30 - 10:15 Optional Shore excursion - White Emperor City (at your own expense RMB295 P.P)

10:45 (Est.) Sailing through Qutang Gorge

12:45 (Est.) Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch (Buffet)

15:15 - 18:15 Shore excursion - Goddess Stream (or Shennong Stream depends on river condition)

19:00 - 20:30 Captain’s Farewell Banquet (set-menu table dinner)

21:00 - 21:45 Crew cabaret

(18:00-23:00) Check out and pay for the bills if any

1. Excursion trip to White Emperor City, you would take the coach directly to Baidi Temple in 20 minutes’ drive. You will have two hours for your White Emperor City visit to appreciate the rich historic story and mysterious land.
Day 11 Yichang - Shanghai (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yichang - Shanghai (B)

[06:00-07:45] Buffet breakfast

[08:15-12:30] Disembark at Mapping cruise terminal, Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; transfer to the passenger center in downtown Yichang

Take the high-speed train to Shanghai. Your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the train station and help you to transfer to the hotel.
Day 12 Shanghai (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shanghai (B/L)

[09:00-09:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start to explore New and Old Shanghai.

[09:30-12:30] Walk into the Shikumen, the old alley with old buildings, a blend of Western and Chinese traditional culture, where the local residents still live there. Enjoy an orientation walk on the Bund which was a foreign trade center from the late 19th century. Then continue a visit to Yuyuan Garden, a traditional Chinese garden in Shanghai downtown.

[12:30-13:30] A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant, the atmosphere might be loud but tasty food.

[13:30-16:30] In the afternoon, visit Jade Buddha Temple and the silk museum. Then Reach the Lujiazui CBD new area and enjoy your leisure time on the Riverside Promenade. Have a cup of coffee and take a short break. In conclusion, visit Shanghai Tower which is the city skyline and Shanghai tallest building. Enjoy your Top of Shanghai journey and panoramic view of Shanghai city.

[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel. We highly recommend you watch the ERA Acrobatic Show, which is one of the most popular evening entertainments in Shanghai.
Day 13 Departure Shanghai (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Shanghai (B)

Free day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for the return flight. We can arrange the Maglev train ride to Pudong Airport if you are interested, or we will drive you directly to the airport.

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13 days tour

China Impression 13 Days - From Beijing To Shanghai - Privat

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Itinerary of your trip China Impression 13 Days - From Beijing To Shanghai - Privat

Welcome To China - Beijing Arrival

Beijing (B/L)

Beijing (B/L)

Beijing - Xi’An (B/L)

Xi’An (B/L)

Xi’An Fly To Guilin (B/L)

Guilin - Yangshuo (B/L)

Guilin - Chongqing (B) By Train

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

Yichang - Shanghai (B)

Shanghai (B/L)

Departure Shanghai (B)

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