12 days tour

China Explorer, Private Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

Operated with English-speaking local guide during the scheduled activities (Day 1-11)

Meals

11 breakfasts 7 Lunches at local restaurants (Day 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11) 1 Lunch on board (Day 6) 1 Dinner at a local restaurant (Day 7)

Others

Day 2-4 Xiamen Day 5, 6 Guilin Day 7, 8 Shanghai Day 9-11 Beijing MEALS: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary (entrance fee of the complex and first entry only): Shamian Island visit (Day 1); Chen Family temple and Xiaozhou Village visits (Day 2); Huaโ€™an Hakka house clusters and Zhangzhou visits (Day 3); Gulangyu Island ferry and visit (Day 4); Reef flute cave visit and Elephant trunk hill photo stop (Day 5); Li River Cruise (Day 6); Shanghai propaganda poster museum (Closed on Mondays) (Day 7); Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and French Concession Quarter visits (Day 8); Temple of Heaven visit (Day 9); Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (complex, closed on Monday), Beijingโ€™s few remaining โ€˜hutongsโ€™ and Buddhist Miaoying Temple visits (exterior visit) (Day 10); Huanghuacheng Great wall, and 798 Art District visits (Day 11) Meet & Greet (Day 2, 5, 7, 9)

Transport

Arrival private transfer from Guangzhou International Airport (Day 1) Private transportation as mentioned in the itinerary High-speed train ticket from Guangzhou/Xiamen, Shanghai/Beijing on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat (clients carrying own luggage to board the train) Domestic flights as mentioned in the itinerary Xiamen/Guilin/Shanghai in Economy Class with 1 piece of 20kg suitcase per person per flight and airport tax and fuel surcharge Departure private transfer to Beijing International Airport (Day 12)

Accommodation

11 nights' accommodation Day 1 Guangzhou Day 1 Guangzhou Superior Hotel Category = Mandarin Hotel Guangzhou or similar 4* Day 2-4 Xiamen Superior Hotel Category = Pan Pacific Hotel or similar 4* Day 5, 6 Guilin Superior Hotel Category = Guilin Bravo Hotel or similar 4* Day 7, 8 Shanghai Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4* Day 9-11 Beijing Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Guide accompanying on trains or flights Visa fees International long haul flights Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise) Optional tours (if any) City tax not included, payable on the spot Any visit not mentioned in the program Porterage and gratuities Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The recommended arrival time on Day 1 is before 3:00 pm Trains and domestic flights are subject to change due to the adjustments of the schedule Please check the China tourist visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

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Itinerary of your trip China Explorer, Private Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Guangzhou โ€“ Shamian Island โ€“ Guangzhou (45Km โ€“ 1Hr)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Guangzhou โ€“ Shamian Island โ€“ Guangzhou (45Km โ€“ 1Hr)

      Welcome to Guangzhou! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the guide and driver at the arrivals hall. Then hop on the transfer to Shamian Island if time allows (the recommended arrival time to enjoy this excursion is before 3:00 pm). Itโ€™s a well preserved colonial area. Thereโ€™re approx. 150 old buildings on Shamian Island and more than a third were built during the island's 19th-century colonial period. Explore on foot, admire the sturdy Victorian houses, wrought iron gates, and generous gardens, and listen to your guideโ€™s stories before you are escorted to the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Guangzhou.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Guangzhou โ€“ Xiaozhou Village (25Km โ€“ 1Hr) โ€“ Xiamen (4.5Hrs By High-Speed Train, Included)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Guangzhou โ€“ Xiaozhou Village (25Km โ€“ 1Hr) โ€“ Xiamen (4.5Hrs By High-Speed Train, Included)

      Breakfast at the hotel, and then meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby. Admire the exquisite woodcarvings, copper-iron castings, and handcrafts at Chen Family temple, a memorial to the Chen people of Guangdong Province. The temple was also a learning and living place for generations of the Chen family who came to the town to take the imperial examination. The temple has a typical ancestral temple layout in the province. Lunch at a local restaurant (included). Immerse in Xiaozhou Village, a hidden centuries-old local village still inhabited by locals. Cafรฉs, art studios, alongside stone streets, bridges and gardens, are all nestled into an active, vibrant neighbourhood of long-time locals. Transfer to high speed train station in 2nd class high speed train for Xiamen, alternatively known as Amoy in Hokkien pronunciation. It was an important port for foreign trade for centuries and now a perfect mix of urban energy and laid-back vibes. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Xiamen.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Xiamen โ€“ Huaโ€™An โ€“ Zhangzhou โ€“ Xiamen (245Km โ€“ 4Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Xiamen โ€“ Huaโ€™An โ€“ Zhangzhou โ€“ Xiamen (245Km โ€“ 4Hrs)

      After breakfast we will be on our way to visit the highlight of this trip, Huaโ€™an Hakka house clusters. A Hakka house is a large, enclosed and fortified earthen building in rectangular or circular shape usually seen in south-eastern China. Rated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, itโ€™s inscribed as "exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization in harmonious relationship with their environment". After lunch at a local restaurant (included), we head to Zhangzhou downtown to visit the old city of Zhangzhou, an important port for foreign trade in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The city boasts a rich cultural legacy and colourful folk customs and one of the birthplaces of the Hokkien culture. Drive back to the hotel in Xiamen. Overnight in Xiamen.

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Tour leaving from Guangzhou

Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is a modern and vibrant city in southern China. With a rich history and a blend of cultures, Guangzhou offers a wide range of tourist attractions, from impressive skyscrapers to beautiful temples and delicious Cantonese cuisine.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 99

Suitable age range for the experience. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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