China Explorer, Private Tour

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duration 12 days
tour type Private
minimum participants 2
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 50
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-36393
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Guangzhou, China
Ends Beijing, China

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Guangzhou: formerly known in the West as Canton, it has long been China's busiest trade hub, establishing connections with the outside world dating back to the 16th century.
Xiamen: formerly known in Western circles as Amoy, this island city is emerging as southern China’s most sophisticated city.
Guilin: Guilin's natural endowments will amaze you, yet, thanks to imperfect urban planning, there is a pervasive feeling that the city is past its prime.
Shanghai: home to the world's second-tallest tower and a city with a diverse architectural heritage is like no other cities on earth.
Beijing: From ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, it spins a breathless yarn of history, culture and innovation.

The "China Explorer, Private Tour" starts in Guangzhou and ends in Beijing. It is an art and architecture trip that takes 12 days taking you through Gulangyu, Xiaozhou, Guilin and 6 other destinations in China. "China Explorer, Private Tour" is a self-guided private that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Explore China in this comprehensive twelve-day tour. Discover the Shamian Island in Guangzhou: a well preserved colonial area with its period architecture, tree-lined avenues, and laidback appeal offers a break from the mayhem and fast developmental Guangzhou. Visit Hakka House, Mulan’s home in the latest Disney movie, built by Chinese Hakka people who emigrated from northern China to the south. Literally earthen buildings, the living structures are uniquely designed for defensive purposes. Cruise on the Li River Cruise to see one of China's natural masterpieces, listed as one of the world’s top ten watery wonders by America National Geographic Magazine. Discover the Water Great Wall: the only section of the wall that is submerged into water, it’s one of the most scenic yet less touristy parts of the great wall for a hike or a brilliant view. Visit Tiananmen Square, with the iconic portrait of Mao Zedong looming over the Tiananmen gates, this public square is one of the largest in the world and has been the site of numerous historical events in China. Visit the Huanghuacheng Great wall, Beijing has more than 600km of Great Wall, found mainly in the mountains north and northeast of the city. Most of Beijing’s Great Wall dates to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), but there are remnants of much older wall section to be found, too.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Guangzhou – Shamian Island – Guangzhou (45km – 1hr)
Day 2: Guangzhou – Xiaozhou Village (25km – 1hr) – Xiamen (4.5hrs By High-speed Train, Included)
Day 3: Xiamen – Hua’an – Zhangzhou – Xiamen (245km – 4hrs)
Day 4: Xiamen – Gulangyu Island (20min By Ferry)
Day 5: Xiamen – Guilin (105min By Flight, Included) – Reef Flute Cave – Elephant Trunk Hill – Guilin (50km – 1.5hr)
Day 6: Guilin – Li River (4hrs By Cruise) – Guilin
Day 7: Guilin – Shanghai (100min By Flight, Included)
Day 8: Shanghai
Day 9: Shanghai – Beijing (5hrs By High-speed Train, Included)
Day 10: Beijing
Day 11: Beijing
Day 12: Departure Beijing (30km – 30min)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Superior Hotel Category = Mandarin Hotel Guangzhou or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Pan Pacific Hotel or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Guilin Bravo Hotel or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*
11 nights' accommodation

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)

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)

Guide

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

Others

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); Hua'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), Beijing's few remaining 'hutongs' 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)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

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.

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