Discover China end Guangzhou
Discover China end Guangzhou
Discover China end Guangzhou
12 Days Starting in Shanghai, China and ending in Guangzhou, China
Visiting: Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian, Chengdu, Zhaoqing, Guilin, Guangzhou
Tour operator:
Tour code:
29726
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Rail Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through China, starting in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai and concluding in the vibrant city of Guangzhou. This cultural tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the futuristic skyline of Pudong to the ancient wonders of the Terracotta Army in Xian. Discover the serene beauty of the Yuyuan Garden, marvel at the intricate carvings of the Longmen Buddhist caves, and witness the adorable pandas at Chengdu's research center. Cruise along the picturesque Li River, explore the traditional villages of Sichuan Province, and wander through the historic streets of Huangyao. With high-speed train journeys and scenic boat trips, this tour provides a comfortable and immersive exploration of China's diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrival. Welcome to China! Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon.
Day 2 : Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the morning, our trip includes a visit round this impressive city. We will know the area of Pudong, located across the Huangpu River, is now the financial district, with its skyscrapers as the Pearl Tower. We include a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River which will give us great views of the two parts of the city. We will stroll the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a private garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea ceremony,traditional drink that plays an important cultural role in China. We will pass by one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. Then, visit Tianzifang, a former residential area known for its narrow, labyrinthine traditional streets with its small craft shops and art galleries. We finish the visit along the Bund with its old buildings that remind us of the influence of European trade. Free afternoon. If you wish, you can enjoy a boat trip to see Shanghai at night, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Day 3 : Shanghai, Luoyang
Location: Luoyang
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Transfer to the station. We take the high-speed train (a train is expected to leave at 07.17 h), and in a little over five hours, through many sections of pretty countryside, we cover the 1,000 km to LUOYANG. Lunch included. We see the impressive Buddhist caves of LONGMEN over more than a kilometre of the rocky walls of the river, where they sculpted more than 100,000 images of Buddha. We will include a boat trip. After this, transfer to the ancient city, where we cross its impressive wall and can enjoy the great traditional activity and its lit up streets.
Day 4 : Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian
Location: Luoyang
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the early hours, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we visit the WHITE HORSE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, a huge monastery and place of study where Buddhists from all countries of the world. We continue our route to SANMEXIA. In this historic city we will see the Yellow River and the Baoulon temple with its tall pagoda and we will visit one of the best museums in China: the Guo museum with the funeral carriages of the former state of guo. Lunch included. We continue eastwards, passing of Mount Hua, a holy mountain. XIAN, arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Day 5 : Xian
Location: Xian
Accommodation Name: hotel
We have arrived in the fascinating city where the silk route originated. First thing in the morning, we will go to see the TERRACOTA ARMY, with its thousands of life size clay soldiers that were found underground. We return to XIAN, where we will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda where we will enjoy a brief Chinese calligraphy course . Later, we go across through the walled centre. We will cross the Muslim quarter there and we will enter the mosque, where we will be able to see the multiple cultures and religions that have left their mark on this country. Our tour will also include entry tickets to the Drum Tower where we will enjoy a short show of traditional instrument playing. Free time.-Note: The school of the Chinese calligraphy course has been closed, so this activity cannot be carried out at this time.
Day 6 : Xian, Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We leave Xian in a very modern high-speed train, and in just over three hours we cover the 700 km that separate us from CHENGDU. On arrival we will go to the Panda Bear research and breeding centre, a reserve where 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas live. Lunch included. In the afternoon we will take a stroll through the People´s Park, with its small lake, the local people doing Taichi, and its tea houses.-
Day 7 : Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today we include full-day tour of Sichuan Province, with its pleasant landscapes and traditional villages. In DUJIANGYAN we see the traditional irrigation system, which has been working for more than 2000 years and is a world heritage site. QUINGCHENG SHAN, “mountain of the green city” is a Taoist holy mountain. Its paths through the forests show us caves, pavilions and centuries-old wooden temples, lunch included. Finally, we will visit the ancient city of JIEZI with its alleys with over a thousand years of history. Return to CHENGDU.
Day 8 : Chengdu, Miao Village, Zhaoqing
Location: Zhaoqing
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We will travel by train, we get up early (our train leaves at 7.38 hrs), and we have to do almost a thousand kilometres in just over five and a half hours amidst magnificent mountain scenery (picnic lunch on the train). On arrival in Congjiang, we are in a magnificent and unknown area of China inhabited by ethnic minorities. We see the BASHA MIAO Village in the forest, with its wooden houses. This is the only ethnic group authorised to carry firearms, as they were traditional bear hunters. We continue to ZHAOXING, the most important town of the Dong minority, a beautiful place with its more than 800 traditional homes; many say that it is the most beautiful town in China. Accommodation.
Day 9 : Zhaoqing , Guangxiao, Chengyang, Longsheng, Guilin
Location: Guilin
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today you will do one of the most beautiful and exciting stages of your trip. GUANGXIAO, among amazing villages of the Dong ethnic group with its beautiful wooden architecture, this charming town frozen in time is little visited by international tourism; we will see its suspension bridge, the drum tower and the opera house. We also stop at CHENGYANG, with its magnificent “wind and rain bridge”. Lunch included. In LONGSHENG we will go to the LONJI rice fields, a World Heritage Site. A small bus will take us to the viewpoints and you can walk down a sector along paths between rice paddies and wonderful scenery. After that we continue to GUILIN -Arrival at the end of the afternoon-
Day 10 : Guilin
Location: Guilin
Accommodation Name: hotel
A full day in GUILIN, one of the most popular cities in China with a very pleasant atmosphere on the banks of its lake, next to the river Li, and with its busy shopping streets in the centre. We include a visit to the Cane Flutes Grotto, a magnificent cave in which there are numerous fantastically shaped stalactites and stalagmites lit up in beautiful colours, creating a spectacular world in the bowels of the earth. Afternoon free, we recommend you visit the Jingjiang Palace, the “miniature forbidden city”. Accommodation.
Day 11 : Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo, Huangyao, Guangzhou
Location: Guangzhou
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We will leave Guilin by boat and take a cruise on the Li river. The countryside is spectacular with its green mountains, the villages on the banks, the amazing rocks and its mountain peaks in amazing shapes. Lunch included. We come to YANGSHUO, a very lively tourist city. A stroll before continuing through central China to the rural HUANGYAO; this ancient city is magnificently preserved with its small streets, old buildings, temples. The life and activity of its inhabitants will also take us to another time. Time for a stroll. We continue on our way to GUANGZHOU -Arrival at the end of the day-
Day 12 : Guangzhou
Location: Guangzhou
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Guangzhou, we include a two-hour tour of this thriving metropolis of southern China; we will walk along Shangiaxju Street with its traditional market, see the House of the Chen Clan from the end of the 19th century and we will explore the riverside area. Free time and lunch included.End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
What's Included
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Arrival Transfer
Transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Shanghai.
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Shanghai City Tour
Includes a visit to Pudong, ferry crossing of the Shanghai River, stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden, tea ceremony demonstration, and visit to Tianzifang and the Bund.
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High-Speed Train to Luoyang
Transfer to the station and high-speed train journey from Shanghai to Luoyang.
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Longmen Buddhist Caves
Visit to the Longmen Buddhist caves and a boat trip.
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White Horse Buddhist Monastery
Visit to the White Horse Buddhist Monastery in Luoyang.
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Sanmexia Tour
Visit to the Yellow River, Baoulon temple, and Guo museum in Sanmexia.
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Terracotta Army
Visit to the Terracotta Army in Xian.
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Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and a brief Chinese calligraphy course.
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Panda Bear Research and Breeding Centre
Visit to the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu.
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Sichuan Province Tour
Full-day tour of Sichuan Province including Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Shan, and Jiezi.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from China are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the boat trip to see Shanghai at night are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into China are not included.
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Additional Nights
Additional nights of accommodation if required are not included.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes high-speed train journeys, boat trips, and transfers to various locations, providing a comfortable and scenic travel experience.
Accommodation
Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the tour, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's exploration of China's cultural and historical landmarks.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes high-speed train journeys, boat trips, and transfers to various locations, providing a comfortable and scenic travel experience.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights to and from China are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Will there be opportunities to see pandas during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu.
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What is the significance of the Longmen Buddhist caves visited on the tour?
The Longmen Buddhist caves are impressive with more than 100,000 images of Buddha sculpted over a kilometre of rocky walls along the river.
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Is there a visit to the Terracotta Army included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Terracotta Army in Xian, where you can see thousands of life-size clay soldiers.
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What can I expect during the Li River cruise?
During the Li River cruise, you will experience spectacular countryside with green mountains, villages on the banks, amazing rocks, and mountain peaks in unique shapes.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Some meals are included in the tour package, such as lunch on certain days, but additional meals and drinks are considered personal expenses and are not included.
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What is the cultural significance of the places visited in Chengdu?
In Chengdu, you will visit the Panda Bear research and breeding centre and take a stroll through the People's Park, which is known for its local activities like Taichi and tea houses. The tour also includes a visit to the traditional irrigation system in Dujiangyan, a world heritage site.
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Cancellation Policy
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