The Great China Adventures Tour
Imagine the excitement and happiness of your children while they are hugging and feeding the adorable baby pandas at the panda research base in Chengdu, and the enjoyment they will gain during their bike ride on the ancient city wall of Xian. All of these will become reality when your family signs up for this special heritage tour!
In addition to the routine sightseeing at reputable historical attractions, little explorers can take traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy lessons; learn to make traditional Chinese dumplings (Jiaozi) with their family members, enjoy a gorgeous scenic Li River Cruise and pleasant home stay in Guilin, where they can live among local Chinese residents.
Tour Overview
Tour Code: CHHT-TGCAT
Trip Duration: 14 days/13 nights
Click below for: Tour Price / Accommodations
Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Shanghai
Departure Dates: DailyDay 1 : Beijing
meals: N/A
Depart Canada to begin your explorations at China's most popular sites and cities. Cross the International Date Line enroute to China.
Day 2 : Beijing
meals: N/A
Arrive in Beijing and meet your English-speaking guide and driver after claiming your baggage. You will then travel to your hotel to settle down and adjust to the time difference.
Day 3 : Beijing
meals: B/L
Day 4 : Beijing
meals: B/L
Visit a UNESCO world heritage sites today. Begin your day with a tour at the Great Wall. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago by China's first emperor, the ancient wall is 6,350 km in length and the only visible man-made structure that could be seen from space. As an optional program at night, you can enjoy either a Kungfu or acrobatics show.
Day 5 : Beijing/Xian
meals: B/L/D
In the morning, explore the imperial gardens of the Summer Palace originally built in 1750 and later rebuilt in 1886. Located in the western outskirts of the city, the Summer Palace is the leading classical garden in China and a UNESCO world heritage site. In the afternoon, visit China's largest temple and altar-the Temple of Heaven, which is often depicted as the most recognizable symbol of China. You can fly kites there.Early this evening, get onboard a luxury express train for your overnight journey to Xian.
Day 6 : Xian
meals: L
Arrive early this morning in China's ancient capital city of Xian. Known as ChangAn in ancient times, Xian was the capital city of China for 1,062 years (13 dynasties), under the reign of 73 different emperors. Visit the Xi'an Museum for an in-depth look at China's extensive history with more than 2,000 items on exhibit. In the afternoon, get on top the 950-year-old city wall and ride a bike; be sure to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Built during the early Ming Dynasty with a core of mud covered by three layers of bricks, it is the only city wall to remain intact in China today.
Day 7 : Xian
meals: B/L
Embark on an amazing historical and cultural adventure today and begin with an exploration at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, where you will find lifelike terracotta soldiers, horses, chariots and weapons created more than 2,000 years ago to guard the first emperor's tomb. Their vibrant painted details worn away during weathering, thus revealing their original earthy color. Learn to make JiaoZi (dumplings) in a local restaurant and have JiaoZi lunch there. Enjoy recording your experiences of the day in a journal or just lounging in your fine hotel room.
Day 8 : Xian/Chengdu
meals: B/L
You will fly to Chengdu from Xian today. After lunch, enjoy a tour at the Silk Embroidery Institute and People's Park with Tea House and Garden in the afternoon.
Day 9 : Chengdu
meals: B/L
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the Panda Breeding Research Base this morning. After lunch, visit the fascinating SanXingDui Museum. Little is known about the mysterious cultural and religious beliefs of the people of SanXingDui, yet visitors can gain a sense of the culture through intriguing displays of ancient and rare artifacts used in daily life and religious ceremonies.
Day 10 : Chengdu/Guilin
meals: B/L/D
You will fly to Guilin from Chengdu today. Visit the Guilin Art Gallery to learn basic techniques of Chinese calligraphy and landscape painting.
Day 11 : Guilin
meals: B/L/D
After breakfast, embark on a Li River scenic cruise along the Li River and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard. The landscape of Guilin is noted as the most gorgeous in China, with sparkling clear waters and magnificent green hills; you will see fishermen fishing with their trained cormorant birds occasionally as well. Your children will be excited to watch water buffalos either grazing along the riverbanks or taking lazy afternoon swims.
Day 12 : Guilin/Shanghai
meals: B/L
Begin your tour with a visit to the Reed Flute Caves (Ludi Yan). Enjoy the spectacular views of beautiful backdrops created by the cool atmosphere and colorful lighting displays inside the caves as you pass by many fanciful shapes (don't forget to look for the Monkey King). After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.
Day 13 : Shanghai
meals: B/L
After a good night's sleep, enjoy sightseeing in the "Paris of the East". Take a walk along the Bund located near the HuangPu River. Visit the classic YuYuan Garden, where you can see intricately designed pathways that surrounded pavilions, koi stocked pools and quiet courtyards; then browse around various shops and restaurants in the neighboring YuYuan Bazaar. Visit the Jade Buddha (Yufo) Temple, where you can hear the prayers of its monks and the rings of its bells; and at the same time see the smoke of incense curls toward the sky as you enter the calm temple grounds.
Day 14 : Shanghai
meals: B
Transfer to Shanghai airport for flight back to Canada.
REMARKS:
- B = Breakfast L = Chinese Lunch D = Chinese Dinner
CA= Air China CZ=China Southern Airline MU=China Eastern Airlines
 | 1 Person | 2-5 Persons | 6-9 Persons | Hotel Single Supplement |
| Standard Class | $5690.00 | $3560.00 | $2705.00 | $520.00 |
| Deluxe Class | $5890.00 | $3655.00 | $2805.00 | $595.00 |
| Superior Class | $6380.00 | $3899.00 | $3050.00 | $780.00 |
| City | Standard Class | Deluxe Class | Superior Class |
| Beijing . | Phoenix Palace Hotel | Novotel Peace Hotel | Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong |
| Xian . | Tang City Hotel | Grand Noble Hotel | Xi'an DaJing Castle Hotel |
| Chengdu . | Chengdu Ibis Hotel | Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel | Chengdu Tibet Hotel |
| Guilin . | Guilin Days Hotel | Guilin Exhibition International Hotel | Guilin Exhibition International Hotel |
| Shanghai . | Holiday Inn Express | Shanghai BaoLong Hotel | Northern Hotel Shanghai |
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| Shanghai BaoLong Hotel | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
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Inclusions
- Three different styles of hotels listed as above.
- Beijing/Xian soft sleeper train ticket.
- Tour price includes hotel accommodations, sightseeing and meals as noted in the itinerary, intra-China airfare, private transfers and ground transportation, and the services of an English- speaking guide and driver.
- All prices are quoted in US Dollars and are subject to change without notice. Please check at time of booking.
- All prices are quoted per person based on two people sharing a room (double occupancy). Single supplement applies for single travelers.
Exclusions
- Passport or China Visa Fees.
- Optional Program.
- Tips to guides and driver.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Costs associated with side-trip to orphanage
- International Airfare (Please contact our travel advisors for the consolidator rate of international air ticket).
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