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Experience all the essences of China in full color with Expats Holidays! TheQuintessential tour of 10 days assures to guide you to the most iconic sites and natural wonders around China, exhibited in all its diversity, where you can enjoy climbing the great wall, touring the most prominent cities, immersing in the serenity of nature and sightseeing the elegant scenery with a river cruise, together as a couple, family or your own company, which will let you have the most fulfilling experience not everyone can have.

Tour Highlights

Hike Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing, Xian and Guilin City Tour
Explore Guilin Longsheng County Experience Li River Cruise

Best time to visit

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Experience

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Inclusions

Private car

Entrance fees

English Speaking guide

Boutique hotel with breakfast

Exclusions

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Excess baggage charge

Train / Airplane Transport

1

Welcome to Beijing

The first day is all about exploring the 7th wonder of the world, The Great Wall! And sightsee some of the significant iconic structures built in the present day in China -The National Stadium and Beijing National Aquatics Center, built for the Beijing Olympic Games and now China’s pride.

  • Pick up from the airport and drive to Mutianyu, a section of the Great Wall.
  • Firsthand experience of what Beijing lunch is like.
  • Explore the great wall section, well preserved with a less crowd and easily accessible to seniors and children.
  • Delve in the modern architectural wonders at Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
  • Transfer to Hotel for rest and relaxation.
2

Golden History of Beijing

The second day is all about taking a trip down to beautiful and historical attractions of Beijing, where you will discover the capital of China from past to present and wander at the wonderful palaces and temples for cultural insight.

  • Pick up from the hotel after breakfast and drive to the Tiananmen Square.
  • Visit the Forbidden City, once imperial home of the Qing and Ming dynasties, spanning over 600 years of history, still standing in China as one of the integral and grand complexes.
  • Explore the Beijing Hutong, the pulse of the city renowned for its impressive construction and layout.
  • After dinner, enjoy a Kungfu show at Red Theatre
  • Transfer to Hotel for rest and relaxation
3

Happy Ending at Beijing

The third last day is all about exploring the city life in Beijing & say goodbye!

Pick up from the hotel after breakfast and guide you to the Capital Museum for a half-day excursion.

  • Stop for lunch before departing Beijing.
  • Transfer to the train station.
  • Arrived Xian hotel for rest and relaxation.
4

Welcome to Great Xian!

The first-day city exploration in Xi'an begins by visiting one of China's impressive artifacts - The Terracotta Army, which is widely known throughout the world ever since some local farmers discovered it in 1974. Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Imperial tomb and the cultural Yongxing Square will be the rest of crowd-pleasers for the day.  

  • Pick up from the hotel and head to the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor.
  • Explore the awe-inspiring terracotta warriors and the grand tomb of the Emperor Qin Shihuang.
  • Firsthand experience of what Xian lunch is like.
  • After lunch, a leisurely walk around the amazing food court at Yongxing Square to taste the old and new Xi'an.
  • Transfer to hotel.
5

Famous Landmarks in Xian

The second day begins by looking into the historical side of Xi’an and discovering some popular landmarks and monuments such as Bell & Drum Tower Squares and the Islamic Street or The Muslim Quarter, home to the world’s Muslim communities in the past and the starting point of the famous Silk Road in the olden days.

  • Pick up from the hotel and drive to the Shaanxi History Museum.
  • Explore historical artifacts from many Chinese dynasties who made Xi'an home at the Shaanxi History Museum.
  • Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda built during the Tang dynasty.
  • Stop for lunch
  • Go through the fabulous artistic and cultural achievements devoted to the Tang Dynasty at the Tang Dynasty Arts museum after lunch.
  • Stop by the famous bell tower and drum tower squares right in the heart of the city.
  • Drop by China's largest mosque built during the Ming dynasty that showcases charming courtyard complex at the great Muslim quarter.
  • Transfer back to hotel to spend the free time relaxing in the evening.
6

Ancient Passion in Xian

The third day begins by visiting the ancient Xian City Wall built in Ming Dynasty at the Shaanxi Province and ends strolling leisurely through the artistic College street of Xi'an and observing antique buildings, calligraphy shops, and many more before departing the quaint city.

  • Pick up from the hotel and drive to the Ming City Wall
  • Explore the largest and ancient city in China, Ming City wall.
  • Walk through the charming Xi'an College Street.
  • Stop for Last day Xi’an Lunch.
  • Transfer to the airport.
  • Arrived Guilin hotel for rest and relaxation.
7

Welcome to Guilin

The first day you will be treated with some of the well-known spots in Guilin, upon your arrival. Namely, the remarkable Fubo Hill, which is also home to the legendary returned pearl cave and the largest Seven Star Park, which ranks among Guilin's oldest attractions.

  • Pick up from the hotel.
  • Explore unique Fubo Hill that is standing half on land and half on water.
  • Visit the Seven Star Park, known as the largest park and for many interesting scenic sights.
  • Transfer to Hotel for rest and relaxation.
8

Serene Li River

The second day you will be cruising on the natural beauty of the serene and beautiful Li River wondering at the sceneries surrounding it on the first half and strolling in the famous landmarks such as the Moon Hill and the iconic Big Banyan Tree witnessing the amazing countryside of Yangshuo on the second half of the day.  

  • Pickup from hotel and drive to Mopanshan Pier
  • Begin the Li River Cruise from the tranquil waters to the gorgeous Karst formations.
  • Transfer to hotel for lunch break.
  • Explore the iconic Moon Hill and the marvelous Big Banyan Tree for its impressive appearance.
  • Discover the breathtaking Yangshuo countryside either by bike or by car
  • Have fun at the West Street while shopping and socializing.
  • Transfer to hotel for rest and relaxation.
9

Breathtaking Longsheng

The third day you will be taken to the lush greenery and mountainside of Longsheng County, where you will sightsee wonderful rice terraces and meet locals who live around many villages.
  • Pick up from hotel and drive to Longsheng County.
  • Visit the superlative views of rice terraces and many ethnic villages in Longsheng County.
  • Transfer back to hotel for rest and relaxation.
10

Goodbye Guilin

The fourth last day you will be offered more of the natural wonders of Guilin such as the Reed Flute Cave, which is beautified by nature and the symbolic Elephant Trunk Hill, which looks like an elephant drinking water.

  • Pick up from hotel and drive to Reed Flute Cave.
  • Explore the natural wonder of the Reed Flute Cave with its many stalagmites and stalactites and the colorful lights.
  • Visit the iconic landmark, Elephant Trunk Hill, where the hill resembles a giant elephant dipping its trunk to get water from the river.
  • Transfer to airport for your flight back home.

Tour Location

Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Hotel (Beijing)

A hidden gem nestled in the historical Hutong area in central Bejing, the shadow art themed Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Hotel could be a peaceful retreat away from the bustling urban life. Traditional cultural acitives can be experienced here, including shadow art painting classes, calligraphy practicing and dumpling making. Also, guests can watch free shadow art performance indoor every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

  • 4-star
  • Featuring modern Chinese design elements
  • 5-minute walk from the scenic Houhai area

Traffic Instructions

  • Beijing Nanyuan Airport 16.7 km
  • Beijing Capital International Airport 23.4 km

Eastern House Boutique Hotel (Xian)

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Eastern House Boutique Hotel offers oriental-style guestrooms in Xi'an downtown, around a 5-minute walk from Xi'an City Wall. The room is comfortable, both accommodation and service standards are excellent. The Chinese Restaurant features 5 dining rooms & 300 seats, specializing in delicious Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan & Shaanxi cuisine. The 120 seats Conference Room make good venues for meetings. The banquet hall is available for weddings, social events and parties. The finest sports and leisure facilities can be found on the fourth floor in the hotel. The hotel offers underground garage parking and free WIFI access in public areas.

  • 4-star
  • Boasts 154 guestrooms, total 13 layers, non-smoking floor , good view, special night scene
  • Well-fitted meeting and banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk

Traffic Instructions

  • Xi'an Xianyang International Airport 27.4 km

Zen Tea House Seven Stars Park

Positioned along Shijiayuan Road, Zen Tea House Seven Stars Park is a secluded retreat perfect for a holiday stay in the laid-back city. Throughout the setting, free WiFi is provided. Offering a soothing, natural ambiance, the rooms are decorated with Zen touches and come with wood furniture and soft lighting.
  • 4-star
  • Local cuisine is served in the on-site restaurant
  • Bike and car rental services are available

Traffic Instructions

  • Guilin Liangjiang International Airport5 km
  • Guilin Train Station 2.3 km

Terms & Conditions

  • Applicable for new bookings made for travel between Jan 1, 2020 and Dec 31, 2020.
  • Bookings have to be made 90 days in advance before departure.
  • Valid only for private tour packages comprising hotel, train, and/or flight reservations.
  • The promotion doesn’t apply for the bookings made by travel agents or third parties.
  • 50% deposit will be required at the time of booking, and the balance needs to be paid one month before departure.
  • Existing bookings are not transferrable.
  • The promotional discount will be deducted from the total price at the time of confirmation.
  • Should you cancel at outside 20 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, the cost of tour package is refundable.
  • Should you cancel between 21 - 10 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
  • Should you cancel within 9 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
  • Should you cancel after the trip has started, we are unable to refund any amount for cancelled services due to late arrival, early departure, missed days during the tours and non-participation.