LTT – 01 FAMOUS WATER AND MOUNTAINS TOUR (19 DAYS)

Beijing – Huanhshan – Hangzhou – Shanghai – Suzhou – NanJing — Xi'an – Kunming – Guilin – Guangzhou – HongKong

Day 1. Arrive in Beijing

Having been the capital of China for over 700 years, Beijing is serving as the political, cultural, economic and communication center of China . Upon arrival, you'll be welcome by our local representative and transferred from Beijing Airport to your hotel in the city. Then you are going to visit Yonghe Lama Monastery.

Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Beijing Hotel (4 – star class hotel or the same level).

Day 2. Beijing

Visit Summer Palace which is famous for being the resort of Empress Dowager Cixi in 1888, and Ming Tombs with Sacred Way , Another unforgettable day will be spent on climbing up the magnificent Great Wall, the only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon.

Beijing Roast Duck for dinner, .Evening Beijing Opera.

Day 3. Beijing -- Huangshan (air/bus).

Sightseeing highlights of Beijing today include Tian An Men Square which is the biggest public square in the world, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, Forbidden City known as Imperial Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty Emperors, and Temple of Heaven , where Emperors prayed to their Gods for good harvest and longevity.

Evening flight to Huangshan.

Day 4. Mt. Huangshan

Huangshan mountain is one of the most famous mountains in China . Cable car up to the top of Mt. Huangshan , visit the North and South Sea scenic areas. Overnight Lion Forest Hotel or same level. (4 star class)

Day 5. Mt. Huangshan – Thousand-island Lake (bus/boat)

Cable car down to the foot of the mountain. Then proceed to view the Memorial archway Group.

Day 6. Thousand-island Lake – Hanzhou (bus)

Bus to Tunxi and take a boat on Thosand-island Lake .

Capital Star Hotel or same level (4 star class)

Cruise on west lake, then proceed to view Fish at Flower Harbor , a 155 hectare area with several lotus pons. Visit Lingyin temple and Mt. Feilai .

Day 8. Hangzhou – Shanghai (train)

Travel by train to Shanghai . Shanghai , the 2 nd biggest city in terms of population, is one of the busiest cities, not only in trade, but in manufacturing as well.

Your Shanghai tour includes Jade Buddha temple, Yu garden, the bund, and Nanjing Walk Street – China 's most famous shopping boulevard.

Acrobatic show at night.

New Century Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

Day 9. Shanghai – Suzhou (train)

Suzhou is the well-known garden city, famous for its China Southern private gardens. Today the sightseeing highlights include Hanshan temple, Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill .

Aster Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

Day 10. Suzhou – Nanjing (Train)

Morning train to Nanjing . Visit Dr. Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum, an imposing monument in the city's eastern suburbs. then proceed to Fuzi Temple and Qinhuai river.

MingRen City Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

Day 11. Nanjing – Xi'an (air)

Xi'an is a city rich in history. It had been the capital of China for 13 dynasties and was the start point of “Ancient Silk Road”. Visit Provincial Museum and City wall which was built in Ming dynasty, and you can get a sweeping view of Xi'an city.

Xi'an Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

Day 12. Xi'an

Visit Big Goose Pagada and Banpo Neolithic Village. Then visit the astonishing life-size Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses which have guarded the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang for 2,000 years. Then proceed to HuaQing Hot Spring.

Dumpling banquet with evening show.

Day 13. Xi'an – Kunming (air)

City tour: visit Dianchi Lake , Xishan Mountain and Daguanlou Pavilion.

Cherry Blossom Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

Day 14. Kunming

One day tour to the Stone Forest .

Day 15. Kunming – Guilin (air)

Fly to Guilin , a city set in some of China 's most breathtaking scenery. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, which resembles an elephant drinking along the river, it is also the lankmark of Guilin . Then proceed to Fubo Hill.

GuiLin park hotel or same level.( 4 star class). Day16.Guilin

Visit Reed Flute Cave .Today you ‘ll enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along Li river and dramatic, jagged cliffs, unusual rock formations – The reflections of jutting mountains in the river, along with the clear rippling of the water, giving this area a charming and dream like beauty all of its own.

Transfer to airport for flight to Guangzhou , one of the first trading ports between China and Western nations, Guangzhou hosts businessmen from all over the world at its annual Spring and Autumn trade fair. You'll visit the main attractions including Yuexiou Park , Dr. Sun Yatsen's memorial hall and Chen's family temple.

Guangzhou Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

Expree train to HK. You'll have a city tour about famous shopping heaven –HK. And visit Victoria peak.

Panorama Hotel or same level.( 4 star class).

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Beijing: Yonghe Lama Monastery, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs with Sacred Way, The Great Wall, Tian An Men Square, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.

Huangshan: North and South Sea scenic areas, Memorial archway Group.

Thosand-island Lake : Cruise.

Hangzhou : west lake, Flower Harbor , Lingyin temple , Mt. Feilai .

Shanghai: Jade Buddha temple, Yu garden, the bund, Nanjing Walk Street .

Suzhou : Hanshan temple, Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill . Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum, Fuzi Temple and Qinhuai river.

Nanjing : Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum, Fuzi Temple and Qinhuai river.

Xi'an: Provincial Museum, City wall, Big Goose Pagada, Banpo Neolithic Village, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, HuaQing Hot Spring.

Kunming : Dianchi Lake , Xishan Mountain and Daguanlou Pavilion, Stone Forest .

Guilin : Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave , cruise along Li river,

Guangzhou : Yuexiou Park , Dr. Sun Yatsen's memorial hall, Chen's family temple.

HongKong: Victoria peak.

EVENING SHOWS:

Beijing : Beijing Opera

Shanghai : Acrobatic show

Xi'an : Tang Dynasty Style Show .

SPECIAL DINNERS:

Beijing : Roast Duck

Xi'an : Dumpling Banquet.

54 MEALS: 18 Breakfasts (B)

18 Lunches(L)

18 Dinners(D)

HOTELS:

Beijing : Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Beijing Hotel

Huangshan: Media Hotel, Lion Forest Hotel

Thousand-island Lake : Hai Wai Hai Hotel

Hangzhou : Capital Star Hotel

Shanghai: New Century Hotel

Suzhou : Aster Hotel

Xi'an : Xi'an Hotel

Kunming : Cherry Blossom Hotel

Guilin : GuiLin park hotel

Guangzhou : Guangzhou Hotel

HongKong: Panorama Hotel