10 Days Highlight China Budget Tour

Day 1

Arrival Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Meals: No Meals
Accommodation: In Beijing

Day 2

Beijing
Today, enjoy your full day Seat-in-Coach Tour (Bus Tour) that covers the most popular sites in Beijing city - Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Beijing
 

Day 3

Beijing
The star attraction of China is its Great Wall. After breakfast today, you will start another SIC tour for the famous Badaling Great Wall and the Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb) visiting. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Beijing
 

Day 4

Beijing    Xian
Enjoy your own exploration in this ancient city, then be transferred to the airport for the flight to Xian.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Xian
 

Day 5

Xian
Today, you will take a one day SIC tour that covers the famous Qin Terracotta Army, which be named as “Eighth Wonder of the World” and Banpo Neolithic Village Museum. After the tour, be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Xian

Day 6

Xian    Guilin
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport by private vehicle to board a flight to Guilin. Guilin is where TCT locates, therefore we’d pleased to upgrade the tour arrangement for you here as a Private Tour. On the way to your hotel, you will have a short visit to Reed Flute Cave, an outstanding representative of Karst landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Guilin
 

Day 7

Guilin    Yangshuo
In the morning you will be driven to the Pier for the Li River Cruise (about 4 hours, lunch served on board). Savour the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. After disembarkation, have a walk along the famous West Street. In the evening you can enjoy the optional night show of Impression of Liu Sanjie.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Yangshuo
 

Day 8

Yangshuo    Guilin    Shanghai
In the morning, you can take a biking or take bus driving around to enjoy the countryside view including the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. Be transferred back to Guilin airport for your afternoon flight to Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Shanghai
 

Day 9

Shanghai
Today, enjoy your full day SIC tour (Seat-in-Coach tour), which covers the most popular attractions of Shanghai this modern but traditional city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Shanghai

Route:
Boarding - Yu Garden - The Bund - "Xintiandi” - Former French Concession - Pearl City - Lunch - Jade Buddaha Temple - People’s Square - Shanghai Museum – Back to your hotel

 

Day 10

Departure Shanghai
Feel at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for flight to next destination.
Meals: Breakfast

Service Ends

Day 1

Arrival Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Meals: No Meals
Accommodation: In Beijing

Beijing, China's capital and one of the great travel destinations of the World, offers sights and cultural relics found no where else on Earth. The city has a character all its own; there are quadrangles, small alleys, tricycle, boiled mutton, roasted duck, arts and crafts, Peking Opera, The Great Wall, the 2008 Olympics venue and a vibrancy that is the distinctive flavor of Beijing. 

Day 2

Beijing
Today, enjoy your full day Seat-in-Coach Tour (Bus Tour) that covers the most popular sites in Beijing city - Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Beijing

Your coach guide will meet you at your hotel lobby on departure time then driving to the Tian'anmen Square. For about 0.5 hour short stop at this biggest city center square in the world, you will then continue your visit to the Forbidden City (2 hour), which was the Imperial Palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and, it is one of the largest, and certainly the most completely restored, ancient architectural complex in the world.

Then visit the magnificent Temple of Heaven before lunch. This palace is a temple and monastery of the Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism. The constructions and the artworks of the temple combine Han Chinese and Tibetan styles

In the afternoon, drive to the Summer Palace, which is the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors, for your 1 hour short visiting.

Note: You will visit at least 2 shops during the tour.
 

Day 3

Beijing
The star attraction of China is its Great Wall. After breakfast today, you will start another SIC tour for the famous Badaling Great Wall and the Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb) visiting. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Beijing

Your coach guide will meet you at your hotel lobby on departure time and accompany you to Badaling Great Wall first. It is one of the best-preserved and most accessible sections. The Great Wall is an internationally admired structure, symbolic of the cruelty of the ancient rulers, and the stoicism and determination of the Chinese people. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 5th century BC.

After 2 hours visiting, you will be driven to a restaurant near the Ming Tombs site for lunch. After that, take 1 hour visit to Changling Tomb, which is the biggest and first built one at this historic site.

Note: You will visit at least 2 shops during the tour.
 

Day 4

Beijing    Xian
Enjoy your own exploration in this ancient city, then be transferred to the airport for the flight to Xian.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Xian

Xian, steeped in history and still giving up secrets, is your gateway to ancient Chinese civilization. In its 3,100 recorded years of evolution, it has been home to 13 dynasties. Xian was also the end of civilization for those setting out on the famous Silk Road. Today’s Xian is a vibrant, modern city, but surrounded by history, even underfoot! So there can be no underground railways due to the obligation to preserve the wealth of ancient treasure still awaiting discovery.
 

Day 5

Xian
Today, you will take a one day SIC tour that covers the famous Qin Terracotta Army, which be named as “Eighth Wonder of the World” and Banpo Neolithic Village Museum. After the tour, be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Xian

Your coach guide will meet you at your hotel lobby on departure time. You will then be transferred to Qin Terracotta Army site for your visiting there. As an ancient capital city to 13 dynasties, Xian has a rich recorded history, frequently enhanced by the evidence of new discoveries, like the 1974 unearthing of the fabulous Qin Terracotta Army, the long forgotten army created to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb. In accordance with ancient beliefs, this grand project was mounted at enormous cost by the cruel and tyrannical Emperor, only to be attacked, plundered, burnt and buried after his funeral by the peasants who’d labored under the whip to build it. Then, over two thousand years later, this “Eighth Wonder of the World” was rediscovered by farmers digging a well. The fine troops, horses and carriages in battle formation are a National ancient art treasure. Three excavation pits are now opened to the public and a fourth is nearing completion. You can, like US President Clinton, now gaze in wonder upon this historic site, listed by UNESCO in 1987 as a world cultural heritage.

After lunch in a nearby restaurant, you will continue your visit to the Banpo Neolithic Village Museum, which is built around a historical site consisting of the remains of a 6,000 year-old village once home to a matriarchal clan community. It’s a fascinating peek at the birth of civilization.   

Day 6

Xian    Guilin
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport by private vehicle to board a flight to Guilin. Guilin is where TCT locates, therefore we’d pleased to upgrade the tour arrangement for you here as a Private Tour. On the way to your hotel, you will have a short visit to Reed Flute Cave, an outstanding representative of Karst landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Guilin

Reed Flute Cave is named for the special reeds, used for making flute instruments, that grow near the cave entrance. The caves are a feast for the eyes. The natural beauty of a profusion of stalactites and stalagmites, stele, stone pillars, stone curtains and stone flowers creating an infinite variety of extraordinary scenes, creatively illuminated, is bound to evoke gasps of admiration. It is fitting then, that Reed Flute Cave is commonly praised as Nature’s Grand Art Palace.

After the tour in Xian, you will have a different experience for the visiting in Guilin, which is famous for its serene landscape, Karst limestone formations, mist-covered hills and bamboo groves. It is home to more than ten ethnic groups. On the way from the airport to your hotel, you will find dozens of pretty hills everywhere in the city of Guilin. It is a city of hills and green trees and boasts one of the most photographed areas of China.
 

Day 7

Guilin    Yangshuo
In the morning you will be driven to the Pier for the Li River Cruise (about 4 hours, lunch served on board). Savour the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. After disembarkation, have a walk along the famous West Street. In the evening you can enjoy the optional night show of Impression of Liu Sanjie.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Yangshuo

In the morning, be driven to Pier for your Li River Cruise. A double-decker river boat is waiting for you. The landscape from Guilin to Yangshuo is truly a masterpiece of nature. The crystal waters, straight-out-of-a-painting mountains, peaceful farm fields, hard-working-but- ever-smiling fishermen and wandering water buffaloes inspire poetic musings of Guilin’s charming life. Under the blue sky, your river boat transports you in an unending daydream.

You will end up your cruise in Yangshuo, is a small oriental but Western-influenced town with a history of 1000 years. The West Street in the town earns its name since almost every one in West Street can speak fluent English and every restaurant or bar offers menus in several languages. You’ll feel no borders or distance here and will soon fall under the spell of this charismatic, welcoming small-town atmosphere. Moreover, West Street is flanked by fascinating little shops and vendor stands selling a broad variety of superior quality souvenirs, perfect gifts for friends and relatives. West Streets charms increase when night comes; countless bars, cafés and bistros open till midnight with dynamic music and live bands to ensure you can have a really memorable night with your new-found friends.

Some guests may also hear about the night show- Impressions of Liu Sanjie performance. The site is only one mile from West Street in the world’s largest natural theatre which utilizes the waters of the Li River as its stage, flanked by twelve mist shrouded hills and the heavens as its backdrop. Mist, rain, moonlight, the hills and their inverted reflections in the river all become the ever-changing natural background, so you will enjoy a unique experience each time you attend. In the 'Impressions of Liu Sanjie', you will be presented with stylized scenes and events from the daily life of the Zhuang people living around the Li River. From these pageants, you will gain a realistic sense of Sanjie's birthplace and appreciate the beauty of the folk songs. If you are able to take photographs under low-light conditions, you are assured of some stunning images from this performance.
 

Day 8

Yangshuo    Guilin    Shanghai
In the morning, you can take a biking or take bus driving around to enjoy the countryside view including the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. Be transferred back to Guilin airport for your afternoon flight to Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Shanghai

From Yangshuo, take a short, pleasant drive to the Moon Hill, a great limestone peak with a naturally created moon-shaped cavern passing through just below its summit. If you are interested, you can make a steep climb to the upper section of Moon Hill. The landscape is stunning viewed from Moon Hill; the skyline is lined with peaks of almost equal height – resembling a jumble of giant rock traffic-cones pointing skywards.

The Big Banyan Tree is located on the west bank of Jinbao River approximately 7.5km south of Yangshuo. It is said to have a history of nearly 1,400 years and has survived centuries of wind and rain. The Big Banyan Tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the main trunk, and spans an area of 1000 square meters. As a major tourist attraction, the enormous Banyan is famous for its age and towering beauty. It is also noted because the Chinese film ‘The legend of Liu Sanjie’ was partly shot here. The beautiful love story adds to the magic of this centuries-old tree.

Wonderful time always passes so quickly, in the afternoon, you will take a flight to Shanghai. From scenic place Guilin to that modern city, you have a lot to expect. It is the bustling economic heartbeat of China that enjoys all of the comforts and amenities of a fully modern metropolis. But at the same time, it still has scenic ancient sites reminding the rich history of old Shanghai.
 

Day 9

Shanghai
Today, enjoy your full day SIC tour (Seat-in-Coach tour), which covers the most popular attractions of Shanghai this modern but traditional city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Shanghai

Route:
Boarding - Yu Garden - The Bund - "Xintiandi” - Former French Concession - Pearl City - Lunch - Jade Buddaha Temple - People’s Square - Shanghai Museum – Back to your hotel

Your coach guide will meet you at your hotel on the departure time, you will then start your one day exploration with a visit to Yuyuan Garden, which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, then stroll along the Bund, the showcase with the old buildings of colonial-era leftover along Huangpu River. And then have a short stop in Xintiandi, where is a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai.

After a short visit to former French Concession and Pearl City, you will have chance to taste the local dishes in a nearby local restaurant for lunch.

In the afternoon, continue your visiting to Jade Buddaha Temple, which is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. People Square and Shanghai Museum are calling you afterwards. After the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 10

Departure Shanghai
Feel at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for flight to next destination.
Meals: Breakfast

Service Ends

Full price of this tour (per person in US$):

Recommended Hotels:

City	Standard Hotel ★★★	First Class Hotel ★★★★	Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★
Beijing	Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen	Beijing Sunworld Hotel	Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
Xian	New Henderson Hotel	Days Hotel & Suites Xinxing Xian	Wanda Hilton Hotel Xian
Guilin	Guilin Osmanthus Hotel	Guilin Bravo Hotel	Sheraton Guilin Hotel
Shanghai	Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai	The Bund Hotel	Shanghai Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel

Optional Local Specialties & Night Shows:

City	Local Specialties	Nights Shows
Beijing	Beijing Roasted Duck	See the Peking Opera
Xian	Dumpling Banquet	Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner
Guilin	Rice Noodle Banquet	See the Cormorant Fishing Show
Shanghai	Tea Ceremony	Acrobatics Show