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Introduction
What we can do
Nimbus Travel 2018-2019 - WTM London
Introduction

Beijing Nimbus International Travel Service Co. Ltd,
abbreviated as Nimbus Travel, was established in
November 2011, with head office located in Beijing
and two branch offices in Shanghai and Zhengzhou
(Henan province).

As a Destination Management Company, Nimbus
Travel strive/dedicate to provide the most
comprehensive services with the most competitive
price to our international tour operator partners.
The past five/six years’ efforts has made us the top/
preferred choice of numerous tourism agencies
home and abroad. Mainly in Europe, Israel, and
India.

Enjoying high-quality tourism resources in major
cities in China, including Tibet, Hongkong, and
Macau, our team is committed to showing travelers
a stunning and unforgettable China, and a new
inspiration of traveling.
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What we can do

MICE
More than 15-year MICE experience
makes us expert in handling meetings,
incentives, conferences and events
held in China. Your 100% precision of
arrangement and preparation for these
events is guaranteed. We also have local       Adventure travel
offices in Beijing and Shanghai, for each of   For those who look for the the unique
your conference or event, representatives      and secluded scenery that few people
from Nimbus shall escort all the way.          know, who embrace the fast heartbeat
At the same time, our long standing            and pleasure of discovery, and those
relationship with deluxe international         who regard the thrill and exhilarating
chain hotels, restaurants, and other           experience as the best journey of
tourism supplies, will ensure your stay        their lives, Nimbus is your perfect
here comfortable and relaxing. With            adventure travel service choice! We
Nimbus, we are committed to deliver you        offers a range of adventures from the
a memorable and prestigious MICE tour.         top of the mountains to the depths
                                               of the oceans. Hiking and trekking
Individual travel                              through multitude of roads winding
Our individual tours are custom made           through expanding mountains, lush
for the discerning traveler according          green forests, paddy fields, parks
to their different expectations along          and sleepy villages is a good way
this journey. At Nimbus, a specialized         to understand the people and its
individual holiday department caters to        cultures. With Nimbus, you can expect
the requirements of discerning travelers,      the unexpected!
touring different parts of the country and
often to off-beat and remote destinations.
Our specialist team can work with you to
create exciting itineraries based on your
areas of interest.
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What we can do

Leisure travel
If you are trying to escape from the hustle
and bustle of the city life, and wish to
enjoy the complete pleasure of traveling,
Nimbus can meet your requirements. We
are specialized in handling leisure groups
and have many years of experience with
local suppliers in all over China, partner
                                              Yangtze Cruise
hotels, domestic airlines, a comfortable
                                              Yangtze R iver is one of the most
and dependable transport infrastructure
                                              interesting rivers in the world, with
and a team of caring and committed tour
                                              a wide variety of tourist attractions,
guides making every tour exceptional.
                                              scenery, and culture along its length.
Nimbus has a plethora of options on
                                              A Yangtze Cruise could slow your pace
offer – Cultural and Heritage tours; Beach
                                              and slow your mind. With breathtaking
Holidays, Adventure Holidays, Wellness
                                              natural sceneries and cultural relics
and Spa Holidays; Festival Vacations; and
                                              such as the Three Gorges Dam and
so on.
                                              Shennong Stream, you can indulge
                                              yo u r s e l f i n t h i s a m a z i n g p i c t u re
Special interest groups
                                              of history. Besides, the cruise ship
China is a big country with long history
                                              company is gifted at presenting tourists
and rich culture, which makes it a dream
                                              the most authentic Yangtze River while
destination to explore even the smallest
                                              entertain them at the same time.
special interest in a big way. In Nimbus,
we create special interest programs for
groups and individual travelers to meet
their tastes and interests. Various of
special interest tours are available – Art
and Architecture, Chinese Eight Cuisines,
Minorities, Traditional Festivals, Chinese
Kongfu, etc. As long as you ask, we can
fulfill your requirements.
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Beijing-Imperial City
Xian-Ancient Discovery
Henan-Shaolin Kunfu
Guilin-The beautiful Mountain and River
Shanghai-a booming megalopolis
Huangshan-Yellow Mountains
Chengdu-close experience with pandas
Yunnan-colorful China
Tibet-Holy Palace
Guizhou –Minority experience
Zhangjiajie-Avatar Tout
Hongkong-Discover Hongkong
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                                                                                                    The Great Wall Hiking

                                                                                                    If Badaling Great Wall is for sightseeing,
                                                                                                    the Mutianyu Great Wall is the paradise
                                                                                                    for hiking. Walking along the natural and
                                                                                                    decayed wall track, you can feel the wind
                                                                                                    blowing the history away and soldiers
                                                                                                    whispering around your ears. It is a great
                                                                                                    place to challenge yourself and enjoy the
                                                                                                    bleak yet picturesque scenery on the way.
                                                                                                    Hiking to Jinshanling and photographing the
                                                                                                    sunset is also highly recommended.
                                                                                                    Beijing Peking Opera
          BEIJING
                                                                                                    Inscribed in 2010 on the Representative
           Imperial City                                                                            List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
                                                                                                    Humanity, Beijing Opera is the national
                                                                                                    treasure of China with a history of 200
The most dynamic city with profound        4-Day Essence Tour                                       years. As a performance art, it incorporates
imperial history Beijing, also known                                                                singing, reciting, acting, and martial arts. Its
as Peking, the capital of the People’s                                                              characters are also unique because of their
Republic of China, is China’s political,   Day 1 Arrival in Beijing                                 different faces, with different colors and
economic, cultural and educational                                                                  patterns representing different personality
center as well as an impor tant            Be met at the airport and transferred to                 and feelings.
                                           hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
center for international trade and
communications. However, the fast          Day 2 Beijing
                                                                                                    Beijing Roast Duck
development of modernization
                                           Tian’anmen Square, The Forbidden
process can never shine over the           City, Summer palace, Jingshan Park                       There is a saying going that goes,” There are
imperial grandeur that this city
                                                                                                    two things you must do in Beijing: eat Beijing
processes. The luxurious imperial life,    Day 3 Beijing
                                                                                                    Roast Duck, and see the Great Wall”. So this
as you can imagine, will amaze you
                                           Temple of Heaven,The Mutianyu Great                      is a must-do thing when you visit Beijing.
while you are walking around the           Wall,The Olympic sites                                   With its unique cooking method and serving
Forbidden City, savoring the beauty
                                           Day 4 Depart Beijing                                     way, the duck slice will display its crispy and
of the Summer Palace, worshiping
                                           Hutong Tour by Rickshaw, depart                          shining skin with tender and oily but not
the past at the Temple of Heaven.                                                                   greasy meat.
                                           Beijing
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                                                                                                 Chinese Shadow Puppetry

                                                                                                 Inscribed in 2011 on the Representative
                                                                                                 List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
                                                                                                 Humanity, Chinese shadow puppetry is
                                                                                                 a form of theater show acted by colorful
                                                                                                 silhouette figures made from leather
                                                                                                 or paper, accompanied by music and
                                                                                                 singing. In ancient time, people sat next
                                                                                                 to campfires and watched stories played
                                                                                                 out on rock walls by shadows cast by
                                                                                                 using their hands or figurines. It also
                                                                                                 pretty popular now, you can visit one of
                                                                                                 the theater in Xi’an and watch the real
                                                                                                 show and even try to tell your stories
                                                                                                 with this shadow puppetry, must be very

             XIAN                                                                                interesting.

       Ancient Discovery                  3-Day Memorable Tour
                                                                                                 Tang Dynasty Show

                                                                                                 The show represents the palace singing
Xi’an, anciently known as Chang’an                                                               and dancing in the Tang Dynasty (618–
(meaning “eternal peace”), is the         Day 1 Arrival in Xi’an                                 907),when Xi'an was the capital of China.
capital of Shaanxi Province and the                                                              The Tang Dynasty is regarded as the most
                                          Be met at the airport and
biggest city in the northwest of          transferred to hotel in a comfortable                  progressive and prosperous era in the
China. As the first of China’s Four       private vehicle                                        days of Imperial China and its music and
Great Ancient Capitals, Xi’an has been                                                           dance symbolize the glory and beauty of
                                          Day 2 Xi’an
the capitals of 12 dynasties in ancient                                                          Chinese civilization.
China, thus leaving it abundant           The Terracotta Warriors and Horses,
legacies to this city. It was also the    Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi’an
first stop on the Silk Road, linking up   Imperial Fine Arts Center
the oriental and western civilizations.   Day 3 Depart Xi’an
The saying “In the west, there is
Rome, in the east, Chang’an” best         Xi’an City Wall with Bicycle, Shaanxi
                                          History Museum
described the position of Xi’an at that
time.
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                                                                                                             Shaolin Kungfu

                                                                                                             Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan are world famous
                                                                                                             Chinese martial art masters, and they have
                                                                                                             left plenty of marvelous Kungfu movies
                                                                                                             to world, which has stimulated a trend
                                                                                                             of learing Chinese Kungfu. If you are not
                                                                                                             satisfied with just watching these films,
                                                                                                             Shaolin Temple would be the best place for
                                                                                                             you to experience the Chinese Kungfu in real
                                                                                                             life. You can also learn from our masters in
                                                                                                             the temple. What a special treat!
              HENAN
           Shaolin Kungfu
                                                     3-Day Kungfu Exploring
Henan, located in the central-eastern
China with Yellow River run through,
plays the most important role in the
development of Chinese civilization.
                                                     Day 1 Arrival in Luoyang
Z h e n g z h o u, t h e c a p i t a l c i t y o f
Henan province, serves an an huge                    Be met at the airport and transferred to
transportation hub in the country.                   hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
While Luoyang to the west and                        Day 2 Zhengzhou
Kaifeng to the east, were both capital
cities of several ancient dynasties,                 The Longmen Grotto, the White Horse
as a result of which, there are many                 Temple ,Shaolin Temple with Kongfu
                                                     Show
cultural relics and historical buildings
left behind, such as Longmen                         Day 3 Depart from Zhengzhou
Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, and White
                                                     Henan Museum, depart Zhengzhou
Horse Temple.
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                                                                                                                     Chinese Cooking Workshop

                                                                                                                     Visi t the local mar ket for the fresh
                                                                                                                     ingredients, and learn one or two authentic
                                                                                                                     Chinese dishes from excellent Chinese
                                                                                                                     cooks in traditional Chinese kitchens.
                                                                                                                     Do it by yourself, and serve it for all, it is
                                                                                                                     definitely worth the efforts. And this great
                                                                                                                     experience is suitable for all ages.

                                                                                                           Yao Woman Preserve Long Hair Tradition

                                                                                                           Women from Huangluo village of the Yao ethnic
                                                                                                           group in Guilin, only cut their hair once in their
              GUILIN                                                                                       lifetimes, just before they get married. So the average
                                                                                                           length of the women’s hair in the village can reach 1.7
     Picturesque Landscape                           4-Day Leisure Tour                                    meters, which has earned their hometown a place in
                                                                                                           the Guinness World Records. The Yao people believe
                                                                                                           that the longer a woman’s hair is, the more luck she
Guilin is an ancient city on the
                                                                                                           will bring to her family. What’s more, with the longest
shore of the mesmerizing Lijiang                     Day 1 Arrival in Guilin
                                                                                                           hair in the world, the women here must has the best
R i ve r i n n o r t h e a s t e r n G u a n g x i
                                                     Be met at the airport and transferred to              recipe for hair care. Come and try!
Zhuang Autonomous Region.The                         hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
serene mountains, sparkling waters,
and exotic rocks typical of karst                    Day 2 Longji-Guilin
landmasses in the Lijiang River                      A Day Tour to Longji Rice Terraces
basin have inspired the saying, “The
landscape of Guilin is unmatched                     Day 3 Guilin-Yangshuo
under Heaven.” In this heavenly place
                                                     Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
raises the most colorful minority
culture for you to explore. Rafting                  Day 4 Yangshuo-Guilin Departure
on the calm stream, listening to the
                                                     Yangshuo Countryside Tour and Guilin
exotic songs, you are in the perfect                 Departure
place to indulge yourself completely.
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                                                                                                                   Shanghai Snacks

                                                                                                                   Shanghai boasts 1,800 snack houses and
                                                                                                                   stalls serving various sorts of refreshments.
                                                                                                                   You just can’t miss the most popular
                                                                                                                   steamed buns and soup buns. The steamed
                                                                                                                   buns are cute and delicious with different
                                                                                                                   fillings, while the soup buns are juicy and
                                                                                                                   tasty. You must mind the hot soup inside.

        SHANGHAI
         China Megalopoly

S h a n g h a i , C h i n a’s b i g g e s t a n d
                                                    4-Day Introduction Tour
most prosperous city oozes, full of
vitality and modern elements, can
even rival New York in the United
                                                    Day 1 Arrival in Shanghai
States and Paris of France in terms of
modernity. In the center of China’s                 Be met at the airport and transferred to
eastern coastline, it is one of China’s             hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
greatest cultural centers, and has a                Day 2 Shanghai
long history as a trading port and
gateway for foreigners entering                     The Bund, Yu Garden, City God Temple,
China. Shanghai’s gorgeous night                    Shanghai World Financial Center,
                                                    Shanghai Museum                                       Motorcycle Side-car Experience
scenery is one of the main highlights
that will linger in visitors’ minds after           Day 3 Day tour of Suzhou
                                                                                                          If you have seen some movies about Shanghai in its
their Shanghai travel experience. As
                                                    Rickshaw Ride,Humble Administrator's                  1940s, you must know the super cool motorcycle
night descends, the entire city is lit              Garden,Tiger Hill,back to Shanghai                    Side-car with one person riding the motorcycle, and
up by dizzily colorful lights, joined
                                                                                                          another person siting in the adjacent seat. Nowadays
occasionally by the bright moon                     Day 4 Depart Shanghai
                                                                                                          it becomes an awesome way to explore this modern
hanging in the sky.                                                                                       Shanghai city riding this vintage motorcycles.
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                                                                                                                   Tunxi Ancient Street

                                                                                                                   Tu n x i A n c i e n t S t r e e t , w i t h
                                                                                                                   hundred years history, is the best
                                                                                                                   persevered old street in China in
                                                                                                                   the style of the Southern Song
                                                                                                                   Dynasty, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
                                                                                                                   It is composed of 1 main street, 3
                                                                                                                   bystreets and 18 alleys with more
                                                                                                                   than 300 Hui-style architectures.
                                                                                                                   Travelers can take a leisure stroll
                                                                                                                   along the old street to enjoy
                                                                                                                   Huizhou culture, immerse in the
                                                                                                                   fragrance of tea and ink and taste
                                                                                                                   some local snacks...

    HUANGSHAN
       Yellow Mountains                   3-Day Essence of Huangshan

Listed as a World Heritage Site           DAY 1 Arrival
by UNESCO in 1990, the Yellow
Mountains is one of the most famous       Huangshan Arrival, the Hongcun and
                                          Tunxi Ancient Street Tour
and beautiful mountainous areas in
China. See the classic attractions, its   DAY 2 Huangshan                                     Hongcun Village
"Four Wonders": imaginatively-named
pines, oddly-shaped rocks, seas of        The Yellow Mountains Tour-Hiking . Sea              One of China's most beautiful ancient villages
                                          of Clouds . Sunrise and Sunset
clouds, and hot springs. The ancient                                                          -Hongcun Village, a charming ancient village with
villages around can bring you back to     Day 4 Huangshan Departure                           a history of over 800 years. The village will show
the elegant China hundreds of years                                                           you the original Hui style architecture (a type of
ago.                                                                                          traditional Chinese architecture).
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                                                                                                                   Get close to panda

                                                                                                                   Get close to panda at Panda reserve in this
                                                                                                                   region, you can watch them playing and
                                                                                                                   even feed them. Just be careful that some
                                                                                                                   of the panda can be very persistent, they
                                                                                                                   may keeping holding your legs and won’t
                                                                                                                   let go, just want to play with you a little bit
                                                                                                                   longer. How cute is that!

        CHENGDU
         Meet with Panda

Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan
province in Southwest China, is one              4-Day Panda and Buddha Tour
of the most important economic,
transportation, and communication
centers in Western China. According
                                                 Day 1 Arrival in Chengdu
to the 2007 Public Appraisal for
Best Chinese Cities for Investment,              Be met at the airport and transferred to
Chengdu was chosen as one of the                 hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
top ten cities to invest in out of a total       Day 2 Chengdu
of 280 urban centers in China. Most                                                                  Sichuan Opera
travelers come here to see the giant             Panda Breeding and Research Center
panda and explore the city’s colorful            and Jinli Ancient Street                            If Peking opera displays its fine make-up and costume,
culture. Meanwhile, the areas to the                                                                 the Sichuan opera amazes you by its circus-like elements,
                                                 Day 3 Chengdu
west of Chengdu, such as Jiuzhaigou                                                                  such as fantastic acrobats, consummate magicians, super
N a t i o n a l Pa r k a n d H u a n g l o n g   One day tour of The Giant Buddha and                cool fire spitters and funny clowns. But there is one thing
                                                 back to Chengdu                                     that makes Sihuan Opera definitely unique and excel,
National Park, are also well-known
tourist spots for its cr ystal blue                                                                  is the dazzling art of face-changing. Performers have
                                                 Day 4 Depart Chengdu
lakes, colorful ponds, and dramatic                                                                  layers and layers masks on their face and change them at
gorges.                                                                                              lightning speed. You cannot miss it.
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                                                                                                              Over The Bridge Rice Noodles

                                                                                                              Kunming’s ‘Over The Bridge Noodles’ are
                                                                                                              a must-try for anyone who visit Yunnan
                                                                                                              province. What makes it different from
                                                                                                              other noodles is that when you order this
                                                                                                              noodles, you will be served with a large
                                                                                                              bowl of boiling broth, and all the noodle
                                                                                                              ingredients on the side, which include rice
                                                                                                              noddles, raw vegetables, slightly cooked
                                                                                                              meat, beansprouts, egg, sausage, so and so
                                                                                                              on. When inside the bowl, it will become a
                                                                                                              large portion of delicious rice noodle soup,
         YUNNAN                             7-Day Shangri-la Exploring                                        extremely yummy.

          Colorful China
                                            Day 1 Arrival in Kunming                            Yunnan Pu’er Tea
                                            Be met at the airport and transferred to
                                            hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
Yu n n a n , t h e i d e a l h o l i d ay                                                       Pu’er is one of the most famous teas in China, and is
destination in China, enjoys a perfect      Day 2 Kunming                                       mainly produced in Yunnan province. Xishuangbanna,
combination of amazing natural              The Stone Forest and Yuantong Temple                the endpoints of the ‘Ancient Tea-Horse Road’, is also a
                                            Tour                                                major tea-growing area in Yunnan province. Pu’er is a
scenery, diverse ethnic customs, and
pleasant climate all year round. Over       Day 3 Kunming-Dali                                  kind of dark tea, and is normally pressed into a wheel or
25 of China’s ethnic minority groups        Xizhou Village, Erhai, Dali Ancient Town            brick shape. It is best to drink after a big meat feast for
reside here, providing a colorful salad                                                         it’s very effective to improve meat digestion and clean
                                            Day 4 Dali-Lijiang
of China’s mixed culture.                   Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon                  the extra oil for the body. Natural and healthy.
From the snow mountains to                  Park
the tropical rainforests, from the
                                            Day 5 Lijiang
highland lakes to the canyons, from         Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha
the historic cities to the fascinating      Murals Tour
rural sceneries, Yunnan is blessed
                                            Day 6 Lijiang-Shangri-La
with beautiful landscapes. Kunming,         Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin
Lijiang, Dali, and the legendar y           monastery
Shangri-la are the main attractions
that you will not want to miss.             Day 7 Departure Shangri-La
                                            Pudacuo National Park, Departure
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                                                                                      Everest Base Camp

                                                                                      Shoton Festival
             TIBET                         8-Day Everest Base Camp Tour
                                                                                      The Shoton Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals in Tibet.
                                                                                      People celebrate it at the end of June and the beginning of July in Tibetan’s
            Holy Palace                                                               calendar, normally falls in August in solar calendar. On the first day of the
                                           DAY 1 Lhasa:                               festival, the Thangka is scheduled to be unveiled at the Drepung Monastery.
                                           Arrive in Lhasa (Elevation 3,650 Meters)   Visitors and locals worship Buddha in their own ways.
Bordering the world’s top 10 tallest
peaks, Tibet is truly the roof of the      DAY 2 Lhasa:
world. Famous rivers including the         Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Drepung
                                           Monastery
Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, and Indus
all flow from Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist      DAY 3 Lhasa:
prayer flags hang everywhere and           Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor
mysterious beautiful monasteries           Street
sit on snow mountains, beneath             DAY 4 Lhasa–Gyangtse (4,040 Meters) –
blue skies, beside crystal lakes. Visit    Shigatse (3,836 Meters): Yamdrok Lake,
Tibet’s iconic landmarks, 1300-year        Karuola Glacier, Palcho Monastery
old Lhasa and the Potala Palace. Go        DAY 5 Shigatse – Tingri (4,300 Meters):
for adventure with a bike ride on          Tashilunpo Monastery
the Sino-Nepal highway, or a visit
to Mt. Everest base camp. Besides,         DAY 6Tingri – Shigatse: Mt. Everest
                                           Base Camp (5,200 Meters), Rongbuk
the Tibetan has its own festivals,         Monastery
religious yet colorful, definitely worth
experiencing.                              DAY 7 Shigatse – Lhasa
                                           DAY 8 Depart Lhasa
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                                                                                                    Miao Costume

                                                                                                    If you have seen a picture of Miao ladies in
                                                                                                    their costume, you will be amazed by their
                                                                                                    magnificent colorful dress and shinning
                                                                                                    silver accessories. Not just a piece of clothes,
                                                                                                    Miao costume also serves as the legacy of
                                                                                                    their whole family, and the reflection of
                                                                                                    their long history. The Miao people are great
                                                                                                    observers of etiquette. They are also very
                                                                                                    hospitable and respect their guests. When
                                                                                                    people visit their homes, they will cook lots
                                                                                                    of delicious food for their guests and try their
                                                                                                    best to entertain guests. So, why wait?

        GUIZHOU
      Minority Experience                  5-Day Minority Experiencing
Guizhou is a multi-minority province
in southwest mainland China. It is         Day 1 Arrival in Guiyang
land-locked, hemmed in by Sichuan          Be met at the airport and transferred to
Province to the north, the Guangxi         hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
Zhuang Autonomous Region to                Day 2 Guiyang
the south, Yunnan Province to the          View the magnificent Huangguoshu
west, and Hunan Province to the            Waterfall, Back to Guiyang
east.With its marvelous landscapes,                                                                 Cut hair with sickle
                                           Day 3 Guiyang-Kaili
diverse ethnic customs, cultural and       Kaili – Have a Feast of Miao Minority                    For Miao men, they have their own unique
historical relics, pleasant climate, and   Culture                                                  hair style with a pig-tail long hair on the
improving road and rail networks,                                                                   top of heir head, and bare or very short on
                                           Day 4 Kaili-Guiyang                                      outskirts. And the most amazing thing is that
Guizhou is attracting more and             Explore More Miao Cultural Life
more tourists, both domestic and                                                                    they shave their head, not with a shaver, but
                                           Day 5 Departure from Guiyang                             a sickle! How unbelievable is that! But they
international.                                                                                      do have the skills. In our tour, you can choose
                                                                                                    either to watch it, or challenge yourself to be
                                                                                                    shaved!
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                                                                                                                              Special Photography Tour

                                                                                                                              This tour is unique in Zhangjiajie, because
                                                                                                                              we are blessed to have Zhou Mingfa, a
                                                                                                                              famed photographer who has been lived in
                                                                                                                              and photographed Zhangjiajie for 18 years,
                                                                                                                              to help us capture more astonishing and
                                                                                                                              breathtaking views in Zhangjiajie region. This
                                                                                                                              is a once-in-a-blue-moon chance for both
                                                                                                                              amateurs and professional photographers!
                                                                                                                              Ready to be inspired!

    ZHANGJIAJIE
           Avatar Tour                                                                         Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
                                        4-Day Amazing Natour Tour
Zhangjiajie is located in the west                                                             Holds 10 world records according to the
of Hunan Province, 330 kilometers                                                              Zhangjiajie Canyon Tourism Management
from Changsha, the capital of Hunan                                                            Co., is of all attention. Thousands of
                                        DAY 1 Arrive Zhangjiajie                               Visitors from all over the world come here
Province, over 1,000 k ilometers        Zhangjiajie Arrival
from both Shanghai and Beijing.                                                                and challenge themselves. This bottom-
Zhangjiajie was thrust into foreigner   DAY 2 Zhangjiajie                                      transparent bridge is around 300 meters
travelers' eyes af ter the movie        Zhangjiajie National Forest Park:                      higher than the ground level.
                                        Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain
Avatar. The Hallelujah Mountains in
Avatar were inspired by Heavenly        DAY 3 Zhangjiajie
Pillar in Zhangjiajie National Forest   Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge; Back
                                        to the city to visit Baofeng Lake
Park.Zhangjiajie is famous for its
precarious peaks, limpid streams,       DAY 4 Departure
dense forests, and large karst caves.   Ti a n m e n M o u n t a i n ; Z h a n g j i a j i e
In 1982, Zhangjiajie National Forest    Departure
Park became China's first national
forest park.
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                                                                                               Victoria Harbour

                                                                       Disney Land

     HONGKONG                            4-Day Hongkong Family Tour
      Discover Hongkong
                                         DAY 1 Hong Kong Arrival
As a Special Administrative Region of
China, Hong Kong is situated on the      DAY 2 Disneyland Park
southeast coast of China, occupying      DAY 3 Hong Kong Island
an area of 426 square miles (1,104
square kilometers). The city is one of   Day 4 Huangshan Departure
the world's leading financial, banking
and trading centers.
CHINA EXPLORE
China by Tail
Classical Wonders
Majestic Yangtze
China Adventure
Guizhou Explore
Holy Tibet
China Explore
                Ch ina Tour by Trail                                                                  a hill.
                                                                                                                                                                  Highlights:
                                                                                                                                                                  •High speed train experience
                  (From Sh angh ai to Beijing)-12 Days/11 Nights                                      Day8 Pingyao                                                •Overnight train with soft/hard
                                                                                                      The main sites we will see in the town are the City
                                                                                                      Wall, Ming and Qing streets, the Temple of City             sleepers
Day1 Shanghai                                   Dynasty. Then drive for about 1.5 hours to visit      God, the Ri Sheng Chang Financial House and                 •Pingyao, Luoyang, and Xian
Upon arrival in Shanghai, be met at the         the famous Shaolin Temple. The wonderful              the Tongxinggong ancient bank bodyguards. We                •Longmen Grottoes
airport by private guide and driver and         Kungfu show here is a highlight not to be             also walk through the main streets and narrow
transferred to the hotel for check-in. You      missed.                                               alleys, where there are many shops with souvenirs,          •Shaolin Kung Fu
will be free on your own for the rest of the                                                          restaurants and hostels on both sides, in a town full       •The Great Wall of China
day.                                            Day5 Luoyang/Xian                                     of bustling activities. We conclude the day at the          •Cosmopolitan Shanghai
                                                We transfer to train station for fast train           Shuanglin Monastery.
Day2 Shanghai                                   Luoyang/Xian G2001 (0853/1036). We will first
Today begins with the Shanghai Museum,          pay a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda            Day9 Pingyao/Beijing
where we can learn some profound history        to learn something of the Buddhist culture            This morning we will drive for an hour to the Pingyao
and culture by appreciating its fantastic       and also paper cutting/ Chinese calligraphy           railway station for fast train to Beijing, Pingyao/
collection of ancient Chinese art. Later        lesson here to fully understand China, and            Beijing D2002 0842/1255. With a history of more
continue to the classical Yuyuan Garden,        then the Provincial History Museum to have a          than 3000 years, Beijing has seven World Cultural
and nearby busy market with variety             general idea of our brilliant Chinese history and     Heritage Sites, more than any other city in the world.
local snacks and souvenirs. Then we will        achievements of ancient times.                        Upon arrival, we will take a short Hutong tour by a
have some free time at the Bund and also                                                              rickshaw before check in at the hotel.
Nanjing Road to enjoy the modern view of        Day6 Xian
Shanghai.                                       Today is a big day. You will visit one of the Eight   Day10 Beijing
                                                Wonders of the world, the Terra-cotta Warriors        Our excursion today starts in the heart of Beijing,
Day3 Shanghai-Luoyang                           and Horses Museum. The Terracotta Warriors            at Tiananmen Square. This is the largest city center
Today, we will drive out of the city to visit   was an underground army built to protect the          square in the world, and then we proceed to the
the graceful and picturesque Zhujiajiao         First Qin Emperor after his death. The funerary       Forbidden City. The grandiosity and solemnity of
water town for ancient houses, stone            pits with a large number of life-size terracotta      this architectural complex is tremendous. In the
bridges and lively streets. This small town     warriors and horses with different shapes             afternoon, we will have a leisurely visit to the largest
has a long history with well-preserved          and faces are marvelous. It is amazing to see         imperial garden - the Summer Palace.
buildings from the Ming and Qing                something of high artistic value from more than
dynasties. Later, we back to downtown           2000 years ago.                                       Day11 Beijing
to visit Jade Buddha Temple and an old          After that, we will drive back to the downtown        This morning we will visit the Great Wall at Badaling,
cultural street. After that, we will go to      area; the afternoon is filled with visiting the       the centerpiece of all Beijing trips. After that, we will
train station and for overnight soft sleeper    ancient City Wall and the Great Mosque, and           back downtown to have a stopover on the way to
train to Luoyang, Shanghai/Luoyang K738         also the famous and crowded Muslim Area.              take some photos of the Bird Nest (Olympic National
(1406/0647+1)                                                                                         Stadium) at a distance. For the rest of the time, we
Accommodation: Overnight soft sleeper           Day7 Xian/Pingyao                                     will visit the Temple of Heaven, a place for emperors
train                                           Today we will proceed to the Ancient City of          to pray for the country's prosperity and peace. The
                                                Pingyao via high-speed train, Xian/Pingyao            tour ends when we transfer you back to the hotel.
Day4 Luoyang                                    D2504 (0905/1131). Pingyao is a well-preserved
Arrive at Luoyang at around 06:30 in the        ancient city with complete city walls, lanes,         Day12 Departure
morning. Be met and transferred to have         yards and residences. In the afternoon, we will       Private guide will meet at the hotel and transfer
breakfast at hotel. (The hotel check in time    drive out of the city to visit the Wang Family's      you to the airport based on your departure flight
is after 14:00). Afterwards, we proceed         Compound. Covering an area of 250 thousand            schedule.
to the Longmen Grottoes, which were             square meters, this huge architectural complex
constructed starting in the Northern Wei        has 231 courtyards and 2078 rooms built along
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                                                                                                         Huangpu River.

                  C las sical Wonders                                                                    Day 9 Shanghai/Guilin-Yangshuo
                                                                                                         Transfer with guide for flight to Guilin. Elephant
                                                                                                                                                                Highlights:
                                                                                                                                                                •The Great Wall of China
                  (From Beijing to Hongkong)-14 Days/13 Nights                                           Trunk Hill, shaped like a huge elephant dipping        •High speed train experience
                                                                                                         its trunk into the Li River to drink water, the hill
                                                                                                         is regarded as the symbol of Guilin. Then, enjoy       •Qin Shihuang’s Terra-Cotta Amy
Day 1 Beijng                                    Day 4 Beijing/Xian
Arrive in Beijing, you will be met and          Transfer to airport for flight to Xian. Visit the City
                                                                                                         your leisure time on Guilin. Go on the city tour.      •Jiuzhaigou National Park
                                                                                                         And transfer to Yangshuo.                              •Giant Buddha of Leshan
transferred by our professional English         Wall to get an excellent view of Xi'an. We roam
speaking guide to hotel, enjoy the rest         the colorful market of Muslim Quarter and visit          Day 10 Yangshuo                                        •Giant Panda in Chengdu
of the day at your leisure. At dinner, we       the Great Mosque, which is a blend of Chinese
prepare the delicious Pecking duck for          style and Muslim architecture. At dinner, enjoy
                                                                                                         Today we will have country cycling around the          •Ancient Town of Lijiang
                                                                                                         countryside and Bamboo rafting on Yulong River
you. After the evening show: The legend         eating Chinese Jiaozi Banquet will be a pleasure         for one hour, to enjoy a fantastic drifting on the
                                                                                                                                                                •Tiger Leaping Gorge
of Kongfu, hope you have a good night in        memory in your Xian tour.                                Yulong River. We will back to Yangshuo by bike to      •Li River
Beijing.
                                                Day 5 Xian
                                                                                                         have free time in West Street.                         •Cosmopolitan Shanghai
Day 2 Beijing                                   We start the day with Terra-cotta Warriors to            Day 11 Longsheng
We start the day with visiting Temple of        uncover the mystery of Emperor Qinshihuang's             Transfer to Ping'an village in Longsheng County.
Heaven where ever the emperors of the           "immortal army". Then visit Shaanxi History              The rice terrace, built about 650 years ago, the
Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the          Museum to explore the splendid civilization of           terraced fields are built along the slope winding
Gods of Heaven. You can have a stay and         ancient China.                                           from the riverside up to the mountain top,
watch the Taiji practice performed by local                                                              between 600 m to 800 m above sea level. Stay
residents. Continue to Tiananmen Square-        Day 6 Xian/Hangzhou                                      overnight in the Hotel in Ping'an Village.
the world’s largest central city square and     Transfer to airport for flight to Hangzhou. The
where most of the national ceremonies           West Lake, Chinese poetic sentiments depict              Day 12 Guilin/Guangzhou-HKG
are held. Passing through Tiananmen Gate,       the charm of the lake which has always been              Transfer for fast train to Guangzhou. Enjoy your
you will enter the splendid Forbidden           a beautiful and romantic spot since ancient              following city tour, Chen Family`s Monastery and
City, the imperial palace where twenty-         times. Transfer to Wuzhen Town, in the southern          Qingping Market. Then take ferry to Hong Kong;
four emperors ascended the throne and           region of the Yangtze River, water town with             be met and pick up to hotel.
exercised their strong power to the nation.     typical Chinese traditional feature and stay in
Then we go to Houhai Bar Street where you       traditional style accommodation by the water.            Day 13 Hong Kong
can enjoy a leisure time by sit at a café and                                                            Today we will have half day tour with guide and
take a view of the modern life in traditional   Day 7 Shanghai                                           drive for around 5hours, Being 554 meters above
Beijing Hutong.                                 After breakfast we drive to Shanghai. Firstly,           sea level; Victoria Peak is the highest point within
                                                visit a Chinese classic garden in city downtown-         Hong Kong and occupies the western part of the
Day 3 Beijing                                   Yuyuan Garden. Shanghai Museum, 120,000                  island. Enjoy city overall scene with a pleasant
Private transfer with guide to Mutianyu         precious Chinese works of ar t, Shanghai                 ride ascending the mountain. Then visit Repulse
Great Wall without cable car, to get a view     Museum is a vast show stage for ancient                  Bay, a luxurious residential area for dining,
of the world-famous military defensive          Chinese curio.                                           relaxation, and aquatic activities. Aberdeen
project in ancient China which also be                                                                   Fishing Village, get a sense for what things were
taken as Beijing’s landmark. After that, we     Day 8 Shanghai                                           like long ago and how modern life is catching up
visit Summer Palace, the largest and most       First we visit Jade Buddha Temple to get a               to the old traditions, which stubbornly co-exist
complete imperial garden in China, Where        veiw of the two Buddha made of sparkling and             with contemporary amenities. For the rest of the
ever the royal family spent their summer        crystal-clear white jade. Next have a bird-eye           day, free time for your own.
in to avoid the heat. Then stop over at         view of the city after ascending Oriental Pearl
Olympic Sites (without entrance) for photos     TV Tower. We will take a walking tour of The             Day 14 Departure
where the Olympic 2008 was taken.               Bund to enjoy the modern view of Shanghai. In            Free at leisure and then take international flight
                                                the evening, enjoy the night view by cruise the          to back.
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                   M ajestic Yangt ze                                                                       substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream.
                                                                                                            Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and       Highlights:
                                                                                                            the deepest of the Three Gorges. In the evening,
                  (From Beijing to Sh angh ai)-10 Days/09 Nights                                            sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.
                                                                                                                                                                  •The Great Wall of China
                                                                                                            Additional optional Shore Excursion to White          •High speed train experience
Day1 Beijing                                    Warriors. Back the city, evening Tang Dynasty               Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an        •Qin Shihuang’s Terra-Cotta Amy
Arrive in Beijing with international flight,    Show with Dumpling dinner in Lido Theatre.                  ancient city overlooking the western end of
our car will pick us up and transfer to our                                                                 Qutang Gorge.                                         •Yangtze River Cruise
hotel. In the evening we take a tour in         Day 5 Xi'an/Chongqing –boat                                                                                       •Cosmopolitan Shanghai
Wangfujing Street. Overnight in Beijing.        Today you will be driven to Muslim Quarter.                 Day 8 Cruiser –Yichang-Shanghai (B)
                                                There are about ten mosques in this area,                   Three Gorges Dam/Yichang - Morning visit to the
Day 2 Beijing                                   among which the Great Mosque is the most                    Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest
Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen      famous and popular, then continue to visit                  in the world. Arrive Yichang in late morning and
S quare, where most of the national             Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and City Wall. Then                  disembark. then transfer to railway station for
ceremonies are held. From the square, you       transfer to airport for flight Xian/Chongqing               fast train Yichang/Shanghai D2208 1500/2315 by
can walk to the splendid Forbidden City.        HU7667 1540/1720. Be met and transferred to                 2nd class seats. Be met and transferred to hotel in
Upon arrival at the largest imperial palace,    dinner then to the boat, check in and Cruise                Shanghai. Overnight in Shanghai.
travelers are always impressed by the high      introduction (dinner is excluded), cruiser will
red walls and large quantity of buildings       start at 21:30.                                             Day9 Shanghai
with golden roofs. After that, we drive to                                                                  After breakfast at hotel, today we first visit Yu
Hutong to visit the traditional residence of    Day6 Cruiser (B, L&D)                                       Garden including nearby Bazzars. In Yuyuan,
Beijing with Rickshaws, which is an old way     S h i b a oz h a i - Ta k e a s h o re exc u r s i o n to   you can see the sophisticated design and fine
of transportation. Then we visit Houhai area    Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden                      layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and
by walking, which is a part of Shichahai.       pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of                   cloisters. Then we visit Shanghai Museum,
After that visit Temple of Heaven, where        the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions,                which specializes in ancient art works of China,
ever the emperors of the Ming and Qing          an alternate excursion may be substituted to                especially bronze ware, chinaware, calligraphies
dynasties worshipped the Gods of Heaven.        Fengdu, visiting the new relocation village                 and paintings. After that, we will take a walking
                                                built for families who have moved as a result               tour of Nanjing Road and The Bund to enjoy the
Day 3 Beijing                                   of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about                modern view of Shanghai. Then we go to take
Today we first visit the fascinating Badaling   by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional                elevator up to the TV Tower and take an overlook
Great Wall; we take the cable car up, and       Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river             of the Shanghai City. Then we go to visit French
walk down. Then we drive to visit Summer        conditions permitting), known for its statues of            Concession. In the evening, you’ll be entertained
Palace. The palace was used as the royal        ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill.                         by the Acrobatic show at the theater. Then we
family’s “Palace to avoid the heat” when in                                                                 drive back to our hotel.
summer. Then we drive to Olympic park to        Day7 Cruiser (B, L&D)
see the modern masterpiece – Bird Nest &        Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most                Day10 Departure
Water Cube from outside. In the evening,        extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass               Today we drive to visit the beautiful Water Town of
we shall see the Kongfu Show by regular         through the first two—Qutang Gorge and                      Zhujiajiao including boat cruise. We will drive for
seats.                                          Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5                   about one hour to get there. With the accompany
                                                miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic.            of our guide, you will have a leisure time at the
Day 4 Beijing-Xi'an                             The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its                  town to enjoy the local people's life, the ancient
After breakfast at hotel, we transfer to        quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and                 architecture, small canals and beautiful bridges.
station for Bullet Train to Xian Beijing/Xian   cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates              There are restaurants, bars, cafes and shops along
G651 0700/1252, by 2nd class seats. Upon        the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for              both sides of the narrow streets. Then we drive
arrival, our guide and driver in Xi’an will     a relaxing excursion through the attractive                 back to Shanghai and visit Tianzifang area. Then
pick you up and drive to the suburb area        gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on                      transfer to apt for international flight back.
to marvel at the powerful Qin Terra Cotta       river conditions, an alternate excursion may be
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                    Ch ina Adventure                                                                  Day 8 Jiuzhaigou/Chengdu
                                                                                                                                                                Highlights:

                  (From Beijing to Sh angh ai)-20 Days/19 Nights                                      In the morning we drive to the A/P and take flight        •The Great Wall of China
                                                                                                      to Chengdu. Upon arrival, we drive to Leshan; The         •High speed train experience
                                                                                                      Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya in            •Qin Shihuang’s Terra-Cotta Amy
Day 1 Beijing                                    for Bullet Train to Xian G87 (1400/1848) by 2nd      sitting posture. Facing the river, the Buddha has
Arrive in Beijing, our car will pick us up and   class seats. Upon arrival, our guide and driver in   symmetrical posture and looks which have been             •Jiuzhaigou National Park
transfer to our hotel. In the evening we take    Xi’an will pick you up and drive to the hotel for
a tour in Wangfujing Street.                     rest.
                                                                                                      beautifully captured in its solemn stillness. It is 71    •Giant Buddha of Leshan
                                                                                                      meters (about 233 feet) high, and has 8.3-meter-
                                                                                                      long (about 27 feet) fingers. The 9-meter-wide
                                                                                                                                                                •Giant Panda in Chengdu
Day 2 Beijing                                    Day 5 Xi'an                                          (about 30 feet) instep is big enough for one              •Ancient Town of Lijiang
Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen       Today you will be driven to the suburb area to
S quare, where most of the national              marvel at the powerful Qin Terra Cotta Warriors.
                                                                                                      hundred people to sit on and the 24-meter-wide            •Tiger Leaping Gorge
                                                                                                      (about 79 feet) shoulder is large enough to be
ceremonies are held. From the square,            Then we drive back to the city and go to visit       a basketball playground. We will take the cruise
                                                                                                                                                                •Li River
you can walk to the splendid Forbidden           Shaanxi Historical Museum, known as “the             and also climb the Buddha. Then we’ll drive to            •Cosmopolitan Shanghai
City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial       pearl of Xian, the treasury of China”. After the     Emeishan for overnight.
palace, travelers are always impressed by        museum, we’ll visit South Gate Old City Wall,
the high red walls and large quantity of         which is the most complete city wall that has        Day 9 Emeishan-Chengdu
buildings with golden roofs. Then we walk        survived in China, as well being one of the          Mt. Emei is located on the south of Leshan. It is
to Coal Hill, which is a royal garden in the     largest ancient military defensive systems in the    towering, beautiful, old and mysterious, like a
past where we can enjoy a panoramic              world. Then we go to Muslim Quarter. There are       huge green screen standing in the southwest
view of Forbidden City. Then we drive to         about ten mosques in this area, among which          of the Chengdu Plain. Looking its winding and
Beihai Park, a former imperial Garden.           the Great Mosque is the most famous and              beautiful figure, you will find that it resembles
After that, we drive to Shichahai Hutong         popular.                                             ver y much an eyebrow of a girl. I t is the
to visit the traditional residence of Beijing                                                         highest one among all the famous sight-seeing
with Rickshaws, which is an old way of           Day 6 Xi’an/Jiuzhaigou                               mountains in China. We’ll take cable car up to
transportation. Then we visit Houhai area        Today we’ll take the flight to Jiuzhaigou. Then      Wannian Temple, then walk to visit Monkey Area.
by walking, which is a part of Shichahai.        we’ll drive to visit Huanglong Scenic and            Down from the mountain, we will drive back to
                                                 Historic Interest Area. The 'World Wonder' and       Chengdu for overnight.
Day 3 Beijing                                    'Fairy Land on Earth' are names enjoyed by the
Today we first visit the fascinating Badaling    Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area,         Day 10 Chengdu/Lijiang
Great Wall; we take the cable car up, and        which is well known for its colorful lakes, snow     Today we first visit Panda Base. The giant pandas
walk down. Then we drive to visit Summer         clad mountains, valleys and virgin forest. After     are not only a Chinese national treasure but are
Palace. The palace was used as the royal         the tour in Huanglong, we’ll drive to Jiuzhaigou     also beloved by people the world over. In the
family’s “Palace to avoid the heat” when in      for overnight.                                       base you’ll meet incredibly lovely pandas and
summer. Then we drive to Olympic park to                                                              baby pandas. Most people couldn’t resist. Then
see the modern masterpiece – Bird Nest &         Day 7 Jiuzhaigou                                     we drive to visit Wenshu Temple. After the temple,
Water Cube. In the evening, we shall see         Located in the north of Sichuan Province,            we’ll take a walk among the famous pedestrian
the Kongfu Show.                                 Jiuzhaigou County is part of the Aba Tibetan         street called Jinli Street, where you’ll find all kinds
                                                 and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. With some           of delicious food and snacks that can make you
Day 4 Beijing-Xi'an                              of the most beautiful and inspiring scenery on       slobber and forget the tastiness induced coma
Today we first visit Temple of Heaven,           earth and some of the reserves scenic spots          that fallows. The last site is Wangjiang Park, after
where ever the emperors of the Ming              considered holy by the local Tibetan and Qiang       that, We will transfer to airport and take flight to
and Qing dynasties worshipped the Gods           people, it is no wonder a number of mysterious       Lijiang. Upon arrival, guide and driver will pick us
of Heaven. Then we go to Silk Market, in         legends surround the wonderful landscape of          up and drive to our hotel to rest.
which you’ll find nearly all the things you      Jiuzhaigou. We’ll spend a day in here.
want to buy. Then we transfer to station                                                              Day 11 Lijiang
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                     Ch ina Adventure                                                                    Day 16 Yangshuo
                                                                                                         Today we first take the Li River boat cruise to
                                                                                                         Yangshuo. Along the trip you will enjoy the
                   (From Beijing to Sh angh ai)-20 Days/19 Nights                                        attractive scenery on both sides of the bank, and
                                                                                                         after arrival, you’ll be able to enjoy your stay in
Today we start our tour by visiting the Lijiang                                                          Yangshuo. After a rest at hotel, we drive to visit
Ancient Town. Lijiang City, an attractive tourist     Day 13 Lijiang / Kunming / Guilin                  The Big Banyan Tree. It has survived wind and rain
destination in Yunnan Province, is considered         We will take morning flight to Kunming, pick       over centuries since it was planted nearly 1500
a fair yland blessed with fresh air, clear            up and drive to Shilin, we will visit the Stone    years ago. Then we’ll visit some local villages to
streams, breathtaking snow mountains and an           Forest, which is a notable set of limestone        see Moon Hill and their life-style. Then we drive
undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly         formations located in Shilin Yi Autonomous         back to enjoy the beautiful Impression Show,
group of people. It exercises jurisdiction over       County. The tall rocks seem to pray to the         which is platformed on Li River. After the show,
four counties and an Old Town District. This is       ground in the manner of stalagmites, with          we will drive back to hotel for rest.
the main region inhabited by Naxi People, one         many looking like petrified trees thereby
of China's 55 minority ethnic groups. We will         creating the illusion of a forest made of          Day 17 Guilin/Shanghai
start the tour from the Morning Market in the         stone. we will transfer to airport and take        Today we drive back to Guilin A/P for flight to
old City, then we’ll visit the Black Dragon Pool      flight to Guilin.                                  Shanghai, the guide and driver will pick us up and
inside the city. Then we visit Naxi Museum,                                                              transfer to hotel for a short rest. Then we go to
which you can get to know the Dongba                  Day 14 Guilin                                      visit French Concession. In the evening, you’ll be
Culture. After that, we will go to climb up the       We first drive to visit Reed Flute Cave. Inside    entertained by the Acrobatic show at the theater.
Lion Hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the           this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world      Then we drive back to our hotel.
whole old city from Wangu Tower on the hill.          of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock
We will also visit some local markets and shops       formations created by carbonate deposition.        Day 18 Shanghai
before back to hotel.                                 Illuminated by colored lighting, the fantastic     Today we first visit Yu Garden including nearby
                                                      spectacle is found in many variations along        Bazzars. In Yuyuan, you can see the sophisticated
Day 12 Lijiang                                        this 240-meter-long cave. Walking through          design and fine layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries,
Today we’ll drive to Jade Dragon Snow                 the serried stone pillars, tourists feast their    ponds and cloisters. Then we visit Shanghai
Mountain. Looking from Lijiang Old Town in            eyes on changing spots, feeling they are in a      Museum, which specializes in ancient art works
the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles)         paradise where the Gods live. After that, we       of China, especially bronze ware, chinaware,
away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced                drive to Elephant Trunk Hill. It’s an Elephant’s   calligraphies and paintings. After that, we will
mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in             nose shaped rock extending into the river,         take a walking tour of Nanjing Road and The Bund
the clouds, hence the name. Then we’ll drive          just like its drinking water from the river.       to enjoy the modern view of Shanghai. Then we
to Yuhu Village. Then we’ll drive to visit Yufeng     Then we’ll visit Seven Stars Park. The park        go to take elevator up to the TV Tower and take
Temple. It’s one of the Scarlet Sect lamaseries       is endowed with elegant mountains, clear           an overlook of the Shanghai City. Transfer to hotel
of Lijiang. The beautiful sceneries around            water, miraculous stone forest, deep and           and rest.
Yufeng Temple are special gifts from the deity.       serene valleys, plentiful animals and plants
The temple backs onto a snow mountain                 and valued cultural relics. In the evening         Day 19 Zhujiajiao – Shanghai
and faces a meadow. It is surrounded by the           we will drive to Two Rivers and Four Lakes         Today we drive to visit the beautiful Water Town
flourishing forest and a never-dried river. All       Scenic Spot and aboard the boat for a night        of Zhujiajiao including boat cruise. Then we
this makes it a really good place to visit. After     tour on the rivers and lakes.                      drive back to Shanghai and visit Tianzifang area.
visiting the temple, we’ll drive to Baisha Village,                                                      Transfer back to our hotel.
which is about 4.9 miles to the north of Lijiang      Day 15 Longsheng – Guilin
Ancient Town. It is much quieter than Lijiang         We drive to Longsheng today and visit the          Day 20 Departure
Ancient City because it is not commercialized.        Terrace Fields there, and also visit the Yao       Free Time in the morning. Transfer to airport and
Here you can experience the Naxi people’s             and Zhuang Minorities Villages. Then we            take departure flight back home.
peaceful daily life. Then we drive back to our        drive back to Guilin and take a walking tour
hotel and rest.                                       of local markets and pedestrian streets.
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                                                                                                      Day 8 Jiuzhaigou/Chengdu

                     Gui zh ou Explore                                                                In the morning we drive to the A/P and take flight
                                                                                                      to Chengdu. Upon arrival, we drive to Leshan; The
                                                                                                      Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya in
                                                                                                                                                                Highlights:

                  (From Beijing to Sh angh ai)-21 Days/20 Nights                                      sitting posture. Facing the river, the Buddha has         •The Great Wall of China
                                                                                                      symmetrical posture and looks which have been             •High speed train experience
                                                                                                      beautifully captured in its solemn stillness. It is 71    •Qin Shihuang’s Terra-Cotta Amy
Day 1 Beijing                                    for Bullet Train to Xian G87 (1400/1848) by 2nd      meters (about 233 feet) high, and has 8.3-meter-
Arrive in Beijing, our car will pick us up and   class seats. Upon arrival, our guide and driver in   long (about 27 feet) fingers. The 9-meter-wide            •Jiuzhaigou National Park
transfer to our hotel. In the evening we take    Xi’an will pick you up and drive to the hotel for
a tour in Wangfujing Street.                     rest.
                                                                                                      (about 30 feet) instep is big enough for one              •Giant Buddha of Leshan
                                                                                                      hundred people to sit on and the 24-meter-wide
                                                                                                      (about 79 feet) shoulder is large enough to be
                                                                                                                                                                •Giant Panda in Chengdu
Day 2 Beijing                                    Day 5 Xi'an                                          a basketball playground. We will take the cruise          •Ancient Town of Lijiang
Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen       Today you will be driven to the suburb area to
S quare, where most of the national              marvel at the powerful Qin Terra Cotta Warriors.
                                                                                                      and also climb the Buddha. Then we’ll drive to            •Tiger Leaping Gorge
                                                                                                      Emeishan for overnight.
ceremonies are held. From the square,            Then we drive back to the city and go to visit                                                                 •Li River
you can walk to the splendid Forbidden           Shaanxi Historical Museum, known as “the             Day 9 Emeishan-Chengdu                                    •Cosmopolitan Shanghai
City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial       pearl of Xian, the treasury of China”. After the     Mt. Emei is located on the south of Leshan. It is
palace, travelers are always impressed by        museum, we’ll visit South Gate Old City Wall,        towering, beautiful, old and mysterious, like a
the high red walls and large quantity of         which is the most complete city wall that has        huge green screen standing in the southwest
buildings with golden roofs. Then we walk        survived in China, as well being one of the          of the Chengdu Plain. Looking its winding and
to Coal Hill, which is a royal garden in the     largest ancient military defensive systems in the    beautiful figure, you will find that it resembles
past where we can enjoy a panoramic              world. Then we go to Muslim Quarter. There are       ver y much an eyebrow of a girl. I t is the
view of Forbidden City. Then we drive to         about ten mosques in this area, among which          highest one among all the famous sight-seeing
Beihai Park, a former imperial Garden.           the Great Mosque is the most famous and              mountains in China. We’ll take cable car up to
After that, we drive to Shichahai Hutong         popular.                                             Wannian Temple, then walk to visit Monkey Area.
to visit the traditional residence of Beijing                                                         Down from the mountain, we will drive back to
with Rickshaws, which is an old way of           Day 6 Xi’an/Jiuzhaigou                               Chengdu for overnight.
transportation. Then we visit Houhai area        Today we’ll take the flight to Jiuzhaigou.
by walking, which is a part of Shichahai.        We first drive to visit Huanglong Scenic and         Day 10 Chengdu/Guiyang
                                                 Historic Interest Area. The 'World Wonder' and       Today we first visit Panda Base. The giant pandas
Day 3 Beijing                                    'Fairy Land on Earth' are names enjoyed by the       are not only a Chinese national treasure but are
Today we first visit the fascinating Badaling    Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area,         also beloved by people the world over. In the
Great Wall; we take the cable car up, and        which is well known for its colorful lakes, snow     base you’ll meet incredibly lovely pandas and
walk down. Then we drive to visit Summer         clad mountains, valleys and virgin forest. After     baby pandas. Most people couldn’t resist. Then
Palace. The palace was used as the royal         the tour in Huanglong, we’ll drive to Jiuzhaigou     we drive to visit Wenshu Temple. After the temple,
family’s “Palace to avoid the heat” when in      for overnight.                                       we’ll take a walk among the famous pedestrian
summer. Then we drive to Olympic park to                                                              street called Jinli Street, where you’ll find all kinds
see the modern masterpiece – Bird Nest &         Day 7 Jiuzhaigou                                     of delicious food and snacks that can make you
Water Cube. In the evening, we shall see         Located in the north of Sichuan Province,            slobber and forget the tastiness induced coma
the Kongfu Show by regular seats.                Jiuzhaigou County is part of the Aba Tibetan         that fallows. The last site is Wangjiang Park; after
                                                 and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. With some           that, we will transfer to airport and take flight to
Day 4 Beijing-Xi'an                              of the most beautiful and inspiring scenery on       Guiyang. Upon arrival, guide and driver will pick
Today we first visit Temple of Heaven,           earth and some of the reserves scenic spots          us up and drive to our hotel to rest.
where ever the emperors of the Ming              considered holy by the local Tibetan and Qiang
and Qing dynasties worshipped the Gods           people, it is no wonder a number of mysterious       Day 11 Guiyang
of Heaven. Then we go to Silk Market, in         legends surround the wonderful landscape of          Today we first visit at Long Gong, which is called
which you’ll find nearly all the things you      Jiuzhaigou. We’ll spend a day in here.               “the miracle of nature” for its gorgeous Karst
want to buy. Then we transfer to station                                                              views. Next we transfer to Huang Guo Shu
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                     Gui zh ou Explore                                                                 name "wave-subduing Hill". Then we will transfer
                                                                                                       to the A/P for flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival,
                                                                                                                                                             that, we will take a walking tour of
                                                                                                                                                             Nanjing Road and The Bund to enjoy
                                                                                                       the guide and driver will pick us up and transfer     the modern view of Shanghai. Then we
                  (From Beijing to Sh angh ai)-21 Days/20 Nights                                       to hotel in Wulingyuan.                               go to take elevator up to the TV Tower
                                                                                                                                                             and take an overlook of the Shanghai
including escalator on the way back. The            through the serried stone pillars, tourists        Day 17 Zhangjiajie                                    City. After that we will visit Tianzifang
Huangguoshu Waterfall is world famous for its       feast their eyes on changing spots, feeling        Drive to the entrance (3-5 mins) and then tourist     area. Transfer to hotel and rest.
grandeur caused by the Karst Landscape. After       they are in a paradise where the Gods live.        car (15-20mins) to take Bailong elevator up
that we go to visit the Tian Xing Qiao, a natural   After that we drive to Longsheng and visit         to visit Yuanjiajie (about 2 hours) incl the First    Day 21 Zhujiajiao – Shanghai
bonsai made of water, stones and forests. Then      the Terrace Fields there, and also visit the Yao   Bridge under heaven, Vertigo Platform, the            Today we drive to visit the beautiful
we transfer back to the hotel                       and Zhuang Minorities Villages, where we will      Pillar of South Heaven and so on,then shuttle         Water Town of Zhujiajiao including
                                                    see the Long Hair Show from local residents.       bus (about 30 mins) to visit at Tianzi Mountain       boat cruise. Then we drive back to
Day 12 Guiyang-Kaili                                Then we drive back to Guilin and take a            incl Helong Park, Yubi Peak, Fairies Spreading        Shanghai to visit Jewish Quarter incl
Today we drive to Kaili at the southeast            walking tour of local markets and pedestrian       Flowers and so on.Down by cable car. Shuttle          the Synagogue and French Concession.
of Guizhou Province, which combines the             streets.                                           bus to Golden Whip Stream and take a walking          In the evening we will be entertained
modern society with traditional characteristics                                                        according to the pax wish                             by the Acrobatic show at the theater.
of Miao group. En route we will visit some          Day 15 Yangshuo                                    Night tour at xibu area                               Transfer back to our hotel.
Minority Ethnic villages. First, we visit the       Today we first take the Li River boat cruise
Qingyan Ancient Town which can dates back           to Yangshuo. Along the trip you will enjoy         Day 18 Zhangjiajie                                    Day 22 Departure
to Ming and Qing Dynasty with martial and           the attractive scenery on both sides of the        Visit Baofeng Lake with boat cruise. Drive for        Free time in the morning. Transfer to
economical values. Then we go to Matang             bank, and after arrival, you’ll be able to enjoy   40mins to visit the Grand Canyon with Glass           airport and take departure flight back
and Langde to enjoy the unique history and          your stay in Yangshuo. After a rest at hotel,      Bridge for 3-4 hours. The Grand Canyon is a           home.
culture of the miao ethnic groups. Back to Kaili    we drive to visit The Big Banyan Tree. It has      newly open spot next to the Wulingyuan Scenic
and Overnight.                                      survived wind and rain over centuries since it     area. With a magnificent Karst Landscape, you
                                                    was planted nearly 1500 years ago. Then we’ll      can find not only the great canyon, but also
Day 13 Kaili-Guiyang-Guilin                         visit some local villages to see Moon Hill and     many streams and waterfalls here. It is also
Today we continue our visit from the Qingman        their life-style. Then we drive back to stroll     famous for the longest glass bridge all over the
village around the K aili city to see the           on the west street in the afternoon. In the        world.
architecture of miao group and the famous           evening we drive back to enjoy the beautiful
Miao Embroidery. Next we drive to a village of      Impression Show, which is performed on Li          Day 19 Zhangjiajie/Shanghai
the Dong group, Shiqiao, which is famous for        River. After the show, we will drive back to       Drive to Zhangjiajie national park, visit Yellow
its traditional technique for making colorful       hotel for rest.                                    Stone Village with cable car up and down( visit
papers. Leaving the villages we drive back to                                                          for 2.5-3 hours).Then drive to visit Tianmen
Guiyang for bullet train to Guilin. The guide       Day 16 Guilin/Zhangjiajie                          Mountain (about 4 hours) incl up cable car+ glass
and driver of the Guilin part will pick us up at    Today we will learn Taichi Lesson at the           plank road + small cable car on the mountain+
the train station and drive to Four Lakes Scenic    Yangshuo Park. Taichi is a traditional Chinese     elevator at Tianmen Cave + Tourist bus. Transfer
Spot and aboard the boat for a night tour on        exercise that enjoys a long history and is         to airport and flight to Shanghai. Transfer to the
the lakes.                                          used to strengthen the body. Then we will          hotel
                                                    drive back to Guilin. We first drive to visit
Day 14 Longsheng – Guilin                           the Elephant Trunk Hill. It’s an Elephant’s        Day 20 Shanghai
Today we first drive to visit Reed Flute Cave.      nose shaped rock extending into the river,         Today we first visit Yu Garden including nearby
Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular      just like its drinking water from the river.       Bazzars. In Yuyuan, you can see the sophisticated
world of various stalactites, stone pillars         Our next stop in Guilin goes to Fubo Hill, it      design and fine layout of pavilions, halls,
and rock formations created by carbonate            stands solitarily in the northeast of the city     rockeries, ponds and cloisters. Then we visit
deposition. Illuminated by colored lighting, the    and on west bank of Li River with half of the      Shanghai Museum, which specializes in ancient
fantastic spectacle is found in many variations     hill stretching into the river. Waves run back     art works of China, especially bronze ware,
along this 240-meter-long cave. Walking             wherever they meet the blocks, hence the           chinaware, calligraphies and paintings. After
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