China’s Contrasts: A Journey Through Tradition and Modernity
Shanghai CITS
How do you best to understand the multifaceted nature of China? By participating in this trip! Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the well-known megacities of Beijing and Shanghai and experience the total contrast program with a visit to a traditional Shaolin monastery in Dengfeng and the Buddhist city of Luoyang. An insider tip for nature lovers and those who will be sure after visiting: Yangshuo with its breathtaking scenery. Then recharge your batteries in the glittering metropolis Hong Kong.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Shanghai! Welcome to China!
Your tour guide will welcome you at Shanghai airport and accompany you to your hotel.
Day 2: Shanghai - Yu Garden, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Tower
Explore the Old City of Shanghai and Yu Garden, a masterpiece of south Chinese landscaping from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Then, visit The Bund and Shanghai Tower. Round off the day with the famous Nanjing Road.
Day 3: Shanghai - Beijing
Visit the Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center. Afterward, transfer to the train station for your next stop, Beijing—the capital of China. Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the Beijing Train Station and transferred to your hotel.
Day 4: Beijing - Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall
Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, a section popular among foreign visitors with observation towers accessible by cable car. Enjoy the stunning scenery. Later, visit the Summer Palace.
Day 5: Beijing - Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Start with a visit to Tiananmen Square, followed by the highlight of the day: the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. End the day with a visit to the Temple of Heaven.
Day 6: Beijing to Luoyang - Longmen Grottoes
Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Luoyang. Visit the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Day 7: Shaolin Temple, High-speed Train to Xi'an
In the morning, visit the famous Shaolin Temple. Afterward, take a high-speed train to Xi'an, one of the most famous cities of the Chinese Silk Road.
Day 8: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Great Mosque
Discover the Terracotta Warriors in the morning. After lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and then continue to the Great Mosque.
Day 9: Fly to Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave
Take a flight south to Guilin, renowned for its karst cone mountain landscapes. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave in the afternoon.
Day 10: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo, Bamboo Raft on Yulong River
Take a Li River cruise to Yangshuo. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional bamboo raft ride along the Yulong River with a private punter.
Day 11: High-speed Train to Hong Kong
Take a high-speed train from Guilin to Hong Kong, a city known for its iconic skyline, economic prowess, and lush green oases.
Day 12: Hong Kong
Discover Hong Kong with a combined Hong Kong Island and Walking Tour, including the Star Ferry, Man Mo Temple, Old Town Central Art District, Aberdeen, and Victoria Peak.
Day 13: Return Flight - Goodbye China!
Say farewell to China and transfer to Hong Kong airport for your departure flight. Alternatively, extend your stay with a visit to Macao or other destinations.
Included Services
- Hotel accomodation according to our clients choice incl. daily breakfast
- High speed trains & domestic flights as mentioned in the program
- English speaking local guides for all transfers & sightseeing
Excluded Services
- Tips for guides, drivers & porters
- Personal expenses
- International flights to Shanghai/from Hong Kong
- Visa for China and Hong Kong (if required)
- All services not mentioned in the itinerary
Recommended travel period: January to December (avoid 1st week of October)
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