Day 11 Shanghai, Guilin ( B,L ) |
Continue our sightseeing programs in Shanghai. Later today you will fly to Guilin, a place famous for her beautiful landscape. You will stay overnight in a fishing village near Li River. Upon arrival at Guilin airport, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to hotel. |
The French Concession | A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, it is a very nice European place in Shanghai with lots of French and German cafes, tree-lined avenues, up-market stores as well as historical buildings. | Nanjing Road | If you are a fashion-seeking shoppers, this is the right place for you where all-in-one shopping malls, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views can be found. Buildings with distinctive features erect on both side of the street, huge signboards and advertisements show the city’s prosperity. | Shanghai Museum | Shanghai reputedly holds China's best collection of treasures from ancient bronzes, exquisitely carved jades and Ming and Qing dynasty antique furniture. Every visitor to Shanghai should try to pop in for at least an hour, but it's easy to spend a whole morning here. | Guilin | Guilin, blessed with stunning natural splendor, is a scenic town in North Guangxi, China, ranked top 10 tourist destinations in China. Popular sights include the Li River Cruise, Seven Star Park, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, etc.. |
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[ Optional ] Cormorant Bird catching fish: Cormorant Fishing is unique in China, which has been existed for hundreds of years already. This way of fishing is that the well-trained cormorants dive into the water to hunt for fish after receiving orders from fisherman. The fisherman usually rewards them with one or two very small fish to encourage them. |
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Day 12 Guilin ( B,L ) |
Visit Crown Cave in the morning, then take 4 hours Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Free time in Yangshuo. |
West Street | It is an ancient street with a history of over 1,400 years and lies in the heart of Yangshuo. It now draws visitors for its unique mix of cultures. The 2000-m-long street enjoys various bars, cafes, restaurants,art crafts and souvenir stores, foreign language clubs and even Kungfu schools. | Crown Cave | Crown Cave: It is located in Caoping Village, 29km south of Guilin city, is one of the most famous tourist spots along Li River. Taking the shape of a crown. The cave lasts for 12km, and only 3km near the river is explored. Due to the perennial obturation, the cave was well preserved. Inside the cav…… | Li River Cruise | Li River boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China, her landscape decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats. Cruising on Li River, you can respire fresh air, feel the gentle breeze and appreciate the fabulous landscape on both sides. |
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[ Optional ] Impression Sanjie Liu: With 12 mountain peaks and the Li River as its background, unlike performances with traditional artificial stage, the Impression Liu Sanjie is a large outdoor awe-inspiring night performance. It lasts for 70 minutes and over 600 actors and actresses are involved. All the actors are local residents. Book show tickets + hotel delivery service: http://www.chinadiscover.net/china-tour/guilinguide/yangshuo-liusanjie.htm |
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Day 13 Guilin, Guangzhou ( B,L ) |
Morning cycle along trails to see rice paddies, farm house, green limestone hills and countryside. Bike ride is very popular in Yangshuo. Visit Moon Hill and Big Banyan Tree on the way. Transfer to Guilin airport for your flight to Guangzhou. Pickup by our tour guide in Guangzhou from the airport and transfer to your hotel. |
Moon Hill | Moon Hill, one of the highlights in Yangshuo, gets this name as a moon-shaped hole penetrating a limestone pinnacle. You will enjoy various perspectives to appreciate the wonder, here the caves taking on different looks of “full-moon”, “half-moon” or “crescent moon”. | Yulong River | Yulong River is a small tribute of Li River, winds through rice planting fields, farm house, fishing bonds and thousands of limestone peaks. Many small dams have been built on Yulong River, still can see some relics of these ancient dams, which are used to hold water at a high level. | Bike ride in Yangshuo | Cycling Excursion is the best way to appreciate the pristine countryside scenery in Yangshuo as trails often lead where buses and cars can’t go. In addition, cycling riding is the most economic way to tour the Yangshuo countryside which only about 1-2 dollars per day, also a popular way. | Guangzhou | Guangzhou is one of the most important industrial and trading centres in southern China. There is a speedy and efficient expressway as well as rail links between Guangzhou and Hong Kong. |
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[ Optional ] Evening Cruise on the Pearl River: Evening Cruise on the Pearl River is one of the tourist highlights in the southern city of Guangzhou, and the beauty of the Pearl River scenery can be compared with that of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor. |
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Day 14 Guangzhou, Hong Kong ( B ) |
Moring sightseeing in Guangzhou. Then take 2 hour train to Hong Kong. Upon arrival at Kowloon railway station, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to the hotel. Free time to exlore Hong Kong on your own. |
Chen Family Temple | Chen's Ancestral Temple is located on Zhongshan Qilu (7th) with a history of over one hundred years and still in its original shape. The construction began in 1894 The buildings are known for their exquisite and myth. | Hong Kong | Hong Kong is simply dazzling. Experience the distinctive blend of East and West in this dynamic city. Feel the rush as you indulge in shopping. Savour culinary delicacies. Open your senses to Hong Kong's amazing skyline, bustling harbour and peaceful countryside. | Star Ferry | Star Ferry came into existence around 1898 and since then its ferries have been shuttling busily between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. A crossing of Victoria Harbour on a Star Ferry has been named by the National Geographic of Traveler as one of the "fifty places of a lifetime". It offers a memorabl…… |
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[ Optional ] Victoria Harbor: Victoria Harbour is one of the most popular travel tourist attractions in Hong Kong, is flanked by impressive skylines. The harbour is known for impressive views and scintillating public shows. |
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Day 15 Hong Kong ( B ) |
Free time till transfer to airport to sweet home. |
Shopping in Hong Kong (free time) | Shopping in Hong Kong is a dream every ardent shopper looks to fulfil. The contours of Hong Kong shopping are continuously expanding. Hong Kong shopping malls are always bustling with ardent shopaholics, who find every object of their imagination in the shopping paradise. The galaxy of shopping has …… |
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[ Optional ] Causeway Bay: Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, known for its shopping extravaganza, hosts large number of Japanese department stores, boutiques and entertainment spots. Electronics and camera shops abound in the region. The place boasts of shopping spots like Windsor House and Times Square. |
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