China for the Independent Traveler
The David Way — 33 Days/32 Nights
Travels through in China in 33 days, with lots of independence and plenty of
time in each city to discover them on his own. David is an avid hiker and
started with 5 nights in Shanghai , and on to hike up Huangshan (Yellow
Mountain), 3 nights in Suzhou for its beautiful gardens, on to Yangshou and
Guilin, The highlight for him was staying 5 nights in the Lijiang area in
Kunming , hiking through Tiger Leaping Gorge, exhilarated and scared stiff at
the same time. Included also was a hike up Emeishan and finally on to Beijing
for a wonderful 5 nights. David probably spent 50% of his time on long hikes
up the mountains, villages and countryside.
33 days; Freedom, mountains and cities trail.
Rate at $3550.00 per person double occupancy, excluding international air.
Travels to Shanghai, Huangshan , Suzhou, Yangshou, Lijiang, Emeishan, Beijing.
Day 1: Arrive Shanghai
Our guide will meet you and transfer you to Peace Hotel.
Total 5 nights with breakfast at Peace Hotel.
Day 6: Shanghai to Huangshan (B,L)
Morning flight to Tunxi, and then cable car up to Huangshan. Overnight at
Xiahai hotel at summit. Free to trek around Huangshan on own.
Day 7: Free on summit (B,L)
Day 8: Going down Huangshan (B,L)
Late afternnon cable car down to foot of Huangshan, overnight at Tunxi at
International hotel.
Day 10: Huangshan to Suzhou (B)
By train, soft sleeper that starts at 8.00am and arrives Suzhou at 7.00pm.
Transfer to Suzhou Central Hotel.
Day 11: Suzhou (B,L)
Guide with car/driver will pick you up for a tour to Lingering Garden,
Master of Fishing Net Garden and Tiger Hill.
Day 12: Suzhou (B)
Free day to explore Suzhou.
Day 13: Suzhou - Zhoushuang - Shanghai - Guilin (B,L)
You will love the visit to the little town of Zhoushuang that offers canals,
traditional architecture, en route to Shanghai for flight to Guilin. Late
afternoon flight to Guilin, on arrival transfer to Grove hotel.
Day 14: Li River - Yangshou (B,L)
An afternoon cruising down the Li river with fantastic views of granite hills
and lakes. Disembark and overnight in Yangshou.
5 nights in Yangshou — ample time to go exploring country side, bike, trek,
hikes.
Day 19: Yangshuo - Gulin - Kunming (B)
By flight to Kunming, the gateway to YunnanDay 20 Kunming — Lijiang 5 nights
in Lijiang — exploration and treks of the famous Tiger Leaping gorge , one of
the most challenging, exhilarating treks in the world.(trek is own
arrangement) . Overnights at Guangfang hotel.
Day 25: Lijiang - Kunming - Chengdu - Emeishan (B)
Emeishan is one of the sacred mountains of China, with local pilgrims hiking
up the trails. Overnight at Hongzhushan Hotel.
Day 26: Emeishan - summit (B,L)
Cable car or hike to summit. Overnight and explore summit on own. Summit
offers many trails.
Day 27: Down Emeishan (B)
Overnight at Hongzhushan at foot of mountain.
Day 28: Title (B)
Drive from Emeishan to Chengdu, and flight to Beijing. On arrival transfer to
Capital hotel.You have 7 wonderful days in Beijing — free to discover this
historical city at your own pace!!
Day 33: Home (B)
All too soon, transfer to airport for your flights home.
Rates include:
- Round-trip transfers in each city.
- All hotels with daily ABF.
- Seven lunches are mentioned on the above itinerary.
- All sightseeing are mentioned.
- Air and train fares between cities.
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