China for the Independent Traveler
The Morris Way — 9 Days/8 Nights
This is a family of 6 who is willing to brave the elements in December
when temperatures are below freezing in Beijing. With young members in the
group, we took special care to include the Pandas in Beijing Zoo, Hutongs by
rickshaw in Beijing, limestone caves in Guilin, time in Yangshuo to bike, shop
and explore on own.
Day 1: Arrive Beijing
Our guide will meet and transfer to Qianmen Hotel.
Day 2: Beijing (B,L)
Private guide/driver and mini van for tour of Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City,
Temple of Heaven. Overnight at Qianmen Hotel.
Day 3: Beijing (B,L)
Today is an exciting day for a visit to the Simitai section of the Great
Wall. Our guide will pick you up early in the day as the drive one way is 110
km. On this day you want to make sure that you have bottled water, a hat,
and a back-pack so that you can have both hands free as some sections of the
wall are steep. Return to Beijing late afternoon. Overnight at Qianmen
Hotel.
Day 4: Beijing/Xian (BL)
In the morning visit the Beijing zoo, to visit the Panda enclosure. In the
afternoon visit Hutongs and depart by overnight train #T41, departs
Beijing at 5.10pm. (You can purchase dinner on board dinning car, or if you
wish bring a box dinner from local restaurant).
Day 5: Arrival into Xian (B,L)
Train arrives Xian at 6.47am. Our guide will pick you up and transfer to
hotel for breakfast and then proceed for tour of Terra Cotta Warriors, Banpo
museum, and Wild Goose Pagoda. Overnight at Tangcheng Hotel.
Day 6: Xian/Guilin (B,L)
After breakfast, check out of hotel and proceed for tour of the New
Provincial Museum. After an early lunch, transfer to airport for China
Northwest flight leaving at 1:30pm, and arrives Guilin at 3:10pm. Our guide
will pick up and include a visit to the famous Reed Flute caves and Fubo
Hill before checking into the Guilin Plaza hotel.
Day 7: Yangshuo (B,L)
In the morning proceed on a cruise on the Li River Cruise and early afternoon
disembark at Yangshuo. Yangshuo is a small city with lots of shops,
restaurants to explore on your own. Renting a bicycle to explore
neighbouring village is an option (if weather/time permits.) Overnight at
Yangshuo Paradise Resort .
Day 8: Shanghai (B,L)
After breakfast, our guide will pick up up at 10:00am to Guilin (about 90mins
drive) for flight China Easter #5344 that departs Gulin at 1:15pm, and
arrives in Shanghai at 3:20pm. Transfer to Rainbow Hotel.. You may want to
explore Nanjing Road and its stores for some last minute shopping before
heading home, or check out the "Bund", Shanghai's waterfront.
Day 9: Home (B)
Departure transfer to airport.
Rates include:
- Daily breakfast and lunches.
- Sightseeing, transfers and English speaking guide with driver, mini
van for your group.
Train fare Beijing - Xian, airfare Xian - Guilin - Shanghai.
- Hotel accommodations as listed above.
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