Splendid China

Day 01   Canada (Vancouver) – Beijing

Depart from your home city to Beijing.

 Day 02   Beijing                

Arrive Beijing. Meet and transfer to hotel.

Day 03   Beijing                                                               (B/L)

Full day tour including Tian’anmen Square and the largest Imperial Palace in the world – the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace with Lunch.

Day 04   Beijing                                                               (B/L)

Full day tour including visit the Shaolin Kungfu Training School (or Scared Way), Great Wall. Photo stop at the Bird Nest and Water Cube. Jade Workshop visit en-route.

Day 05   Beijing                                                               (B/L)

Morning visit of Hutong and Panda Zoo. Pearl workshop visit en-route. Afternoon free for leisure.  Optional tour available.

Day 06   Beijing – Xian                                                    (B/L)

Take morning flight to Xian – the ancient capital over 1100 years.  Afternoon sightseeing tour including to the Grand Mosque, Muslim Street and the Bell Tower.

Day 07   Xian                                                                    (B/L/SD)

Full day excursion tour to the famous UNESCO site of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, watching the archaeologists are continuing on the fields for further excavation.  After lunch visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center.  Evening enjoy dumpling dinner & Tang Dynasty Show.

 Day 08   Xian – Guilin                                                      (B/L)

Fly to Guilin. Visit the Reed Flute Cave. Transfer to the hotel

 Day 09   Guilin – Yangshuo                                              (B/L)

Explore the famous Li River with lunch onboard. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, transfer to the hotel. Free for leisure for the rest of the day.

 Day 10   Guilin – Shanghai                                               (B)

Morning free in Yangshuo until transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai. Optional tour available.

Day 11    Shanghai                                                            (B/L)

Full day sightseeing tour including Yu Garden – built 400 years ago, a famous private garden with architectures of Ming & Qing dynasties.  After lunch visit Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi Area and The Bund.  

 Day12   Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai                          (B/L)

Bus excursion to Suzhou. Visit Garden of Net Master, Lingering Garden and the Grand Canal, Silk Factory. Evening return to Shanghai. 

 Day 13   Shanghai – Canada                                             (B)

Leisure and departure transfer to airport for homeward flight. End of tour.

Package price includes:
• Return economy class air ticket from Vancouver to Beijing, return from Shanghai with Japan Airlines
• Domestic air tickets in China, Beijing – Xian – Guilin – Shanghai (luggage allowance – 20KG per passenger)
• Twin share hotel accommodation:
Beijing – 4 nights at Beijing International Hote or similar (local 5*)
Xian – 2 nights at Jian Guo Hotel or similar (local 4*)
Guilin – 1 night at Park Hotel or similar (local 4*)
Yangshou – 1 night at Green Lotus Hotel or similar (local 3*)
Shanghai – 3 nights at Ocean Hotel or similar (local 4*)
• Daily breakfast and meals specified (total 21 meals)
• All sightseeing tours with English speaking guide and admission
• Airport/hotel/airport transfers

Package price excludes:
• Taxes & fuel surcharge from $500-$650 (subject to change)
• China Visa fee of C$110 per passenger (for B.C. residents only)
• Service fee for guides, drivers and porters at USD10 x 12 days per passenger (please pay in local)
• Travel insurance

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling.  Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied.  Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

For responsibility, booking terms & conditions. Please ask your booking agent for a copy of “Silk Holidays – General Booking Terms & Conditions”.

**Package prices exclude Taxes & Fuel Surcharge, is based on minimum
TWO people traveling
Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Deviation
/amendment Fee will be applied. Please contact Silk Holidays for details.
For responsibility, booking terms & conditions, please ask your booking
agent for a copy of “Silk Holidays – General Booking Terms &
Conditions”.

†Package price departing from Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal is subject to change.