China Dream Tour Xian & Guilin Extension Tour Itinerary Specially Prepared and Customized For: Bernadette

Vadurro & Rhonda Faught Speakers Group

Tour Itinerary Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, (6 days) April 9 14, 2012
Day 1 (Apr 9) SHANGHAI / XIAN (SD) After breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide and taken to the Maglev station, where you will take the Shanghai Maglev Train (high speed train) to Pudong International Airport for your flight to Xian. Xian is the cradle of Chinese civilization. Xian was the state capital for 73 emperors, spanning 11 dynasties lasting over 2,000 years. One of Chinas most prosperous times in history was the spectacular Tang Dynasty (619 907 AD), during which Xian was the capital. As the eastern terminus of the Ancient Silk Road, Xian was the most important international metropolis in middle Asia; attracting businessmen, traders, scholars and students from all over the world. This afternoon, you will enjoy the ancient city wall of Xian. Get a feeling for this medieval metropolis as you stand on top of the old City Wall, enjoying the fabulous birds-eye view. Then you will visit the Great Mosque. Xian is also famous for its Muslim population and influence! Your next stop will be at Xi'an's famous Great Mosque, which is still active and always impresses people with its authentic religious architecture! The bazaar that you walk through to get to the Great Mosque is full of Muslim venders selling their arts and crafts! Tonight, you will enjoy the famous Dumpling Banquet! You will stay overnight at Bell Tower Hotel, a 4* hotel, located by the Bell Tower and the public square. You can learn more about Xian from the Xian page in our website!

Day 2 (Apr 10) XIAN (B, L, SD) This morning, you are going to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda; still an active temple and the symbol of Xian. In the afternoon you are going to visit one of the most stunning sites in the world, the life-sized Terra-Cotta Warrior Army. An underground terracotta army buried to protect the legendary first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang during his afterlife. While in awe of those eight thousand life-sized soldiers, officers, horses and wagons dating from the third century BC, it will be hard to believe that this wonder was accidentally discovered by a farmer while he was digging out a well in the early 1970s! If you are lucky, you will also see some archaeologists still working the site to uncover another part of the vast tomb complex built by first emperor in Chinese history! Tonight, you are going to have a feast while enjoying the dazzling Tang Dynasty Cultural Show featuring music, dance, and colorful traditional Tang costumes! Day 3 (Apr 11) XIAN/GUILIN (B) After breakfast, you will fly to Guilin. Guilin is the most picturesque city in China, famous for its splendid natural scenery. Its romantic countryside will soothe you of your tiring urbanism. Enjoy water buffalos strolling in the lush green rice paddies combined with the craggy limestone background. You will visit the famous: Reed Flute Cave, also known by another beautiful name, "The Art Palace of Nature", features fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations, artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Tonight, you will stay at Royal Garden Hotel, a nice 5* hotel located by the bank of tranquil Li River. You can learn more about Guilin from the Guilin page in our website! Day 4(Apr 12) GUILIN/YANGSHUO (B, L)

Early in the morning you will enjoy a relaxing boat-ride along the highlight of Guilin, the meandering Li River. Clumps of phoenix tail bamboo trees line the shores, little bamboo rafts floating on the water with the cormorants resting on them, every once in a while awakened by the swimming boys. The cruise will take you to Yangshuo, which is more famous for its beauty than even Guilin! The open market in Yangshuo is a wonderful example of a country-style free market. You will arrive in Yangshuo after lunch on the boat. You will be amazed at the large Caucasian population here. Many of them settled here to open a small business like a coffee shop, or simply because of the beautiful scenery and peaceful country. All of these foreign residents make a very unique atmosphere for Yangshuo. You will visit a Local farmers family and a vegetable market. You can wander around the West Street the main street in Yangshuo. Tonight you can dine at your leisure at any of the local restaurants. Yangshuo is a very intimate little town with many English speakers so you will have great fun picking your spot for dinner! Tonight the highlight will be the Impression of Sanjie Liu show! Its an open air show on the largest nature stage with the beautiful Li River as background for the stage! If youd like to know more about this show, you can check out my blog on the show. You will stay overnight at Green Lotus Hotel, the best available 5* hotel in the scenic town of Yangshuo. Day 4 (Apr 12) GUILIN/SHANGHAI (B) This morning, you will fly to Shanghai. You will be picked up by the guide and taken to your hotel: Best Western New Century Hotel. Day 5 (Apr 13) SHANGHAI / US (B) After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel to the airport for your flight home.

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner and SD = Special Dinner (Tang Dynasty Dinner Show).

Tour Price: $1,998 double occupancy, $400 single supplement

Tour Price Includes: - 4 & 5 star Hotels with great locations on double occupancy basis, with daily breakfast in the following hotels: Xian: Bell Tower Hotel (4* hotel) Guilin: Royal Garden Hotel (4.5* hotel) Yangshuo: Green Lotus Hotel (5* hotel) Shanghai: Best Western New Century Hotel (4* hotel) -Private English Speaking Local Guide in each city -Private vehicle transportation in each city -All the sightseeing listed including entrance fees - Meals as outlined in itinerary; daily American buffet breakfast in the hotel, lunch and dinner outlined in the local restaurants, including Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty dinner and show in Xian -Domestic airfare: Shanghai -Xian Guilin - Shanghai with current airport tax and fuel surcharge included (economy class) -Airport transfer service in each city

Tour Price Does Not Include: Gratuities to the tour guides and drivers.

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