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SIC-B Tour - China Best Selection

SIC-B Tour - China Best Selection - 9 Days

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Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Shanghai
Discover China's iconic highlights on this premium 9-day small group tour, connecting Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Shanghai. Journey smoothly from the Great Wall and Terracotta Army to scenic bamboo rafting and Shanghai's dazzling skyline. Limited to a maximum of 16 guests for a high-quality experience, departures run every two weeks and are fully guaranteed with just 2 passengers.
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Guaranteed Departure: Only 2 people are required to run the tour. If only 1 person is confirmed for a specific departure date, we will inform you ahead of time and suggest a new date.
 
Genuine Small Group: Maximum of 16 guests per group for a comfortable, personalized experience—no large crowds of 30+.
 
Guaranteed Hotels: Stay in premium 4-star downtown hotels. We provide specific, verified hotel options with full transparency—no vague descriptions or unexpected downgrades.
 
Frequent Departures: Departs on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (except national holidays).

 

Departure Dates & Prices in USD per person
Departure Date Twin/Double Share Single Room
July 6 1,515 1,830
July 20 1,515 1,830
Aug 3 1,515 1,830
Aug 17 1,515 1,830
Sept 7 1,515 1,830
Sept 21 1,515 1,830

 

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

airport - hotel transfer

Day 2: Beijing

breakfast, lunch
a pearl workshop en route, Mutianyu Great Wall, The Summer Palace (UNESCO)

Visit China’s most famous monument and one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Known for its stunning watchtowers and beautiful forest scenery, your visit includes a round-way cable car ride for a comfortable and scenic trip up and down.
Wander through the world’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Originally designed as a royal summer retreat, it features an exquisite collection of classical pavilions and bridges centered around the tranquil Kunming Lake.

Day 3: Beijing

breakfast, lunch
Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City , Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), a tea house en route
Stand in the heart of modern China at the world’s largest public square, a site of profound historical significance and grand architectural scale. Walk into or drive through (sedan/minivan) Tian'anmen Square to marvel at its iconic surroundings, including the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.
Step into the majestic imperial palace where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled for five centuries. Explore the ceremonial courtyards and the exquisite private quarters of the royal family. Note: Closed on Mondays. In case of closure or ticket unavailability, the itinerary adjusts to Jingshan Park for a premier panoramic view overlooking the entire Forbidden City.
Discover the Temple of Heaven, a timeless masterpiece of traditional Chinese imperial architecture. For centuries, ancient emperors held grand solemn rituals here to worship heaven and pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests. Admire its exquisite layout, profound cultural connotations and classic imperial architectural charm that embody ancient Chinese cosmology and ritual traditions

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an (by bullet train)

train station transfer in Beijing, train station - hotel transfer in Xi'an
breakfast, lunch
Lama Temple
The Lama Temple has a reputation of the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Beijing. The building and artwork of the lama Temple is a combination of Han and Tibetan styles.

Day 5: Xi'an

breakfast, lunch
Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO), Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Replica Factory
The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO) is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. More than 6000 life-sized terra cotta warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses, and bronze chariots have silently guarded the tomb of China's First Emperor for over 2,200 years.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang Dynasty landmark, is a seven-story pagoda initially constructed in 652 AD. One of the pagoda's many functions is to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler - Xuanzang.

Day 6: Xi'an - Guilin (by air)

hotel - airport transfer in Xi'an, hotel transfer in Guilin
breakfast, lunch
Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River
Enjoy a bamboo rafting on Yulong River. One small raft with a boatman could take two people. Sitting in a chair on the raft and floating down the Yulong River, you will be impressed by the amazing natural beauty in the countryside.

Day 7: Guilin - Shanghai (by air)

airport transfer in Guilin, airport -hotel transfer in Shanghai
breakfast, lunch
Fubo Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill
The Fubo Hill is a perfect spot to explore the limestone karst landscape in Guilin.
The Elephant Trunk Hill is the landmark of Guilin's spectacular limestone karst hills. The shape of the hill is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk.

Day 8: Shanghai

breakfast, lunch
Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, City God Temple, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Old Town
The Bund,featured outstanding European colonial architectures, is full of new skyscrapers and historical buildings in the center of Shanghai.
The Jade Buddha Temple is famous for its two precious jade Buddha statues brought from Burma, which are not only rare cultural relics but also exquisite artworks.
The City God Temple, also known as the Yu Garden Market, is famous for its century-old stores featuring traditional arts and crafts.
The Nanjing Road,a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world, is a top prosperous center of Shanghai.
Step back in time and experience the historical heart of the city at Shanghai Old Town, where classic Jiangnan-style architecture and bustling street markets offer a fascinating contrast to the city's futuristic skyscrapers. Anchored by the 16th-century Yu Garden and the lively bazaar surrounding the City God Temple, this vibrant district allows you to wander through labyrinthine alleys lined with traditional gray-brick buildings, cross the iconic Nine-Turn Bridge, and sample world-famous local delicacies like Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) at historic eateries.

Day 9: Shanghai - Departure

hotel - airport transfer
breakfast

Notes

Deadline: Book at least 20 days before arriving in China. Please send us all passenger names, passport numbers, room choices, and itineraries before this date.

Shared Tour & Guiding: Travelers with different tour packages on the same date may share the same bus and guide. All main sights are fully guaranteed, but the daily order of the itinerary may change to make the trip run smoothly for everyone.

Flight Notice: The departure dates are Mondays, which is Day 1 (your arrival day). Please book your flight to land in Beijing on or before these dates.

 

Destinations Hotels
Beijing Xinqiao Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (or similar)
Xi'an Titan Times Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (or similar)
Yangshuo Grand Rezen Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (or similar)
Shanghai Ocean Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (or similar)

 

Tour Includes :

-- Accommodation in double/triple/single rooms in the indicated hotels

-- Chinese lunches at local restaurants as indicated in the itinerary

-- One glass of soft drink or local beer per person for each mentioned meal

-- All transfers to/from the airport in each destination and all included sightseeing

-- All first entrance fees to the mentioned tourist sites

-- All domestic flights in economy class and airport taxes as indicated in the itinerary

-- All domestic trains in second class as indicated in the itinerary

-- An English-speaking local guide/assistant in the travel destinations

Tour Excludes :

-- All other meals and all other beverages not mentioned

-- Transfers outside the allotment dates;

-- Tips

-- Tips for pre-tours or post-base-trip extensions

-- Evening shows in China and other optional visits

-- Medical + baggage insurance

-- China Visa

-- All personal expenses and anything not specifically listed under "Inclusions"

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