9 Day Guangzhou, Guilin, Chengdu, Lijiang with Round Trip Flights

Enjoy the local sights and relax by biking.

  • Enjoy the local sights and relax by biking.
  • Leisurely wonder the streets of Lijiang Ancient Town, a well-preserved old minority city.
  • At Elephant Trunk Hill, the hill makes a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk.
  • It was an important town on the ancient tea and horse route, and also the earliest settlement of Naxi people.

9 Day Guangzhou, Guilin, Chengdu, Lijiang with Round Trip Flights

From:
$2269 / Per. Person
Highlights: Reed Flute Cave, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Countryside Biking, Leshan Giant Buddha, Emei Mountain, Panda Breeding and Research Center, Lijiang Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shuhe Naxi Village

Day 1

Place & Transport: Guangzhou to Guilin, Flight No. TBA

Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Guilin), Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill

- Reed Flute Cave: Reed Flute Cave is located in the northwest of Guilin City, and it is often referred to as "the Palace of Natural Art". Inside the cave, with the effect of lighting, you can see numerous stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars and stone curtains in various shapes and colors. Because the light inside the cave is dim, please watch out your steps.
- Elephant Trunk Hill: It is the symbol of Guilin City, standing at the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom Rier. The hill looks like an elephant drinking water from Li River, hence its name. The Puxian tower on the hill dates back to Sui Dynasty.

Day 2

Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo

Today's Activities: Li River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Li River Cruise: The 83-kilometer-long waterway between Guilin and Yangshuo is the essence of Li River. A cruise along Li River is a relaxing and enjoyable experience, where you can not only enjoy the stunning scenery with rolling hills, bamboo groves and limpid water, but also see the daily life of farmers alongside the banks, such as water buffaloes pulling carts, farmers tending rice fields, women washing clothes by the riverbank, or if you are lucky, you might see how cormorants fish in the river.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Yangshuo to Chengdu, China Southern Airlines CZ3241 Dep 18:15 - Arr 19:50

Today's Activities: Yangshuo Countryside Biking, Airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport Transfer (Chengdu)

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Yangshuo Countryside Biking: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshou traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshou countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local famers.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Chengdu to Leshan to Emeishan

Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Chengdu to Leshan, Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha, Leshan Giant Buddha, Our guide and driver will escort you from Leshan to Emeishan

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha: The Leshan Giant Buddha is by far the largest stone-carved sitting Buddha statue in the world. It is situated to the east of Leshan City, at the confluence of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. Its stone sculpture faces the Mount Emei, and is at 71 meters tall with his hands resting on his knees.
- Leshan Giant Buddha: The Leshan Giant Buddha is by far the largest stone-carved sitting Buddha statue in the world. It is situated to the east of Leshan City, at the confluence of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. Its stone sculpture faces the Mount Emei, and is at 71 meters tall with his hands resting on his knees.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Emeishan to Chengdu

Today's Activities: Cable Car leading to the Gold Summit, Emei Mountain, Our guide and driver will escort you from Emeishan to Chengdu

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Cable Car leading to the Gold Summit: To reach the Golden Summit Temple, which at 10,000 feet high, along the prepared path (three and one eighth miles long), it takes the average walker one day to climb to the top and the same time to descend. The walker experiences all four seasons while travelling along this path. At the Golden Summit the climber will find the temple to be built of glazed tiles with white marble balustrades, and covering half an acre. Also in this temple is a statue of Samantabhdra riding a white elephant with six tusks, standing 24 foot high, weighing 62 tons, which was cast in 980 AD.
- Emei Mountain: As one of the most famous mountains for Buddhism in China, Mt.Emei which is also on the list of the World Famous Cultural Relics is a must-see place during your visit in China. There are four wonders of Mt.Emei, including the Golden Summit Sunrise, sea of clouds, Buddha's Halo and the Holy Lamp.

Day 6

Place & Transport: Chengdu to Lijiang, China Eastern Airline MU5852 Dep 19:50 - Arr 21:25

Today's Activities: Wu Hou Temple, Panda Breeding and Research Center, Jinli Old Street, Hotel to airport Transfer (Chengdu), Airport Transfer (Lijiang)

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Sanguyuan Restaurant

- Wu Hou Temple: It is a temple in memoriam of Zhuge Liang (181-234), a famous Chinese military strategist. The temple has several peaceful gardens and memorial halls, with some impressive statues and many inscribed stone tablets.
- Panda Breeding and Research Center: Situated in the suburbs of Chengdu City, it is home to the Giant Pandas, Lesser Pandas as well as some other endangered species. Here you can see Pandas eat, rest or play, or visit the Panda nursery room and and get to know about the breeding program.
- Jinli Old Street: Jinli Street was one of the busiest commercial street in ancient times. The architecture of the style of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Here you can enjoy almost all kinds of traditional dishes and snakcs of Chengdu, relax in one of the elegantly decorated bars,or buy some traditional crafts such as chopsticks, papercuts, tea and lanterns as souvenirs.
- Sanguyuan Restaurant : It's the place where you can enjoy not only the wonderful dishes but the culture of Three Kingdoms. Each dish has a name related with Three Kingdoms.

Day 7

Place & Transport: Lijiang

Today's Activities: Lijiang Ancient Town, Yunshanping on Jade Snow Mountain, Wangu Tower

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Naxi family cafe

- Lijiang Ancient Town: The old town of Lijiang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has a long history and splended culture. It is famous for its orderly layout of waterways, bridges, wooden-structure houses, cobblestone streets and relaxing atmosphere. Cars are not allowed in the old city in order to protect the wnvironment. There are numerous bars and coffee shops where you can idle away.
- Yunshanping on Jade Snow Mountain: It is a large patch of pasture tucked away hidden amongst a virgin spruce forest on the eastern side of the Yulong Snow Mountain.
- Wangu Tower: The landmark building of Lijiang ancient town--the Wangu building is located on the top of Lion Hill. This is the best pure wood building in the world, which is 33 meters high.
- Naxi family cafe: Located in the old city of Lijiang, and typical Naxi traditional style building it serves home made Naxi Cuisine.

Day 8

Place & Transport: Lijiang

Today's Activities: Tiger Leaping Gorge

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Tiger Leaping Gorge: As one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges, Tiger Leaping Gorges are located in Hutiaoxia Town, 105 kilometers away from Zhongdian/Shangri-La County. Spring is the best time to visit, as melting snow flowing down from mountains makes the river turbulence at its peak.

Day 9

Place & Transport: Lijiang to Guangzhou, Flight No. TBA

Today's Activities: Shuhe Naxi Village, , Hotel to airport Transfer (Lijiang)

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant

- Shuhe Naxi Village: Also called Longquan Village, it was an important town on the ancient tea and horse route, and also the earliest settlement of Naxi people. The whole town is peaceful with flowing streams flow pass ancient houses and bridges.
- No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant: The restaurant is decorated in courtyard style of Naxi region and mainly provides Naxi cuisine as well some Chinese dishes.

Your Group Size Tour Class

Low Season

(Nov.16 - Mar.31)

High Season

(Apr.01 - Nov.15)
1 Person Superior Class $3832 $4010
Deluxe Class $3366 $3536
Tourist Class $3250 $3338
2-5 Persons Superior Class $2569 $2670
Deluxe Class $2336 $2433
Tourist Class $2269 $2325
6-9 Persons Superior Class $2138 $2202
Deluxe Class $1911 $1971
Tourist Class $1850 $1869
City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Guilin Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin Bravo Hotel Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel Aiyuan Hotel Aiyuan Hotel
Chengdu Crowne Plaza Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel Chengdu Lhasa Grand Hotel
Emeishan Hong Zhushan Hotel Hong Zhushan Hotel Hong Zhushan Hotel
Chengdu Crowne Plaza Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel Chengdu Lhasa Grand Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel Lijiang Lijiang Yinxiang Old City Hotel Sanhe Hotel Lijiang

* Prices are in US dollars per person. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Labor’s Day (Apr 29-May 3, 2012), China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2012), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 21-26, 2012).

* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.

Price Inclusions and Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals:
    All meals as specified in the itinerary.
    If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
  • Private Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Guangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Lijiang by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
  • Guide:
    As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
  • Hotels:
    Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
    All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
  • Transportation:
    Guangzhou To Guilin Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
    GUILIN To CHENGDU Transfer via: Flight, CZ3241 (Our arrangements)
    CHENGDU To LIJIANG Transfer via: Flight, MU5852 (Our arrangements)
    Lijiang To Guangzhou Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
  • Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes:
  • Insurance
    The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
  • Luggage Transfers:
    Between airports and hotels.
  • Arrangements:
    The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
  • China Entry Visa Fees.
  • Excess Baggage Charges.
    Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm.
  • Personal Expenses:
    Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Meals:
    Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement.

guangzhouOverview

Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province, located in south-central of Guangdong Province, next to the Pearl River Delta in northern side. It is the center of the political, economic and cultural of Guangdong Province, as well as the transportation hinge in southern China.

Zhongshan Menorial Hall

Guangzhou is close to the South China Sea, near the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region. It is the southern gateway of China to the world. Guangzhou belongs mainly to foothills, with high terrain in the northeast and low in the southwest. There are mountainous in the north and northeast region while the central region is covered with hills and terraces, and in the south there is alluvial plain of the Pearl River Delta. The No.3 longest river in China- Pearl River flows through Guangzhou.

Pearl River

Features:
Guangzhou is the important industrial base in China, as well as the comprehensive industrial manufacturing center in South China. With many years’ development, Guangzhou has formed a complete range of well developed light industry. It has good foundation of heavy industry, well developed comprehensive capabilities, research and technical skills. Guangzhou has 34 of the 40 major categories industrial sectors of China. Guangzhou industry occupies an important position in the national economy and the industrial added value share more than 1 / 3of gross domestic product in the city's total product valued. The industrial output of automobile manufacturing, electronic communications and petrochemical industries occupies about 1 / 3 of the city's gross industrial output value.

Yuyinshan House

With the introduction of advanced technology, textile, food, medicine, building materials and other traditional industries have developed into a new ground. The electronic communications, consumer electronics, fine chemical, petrochemical and other industries have led many high-tech industries to develop rapidly. Guangzhou’s Industries have a clear comparative advantage in the Pearl River Delta, South China region and even Southeast Asia.

There are a number of cultural relics in Guangzhou. Guangzhou's tourism industry owns a multi-function, multi-level, full-service style which has combined catering, accommodation, shopping, and entertainment.

A large numbers of cultural relics, scenic spots and cultural landscape make visitors amazing. Cantonese cuisine with its wonderful color, smell, shape and taste bring Guangzhou the laudatory name of "Guangzhou is the only place for best eating". There are a number of five-star hotels and other hotels with different serving level."One-day tour in Guangzhou " has become a feature of tourism brand there.

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