The itinerary

CHINA EXPEDITION AND HONG KONG PRIVATE TOUR

Clients: Mandelberg party of 15

Itinerary:

Jun 19
Depart USA
Depart from U.S.A on United Airlines to China's capital - Beijing. Cross the International Date Line en route and lose one day.
Jun 20

Arrive in Beijing
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Crown Plaza Hotel or similar
Jun 21

Beijing Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Full-day tour of Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, and the lavish Summer Palace.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Crown Plaza Hotel or similar
Jun 22

Beijing Meal plan: (B,L,D)
Today, tour the “8th wonder of the world,” the Great Wall. After lunch, visit the Sacred Way and Ming Dynasty Tombs. Evening enjoy Legend of Kung Fu Performance.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Crown Plaza Hotel or similar
Jun 23

Beijing Meal plan: (B,L,SD – Special Dinner)
This morning, we’ll take a pedicab ride through the old Hutong area to experience local ancient dwellings. Then, visit the Temple of Heaven, followed by taking photo outside of 2008 Olympic Venues (Bird Nest and Water Cube). This evening, enjoy a Peking Roast Duck dinner.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Crown Plaza Hotel or similar
Jun 24

Beijing - Xi'an Meal plan: (B.L.D)
Transfer for your morning flight to Xi’an, the great 7th century capital of the glorious Tang Dynasty. On arrival, meet the local guide and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon: city tour including Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Provincial Museum.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Jun 25

Xi'an Meal plan: (B,L,SD)
Today, we’ll view the astonishing army of life-sized terracotta warriors that has been standing guard by the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang for over 2,000 years. Then visit Science and Technology Museum. This evening, you will be treated with a Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Jun 26

Xi'an - Wuhan-Yichang Meal Plan (B, L, D)
Take morning flight to Wuhan, then drive to Yichang to board the Victoria Cruises. Experience the mighty Yangtze River.
Vessel: Victoria Anna (5 star)
Jun 27

Yangtze River Cruise Meal plan: (B,L,D)
Enjoy an orientation on board and visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric power project.
Vessel: Victoria Anna (5 star)
Jun 28

Yangtze River Cruise Meal plan: (B,L,D)
Enjoy an excursion to Shennong Stream traveling in small sampans.
Vessel: Victoria Anna (5 star)
Jun 29

Yangtze River Cruise Meal plan: (B,L,D)
Enjoy an excursion to the Shibaozhai ancient pagoda.
Vessel: Victoria Anna (5 star)
Jun 30

Chongqing - Dazu - Chongqing Meal Plan (B, L, D)
Arrival at Chongqing in the morning, enjoy a tour to Dazu, home of the most fascinating rock carvings in China, the Beishan Frescoes.
Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel or similar
Jul 01

Chongqing-Guilin Meal Plan (B, L, D)
Transfer for your morning flight to Guilin, Upon arrival, tour the Piled Silk Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill – symbols of Guilin.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Jul 02

Guilin Meal plan: (B.L.D)
Today, enjoy a scenic boat cruise down the Li River to the small town of Yang Shuo. Along the route, experience an endless variety of spectacular scenery and colorful river traffic which ranges from one man bamboo rafts to large junks, plus an occasional wading water buffalo. In the afternoon, arrive at Yang Shuo where you can shop at the “free market.” Transfer back to Guilin city in late afternoon.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Jul 03

Guilin - Shanghai Meal plan: (B,D)
Transfer for your flight to Shanghai. Meet local guide at airport and visit Children’s Palace. In the evening, enjoy the Shanghai Acrobatic Show – an unforgettable experience.
Hotel: Skyway Landis Hotel or similar
Jul 04 Shanghai Meal plan: (B,L)
This morning, we’ll leave the metropolis and tour Zhujiajiao – an ancient water town and a hidden gem in fast-changing China. After lunch, visit the Bund, and Yu Garden.
Hotel: Skyway Landis Hotel or similar
Jul 05

Shanghai – Hong Kong Meal plan: (B)
Morning transfer to airport flying to Hong Kong. Airport greeting, and visit Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay, Aberdeen.
Hotel: L’Hotel Causeway Bay or similar
Jul 06
Hong Kong Meal plan: (B)
Visit Stanley Market (stay at Stanley Market for at least 3 hours). The rest of time free.
Hotel: L’Hotel Causeway Bay or similar
Jul 07 Hong Kong Meal plan: (B)
Full day free at leisure.
Hotel: L’Hotel Causeway Bay or similar
Jul 08 Hong Kong - USA Meal plan: (B)
Transfer to airport flying back to sweet home.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
UA897 19JUN IADPEK 1231P 155P+1
UA896 08JUL HKGORD 1245P 220P
UA976 08JUL ORDIAD 555P 846P