China Iconic Essential Bullet Train Whirl 19-Day
INTRODUCTION

 Dreaming of your China adventure, but don't know   where to start? China Iconic Essential Bullet Train Whirl   19-Day is the one for you! The one tour that combines   history, adventure, natural beauty, food and fun times   over 19 days in different parts of China. A blissful   balance  of active adventures, local experiences, foodie   hotspots and total relaxation. It's the perfect way to see   this ancient yet modern nation in all its glory.

TRAVEL ROUTE

SHANGHAI BEIJING XIAN CHENGDU GUILIN YANGSHUO GUANGZHOU

HIGHLIGHTS

  ♣Private for Family & Friends

580 Years Olds

  ♣Customization Is Available

AprilDecember

  ♣Operated in English & Fully Guided

First-timer-friendly

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

       D1

SHANGHAI ARRIVAL

       D2

SHANGHAI

       D3

SHANGHAI

       D4

BULLET TRAIN: SHANGHAI-BEIJING (eg.10:00-14:26, abt 4.5hrs)

       D5

BEIJING

       D6

BEIJING

       D7

BULLET TRAIN: BEIJING-XIAN (eg.15:00-19:13, abt 4.5hrs)

       D8

XIAN

       D9

BULLET TRAIN: XI'AN-CHENGDU (eg.11:01-14:58, abt 4hrs)

       D10

CHENGDU

       D11

CHENGDU

       D12

CHENGDU

      D13

BULLET TRAIN: CHENGDU-GUILIN (eg. 11:42-17:46, abt 6hrs)

      D14

GUILIN

      D15

CRUISE: GUILIN-YANGSHUO (eg. 09:30-13:30, abt 4hrs)

      D16

BULLET TRAIN: YANGSHUO-GUANGZHOU (eg. 14:58-17:57, abt 3hrs)

      D17

GUANGZHOU

      D18

GUANGZHOU

      D19

GUANGZHOU DEPARTURE

SERVICE INCLUSIONS

   √LODGING:

18 nights handpicked hotels to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm

 
 

   √MEAL:

18 Breakfasts, 1 lunches

 

   √TRANSPORT:

Enjoy the comfort of Tibet4Fun’s private travel vehicle with seasoned local driver. Our customized vehicles are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to high standards

 
 
 

   √GUIDE:

Highly-skilled English-speaking local guides to ensure your journey is seamless

 

   √ATTRACTION:

Admission fees of attractions listed in the itinerary

 

   √ADDITION:

Bottled mineral water provided throughout the tour to help you stay hydrated

 

SERVICE EXCLUSIONS

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Chinese Visa

  ×

International flights

  ×

Insurance

  ×

Optional or additional activities

  ×

Personal expenditures

  ×

Tips for guide & driver

  ×

Chinese Visa

DAY BY ITINERARY

  D1

SHANGHAI ARRIVAL

- / - / -

 

Highlights: Private Pick-up

 

Arrival in Shanghai Airport in the afternoon. Transfer to hotel

  D2

SHANGHAI

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Yu Garden the Bund Shanghai Tower Huangpu River Evening Cruise

 

Yu Garden, a private garden from the Ming Dynasty

Stroll along the Bund and alleyways nearby

Ascend the Shanghai Tower by the fastest elevator in the world

Huangpu River Evening Cruise

  D3

SHANGHAI

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town French Concession Xintiandi

 

Visit Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town located on the outskirts of Shanghai, with a history of more than 1700 years

French Concession Xintiandi, and immerse yourself in the colonial history of Shanghai's past

  D4

BULLET TRAIN: SHANGHAI-BEIJING (eg.10:00-14:26, abt 4.5hrs)

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Experience the high-speed train of China Beijing illuminated at night

 

Drop off at Shangahi Railway, and experience the high-speed train of China, at an average speed of 350km/hr

Pick up and transfer to hotel to fresh up

Evening, pick you up to try out the famous Peking Duck at your own expense

Check out Beijing illuminated at night, incl. the landmarks of Olympic Park Water Cube, Birdnest National Stadium, and Wangfujing Street

  D5

BEIJING

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven

 

Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world

Forbidden City, the former Chinese imperial palace from Ming to Qing dynasty, between 1420~1924

Temple of Heaven, an imperial sacrificial site where emperors prayed to heaven

  D6

BEIJING

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Badaling Great Wall Summer Palace

 

Badaling Great Wall, built in the Ming dynasty to occupy a commanding and strategic position

Discover Summer Palace, the imperial gardens

  D7

BULLET TRAIN: BEIJING-XIAN (eg.15:00-19:13, abt 4.5hrs)

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Beijing's old hutong streets in a rickshaw

 

Discover the charms of Beijing's old hutong streets in a rickshaw

Drop off at Beijing Railway

Pick up and transfer to hotel to fresh up

  D8

XIAN

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Terracotta Army Xi'an Great Mosque Xi'an Muslim Quarter

 

Terracotta Army, constructed to accompany the tomb of China's first emperor as an afterlife guard

Xi'an Great Mosque, the largest and one of the most important Islamic places of worship in China

Xi'an Muslim Quarter, the hub of the Muslim community, where Arabic and Asian flavours fuse together

  D9

BULLET TRAIN: XI'AN-CHENGDU (eg.11:01-14:58, abt 4hrs)

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Giant Panda Sculpture hanging on IFS building

 

Transfer to Xi'an Airport

Pick up and transfer to hotel to fresh up

Evening, go take photos of Giant Panda Sculpture hanging on IFS building at a huge shopping center, the new landmark of Chengdu

  D10

CHENGDU

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Peoples Park Tianfu Square with Chairman Maos Statue Wuhou Temple Jinli Ancient Street Sichuan Face-changing Opera

 

Morning visit Peoples Park to watch local senior life here: dancing, singing, and playing Taichi...

Stop by to take photos at Tianfu Square with Chairman Maos Statue

Visit Wuhou Temple, which honours several figures from the Three Kingdom period

Scroll along Jinli Ancient Street, an ancient alleyways, now crammed with souvenir stalls, cafes and eateries

Evening watch Sichuan Face-changing Opera at Shufengyayun Sichuan Opera House on Qintai Road

  D11

CHENGDU

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Dujiangyan Panda Base Dujiangyan Irrigation System

 

Visit the less crowded Dujiangyan Panda Base, and observe the national treasure of China

Visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a 2000 years old irrigation system which still functioning

  D12

CHENGDU

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Leshan Giant BuddhaJiajiang Tianfu Tea Plantation

 

Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha, gasping at the 233 feet height of the largest carved Buddha in the entire world

Visit Jiajiang Tianfu Tea Plantation accompanied by a tea framer, picking tea, drinking tea, and learn Chinese tea culture

  D13

BULLET TRAIN: CHENGDU-GUILIN (eg. 11:42-17:46, abt 6hrs)

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Arrive in Guilin

 

Drop off at Chengdu Railway

Pick up and transfer to hotel

  D14

GUILIN

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Elephant Trunk Hill Reed Flute Cave

 

Elephant Trunk Hill, the landmark of Guilin

Reed Flute Cave with limestone formations highlighted in neon lights

  D15

CRUISE: GUILIN-YANGSHUO (eg. 09:30-13:30, abt 4hrs)

B / L / -

 

Highlights: 4 Star Deluxe Li River Cruise Xianggong Hill

 

4 Star Deluxe Li River Cruise with buffet lunch

Visit Xianggong Hill in Yangshuo

  D16

BULLET TRAIN: YANGSHUO-GUANGZHOU (eg. 14:58-17:57, abt 3hrs)

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Arrive in Guangzhou

 

Free morning to explore Yangshuo

Drop off at Yangshuo Railway

Pick up and transfer to hotel

  D17

GUANGZHOU

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Lizhiwan Canal Area by boat Qingping Medicine Market Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Temple of the Six Banyan Trees

 

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 during the Qing dynasty

Lizhiwan Canal Area by boat, a tranquil neighborhood of canals, lakes, and narrow streets west of Guangzhou's ancient city walls

Qingping Medicine Market, a must-go for genuine authenticity, where you will see a variety of traditional Chinese medicines on sale with over 1,200 booths

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, a memorial to Sun Yat-sen who was the first president of China

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, originally built in AD 537 with a history of nearly 1500 years and distinguished for its Flower Pagoda

  D18

GUANGZHOU

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Five Rams Stone Statue in Yuexiu Park Museum of Western Han Dynasty and Nanyue KingGuangzhou Flower City SquareGuangzhou Haixinsha Asian Games Park Guangdong Museum

 

Five Rams Stone Statue in Yuexiu Park, the symbol of Guangzhou

Museum of Western Han Dynasty and Nanyue King, houses the 2,000-year-old tomb of the Nanyue King

Guangzhou Flower City Square, the largest city square in the city of Guangzhou

Guangzhou Haixinsha Asian Games Park, located on an island in the center of Pearl Rive

Guangdong Museum, a general museum of Cantonese art, nature, culture and history

  D19

GUANGZHOU DEPARTURE

B / - / -

 

Highlights: Mission Accomplished

 

Drive to Guangzhou Airport

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