Accommodation

Day1-2 Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai or similar - 4 stars Day3 Hotel Soul Suzhou or similar - 4 stars Day4 HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou or similar - 4 stars Day5-6 Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel or similar - 4 stars Day7 Percent Hotel by Li River or similar - 4 stars Day8-9 DS Hotel (Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda South Plaza) or similar - 4 stars Day10-12 Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing or similar - 4 stars Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added) Well screened Hotels Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room. Super nice location Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with UME Travel and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let UME Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Guide

Expert English-speaking local guide

Transport

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

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Optional

You have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Arrive In Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Shanghai

Today you will fly to Shanghai. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

- Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Day 2 Shanghai Unveiled | French Concession, Yuyuan Garden, Old City God Temple, And Nostalgic Strolls In The Old Streets
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shanghai Unveiled | French Concession, Yuyuan Garden, Old City God Temple, And Nostalgic Strolls In The Old Streets

Your Shanghai city tour include a visit to the ritzy French Concession enclave, a former French colonial settlement. It returned to China in 1946. Despite redevelopment over recent decades, the area has retained its distinct character as a premier residential and retail district in Shanghai. You will also visit the traditional ancient oriental garden – Yuyuan Garden, a classical landscape garden and explore the Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) next to the Yuyuan Garden.

If you want to discover the vanishing life of Shanghai, pay a visit to Shanghai old street and Nongtang is a must. Nongtang constitutes the most important architectural feature of contemporary Shanghai. It forms the most common living space for ordinary Shanghainese and an important part of local culture. It can be said that if there were no Nongtang, there would be no Shanghai and no Shanghai people.

End of the day, you can visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center and busy Bund. You will pass through back to the golden age in 1920s. Enter some old buildings to have find the luxury of the past.

Accomodation：

- Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 3 Transfer To Suzhou | Tongli Water Town And Humble Administrator’S Garden Tour In Suzhou
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Suzhou | Tongli Water Town And Humble Administrator’S Garden Tour In Suzhou

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the high-speed train station.

Today you will arrive in Suzhou by high-speed train station. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Embark on an unforgettable full-day Suzhou Classic Tour with our private excursion, immersing yourself in the charm of Tongli Water Town and the beauty of the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Explore Tongli Water Town, a picturesque ancient town renowned for its tranquil canals, historic bridges, and well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Wander through narrow alleys and visit traditional tea houses, offering a glimpse into the town’s rich cultural heritage.

Continue your journey to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of China’s most famous classical gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the exquisite landscaping, serene ponds, pavilions, and lush vegetation, all meticulously designed to harmonize with nature. Experience the timeless beauty and tranquility of this iconic garden, offering a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. This full-day tour promises an enriching exploration of Suzhou’s cultural and natural wonders.

Accomodation：

- Hotel Soul Suzhou

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 4 Transfer To Hangzhou | West Lake,Chenghuang Pavilion,Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Hangzhou | West Lake,Chenghuang Pavilion,Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the high-speed train station.

Today you will arrive in Hangzhou by high-speed train station. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Embark on a captivating cruise across the renowned West Lake. Delight in the serene beauty that has long inspired Chinese poets.

Ascend Chenghuang Pavilion for a panoramic vista of Hangzhou and West Lake. Pause for a delightful interlude and savor Southern Song Dynasty snacks.

Continue your journey with a visit to an oil umbrella workshop, where you’ll delve into the intricacies of this ancient Chinese craft. Unleash your creativity as you personalize your own umbrella with a painting session.

 Accomodation：

- HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 5 Fly To Guilin | Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, And City Exploration
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Guilin | Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, And City Exploration

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

Today you will fly to Guilin. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Guilin: A Journey through a world of wonder as you wander through the famous limestone marvels of Reed Flute Cave, where nature has crafted an underground masterpiece.Behold Guilin’s iconic symbol, the magnificent Elephant Trunk Hill, and capture unforgettable memories of this natural wonder.Immerse yourself in the heart of the city by exploring the serene lakes and vibrant central walking streets, where modernity meets tradition.Guilin’s beauty is timeless, its history rich, and its nature astounding – experience it all on this unforgettable journey.

Accomodation：

- Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 6 Immersive Cultural Exploration | Longsheng Tour From Guilin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Immersive Cultural Exploration | Longsheng Tour From Guilin

Discover China’s fascinating ethnic minority culture on an exciting one day tour around Longsheng in stunning Guilin. Accompanied by your own knowledgeable local guide, venture to the rural Guangxi countryside and interact with the Zhuang and Yao communities, whose intriguing way of life is characterized by traditions formed over centuries. Then, take a gentle hike to the renowned Longji Rice Terraces and absorb spectacular views of the agricultural marvels, and capture some amazing photographs of the scenery beneath you.A local lady dressed in Zhuang costume will show you how to make Guilin Oil Tea. Your guide will translate for you and you also can participate in the process, and finally taste the distinctive flavor of oil tea. Enjoy the added convenience of pick up and drop off to your hotel in downtown Guilin. The perfect day trip from the city!

Accomodation：

- Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 7 Li River Cruise | Guilin To Yangshuo Adventure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Li River Cruise | Guilin To Yangshuo Adventure

Join us on the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo - the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you a surprise at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, and school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery, life on the river is a taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis.Your day will begin with a pick-up at 8:20 in the morning from the hotel in Guilin. From here you will travel to Zhujiang pier, where you will board the boat. The cruise lasts approximately 5-hours (from 9:00 - 14:00). During this time you will enjoy stunning scenery of the Li River. Finally, to finish the day, we will enjoy a wander through Yangshuo town and a roam down the famous West Street. Your day will end at approximately 4 pm, when you will be dropped-off back at your hotel.

 Accomodation：

- Percent Hotel by Li River

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 8 Fly To Xi’An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Xi’An

Today your local tour guide will escort you to your accommodation in Yangshuo, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable transition as you embark on your exploration of this enchanting destination.

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Today you will fly to Xi’an. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

- DS Hotel (Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda South Plaza)

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 9 Terracotta Army Wonders And Xi’An’S Cultural Delights | Bell & Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter, And The Great Mosque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Terracotta Army Wonders And Xi’An’S Cultural Delights | Bell & Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter, And The Great Mosque

Depart from your hotel and venture to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site of the Terracotta Army. Listen as your guide sets the historical scene and describes how 7,000 life-sized terracotta figures and horses were buried beside Emperor Qin Shihuang in his majestic mausoleum. Disembark and explore the site, marvelling at the endless rows of figures. Browse the exhibitions of the museum to gain further insight into the intriguing history of the tomb.

Later this afternoon, take a walk on the Bell & Drum Tower Square and from where you could pay an outer visit of the two towers. The two towers were also built in the Ming Dynasty and the Drum Tower is 4 years older than the Bell Tower.

Continue move to Muslim Quarter. In this food street, you will meet lots of local food and snacks, as well as some little souvenirs. If you are interested in local food, it is a good place to satisfy your stomach.

At last you will visit the Great Mosquea, a major place for the religious activities of the Muslims in Xi’an. This mosque, different from the mosques we usually see, is more like a traditional Chinese garden. For example, you will see Chinese pavilions with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. At last, transfer you back to hotel.

Accomodation：

- DS Hotel (Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda South Plaza)

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 10 Xi’An’S Timeless Treasures | Shaanxi History Museum And Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Fly To Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Xi’An’S Timeless Treasures | Shaanxi History Museum And Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Fly To Beijing

Begin your journey at the Shaanxi History Museum, where you’ll delve deep into the past. This museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, ranging from ancient art and sculptures to historical relics, providing a comprehensive overview of the region’s history.

Next, we’ll take you to the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), an architectural marvel that dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Ascend this ancient structure and marvel at the breathtaking views of Xi’an. Learn about its historical and religious significance as you explore its tranquil surroundings.

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Today you will fly to Beijing. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

- Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 11 From Tian’Anmen To Hutongs | Exploring Beijing’S Imperial And Local Heritage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Tian’Anmen To Hutongs | Exploring Beijing’S Imperial And Local Heritage

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square and a symbol of China. It’s witnessed decades of historic events. Walk across the square and explore the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex and former home to 24 emperors. With over 8,728 rooms, it’s China’s best-preserved ancient building collection. Enter through the Meridian Gate and explore the central axis to see highlighted palaces and learn about the emperors’ stories. Later, take a 15-minute walk to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of modern Beijing and the Forbidden City. After lunch, enjoy a rickshaw tour through the historic Hutongs, immersing yourself in local life.

Accomodation：

- Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 12 Beijing Adventure | Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple Of Heaven, And Tai Chi Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing Adventure | Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple Of Heaven, And Tai Chi Experience

Meet your private guide in your hotel’s lobby at your preferred time in Beijing. Then heading directly to Mutianyu Great Wall which will take about 1.5 hours, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories on the way, sit back and enjoy the countryside sceneries along the way. Once arrive at the The Mutianyu Great Wall, you’ll take the cable car or ski lift up to the Wall, spend some time to hike up and down for about 1.5 hours at the various sections of the Wall, exploring the watch and beacon towers. Afterwards, stop at a local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to explore the courtyards in the Temple of Heaven park, learn the histories and stories about the temple with your tour guide, get to know what an emperor’s worship looks like. You will visit major buildings inside the park, including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall or Imperial Zenith, Echo Wall, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Alter and more.Then watch the locals play the Tai chi,which is slow motion exercise.It is a becoming more and more popular sport throughout the whole world.

Accomodation：

- Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 13 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

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Itinerary of your trip 13 Days Discover The Rich Heritage Of China (Private Guide &

Arrive In Shanghai

Shanghai Unveiled | French Concession, Yuyuan Garden, Old City God Temple, And Nostalgic Strolls In The Old Streets

Transfer To Suzhou | Tongli Water Town And Humble Administrator’S Garden Tour In Suzhou

Transfer To Hangzhou | West Lake,Chenghuang Pavilion,Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting

Fly To Guilin | Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, And City Exploration

Immersive Cultural Exploration | Longsheng Tour From Guilin

Li River Cruise | Guilin To Yangshuo Adventure

Fly To Xi’An

Terracotta Army Wonders And Xi’An’S Cultural Delights | Bell & Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter, And The Great Mosque

Xi’An’S Timeless Treasures | Shaanxi History Museum And Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Fly To Beijing

From Tian’Anmen To Hutongs | Exploring Beijing’S Imperial And Local Heritage

Beijing Adventure | Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple Of Heaven, And Tai Chi Experience

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