China Diwali Special

Cities Covered:

• Beijing             :  2 Nights
• Xian                 :  2 Nights
• Guilin               :  2 Nights
• Zhangjiajie       :  2 Nights
• Yiwu                 :  1 Night
• Shanghai         :  3 Nights

Beijing:

• Full Day City Tour of Beijing with Tian’anmen Square
• The Forbidden City & The Summer Palace
• Acrobatic Show
• Longdi Jade shop
• The Great Wall of China by Cable Car
• Photo Stop at Bird’s Nest & the Water Cube
• High Speed Bullet Train Experience (Beijing – Xian)

Xian:

• City Tour of Xian
• 2000 Yrs Old Terra Cotta Warriors
• Photo Stop at Bell and Drum tower
• Free time for Shopping at The Muslim Bazaar
• Wild Goose Pagoda Square & City Wall
• Shu Yuan Men (Ancient Cultural Street)

Guilin:

• 04 Hours Li River Cruise
• Free time at Yangshuo Market and Village
• Elephant Trunk Hill & Fubo Hill
• City Tour of Guilin
• High Speed Bullet Train Experience (Guilin – Zhangjiajie)

Zhangjiajie:

• Full Day Tour of Zhangjiajie National Park with Elevator + Cable Car Ride (Visit Tianzi Mountain, Avatar Mountain & Hallelujah Mountain)
• Tianmen Mountain with Cable Car and Glass Walkway

Yiwu:

• Shopping at World’s Largest Small Commodity Market

Shanghai:

• City Tour of Shanghai with Jade Buddha Temple
• Zhujiajiao Water Village
• Free Time at Xintiandi
• Oriental Pearl TV Tower
• Free Time at The Bund & Huangpu River Cruise
• Free Time for Shopping at People Square and Nanjing Road

Meals:

• 12 Breakfast at Hotels
• 11 Lunches (03 Chinese + 08 Lunches at Indian Restaurant)
• 12 Dinner (01 Chinese + 01 Pizza Meal + 02 Packed Indian Dinner + 08 Dinner at Indian Restaurant)
• 2 x 500ml Water Bottles Per Person Per Day

Guide:

• English Speaking Local Guide
• Experienced Tour Manager

Extra Toppings:

• Indian Snacks Bag with Tea Sachets (Will be handed over in Pre Departure GetTogether)
• 1 Backpack per family with Travel Adaptor

Day 1:- Arrive Beijing. Evening Free for Leisure.

(Dinner)

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport in China.

Welcome to Beijing – The Capital of China! It has long captivated visitors with its seamless fusion of history, culture, and modern development. The city is home to exceptional cultural heritage and grand historical sites such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China, offering a window into ancient China’s golden age.

Clear immigration, meet your representative and transfer to the hotel.

Arrive at Hotel and Check-in.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 2:- Full Day Beijing City Tour with Summer Palace. Evening Acrobatic show.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) 

After having breakfast at hotel, get ready for full day City Tour of Beijing.

Visit The world famous Tian’anmen Square – the biggest square in the world that lies in the center of the city. In addition to the simply awe-inspiring space, the square is an ideal place to take pictures of Tiananmen Gate (the “Gate of Heavenly Peace”), one of the most symbolic buildings in China.

Later, visit The Forbidden City from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved of all the imperial palace gardens, and boasts such delights as the “Marble Boat” and the ornately painted” Long Corridor”.

In the evening proceed to the most awaited attraction of Beijing – The Acrobat Show.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer back to the hotel.

Day 3:- Bejing City Tour with Visit Longdi Jade Shop. The Great Wall of China. Photo Stop at Bird’s Nest & Water Cube. Depart Beijing / High Speed Train to Xian. Arrive Xian. 

(Breakfast, Local Lunch & Packed Dinner) 

After breakfast at hotel, checkout and proceed for City Tour of Beijing.

Visit Longdi Jade shop where we will learn about Chinese jade culture. Take a kitschy Chinese souvenir back home to your loved ones during a visit to the popular Longdi Jade Factory.

Visit the fabled Great Wall of China at Badaling, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive defensive structure built to keep off intrusion. It holds a prominent position among historical heritages. Cable Car tickets to Great Wall are included.

Lunch at Local Restaurant.

Photo Stop at Bird’s Nest – Olympic National Stadium and the Water Cube – the National Aquatics Centre. The circular shape of the stadium represents ‘heaven’, while the adjacent square form of the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) is a reflection of the Chinese symbol for Earth.

Transfer to Beijing Railway Station to board High Speed Train to Xian.

Packed Indian Dinner for today.

Arrive at Xian and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4:- City Tour of Xian with visit to The Terracotta Army. Photo stop at Bell and Drum Tower. Free time for Shopping at The Muslim Bazaar.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) 

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for City Tour of Xian.

Visit the incredible 2000-year-old “Terra Cotta Warriors”. The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post lunch, continue with City Tour.

Photo stop at Bell and Drum Tower.

Enjoy some free time at The Muslim Bazaar. It is very famous snack street in Xi’an and a must-visit place for every food lover.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer back to the hotel.

Day 5:- Visit Wild Goose Pagoda Square & Shy Yuan Men (Ancient Cultural Street). Depart Xian / Flight to Guilin. Arrive Guilin.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel and then proceed for Half Day City Tour of Xian.

Visit Wild Goose Pagoda Square.

Located on the grounds of the Jianfu Temple, this pagoda (circa 652 A.D.) is considered one of the most famous in China due to its antiquity and historical relevance in connection with Buddha.

Photo Stop at Xian City Wall.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Later visit Shu Yuan Men Cultural Street.

Transfer to the Xian Airport for your flight to Guilin.

Arrive at Guilin Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Enroute Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 6:- Scenic Li River Cruise to Yangshuo. Free time for Shopping and Leisure at Yangshuo Village.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, get ready for the most scenic Li River Cruise.

Embark on an unforgettable journey offering a seamless blend of comfort and elegance from Guilin to Yangshuo. As you glide along the picturesque Li River, take in the breathtaking landscapes and enjoy amenities designed to enhance your cruise experience.

The trip takes 3-4 hours. In addition to stunning views of the limestone karst mountains and the beautiful river, you will see wildlife along the way, from herons to fish to water buffalo.

Arrive Yangshuo and Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post lunch, enjoy some free time on the nice West Street, Yangshuo market and village.

Photo stop at Big Banyan Tree – a scenic spot along the Ten-mile Gallery. It is 1,500 years old. It is called the “Sacred Tree” by local residents, and people often burn incense and pray under the tree. The crown of the banyan tree is round, and it looks like a giant green umbrella from a distance.

Transfer back to Guilin.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer back to the hotel.

Day 7:- City Tour of Guilin. Depart Guilin / High Speed Train to Zhangjiajie. Arrive Zhangjiajie.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Packed Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, checkout and proceed for City Tour of Guilin.

Visit Elephant Trunk Hill.

Our next stop will be at Fubo Hill. It is just 2kms away from Elephant Trunk Hill. Natural scenery of rocks and stalactites as well as artificial cloister and pavilions compose the fantastic and unique sight of the hill.

After city tour, Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post Lunch, transfer to Railway station to board High Speed Train to Zhangjiajie.

Packed Indian Dinner for today.

Arrive Zhangjiajie and transfer to the hotel.

Arrive at Hotel and Check-in.

Day 8:- Full Day Visit of Zhangjiajie National Park. (Tianzi Mountain, Avatar Mountain & Hallelujah Mountain).

(Breakfast, Local Lunch & Pizza Dinner)

After breakfast, proceed for Full Day Tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

After entering through the east entrance, you’ll need to catch the free park shuttle bus heading for the Bailong Elevator. This is the coolest engineering feat in the whole park. It’s actually kind of insane that they built an elevator there in the first place.

Tianzi Mountain is home to the Monarch of the Peak Forest.

Our next visit will be to Hallelujah Mountains.

Lunch at Local Restaurant.

Once you’re all done at the One Step to Heaven viewpoint and trail, make your way back to the Yangjiajie cableway station for scenic cable car ride with barely anyone else in line!

Dinner at Local Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer back to the hotel.

Day 09:- Tianmen Mountain with Cable car and Glass Walkway Experience. Depart Zhangjiajie / Flight to Shanghai.  Arrive Shanghai.

(Breakfast, Local Lunch & Local Dinner)

After Breakfast at hotel, check out and proceed to visit Tianmen Mountain.

The mountain is famous for its unique natural miracle The Tianmen Cave. It is listed as one of the 50 worthwhile visiting places for foreign travelers”. In Tianmen Mountain, there are some featured activities for you to experience, like 30-mintue Tianmen Mountain Cableway, Glass skywalks, Avenue toward Heaven, Tianmen Cave, and Cliff-hanging walkways.

The mountain is best reached by cable car. The aerial tramway ride is the longest in the world, taking about 30 minutes for over 7 kilometers. The scenery viewed from the cable car is fantastic: lush mountain peaks, the 99 Bends (99 sharp curves on a road up to the mountain peak), and deep valleys.

Glass Walkway offers a new way to enjoy the stunning mountainous landscapes – though you might be too terrified to appreciate the views! Stand on the crystal clear walkway, you can see all the way down to the bottom of the cliff and Tongtian Avenue (Heaven-Linking Avenue), which is the road up the mountain featuring a staggering 99 turns.

Lunch at local Restaurant.

Post Lunch, transfer to Zhangjiajie airport for your flight to Shanghai.

Arrive Shanghai Airport and transfer to Hotel.

Enroute Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 10:- City Tour of Shanghai.  Visit Jade Buddha Temple. Free time for Shopping at People Square & Nanjing Road. Visit Yuyuan Garden. Depart Shanghai / Arrive Yiwu.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, check out and proceed for City Tour of Shanghai.

Visit Jade Buddha Temple.

Later, visit the People Square and Nanjing Road for shopping, then go to the silk shop. Visit lovely old Yuyuan Garden, outside look of nine zig zag bridge with golden fish pond, bridges and pavilions.

Lunch at Indian restaurant.

Post Lunch, transfer to Yiwu

Our journey to Yiwu takes approx. 4 hours

Arrive Yiwu and proceed for dinner.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 11:- Visit World’s Largest Small Commodity Market at Yiwu. Depart Yiwu.  Visit Zhujiajiao Water Village. Arrive Shanghai.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, check out and proceed to Yiwu Small Commodity Market for shopping.

Yiwu is known as “the world’s capital for small commodities” and boasts China’s largest wholesale market.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post Lunch, proceed to visit Zhujiajiao Water Village.

Transfer to Shanghai.

Arrive Shanghai and visit Xintiandi.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 12:- Full Day City Tour of Shanghai. Visit Pearl TV Tower Level 2 with Glass floor. Free Time at The Bund. Huangpu River Cruise

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for local sightseeing of Shanghai.

Our first stop will be to visit Pearl TV Tower Level 2 with Glass floor.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post lunch, free time for shopping at A P Plaza.

Our next stop will be at The Bund.

Later in the evening, experience Huangpu River Cruise.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer to the hotel.

Day 13:- Depart Shanghai / Arrive Home.

(Breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel and check out.

Transfer to Shanghai Airport for our flight back home with wonderful memories & souvenirs from our China Holidays.