Guilin with Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai Senior Tours
10-Day Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai Tour
Feast on the picturesque hills and waters of the Li River from the top deck. Connect with a local Shanghainese family to experience the life of a real family. The relaxed pace allows you to see and experience today’s China.
Tour Code: CHT-SE-06
Departure Date: You Choose!
Inclusions:
Private Guide
Driver
Hotel
Entrance Fees
Authentic Chinese Meals
From $2,049 P/P Price detail
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Day1
Guilin Arrival
Attractions:Airport Transfer (Guilin), Guide delivers your CH cell phone(one for each group). Pay no rental, call time only

Meals: No Meals
Hotels: Sheraton Guilin hotel
| Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
| Guilin Park Hotel 
Day2
Guilin
Attractions:A visit to the house boat of a local fisherman, Seven Star Park, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Calligraphy & Painting shop (Guangxi Normal University Art Shop)

- Reed Flute Cave: Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. The cave is regarded as the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. It is 240 meters long, and the length of the tour is about 550 meters offering a magic land of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors. The visit lasts for 40 minutes and there are a lot of steps. Watch your step as the lights are dim. You guide will show you by electric torch.
- Elephant Trunk Hill: Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the junction of Li River and Peach Blossom River. It is the symbol of Guilin with 55 meters high and got its name because its shape resembles an elephant with its trunk drinking from the Li River. The hill is pierced with many caves and topped with a small pagoda.
- Daxu Ancient Town: Daxu Ancient Town is in the township of Linchuan, 15km away from the city proper of Guilin.It is one of Guangxi’s four ancient towns. The old street runs about 2km along the Li River. The narrow street is paved stone blocks, and the houses on both sides are well preserved.
Meals: Lunch at Popular Local Restaurant
Hotels: Sheraton Guilin hotel
| Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
| Guilin Park Hotel 
Day3
Yangshuo
Attractions:Countryside Tour from Yangshuo to Yima with open-air mini bus, Li River Cruise

- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshuo traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshuo 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 farmers.
Meals: Lunch
Hotels: Green Lotus Hotel
| Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
| Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel 
Day4
Yangshuo to Chongqing to Yangtze
Attractions:Tai Chi Experience in Yangshuo, Yangshuo Chinese Painting or Calligraphy Learning, Airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport Transfer (Chongqing), Cruise pier Transfer (Chongqing), Board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.(Dinner is not included)

Meals: No Meals
Hotels: No
Day5
Yangtze
Attractions:Taichi exercise, Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Fengdu Ghost City(8:30-10:30)

--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Tips:
1.There are about 100 steps from the river to the town.
2.A cable car is available ride to the top of the hill. The cable car is not included in the tour cost. The cost is RMB20/ per person round trip.
Meals: Lunch , dinner
Hotels: On the Ship
Day6
Yangtze
Attractions:Taichi exercise, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm), Crew's Performance

--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Tips:
1.There are about 100 steps from the river to the town.
2.A cable car is available ride to the top of the hill. The cable car is not included in the tour cost. The cost is RMB20/ per person round trip.
Meals: Lunch , dinner
Hotels: On the Ship
Day7
Yichang to Shanghai
Attractions:Cruise pier Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Shanghai), Three Gorges Dam Site

--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Tips:
1.There are about 100 steps from the river to the town.
2.A cable car is available ride to the top of the hill. The cable car is not included in the tour cost. The cost is RMB20/ per person round trip.
Meals: No Meals
Hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
| Sunrise On The Bund
| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 
Day8
Shanghai
Attractions:Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Bund, The Shanghai World Financial Center, Tianhou Silk Factory

--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Tips:
1.There are about 100 steps from the river to the town.
2.A cable car is available ride to the top of the hill. The cable car is not included in the tour cost. The cost is RMB20/ per person round trip.
Meals: Lunch at Popular Local Restaurant
Hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
| Sunrise On The Bund
| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 
Day9
Shanghai
Attractions:An In Depth Visit to Shanghai Old Alleys, Xintiandi, French concession region

--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Tips:
1.There are about 100 steps from the river to the town.
2.A cable car is available ride to the top of the hill. The cable car is not included in the tour cost. The cost is RMB20/ per person round trip.
Meals: Lunch at Popular Local Restaurant
Hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
| Sunrise On The Bund
| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 
Day10
Shanghai Departure
Attractions:Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)

--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Tips:
1.There are about 100 steps from the river to the town.
2.A cable car is available ride to the top of the hill. The cable car is not included in the tour cost. The cost is RMB20/ per person round trip.
Meals: No Meals
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Price Inclusion
- Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
- Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts
- Authentic Chinese Food
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides
- Flights & Transfers in China
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
Price Exclusion
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
- China Entry Visa Fees.
- Single Room Supplement.
- Personal Expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.



