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12-Day Train Safari Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Guangzhou and Hong Kong

Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong

Tour Type: Private Tour

Tour Code: ct-bg-06s

Overview: Make the most of your travel funds while travelling in complete comfort as you take in everything China offers, from Hong Kong to Beijing.

Day 1

Arrive in Beijing (Flight not Included)

Destinations & activities: Your Beijing tour guide will escort you to hotel from the airport

Meals: None

The Forbidden City
The moat in the Forbidden City.
Day 2

Beijing

Destinations & activities: Emperor's Seat-in-coach Tour

Your guide will leave a message or call you to determine the meeting time. On this tour, the first will be the magnificent Forbidden City, followed by the largest city square in the world: Tiananmen Square.

After lunch, we will continue to visit the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven where you will be able to experience the imperial past of China.

Note: If your hotel is not located inside the city’s 4th loop, you will be required to reach one of the boarding places listed below at determined time. Transportation cost is not included.

Boarding Place:
  • (1) Beijing International Hotel
  • (2) Catic Hotel Beijing
  • (3) Jianguo Hotel Beijing
  • (4) Beijing Xinxing Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Badaling Section of the Great Wall
    Badaling Section of the Great Wall
    Day 3

    Beijing to Xi'an (By Overnight Train No. Z19)

    Destinations & activities: World Wonder Seat-in-coach Tour in Beijing, Hotel to Train station Transfer

    Your guide will leave a message or call you to determine the meeting time. The tour begins with a visit to one of the tombs from Ming Dynasty- the Changling Tomb which was built in 1413 for Emperor Yongle. Among the 13 mausoleums, this is the best preserved.

    After lunch we will visit the Badaling Section of the Great Wall. This is an extensively restored section where you will be able to enjoy beautiful views of the hills.

    Note: If your hotel is not located inside the city’s 4th loop, you will be required to reach one of the boarding places listed below at determined time. Transportation cost is not included.

    Boarding Place:
  • (1) Beijing International Hotel
  • (2) Catic Hotel Beijing
  • (3) Jianguo Hotel Beijing
  • (4) Beijing Xinxing Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Shaanxi History Museum
    Collection in Shaanxi History Museum
    Day 4

    Xi'an

    Destinations & activities: Half Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Ancient Culture of Xi'an, Hotel to Train station Transfer

    Your guide will leave a message or call you to determine the meeting time. The tour starts with the Shaanxi History Museum where you will be able to see an impressive collection of relics and artefacts from Qing, Ming and Song Dynasties as well as the Silk Road. Next, we visit the Wild Goose Pagoda which is home to the classic Buddhist materials that Master Xuanzang had brought from India. Visit the Great Mosque with over 1200 years history. The mosque is known for its mix of Chinese and Muslim architectural styles.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Terracotta Warriors & Horses
    Terracotta Army
    Day 5

    Xi'an to Guilin (By Overnight Train NO.318/315)

    Destinations & activities: One Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Xi'an Historic Relics, Hotel to Train station Transfer

    Your guide will leave a message or call you to determine the meeting time. Visit the Terracotta Warriors which displays a life sized, 2000 year old Terracotta army.

    After lunch we visit the grounds of Banpo site spread over 50,000 square meters and consisting of burial grounds, pottery area and residential sections.

    Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Day 6

    Xi'an to Guilin (By Overnight Train NO.318/315)

    Destinations & activities: You will spend one day on the train to Guilin. Your Guilin tour guide will pick you up at Guilin Railway Station at the evening, and following is an escort to hotel.

    Meals: None

     
    Li River
    Li River
    Day 7

    Guilin

    Destinations & activities: One day Li River Memory Seat-in-coach Tour

    Your guide will leave a message or call you to determine the meeting time. You will board the boat from the Zhujiang Wharf. Li River is a 5A scenery spot and Guilin’s most beautiful as it winds through mountains like a ribbon. Enjoy the beautiful views of clear waters and majestic hills.

    Lunch is on board and the destination is Yangshuo County where you will visit the Yangshuo Market.

    Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Day 8

    Guilin to Guangzhou (By Overnight Train NO.K950/K951)

    Destinations & activities: One-day Guilin Highlights Seat-in-coach Tour, Hotel - Train Station Transfer

    Your guide will leave a message or call you to determine the meeting time. Today we start with a visit to the Natural Arts Palace or the Reed Flute Cave, a well preserved and large cave system with remarkable formations. Next, we visit a 4A national scenery spot, the Elephant Trunk Hill where the hill looks like an elephant with its trunk in the river. We then visit the Fubo Hill, with its high cliffs and the famous Pearl Returning Cave with excellent views. Last, we visit the Seven Star Park with beautiful stones, caves, rich human landscapes, water and green hills.

    At the evening, you will be taken to the train station to board on an overnight train to Guangzhou.

    Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Chen Family Temple
    Roof of the Chen Family Temple in Guangzhou
    Day 9

    Guangzhou

    Destinations & activities: Guangzhou Essence One-day Tour, Railway Station - Hotel Transfer

    This full day tour will begin with a visit to the Chen Family Temple- the best example of southern Chinese classic architecture built in 1636. Next, we visit the Qing Ping and Lizhiwan markets. Lizhiwan is known for its abundant trees, elegant bridges, winding water ways and its brick, blue-grey buildings in southern Chinese classic architecture, museums, restaurants and shops. After lunch, we will take to the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall built in remembrance of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founder of Six Banyan Pagoda and first Chinese Republic.

    Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong is still busy at night
    Day 10

    Guangzhou to Hong Kong (By Train NO.T813)

    Destinations & activities: Railway Station - Hotel Transfer, Hong Kong Temple Street Night Market

    After arrive in Hong Kong by train, your tour guide will take you to the famous Temple Street, ideal for shopping. Located in Kowloon’s Yau Ma Tei and Jordan areas, the Temple Street is well popular for its busy night flea market. Tourists can find an amazing range of luggage, hardware, electronic gadgets, cassettes, CDs, watches, pens and clothing at the market. The market also has many food stalls serving delicacies like hotpot and fresh seafood.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong scenery
    Day 11

    Hong Kong

    Destinations & activities:  Hong Kong Causeway Bay Shopping Center

    As a recommended shopping spot, today your tour guide will take you to Causeway Bay Shopping Center. Causeway Bay, one of the largest entertainment and shopping complexes, is located in the central district of Hong Kong. The complex is home to bargain stalls, small boutiques and department stores. It also has shopping malls like World Trade Center, Times Square, Lee Theater Plaza, Lee Gardens, Island Beverly and Fashion Walk.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 12

    Hong Kong Departure (Flight not Included)

    Destinations & activities:  Hotel - Airport Transfer

    For your departure flight, your Hong Kong tour guide will escort you to the airport. Thanks for taking this China tour with China Travel, we hope to see you again soon!

    Meals: Breakfast

    Hotels and Accommodation

    Dates and Prices

    Terms & Conditions

    Price Inclusion

    • Entrance fees.
    • Meals listed in the itinerary.
    • Private transfers.
    • Private English-speaking guide and driver.
    • Hotels listed in the itinerary.
    • Service Charge & Taxes.
    • China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
    • Luggage Transfers.

    Price Exclusion

    • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
    • China Entry Visa Fees.
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Personal Expenses.
    • Any meals that are not mentioned in the tour itinerary.
    • Single Room Supplement.

    Special Terms

    • Price may change during some Chinese festivals.
    • Price is subject to change based on exchange rate.
    • We accept both on-line payment (by Paypal® and Moneybookers®) and wire transfer.
    • A deposit of 10% ot the total cost is required when you confirm your booking.
    • For Cancellation Refunds, please click here.

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