17 Days Chengdu Panda Reserve Center Volunteer and Classic China Tour from $2615
Mutianyu Great Wall, Ding Tomb, Tian‘anmen Square, Temple of Heaven , Forbidden City, Hutong Tour, Chinese Dumpling Making At Hutong, Terra Cotta Warriors Museum , Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian City Wall, Grand Courtyard Of The Gao Family, Chinese Shadow Puppet Show, Xian Great Mosque and Street, Jinli Ancient Street, Chengdu Wuhou Memorial Temple, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan, Wangjiang Park, Chengdu Wuhou Memorial Temple, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Terraced Fields at Pingan Village, Flute Cave, Li River Cruise, Biking In Yangshuo Countryside, Daxu Ancient Town, Transfer , Half Day Tour to Hongkong Island, Half Day Tour to Kowloon...
Tour Code: PDT-B Commencement Date: At your discretion Tour Type: Private & Customizable
Day 1 Arrive at Beijing Flight:International air exlusive
Today’s Tour: Airport/train Station To Hotel Transfer Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Detailed Description- Sunworld Hotel Beijing:
With 308 luxuriant rooms and suites of various kinds Superior Rooms, which feature tasteful decor, enhanced by elegant furnishings, including one double bed or twin beds. Amenities include coffee/tea maker, international direct phone calls, voicemail, cable TV, hairdryer, and refrigerator.
- Airport/train Station To Hotel Transfer:
You will be met by your English-speaking guide and escorted to your hotel. Have a welcome dinner and get to know your guide and the city, check your itinerary with the guide, and begin your wonderful journey!
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing:
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down), Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip), Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps) Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down):
Located in Huairou County 70km northeast of Beijing, Mutianyu section of Great Wall is connected with Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Gateway in the east. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. First built in the mid-6th during the Northern Qi dynasty, Mutianyu Great Wall is older, less crowded, more original than Badaling Great Wall.
- Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip):
You can take cable car up and down to experience a birdview of the less untouched Great Wall at Mutianyu section.
- Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps):
Also known as the “13 Tombs”, this is the burial site of 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The tombs are located at the Tianshou Mountain of Changping District. From 1409, the first tomb called “Changling Tomb” was built and the last tomb called “Siling Tomb” was constructed in 1644. Altogether, there are now 13 tombs of Emperors, 23 of Empresses, 2 of Princes, about 30 concubines, and eunuch.
- Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down):
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven , Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches) Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Tian'anmen Square:
The heart of urban Beijing and large enough to accommodate an assembly of one million people. It stands in front of the Forbidden City, at its north the Tiananmen Rostrum, from which imperial decrees were promulgated.
- Temple of Heaven :
a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations, and had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries. You can see lots of Beijingers practicing Taichi in the morning and you can join them.
- Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches):
Built between 1406 and 1420, the Forbidden City was the palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a period extending over 500 years. The atmosphere created by the many temples, halls and courtyards - not to mention the colors of the tiles, roofs and painted wood - is unique, leaving you with a lasting impression of imperial China. The palace has over 9000 rooms. Treasure Houses takes up about 220 square metres. There are more than 440 treasures on display belonged to Qing dynasty royalty,most of which have not never been on display in the past time. Hall of Clocks and Wathches: It is located in the east of the Inner Court outside the Gate of Respect Movement (Jing Yun Men). This exhibition hall houses about 200 clocks and watches from the imperial collection. Those watches and clocks are mostly made in Switzerland, England, France, the U.S and Japan, with some Chinese made timepieces on display as well.
- Tian'anmen Square:
Day 4 Beijing - Xian (B,L) Flight:Beijing to Xian
Today’s Tour: Hutong Tour, Chinese Dumpling Making At Hutong Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Xian Belltower Hotel
Detailed Description- Xian Belltower Hotel:
Bell Tower Hotel Xian is a hang four star hotel Xian according to five star hotel standard, which is sponsored by mainland China & Hong Kong. It opened in 1983 and refurbished in 2003. Bell Tower Hotel Xian is enjoys a very advantageous location. It is only 100 meters from Airport Shuttle Start Station. Bell Tower Hotel Xian is located in the booming downtown area of Xian, belonging to the hot center of Xian. Staying in Bell Tower Hotel Xian , you can overlook the beauty of Bell Tower Square interweaving history and modern and famous Bell Tower, a building of Ming Dynasty only within 100 meters' distance.
- Hutong Tour:
You will travel by taking a rickshaw or called pedicab, visit a local famliy in a traditional courtyard, talk to the host and hostess, perhaps on your are interested in topics such as a beijinger's daily life, etc. Finally we will climp up the Drum Tower where you can have a bird's eye view of the old Beijing city.
- Chinese Dumpling Making At Hutong:
The jiaozi is a Chinese dumpling which consists of meat and minced vegetables wrapped into a piece of dough. Popular meat fillings include shrimp, ground lamb, ground pork, ground beef, and even fish. Jiaozi are usually steamed or boiled. If they are fried, they are called potstickers. Compared to wontons, jiaozis have a thicker skin and are longer.
You will have about 1 to 2 hours Chinese Dumpling making at a local Beijinger' in Hutong. They are local Beijingers but they know how to teach you make the dumpling as well as ways to enjoy it.
- Xian Belltower Hotel:
Day 5 Xian (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Terra Cotta Warriors Museum , Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian City Wall Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Terra Cotta Warriors Museum :
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qinshihuang (the First Emperor of China of the Qin Dynasty) can be traced back to 210 BC. The pits of them were discovered in 1974 by local farmers near Xi’an City. They are close to the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are funerary clay figures buried with the First Qinshihuang, the purpose of which was to help rule another empire with Qinshihuang after his death.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda:
It was initially built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, adding 5 stories. After an earthquake, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda was repaired during the Ming Dynasty in a large scale. Currently, the pagoda is 64 meters high it offers the gorgeous views of Xi’an looking from the top.
- Xian City Wall :
Xian City Wall is the best-preserved ancient city wall in China and also the largest and most complete military facility in the world. You can hire a bike and bike on it. But we do not recommend that as it damages the wall.
- Terra Cotta Warriors Museum :
Day 6 Xian - Chengdu (B,L) Flight:Xian to Chengdu
Today’s Tour: Grand Courtyard Of The Gao Family, Chinese Shadow Puppet Show, Xian Great Mosque and Street Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel
Detailed Description- Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel:
Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel is a four star business hotel of southeast Asia style sponsored by the Petroleum Administrative Bureau of China National Petroleum Corporation, Sichuan Branch. The hotel, which is located in the Chunxi Road Commercial Circle, the center of Chengdu city, is adjacent to Fuhe Huoshui Park and Telecom Business Street of Taisheng Road, which makes it an ideal place for tourism and shopping. It only takes 10 and 30 minutes from the hotel to the North Station and Shuangliu International Airport respectively.
- Grand Courtyard Of The Gao Family:
Gao’s Grand Courtyard is one of the well-preserved courtyard in Xi’an. In 1966, this residence was nationalized. And in 1999, it was listed as a key project of Sino-Norway protection of historical districts. The courtyard was restored and the project won the prize for Cultural Heritage Protection in Asian Pacific Area of 2002 by UNESCO.
- Chinese Shadow Puppet Show:
Originated from Shaanxi Province, the Chinese Shadow Puppet Show, also called Piying Xi (pí y?ng xì), is a traditional form of storytelling and entertainment using articulated figures behind an illuminated curtain to create the illusion of moving images. Visitors can watch the Shadow Puppet Show at Gao’s Grand Courtyard at Beiyuanmen Street. One can even watch how the puppets are managed by men behind the curtain.
- Xian Great Mosque and Street:
The Great Mosque of Xian dates back to the 8th century and the city's original Muslim population may be the descendants of Arab soldiers of that time, their numbers reinforced by traders and converts to Islam on the ancient Silk Road, when the city of Xian was the eastern terminus of this once great trunk road between East and West.es.
- Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel:
Day 7 Chengdu (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Jinli Ancient Street, Chengdu Wuhou Memorial Temple, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Jinli Ancient Street:
This neighborhood is part of the old city of Chengdu, it features hotels and small stores in an old-fashioned style. Antiques are sold in a variety of different stores. It is very popular among both tourists and locals, especially at night, with many bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. You will find a lot of famous local snack food over there, price ranging from 1-10RMB.
- Chengdu Wuhou Memorial Temple:
As Zhuge Liang is granted the title of “Wuxiang Hou“ (Marquis Wuxiang) in his lifetime and conferred the title of “Zhong Wu“ after his death, his memorial temple is also known as Wuhou Memorial Temple. Of all the Wuhou Memorial Temples throughout China, the one in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province is most influential, as it is the sole temple in memory of both King Liu Bei and his Prime Minister Zhuge Liang.
- Thatched Cottage of Du Fu:
which is an idyllic 24-acre (97,000 sq. m.) park and museum in honor of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu. In 1961, the Chinese government established Du Fu Cao Tang as a National Heritage site.
- Jinli Ancient Street:
Day 8 Chengdu (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan :
In this tour, you can experience and watch the pandas as possible as close to pandas. As a Panda keeper, things to do, to watch, to enjoy, to touch, will be your unforgettable experience at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and a highlight of you China journey. Your tasks include feeding the pandas with bamboo, biscuits, apples or helping the cool down with a cool bath/shower for some hot Big or small pandas. You might have to do some cleaning duties in the enclosure, or collect and weigh the panda poop. You also may join the Panda experts’ team who collect daily behavioral data on big or small pandas and watch or assist scientists’ work on pandas. We recommend this tour to family with kids as it is very interesting and educational to your kids to love animals and some practical ability!
- Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan :
Day 9 Chengdu (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan :
In this tour, you can experience and watch the pandas as possible as close to pandas. As a Panda keeper, things to do, to watch, to enjoy, to touch, will be your unforgettable experience at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and a highlight of you China journey. Your tasks include feeding the pandas with bamboo, biscuits, apples or helping the cool down with a cool bath/shower for some hot Big or small pandas. You might have to do some cleaning duties in the enclosure, or collect and weigh the panda poop. You also may join the Panda experts’ team who collect daily behavioral data on big or small pandas and watch or assist scientists’ work on pandas. We recommend this tour to family with kids as it is very interesting and educational to your kids to love animals and some practical ability!
- Panda Keeper In the international internship program plan :
Day 10 Chengdu - Guilin (B,L) Flight:Chengdu to Guilin
Today’s Tour: Wangjiang Park, Chengdu Wuhou Memorial Temple, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Gulin Bravo Hotel
Detailed Description- Gulin Bravo Hotel:
The Guilin Bravo Hotel (form erly Holiday lnn Guilin) is located along the lake area in the city center. At night, the colorful lights lying along the lake like strings of pearls create a fairyland effect. As for shopping convenience, the Guilin Bravo Hotel is only ten minutes from the night market and the city center on the BanyanLake Park(Ronghu).
- Wangjiang Park:
Sitting on the southern bank of Jinjiang in Chengdu City, Wangjiang Park is a memorial to a female poet of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) - Xue Tao (768 - 831).
- Chengdu Wuhou Memorial Temple:
As Zhuge Liang is granted the title of “Wuxiang Hou“ (Marquis Wuxiang) in his lifetime and conferred the title of “Zhong Wu“ after his death, his memorial temple is also known as Wuhou Memorial Temple. Of all the Wuhou Memorial Temples throughout China, the one in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province is most influential, as it is the sole temple in memory of both King Liu Bei and his Prime Minister Zhuge Liang.
- Thatched Cottage of Du Fu:
which is an idyllic 24-acre (97,000 sq. m.) park and museum in honor of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu. In 1961, the Chinese government established Du Fu Cao Tang as a National Heritage site.
- Gulin Bravo Hotel:
Day 11 Guilin - Longji Terraced Fields (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Terraced Fields at Pingan Village(about 2.30 hours from downtown, about 40 minutes upward stone steps excursion) Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Star Wish Resort
Detailed Description- Star Wish Resort:
Longji Star-wish Resort is located in Pingan village, sitting on almost top of the mountain, a few steps away from the famous attraction of Seven Star Accompanying Moon. The Star-wish Resort is a 5 storey building, which is a typical Chinese Zhuang minority resident style architecture——wooden storey house. All rooms are at ground 1-4 floors; Service Counter, Dining Hall, DIY Kitchen, Reading Bar are on the first floor; Beer Rooftop Garden is on the fourth floor and the drink station is under ground floor. The communal living room is on the first floor, including dining room and Reading, Internet Bar; the Rooftop Garden Bar is on the fourth floor. The hotel will offer gourmet meals featuring in Western, Chinese and Local cuisines. And communal kitchen facilities for yourself cook or you can learn Chinese cooking with the chef, this is a chance to bring part of a holiday home with you.
- Terraced Fields at Pingan Village(about 2.30 hours from downtown, about 40 minutes upward stone steps excursion):
One Day Longsheng tour for Ethnic Tribes Culture expedition. Depart from the hotel in the morning, after 2.5 hours driving; you will get to the Minority village Pingan near Longsheng. Hundreds upwards steps to walk. Visit Zhuang and Yao Minority tribes’ villages, local residents. You will enjoy the beautiful terraced rice fields after getting to the summit of Longji (Dragon's backbone).The terraced rice fields were first built in the Yuan Dynasty ( about 800 years ago) and completed in the Qing dynasty as the crystallization of the wisdom and labor of the Zhuang people. The terraced fields are built along the slope winding from the riverside up to the mountaintop, with the highest place of an elevation of 885m and the lowest 380m. The coiling line spirals up from the mountain foot to the top, making the mountain looks like huge snail seen afar.
- Star Wish Resort:
Day 12 Longji Terraced Fields - Guilin (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Reed Flute Cave Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Gulin Bravo Hotel
Detailed Description- Gulin Bravo Hotel:
The Guilin Bravo Hotel (form erly Holiday lnn Guilin) is located along the lake area in the city center. At night, the colorful lights lying along the lake like strings of pearls create a fairyland effect. As for shopping convenience, the Guilin Bravo Hotel is only ten minutes from the night market and the city center on the BanyanLake Park(Ronghu).
- Reed Flute Cave:
Reed Flute Cave (Lu Di Yan) is Guilin’s largest and most impressive cave. It is an AAAA (the highest is 5A) scenic spot. The whole cave is just like a magnificent and splendid underground palace engraved by precious stones, corals and jades. It is known as a “Palace of Natural Art”. Previous or present presidents of many countries all over the world have come to visit Reed Flute Cave.
- Gulin Bravo Hotel:
Day 13 Guilin - Yangshuo (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Begins at 9:30 AM (about 4.30 hours), Biking In Yangshuo Countryside Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel
Detailed Description- Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel:
Aiyuan Hotel is located at the foot of the Green Lotus Hill in the prosperous center of town, facing the West Street Center Garden Square.
- Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Begins at 9:30 AM (about 4.30 hours):
A picturesque Li River Cruise from Zhujiang Dock Guilin to dock Xingping(ancient town) which takes about 4.30 hours. Disembark and visit Fishing village that former US president Clinton visited in 1998 and enjoy a short walking in the ancient streets in Xingping town. You will be escorted to Fuli, another ancient town along Li River where you could see how world famous fans made, and then back to Yangshuo in the afternoon.
- Biking In Yangshuo Countryside:
About 3 hours cycling from Yangshuo to Jiuxian County, Yulong River, Moon Hill, and Rock Climbing Base and back to Yangshuo. En route, you can choose the 1 hour Moon Hill climbing with 840 steps; Optional tour en route, not included in our arrangement, you can choose to take a short raft on Yulong River or Rock Climbing.
- Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel:
Day 14 Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong (B,L) Flight:Guilin to Shanghai
Today’s Tour: Daxu Ancient Town, Transfer Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Salisbury YMCA Hotel
Detailed Description- Salisbury YMCA Hotel:
301 rooms & 62 suites are attractively decorated and are installed with wireless broadband internet and private fax line, fitted with individually controlled air-conditioning, remote control colour TV with satellite & cable TV linkage, IDD telephone with voice mail, room safe card key security, refrigerator and in-room tea/coffee facilities. Each suite has its own living room and private king size bed room and can accommodate up to 3 adults or a family of 2 adults and 2 small children. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, indoor sports climbing walls, squash courts, hair salon, restaurants, meeting and banquet rooms, secretarial service, tour counter and the "Y" gift shop, etc.
- Daxu Ancient Town:
Situated at the east bank of the Li River, 23 km (14.3 miles) southeast of Guilin City, Daxu Ancient Town was one of the four most famous ancient towns in Guangxi in the ancient times. With the Li River at its west side and a creek on the east side, it is a good place to appreciate the charming scenery of the river, the bank, the nearby hills, and the island across the river.
- Transfer :
When arriving at Hongkong airport/train station, you will be met and escorted to your hotel by our local guide and van.
- Salisbury YMCA Hotel:
Day 15 Hongkong (B)
Today’s Tour: Half Day Tour to Hongkong Island Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel
Detailed Description- Half Day Tour to Hongkong Island:
Half day about 5 hours tour to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen(sampan ride not included) and Repulse Bay with private guide and transfer service. Meals are exclusive.
- Half Day Tour to Hongkong Island:
Day 16 Hongkong (B)
Today’s Tour: Half Day Tour to Kowloon Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel
Detailed Description- Half Day Tour to Kowloon:
Half day tour to Wong Tai Sin Temple, Nan Lian Garden, Kowloon Walled City Park or Jade Market or Bird Bird Garden or Avenue of Stars. Private guide and transfer service,meals are exclusive.
- Half Day Tour to Kowloon:
Day 17 Departure Hongkong (B) Flight:On Your Own
Today’s Tour: Transfer Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel
Detailed Description- Transfer:
You will be escorted to the airport/train station for your flight/train to your next destination. Please double check your luggage, stuffs, visa and passport.
- Transfer:
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| Your Group Size | Half Twin Price ( Low Seson) | Half Twin Price ( High Season) | Inquiry/Customize |
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| 1 Person | $ 3536 | $ 4299 | |
| 2 - 5 Persons | $ 2615 | $ 2997 | |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $ 2200 | $ 2583 | |
| 10 Up Persons | $ 2012 | $ 2352 | |
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