Rebecca's 22 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai Guilin and Yunnan(Kunming, Dali, Lijiang) Tour Package

Hi Grace,

Hope all is well and the below is helpful.

1.  I can't pinpoint one attraction that was far and away the best.  I loved the Great wall, the Terracotta warriors, the rice terraces, Lijiang town, and Shanghai.  But I guess my favorite was Tiger Leaping Gorge.  I loved the walk and the amazing gorge.  I loved the Yunnan Province.  It was really different and interesting.

2.  Linda in Guilin is the best guide.  She was just so much fun.  So warm and personable and she also knew her info.  I thought all the guides were great.  They differed as some had warmer personalities but gave less info.  Others were not as endearing but gave us great history and info.  Some had better language skills also.  But I thought they were all very good.  Linda was the whole package!

3.  The hotels were all excellent.  I loved the more traditional as well as the luxurious.  I especially liked the smaller more intimate but they were all excellent choices.

4.  Meals were on the whole good.  I did not like the ones that clearly catered to tourists such as the Jade museum, the Terracotta Warriors’ restaurant.  Food was bland and atmosphere non-existent.  I enjoyed the smaller more local places.  

5.  I loved having a private tour.  I think being able to change up the schedule, make adjustments, etc. was invaluable.  I'd advise people to discuss the itineraries with the guides.  If adjustments can be made to help meet your needs (more down time, less going back and forth? etc.), don't be afraid to discuss.  That's the joy of a small, private group.

6. There are so many WOWs in our tour.  That's what made it such a good trip. So many amazing places and experiences.  Also, it was such a smooth trip.  Everything went off without a hitch; planes on time, guides on time, lovely people, and beautiful hotels.

7. Absolutely! We will recommend you.  You can give my name and number to any perspective clients. I would be glad to recommend you Grace, and your company.  It was a great trip and you did a fabulous job putting it all together. 

Thank You!

Rebecca and Shelly Orloff

Rebecca and Shelly Orloff from America Tailor-made a China Tour package to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin and Yunnan.

22 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai Guilin and Yunnan(Kunming, Dali, Lijiang) tour itinerary

Day 1 Sun 28/Aug/2016: Arrival at Shanghai: Delta 589 at 7:15pm, Flight on Your Arrangement
China Culture Tour: Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Shanghai
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund - Boutique (River View Room-35sqm)
Add: 585 Zhongshan East 2nd Road Huangpu, Shanghai

Day 2 Mon 29/Aug/2016: Shanghai
China Culture Tour: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Julong Silk Exhibition, Jinmao Tower (Top Floor View), The Bund
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Xianqiangfang Restaurant  
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund - Boutique (River View Room-35sqm)
Add: 585 Zhongshan East 2nd Road Huangpu, Shanghai

Day 3 Tue 30/Aug/2016: Shanghai to Beijing by Train: G4 (14:00 - 18:48) (Business Seat), Arrival at Beijing by flight UA888 at 2:30pm, Flight on Your Arrangement
China Culture Tour: Private transfer from the hotel to the train station in Shanghai; Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Beijing,
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Red Wall Garden Hotel Beijing - Boutique (Deluxe Room-42sqm)
Add: No.41 Shijia Alley, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China

Day 4 Wed 31/Aug/2016: Beijing
China Culture Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City with Treasure House, Jingshan Park, Hutong Rickshaw Tour, Yixin Tea House and Tea Ceremony
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Jindingxuan Dim Sum Restaurant with a La Carte Menu

Day 5 Thu 01/Sep/2016: Beijing
China Culture Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Round Ways Cable Car on Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing National Stone Palace Jade Gallery, Olympic Green for Exterior View of the Bird Nest and Water Cube
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant with a La Carte Menu, Dinner at Peking Duck Private Kitchen with a La Carte Menu

Day 6 Fri 02/Sep/2016: Beijing to Xi'an by Flight: Air China CA1235 (17:25 - 19:15) (Economy Class)
China Culture Tour: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace with Cruise, Private transfer to the airport in Beijing; Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Xi'an.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Chongxue Shanzhuang Restaurant with a La Carte Menu
Accommodation: Wyndham Grand Xian South 5* (Deluxe Room-55sqm)
Add: No. 208 Ci'en East Road, Qujiang District, Xi'an 710061, China

Day 7 Sat 03/Sep/2016: Xi'an
China Culture Tour: Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, Chongde Handmade Pottery Factory, Xian Great Mosque, Muslim Street
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Baiweizheng Restaurant with a La Carte Menu  

Day 8 Sun 04/Sep/2016: Xi'an to Guilin by Flight: China Eastern Airlines MU2307 (17:10 - 19:15) (Economy Class)
China Culture Tour: Xian City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Forest of Stone Steles, Private transfer to the airport in Xi'an; Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Defachang Dumpling Restaurant with a La Carte Menu
Accommodation: Guilin Shangri La Hotel 5* (Deluxe River View-42sqm)
Add: 111 Huan Cheng Bei Er Lu, Guilin, Guangxi, China

Day 9 Mon 05/Sep/2016: Guilin
China Culture Tour: Daxu Ancient Town, Folded Brocade Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Guilin Pearl Culture Museum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Mc Found Restaurant with a La Carte Menu

Day 10 Tue 06/Sep/2016: Private transfer: Guilin to Longsheng to Guilin (100km, 2hrs one way)
China Culture Tour: Longji Terraced Rice Field and Ping'an Zhuang Village
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch with a La Carte Menu

Day 11 Wed 07/Sep/2016:Guilin to Yangshuo by Boat
China Culture Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo; West Street, Yangshuo picturesque countryside tour by private transfer, Jiuxian Ancient Village.
Meals: Breakfast, Simple Lunch on boat
Accommodation: Yangshuo Mountain Retreat Hotel - Boutique (River View Room)
Add: Wang Gong Shan Jiao, Feng Lou Cun Wei, Gaotian Zhen, Yangshuo, Guilin, China

Day 12 Thu 08/Sep/2016: Private transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin (65km, 1.5 hours one way), Guilin to Kunming by Flight: China Southern Airlines CZ3247 (15:25 - 17:00) (Economy Class)
China Culture Tour: Tai Chi Experience in Yangshuo, Private transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport (1.5 hours); Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Kunming.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Local Beer Fish Restaurant with a La Carte Menu
Accommodation: Green Lake Hotel 5* (Business Room-35sqm)
Add: 6 Cuihu South Road, Wuhua, Kunming

Day 13 Fri 09/Sep/2016: Kunming to Dali by Flight: China Southern Airlines CZ3481 (10:45 - 11:35) (Economy Class)
China Culture Tour: Private transfer from the hotel to the airport in Kunming; Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Dali, Dali Tour: Ancient City and City Wall, Boat cruise on Erhai Lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch with a La Carte Menu
Accommodation: The Linden Centre - Boutique (Junior Suite-27sqm)
Add: No.5 Chengbei, Xizhou Town, Dali 671003, China

Day 14 Sat 10/Sep/2016: Private transfer: Dali to Lijiang (185km, 2.5 hours one way)
China Culture Tour: Xizhou Bai Minority Village, Xizhou Farmer's Market, Three Pagodas
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch with a La Carte Menu
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town - Boutique (Superior Room-50sqm)
Add: No.111 Xingwen Alley, Qiyi Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100, China

Day 15 Sun 11/Sep/2016: Lijiang
China Culture Tour: Tiger Leaping Gorge Upper Section, Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at V Sherry Restaurant with a La Carte Menu  

Day 16 Mon 12/Sep/2016: Lijiang to Shanghai by Flight: China Eastern Airlines MU5868 (20:25 - 23:45) (Economy Class)
China Culture Tour: Yak Meadow on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (including the cable car up/down and echo-friendly car), Baisha Murals, Private transfer to the airport in Lijiang; Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Baisha Time Restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund - Boutique (River View Room-35sqm)
Add: 585 Zhongshan East 2nd Road Huangpu, Shanghai

Day 17 Tue 13/Sep/2016: Shanghai
China Culture Tour: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai City God Temple, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Julong Silk Exhibition, French Concession
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Yueyue Tea Restaurant with A La Carte Menu

Day 18 Wed 14/Sep/2016: Shanghai
China Culture Tour: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Jinmao Tower (Top Floor View), The Bund
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Xianqiangfang Restaurant

Day 19 Thu 15/Sep/2016: Departure Shanghai: UA858 at 12:10pm, Flight on Your Arrangement
China Culture Tour: Private transfer from the hotel to the airport in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast

Day 20 Fri 16/Sep/2016: Guilin to Hong Kong by Flight: Dragonair KA703 (16:30 - 17:55) (Economy Class)
China Culture Tour: Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Hong Kong
Accommodation: Harbour Grand Kowloon 5* (Harbour View Room-40sqm)
Add: 20 Tak Fung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Day 21 Sat 17/Sep/2016: Hong Kong
China Culture Tour: Half Day Private Tour to Hong Kong Island (Victoria Peak, Aberdeen without sampan ride, and Repulse Bay), Half Day Private Tour to Kowloon Island (Wong Tai Sin Temple, Nan Lian Garden, Kowloon Walled City Park or Jade Market or Bird Garden or Avenue of Stars)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 22 Sun 18/Sep/2016: Departure Hong Kong: Delta 16 at 11:40am, Flight on Your Arrangement
China Culture Tour: Private transfer from the hotel to the airport in Hong Kong
Meals: Breakfast
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