Highlights Of China & Hong… (trip)

Highlights Of China & Hong Kong

  • Beijing Airport, China
  • Active & Adventure
China, Asia

from $12,350* per person13 DaysYear-round
Luxury accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Artisans of Leisure 12 people max
This tour takes in the leading cultural and natural wonders of China and Hong Kong and is ideal for first-time visitors. Begin with in-depth private touring of Beijing, China’s centuries-old capital. Tour imperial masterpieces such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. Travel by rickshaw down the narrow hutongs (lanes) of a traditional residential neighborhood. See lesser-known temples, and venture to a little-visited hilltop for panoramic views over the rooftops of the Forbidden City. Dine on traditional specialties at favorite family-run restaurants, and enjoy reservations at private clubs and Beijing’s most acclaimed restaurants. Visit markets specializing in pearls, silk, food and furniture, and, if desired, explore new art gallery districts that showcase the city’s burgeoning contemporary art scene. One day, take an excursion to a stunning section of the Great Wall with an optional stop for lunch at Commune by the Great Wall.

Fly to the ancient capital of Xian, a major stop on the Silk Road. See the famed Terracotta Warriors and the massive city walls. Explore a local night market and the lively streets of the Muslim Quarter. Dine on dumplings, a local specialty. Visit the important Big and Small Goose Pagodas. Tour the impressive Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and the Forest of Stelae, a fascinating library of tall stone tablets.

Continue to Guilin, home to some of China's most breathtaking scenery. Cruise the Li River to Yangshuo— China’s most beautiful river journey—passing through a storied landscape of limestone peaks and rice paddies. From Yangshuo, take a motorized rickshaw tour along the backroads of this picturesque region, exploring local villages with your private guide and driver.

Next, fly to Shanghai and experience the unbridled energy of China’s most stylish and modern city. During private touring, learn about Shanghai’s history through the architecture of the Bund, the French Concession, Pudong and other districts. Tour some of China’s best museums, including the Shanghai Museum. Your guide will also take you to Shanghai’s old town to sample dumplings and sweets, and have tea at the city’s oldest teahouse. Also visit up-and-coming neighborhoods filled with art galleries, design shops and stylish new restaurants. One day, take an excursion to Suzhou or another nearby water town to cruise canals lined with Ming Dynasty homes, and tour private gardens that we’ve chosen as our favorites.

Wrap up your tour in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s most attractive and exciting cities, with a spectacular skyline, beautiful harbors and beaches, superb restaurants, bustling markets and much more. Stay in a select room at The Peninsula and enjoy unbeatable views across Victoria Harbor. With your expert private guide and driver, learn about the historic buildings and modern skyscrapers in Central. Tour interesting residential neighborhoods in the hills. Take a scenic drive along the beautiful coastline, stopping for lunch at an acclaimed beachfront restaurant. Dine on dim sum at teahouses, and enjoy reservations at one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive restaurants—a showcase of fine Cantonese food, art and design. Learn about traditional Chinese medicine at local spice and herb markets. Perhaps watch a horse race at Happy Valley Racetrack, enjoy private appointments at leading antique shops or with noted designers, or get fitted for custom clothing at our favorite tailors.

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1     Beijing
Arrive Beijing. Afternoon private city touring
Day 2     Beijing
Full-day private city touring
Day 3     Beijing
Excursion to the Great Wall
Day 4     Beijing - Xian
Morning transfer and flight to Xian. Afternoon visit to Terracotta Warriors and touring in city
Day 5     Xian - Guilin
Morning Xian touring. Afternoon transfer and flight to Guilin
Day 6     Guilin & Yangshuo
Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Afternoon private tour of villages
Day 7     Guilin - Shanghai
Transfer and flight to Shanghai. Afternoon private city tour
Day 8     Shanghai
Full-day private city touring
Day 9     Shanghai & Suzhou
Excursion to nearby canal and garden town such as Suzhou, Zhouzhuang or Wuzhen
Day 10     Shanghai - Hong Kong
Flight to Hong Kong. Afternoon at leisure
Day 11     Hong Kong
Full-day private touring
Day 12     Hong Kong
Morning private touring. Afternoon at leisure
Day 13     Depart Hong Kong
Airport transfer

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