An extension trip
to Guanxi Province where you can visit one of the most picturesque
cities set between Mountains and Rivers - Guilin. After the
Guilin trip, you will visit another city ¨CGuiyang in Guizhou
Province. At Guiyang you will be introduced to the culture of
Miao Ethnic group. You will have 2 or 3 extra free days when
you return to Beijing, so shopping and other activities can
be arranged.
Guilin
(River City)
Guilin is located
in the northeastern part of Guangxi, Guilin has long laid claim
to having the most beautiful scenery in China. With its mild
subtropical climate, it is a pleasant place to visit at any
time of the year. In autumn, when the sweet osmanthus is in
bloom, the fragrance of the blossoms pervades the air. The shrub
grows everywhere in and around the city; the name Guilin, in
fact, means ¡°forest of Sweet Osmanthus.
The area around Guilin is dotted with weirdly shaped karsts
pinnacles that appear to have spring up straight from the
ground. They look like elephants, camels, horses, lions, lotus,
bamboo shoots, and even emerald hairpins. The city itself
abounds in fantastic hills with spectacular caves. The best
known of these are Reed Flute Cave (Ludiyan) and Seven Star
Cave (Qixingyan), with their stalagmites and stalagmites of
stroking shapes and colors.
Guiyang
Guiyang, the capital
of Guizhou Province, has an area of 2,406 square km., and
a population of 1.56 million. Lying in the central part of
the Miaoling mountain range, most of Guiyang is hilly except
the central area. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with
an annual average temperature of 15.3'C, and 271 frost-free
days. Annual rainfall averages 1,197 millimeters. Guiyang
has many beautiful mountains and rivers. The region's premier
tourist attractions are Qianlingshan mountain, Lake Qianling,
the Huaxi scenic area, the Huangguoshu falls, Lake Hongfeng,
and the Dragon Palace. The special locally-made roduces include
Guiyang Daqu liquor, cigarettes, and Zhumaojiao liquor.
After breakfast, take flight
to Guilin, City tour including the visit to the Elephant
Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill & Reed Flute Cave with dinner,
and stay at hotel in Guilin
Day 9: Guilin
One Day Longsheng tour for Ethnic
Tribes Culture expedition, Visit Zhuang and Yao Minority
tribes¡¯ villages, stays at hotel in Guilin.
Day 10: Guilin / Yanshuo
Full day Li River Cruise
to Yangshuo with lunch aboard, after arrive in Yangsuo,
visit the typical free market in the town, and enjoy
the famous Image Show of Lui Sister after dinner. Stay
in Yangsuo
Day 11: Yanshuo
After breakfast, biking at the
countryside of Yangsuo, enjoy the atmosphere of local
people, after lunch take flight back to Shanghai
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport
for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing
Accommodation
Participants will
stay at either 3 or 4 Star hotels depending on the location
of the activities taking place during your visit in China. Standard
rooms have one double or twin beds, air-conditioning, en suite
shower/bath room and satellite television. Some hotels offer
facilities such as choice of restaurants and pubs, Health and
Fitness club with gym, Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool,
sauna, massage, bowling, table tennis and games room. All the
accommodation we have selected is generally good condition,
with two people sharing a standard room. For more information
about our hotels, please click here
Dates
& Fees
All fees quoted
on this site are in three currencies: sterling (British Pound),
Euros and US dollar, based on the exchange rate of RMB on
29th March, 2006. We reserve the right to change the dates
and fees without prior notice. For more information about
our hotels, please click here
5 Day Extension Trips to Guilin
& Guiyang
Number / Country
UK Applicants
EU Applicants
USA & Others
10 up
GBP ¡ê489)
EUR €718)
USD $850)
5 - 9
GBP ¡ê539)
EUR €780)
USD $938)
2 - 5
How
to apply
Extension trips are available for those who would deeper experience of China after 7 days trip in Beijing.
To book this trip, please click here
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