What makes this tour different?

• 100% individual tours: private guide speaking your language and car with chauffeur during the whole trip!
• We have selected 60 charming & luxury hotels amongst over 11000 hotels in China.
• A 24/7 hotline by ChinaVeo's western team based in China to offer you local assistance.
• International flights are included and negociated for you.

Day 1: Departure

Departure from Paris airport (please contact us if you wish to depart from another city to confirm availability and price)

Day 2  : Beijing – The Summer Palace

With a population of over 10 million, Beijing "Capital of the north," remains imbued with the rich history of the Royal China. Beijing also has an incredible collection of art and historical objects and expresses a kind of ideal city, and for the Chinese, is the Promised Land.

• The Summer palace , was built in 1750. It is a masterpiece in the art of Chinese gardens. It features the natural landscape of hills and open water with pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges of the Qing era.

Lunch at Lan restaurant | Roast duck dinner at Quanjude | Lodging: Red Capital Residence Concubine's Suite (*****) , Beijing

Day 3: Beijing – The Forbidden City and Tian An Men Square

• Chinese cuisine is guided by the yin and the yang (spicy taste - bitter-sweet flavors, dish in sauce - fried food, meat - vegetables); it is a mixture of flavors and colors. The Chinese cooking is very fastidious. The diverse food preserves their nourishing qualities because they've been cooked very fast and in few fat.
• Tian An Men square is in the heart of Beijing, in front of the Forbidden city. The square is home to a blend of modern and ancient monuments
• The Forbidden city , is a real city within the city, and was seen as the center of the earth. This is why the place was also called the "Forbidden Purple City."

Lunch at Dong Lai Shun hot pot | Dinner at Green Tea House | Lodging : Red Capital Residence Concubine's Suite (*****) , Beijing

Day 4: Beijing – Mutianyu Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel) and the Sacred Path

• Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel) . Beijing is the cradle of the art of cloisonné. The first ones appeared under the Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368).
• Mutianyu Great Wall is located more than 70km north-east of Beijing. It has 15 two-storey fortresses and an alarm tower. The architectural design of this section comes from the northern Qi dynasty.
• The Ming Tombs host the tombs of thirteen of the sixteen emperors of the Ming dynasty. The first tomb was built in 1409 while the last one was built 200 years later, just after the beginning of the Qing dynasty.
• The sacred path can be reached through a marble portico of five marble arches of 14 meters high and 29 meters wide, and built in 1540.

Picnic | Kung Fu Show | Lodging : Red Capital Residence Concubine's Suite (*****) , Beijing

Day 5: Beijing / Pingyao – The Hutongs, Temple of Heaven, the Lamas Temple and Liulichang street

• The Hutong, made of Siheyuans (enclosure of four houses around a square yard) the main constructions in the Hutong, slowly disappear in favor of high modern buildings.
• The temple of heaven is one of the most photographed building of the world because of its elegant beauty and its symmetry.
• The lamas temple is one of the biggest and most beautiful lamaist temple. Built in 1694, it was a prince's residence until the lamas settled there in 1732.
• Liulichang street was a book market under the Qing dynasty. Today, it is a cultural center where you can find all articles of fine arts.

Lunch at Le Quai | Dinner of Dai specialties at Dai Village | Night train Beijing/Pingyao (1st class, soft sleepers)

Day 6: Pingyao – Rishengchang museum, Shuanglin monastery, houses of Lei Lutai and of the Qiao clan, Zhenguo Temple

Pingyao has a history of more than 4 000 years and is registered on the UNESCO world heritage list. It underwent only few changes since the dynasty Ming (1368-1644). The city presents a full of life image of the cultural, social, economic and religious life of the Han people approximately 1000 years ago.

• Rishengchang museum used to be a "finance house", as Pingyao had a lot, and consists of 100 rooms, among them offices, apartments and a kitchen. The museum also displays ancient cheques.
• The Shuanglin monastery , or from its original name Zhongdu monastery, was built during the first years of the North's Wei dynasty (368-534). You will discover 2052 tall and small colored statues, modeled under the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing.
• Lei Lutai's house; he was famous in the past century, as he was a shopkeeper who became rich thanks to the counter he founded in Pingyao.
• Clan Qiao's house. This house of 300 rooms, which was of use as set to the film of Zhang Yimou " Wives and Common law wives " became a museum. Realized as a fortified city, this house conceals real pieces of art : finely sculptured lathing and watercolors of the 18th century.
• Zhenguo temple. Built in 963, under the Han dynasty, it constitutes a real witness of antique Chinese architecture : the palace is square and the roof is huge. It is well-known for its 10,000 Buddhas' room also called "Treasures of thousands years".

Lunch at Yun Jin Min Feng Backyard | Dinner of Shanxi's specialties at Lizeyuang | Lodging: Yunjincheng Folk (*****), Pingyao

Day 7: Xian – Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Shaanxi Museum

• The Shaanxi History museum is located in the southern suburb of Xian , the capital of Shaanxi and the ancient capital of China. The museum occupies an area of 65,000 sqm and counts 370,000 objects.
• The mosque and the Muslims' district. Ten of the 55 communities that China counts are of Muslim faith. The mosque in Xian was founded under the Tang in 732, but the current oldest buildings date back to 1404.

Lunch at Han Tang Tian Xia | Dumplings dinner & Tang Dynasty show | Lodging: Sofitel Renmin Square (*****) , Xian

Day 8: Xian –The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Calligraphy, the Medicine market and the Terracotta army

• The big wild goose pagoda is one of the oldest structure in China. It is located inside the temple of benevolence (Da ci so), whose foundation dates back to the mid-seventh century.
• Calligraphy: find out with a Chinese professor the different styles of calligraphy techniques bases, and learn how to handle a brush and ink.
• The medicine market sells typical preparations based on salamanders, dried snakes, scorpions, mushrooms and so on.
• The terracotta army is regarded as the Eight wonder of the World and consists of a group of terracotta imperial guards and their horses which are arranged in a battle formation.

Lunch at Tang Cheng | Lodging: Shangri-La Chengdu (*****), Chengdu

Day 9: Chengdu – Dujiangyan irrigation System and Wolong

Chengdu is the capital of the province of Sichuan and its economic center. It is known for the historic vestiges, its subtropical landscapes and its natural reserve of pandas.

• Dujiangyan irrigation system. It continues to regulate waters of the river Minjiang and to distribute them on the fertile lands of the plains of Chengdu.
• Wolong. It's in this natural reserve, created in 1963, that the first research base on pandas opened.

Lunch at Qin Shan Zhai | Dinner at Veranda Bridge | Lodging : Shangri-La Chengdu (*****), Chengdu

Day 10: Chengdu / Guilin – Qing Yang Gong Temple, Bamboos park, Erwang Miao Temple and Green tea discovery

• Qing Yang Gong temple. Right by the Wenhua park, this temple is the seat of the Taoist association of Sichuan. Laozi would have appeared here under the shape of two green goats. You can admire a very beautiful wooden skeleton there, richly decorated.
• Bamboos park. Called the "Pavilion on the river" it is well-known for its luxurious bamboos' forest which boasts more than 150 varieties of bamboos from China, Japan and southeast Asia.
• Erwang Miao temple. Also called the "Temple of the two kings", as it honors Li Bing and his son who invented the Dujiangyan irrigation system.
• Green tea discovery. Tea plays a main part in the Chinese people's life. The city is renowned for its tea houses and while discovering the town, you will stop by one of them to taste the green tea of the region.

Lodging: Sheraton Guilin (*****), Guilin

Day 11: Guilin / Yangshuo – Cruise on the Li River

Enjoy a cruise on the Lijiang River that starts in Guilin and meanders for 51 miles. Discover the dream-like charm of the already picturesque landscape of the town. The Lijiang River is an ever-present witness to fantastic peaks, clear green waters and fertile fields. The cruise will end in Yangshuo, set in an ethereal landscape. Enjoy the beauty of the rice terraces in this breathtaking place!

Dinner at Le Vôtre | Lodging: Li River Hotel (****) , Yangshuo

Day 12: Yangshuo / Ping’An – Longji Terraces

• Longji terraces. The rice is cultivated until 1300m, since more than 2000 years, producing annual returns from 1 to 2 tons by hectare without agrochemicals contributions. You will also have the occasion to meet the various minorities which settled down in these mountains.

Lodging: View Place Inn (**), Ping'An

Day 13: Ping'An / Guilin / Shanghai – The Bund and Nanjing road

Shanghai is now the real capital of China. This megalopolis, once a small fishing village, has become the Chinese center of business and finance, while being one of the most active ports in China.

• The Bund is the most famous place of the city and extends over 1.6 kilometers along the Huangpu River. It was once known as the "Wall Street of Asia" and is lined with buildings in the style of the 1930's.
• Nanjing road is known as the fifth avenue of Shanghai. It offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, gift shops and night clubs.

Dinner at Jean George | Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) ,Shanghai

Day 14: Shanghai – The Jade Temple, Yu Garden and the old town and the Museum of Art and History

• The Jade Buddha temple. Two of the most famous Buddhas are housed in this temple. One is in white jade, in a sitting position while the other is in green jade in a rare lying position.
• The new Museum of Art and History was founded in 1952. It is one of the biggest museums in China.
• The old town offers a local bazaar with traditional crafts; you may cross the pond to eat or to have a tea in the Wu Xing Ting tearoom.
• The Yu Garden 's name stands for pleasing and satisfying. It was built to provide tranquility and happiness to the parents of Pan Yunduan.

Lunch at Kathleen's 5 | Dinner at La villa rouge | Lodging : 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 15: Shanghai – The antiques market, plants and insects' market and Xintiandi

• The antiques market. From the souvenir statue in seals in stylized characters to the copies of Qing's vases, Mao's portraits and propaganda posters, you can find everything there.
• The plants and insects' market allows you to discover plants and flowers exposed in the streets. Inside you will find birds (swallows, parrots, canaries, pigeons), fishes, rabbits and roosters but also bird's songs cassettes.
• Xintiandi is a trendy pedestrian street made of Shikumen and modern buildings.

Lunch at Crystal Jade | Dinner at Yongfoo Elite | Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 16: Shanghai

Transfer to Shanghai International airport
Breakfast

Day 17: Arrival in Paris

Arrival in Paris (please contact us if you wish to arrive in another city to confirm availability and price).

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Activities included in your tour

Our China tour specialists have carefully selected unique activities (here under) which are all included in your tour. Each of these activities is proposed to you in a totally privatized way, far from the groups and the tourist attractions.

This selection was made in order to help you discover a more authentic China, to meet with its inhabitants and to discover its culture & history with the best quality/price ratio!

You may get a glance at those activities by watching the video screeners and photo galleries. We wish you to fully experience them in reality with ChinaVeo’s team!

Unique Activities :
		Mandarin lesson When you will arrive in China, you will have the opportunity to benefit from one hour Mandarin lesson. Thanks to this fun introduction, you will learn the basis to practice a bit of Chinese during your journey !
		Ride in the Maglev Take the Maglev, or magnetically levitating train, the fastest of the world ! With a speed of more than 400km per hour, you will reach the Shanghai airport in about 10 minutes ! A performance not to be missed !
		Meet a Chinese artist The new art scene of Beijing and Shanghai is one of the most vivid in the world. Come and discover the art galleries of Moganshan lu in Shanghai or the 798 Dashanzi in Beijing and meet the artists who will talk of their art with passion.
		Drink at the Jin Mao On the top of the Jin Mao tower, in the highest bar of the world, enjoy a cocktail and a panoramic view on Shanghai ! A magic moment...
		Personal Shopper Thanks to this personnal assistant who will accompany you in your shopping stroll at the antique, food and fabrics markets, you will benefit from his knowledge,bargain for the best prices and discover the best shopping spots in town !
		Well-Being: Plantar Reflexology session Discover the benefits of plantar reflexology which is a technique of massage of the arch of the foot, which has the central role in the diagnosis of organic imbalances and the means of treating them.. This traditional Chinese method is based on the principle of the internal meridian lines used in Chinese medicine for 5,000 years..
		Tai Chi lesson In the early morning, Chinese like to practice Tai Chi, which helps to regulate the body's energy and brings well-being. You will be welcome to practice this ancient art with the locals, on the Charcoal hill in Beijing or in the Fuxing Park of Shanghai !
		Visit of an old pharmacy In Beijing or Shanghai, you will have the opportunity to discover Chinese medicine and the different medicinal herbs. Visit an ancient pharmacy and be introduced to Chinese traditionnal medicine !
		Calligraphy in the gardens of the Big Wild Goose pagoda Be initiated into calligraphy in the gardens of the Big Wild Goose pagoda in Xian ! Brushes and ink will be at your disposal for your firsts steps into the traditional universe of chinese calligraphy.
		Ride on the canals to the Summer Palace In the heart of Beijing, take a traditional small boat which will lead you to the Summer Palace. This is a romantic and original way to rediscover the capital of China !
		Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong Traditionally, the Chinese also use the rickshaws to move around. An authentic way to discover the city ! In the Hutong, you will have lunch in a Chinese family which will welcomes you to watch them cooking the meal you will share with them !
		Sled ride on the Great Wall Marvel at the Great Wall like you will never see it ! Climb with a chairlift and take a sled on the Mutianyu section of the wall. Be guided in an original visit of the Great Wall !

Traditional Activities :
		Traditional Chinese massage Chinese massages are performed by hand according to ancient Oriental traditions, by well trained massage therapists. Discover the Chinese Massage with a soft Eastern touch, to ease migraine, headaches, chronic neck and back pain, stress and tension related problems.
		Tea ceremony Tea plays a main part in Chinese people's life and its tasting require a unique ceremony. This it what you will discover during the visit of an authentic tea house where you will attend a tea ceremony and a tasting.

(Please note that this tour includes many more activities and visits which are listed within the “Itinerary” tab).

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

A unique selection of luxury and character hotels !

ChinaVeo presents a unique selection of luxury and character hotels destined for travelers who are looking for distinct and original hotels.

		Red Capital Residence - Beijing ***** Nominated in 2003 by Travel & Leisure as one of the 50 most romantic hotels in the world, Red Capital Residence has managed to preserve elegance and tradition of Beijing’s houses. Red Capital Residence, located in a courtyard home in Beijing's Dongsi preserved heritage district, was witness to a history of intrigue during the Qing Dynasty and Republican era..
		Sofitel Renmin Square - Xian ***** The Sofitel incorporates several heritage buildings of historic importance and provides high quality services as well as both modern and comfortable rooms. The Hotel is situated in the heart of business and government district. Discover this Grand Hotel which adheres to the local Chinese 5 star platinum standards, making it the most luxurious hotel in the region.
		Li River Hotel - Yangshuo **** The hotel is located in the center of the beautiful and picturesque town of Yangshuo. The romantic style will make your stay at the Li River Hotel an experience of coziness! The Hotel sets among the wonderful mountains of Yangshuo, which will bring you peace and serenity.
		Sheraton Guilin- Guilin ***** Sheraton Hotel Guilin overlooks the beautiful Li River to the east and is adjacent to the charming Xangbi Mountain in the south. Nestled on the banks of the Li River, Sheraton Hotel Guilin offers every comfort and convenience. From the top floor of the hotel, there are impressive views over the city.
		88 Xintiandi- Shanghai ***** Located in the heart of Shanghai, it's set in one of the city's most exciting and storied districts, the former French Concession. 88 Xintiandi, with its magnificent location and unparalleled luxury service, is the ultimate choice in fine living in Shanghai.
		Shangri-La Chengdu- Chengdu ***** In the cosmopolitan city of Chengdu, the luxurious Shangri-La offers high quality Sichuan hospitality to its guests. You will indulge yourself in its marvelous spa, its fine dining and of course, in the most comfortable rooms in town!

Beyond a question of mere style, our aim is to combine luxury and comfort with architecture and ambience.
A perfect match of lifestyle and travel.

Nowadays, finding a tour in China with classic hotels, is within everyone's reach, but unlike the rest ChinaVeo offers unique and memorable hotels:  a traditional Courtyard in Beijing (offered by Mao to his third concubine), a boutique hotel designed by Philippe Stark in Shanghai, a Modern Art Hotel in Guilin …

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Restaurants
Delicacy Paradise... Our choice of restaurants : Discover in one tour, all the Chinese cuisine flavors !
		Dong Lai Shun This "hot pot" restaurant is renowned for its famous boiled lamb in thin slices. A true enjoyment !
		Quanjude Restaurant A famous restaurant where you will eat the best roast duck in Beijing !
		The Green Tea House This place is a restaurant, a tea house and an art gallery all the same !
		The Lan One of the trendiest restaurant in Beijing, designed by Philippe Starck !
		Le Quai It is established in a wooden house built more than 250 years ago and offers a French / Chinese flavors' cuisine.
		Veranda Bridge The Veranda Bridge Restaurant was built on a... bridge ! There, you will appreciate a romantic view of the river...
		Jean George Located on the famous Bund, you will dine in a restaurant of high gastronomy, orchestrated by a famous French chef.
		Kathleen's 5 The perfect mix of elegance and modernity. While dining a fresh and simple cuisine, you will enjoy the splendid view of downtown Shanghai.
		Crystal Jade Probably one of the best restaurants of Shanghai, famous for its dumplings and delicious "xiao long bao" .
		La “Villa Rouge” A very good French restaurant located in a ancient colonial house.
		Yongfoo Elite This beautiful restaurant, with precious woods furniture, which also hosted several celebrities, offers a typical shanghainese cuisine..

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Tour sum up

• Day 1: Departure from Paris (or other city, please contact us)
• Day 2: Beijing - The Summer Palace
• Day 3: Beijing – The Forbidden City and Tian An Men Square
• Day 4: Beijing – Mutianyu Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel) and the Sacred Path
• Day 5: Beijing / Pingyao – The Hutongs, Temple of Heaven, the Lamas Temple and Liulichang street
• Day 6: Pingyao – Rishengchang museum, Shuanglin monastery, houses of Lei Lutai and of the Qiao clan, Zhenguo Temple
  
• Day 7: Xian –Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Shaanxi Museum
  
• Day 8: Xian –The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Calligraphy, the Medecine market and the Terracotta army
• Day 9: Chengdu – Dujiangyan irrigation System and Wolong
• Day 10: Chengdu / Guilin – Qing Yang Gong Temple, Bamboos park, Erwang Miao Temple and Green tea discovery
• Day 11: Guilin / Yangshuo – Cruise on the Li River
• Day 12: Yangshuo / Ping’An – Longji Terraces
• Day 13: Ping'An / Guilin / Shanghai – The Bund and Nanjing road
• Day 14: Shanghai – The Jade Temple, Yu Garden and the old town and the Museum of Art and History
• Day 15: Shanghai – The antiques market, plants and insects market and Xintiandi
• Day 16: Shanghai
• Day 11: Arrival in Paris (or other city, please contact us)

Unique Activities included in this tour:

• Traditional Chinese massage
• Well-Being: Plantar Reflexology session
• Mandarin lesson
• Visit of an old pharmacy
• Tea ceremony
• Calligraphy in the gardens of the Big Wild Goose pagoda
• Tai Chi lesson
• Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong
• Personal Shopper
• Sled ride on the Great Wall
• Ride on the canals to the Summer Palace
• Meet a Chinese artist
• Drink at the Jin Mao
• Ride in the Maglev
• Lunch at Lan restaurant & Dinner of Beijing Roast Duck at Quanjude restaurant ( Menu Dégustation)
• Lunch at Dong Lai Shun hot pot & Dinner at the Green Tea House restaurants ( Menu Dégustation)
• French Picnic on the Great Wall ( Menu Dégustation)
• Kong Fu Show
• Lunch at Le Quai & Dinner of Dai specialities at Dai Village ( Menu Dégustation)
• Lunch at Yun Jin Min Feng Backyard & Dinner of Shanxi's specialitites at Lizeyuang ( Menu Dégustation)
• Lunch at Hang Tang Xia, Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty show ( Menu Dégustation)
• Lunch at Tang Cheng ( Menu Dégustation)
• Lunch at Qin Shan Zhai & Dinner at Veranda Bridge ( Menu Dégustation)

(A full description and illustration of these activities can be found by clicking on the « Unique Activities (Video) » tab).

Included Features:

• A private guide speaking your language (English, French, German or Spanish) accompanying you daily
• A private car with chauffeur at your disposal every day
• Accommodations in charming 2, 3, 4 and 5 stars hotels with private bathroom, air-conditioning, television and telephone
• The International flight*
• Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary : Train  : Beijing / Pingyao     –     Flights : Taiyuan / Xian – Xian / Chengdu – Chengdu / Guilin – Guilin / Shanghai
• Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary
• Meals which are listed in the itinerary (those not listed are not included)
• The breakfasts
• Tourist accident / Casualty insurance
• Service charges and government taxes

Not Included Features:

• The visa expenses are not included in the price. However, according to your city of departure, we can take care of the formalities for you.
• Personal Expenses & Tips

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