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 – Tien’An Men Square, The Forbidden City

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.

• Tien’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."

Roasted duck dinner at Quanjude | Lodging: Red Capital Residence (*****) , Beijing

Day 3: Beijing – The Ming Tombs, the Great Wall (Juyongguan) and "cloisonnés" (enamel) factory

• 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.
• Great Wall Juyongguan. The pass of Juyongguan on the Great Wall, is famous for the beautiful stone door of its village, built in the Mongolian period and dominated by the " Terrace of Clouds".
• Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel). Beijing is the cradle of the art of cloisonné. The first ones appeared under the Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368).

Lodging: Red Capital Ranch (*****) , Beijing

Day 4: Beijing – The Hutong, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace

• 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 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.

Beijing Opera Show | Lodging: Red Capital Residence (*****) , Beijing

Day 5: Beijing / Lijiang

Lijiang is in the North of Dali and close to the Tibet, snuggled up in the heart of a magnificent valley. Lijiang constitutes a pleasant stopping place, a magnificent maze of paved alleys, old wooden buildings, canals and markets.

Lodging: Banyan Tree Lijiang ( Garden Villa*****), Lijiang

Day 6: Lijiang – The Black Dragon Pond, Dongba Institute, Baisha village and Yufeng Si Lamasery

• The black dragon pond offers a splendid view of the Jade Dragon Mount which reflects in the pond. It's a beautiful Chinese garden where pagodas alternate with white marble bridges.
• The Dongba Institute is specialized in Naxi culture, which is a religious blend based on animism, Lamaism, Buddhism and Taoism.
• The Baisha village was the historic capital of the Naxi kingdom and remains the best place to discover the Naxi culture.
• The Yufeng Si lamasery was built in 1756, around the 500 years-old 10,000 blossoms camellia tree. The lamasery is bound to the red-hats sect.

Lodging: Banyan Tree Lijiang ( Garden Villa*****), Lijiang

Day 7: Lijiang – Dayan, the old town of Lijiang

• Dayan, the old town of Lijiang. This Naxi town was founded eight centuries ago under the Song dynasty. In 1987, it was listed as a "world major cultural heritage" by the UNESCO.

Lodging: Banyan Tree Lijiang ( Garden Villa*****), Lijiang

Day 8: Lijiang – The Tiger Leaping Gorges

• The Tiger Leaping Gorges offer a splendid view of the swift turbulent stream of the Golden River. A place not to be missed !

Logding: Banyan Tree Ringha (Tibetan Chalet Room*****), Zhongdian

Day 9: Lijiang / Zhongdian – Songzanlin Temple

Zhongdian is a foretaste of Tibet. It is the home of Kampas (traditionally bandits or Dalai Lama's troops of elite ). The region is rich in medicinal herbs and the environment is typically Tibetan.

• The Songzanlin temple is the heart of Sichuan and Yunnan yellow-hats' sect. It hosts eight golden platted statues of Sakyamuni, sculptures, tankas and books.

Lodging: Banyan Tree Ringha (Tibetan Chalet Room*****), Zhongdian

Day 10: Zhongdian / 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.

Flights Diqing/Kunming - Kunming/Shanghai | Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai – The Buddha Jade Temple, Shanghai Museum of Arts and History, Yu Garden and the old town

• 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 museum of Arts and History was founded in 1952. It is one of the biggest museums in China.
• Yu Garden 's name stands for pleasing and satisfying. It was built to provide tranquility and happiness to the parents of Pan Yunduan.
• The old town offers a local bazaar with traditional crafts; you may cross the pond to eat or to have a tea in the Hu Xing Ting tearoom.

Shanghai Acrobatic Show | Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 12: Hangzhou – The West Lake, Lingyin Temple

Famous for its natural landscapes, Marco Polo was impressed by its beauty. The vegetation is luxuriant and the climate is moderated. Counting among one of the ancient capitals of China, Hangzhou conceals a large number of cultural relics and historic sites.

• The west lake is a magical place. By wandering through its stone pagodas, its tearooms, temples, grottoes and sources hidden in the lake, you will feel as if you were part of a Chinese traditional painting.
• The Lingyin temple is among the ten famous Buddhist temple of China. It was built under the Jin dynasty (317 - 420) by an Indian monk and hosts 1,300 rooms and 3,000 monks.

Lodging: Fuchun Resort (*****), Hangzhou

Day 13: Hangzhou – Walk through tea villages and tea tasting

• Discovery of green tea. 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: Fuchun Resort (*****), Hangzhou

Day 14: Hangzhou / Shanghai

Breakfast
Transfer back to Shanghai. Free afternoon.

Day 15: Arrival in Paris

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

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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.
		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 !
		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 !
		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 !
		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...
		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 !
		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.
		Chinese night : hot-pot and karaoke Share a warming moment by tasting a chinese hot-pot. You will cook your meat and vegetables in a soup. After dinner, show your singing talent in a KTV where you will become a pop star for a night !
		Apéritif on Wangfujing street, Beijing While visiting the biggest food market of the city, you will have the opportunity to taste the local specialties, also new for westerns palates! From scorpios' skewers to chicken feet, you will be surprised by the varieties of dishes !
		Teppanyaki dinner The Teppanyaki is a Japanese barbecue with stir-fried meat and vegetables cooked and eaten off a large, table-top grill. This all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink is a unique and mouth-watering experience !
		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 !

Traditional Activities :
		Opera Show in Beijing Beijing Opera is a form of singing drama and an ingenious and colorful combination of elements from many sources: traditional music, poetry, singing, recitation, dancing, acrobatics, and martial arts.
		Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre in Shanghai Chinese Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts in China and absorbs elements from the opera, dance and Chinese Kungfu. You will enjoy many breathtaking and stunning programs such as hoop diving and suspending from silk, performed by very gifted artists.
		Beijing Roasted Duck banquet for dinner in Beijing According to a Chinese saying, no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on roast duck. A well-known and delicious food with very long history, Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to know more about Chinese cuisine, culture and customs.
		Well-Being : Plantar Reflexology session Discover the benefits of plantar reflexology, a technique of massage of the foot's arch 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.

(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.
		Red Capital Ranch - Beijing ***** Imagine a small ranch in Manchuria, next to the Great Wall. You are in the Red Capital Ranch, first and unique ecologist hotel in Beijing, offering a panoramic view on the Great Wall from each room and one of the resort’s ten ancient restored luxury Chinese villas tucked along the foot of a mountain.
		Banyan Tree Lijiang - Lijiang ***** Banyan Tree Lijiang offers luxurious villas reflecting local style through design and furniture. A perfect place to rest in a true Banyan Tree style where guests can enjoy spa, tea lounge, bar… Banyan Tree Lijiang is located in the pulse radiating from Lijiang that resonates a symphony full of Soul, peace and ethnic harmony.
		Banyan Tree Ringha - Zhongdian ***** Banyan Tree Ringha is found in China's Yunnan province, a mountainous area that has been designated as the official Shangri La by the Chinese government and is part of Greater Tibet, both historically and culturally.
		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
		Fuchun Resort ***** One of the 116 best new hotels in the world", wrote by Conde Nast in May 2005. This resort has it all: from deluxe rooms and suites to superlative villa accommodation with Chinese style to create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. A perfect place to retreat!

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 …

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Tour sum up

• Day 1: Departure from Paris (or other city, please contact us)
• Day 2: Beijing – Tien’An Men Square, The Forbidden City
• Day 3: Beijing – The Ming Tombs, the Great Wall (Juyongguan) and "cloisonnés" (enamel) factory
• Day 4: Beijing – The Hutong, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace
• Day 5: Beijing / Lijiang
  
• Day 6: Lijiang – The Black Dragon Pond, Dongba Institute, Baisha village and Yufeng Si Lamasery
  
• Day 7: Lijiang – Dayan, the old town of Lijiang
  
• Day 8: Lijiang – The Tiger Leaping Gorges
• Day 9: Lijiang / Zhongdian – Songzanlin Temple
• Day 10: Zhongdian / Shanghai – The Bund and Nanjing road
• Day 11: Shanghai – The Buddha Jade Temple, Shanghai Museum of Arts and History, Yu Garden and the old town
• Day 12: Hangzhou – The West Lake, Lingyin Temple
• Day 13: Hangzhou – Walk through tea villages and tea tasting
• Day 14: Hangzhou / Shanghai
• Day 15: Arrival in Paris (or other city, please contact us)

Unique Activities included in this tour:

• Opera Show in Beijing
• Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Center Theater
• Beijing Roast Duck banquet dinner ( Menu Dégustation)
• Plantar Reflexology session
• Mandarin lesson
• Visit of an old pharmacy
• Tea ceremony
• Tai Chi lesson
• Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong
• Personal Shopper
• Teppanyaki dinner
• Ride on the canals to the Summer Palace
• Meet a Chinese artist
• Apéritif on Wangfujing street, Beijing
• Drink at the Jin Mao
• Chinese night : hot-pot and karaoke
• Ride in the Maglev

(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 5 stars hotels with private bathroom, air-conditioning, television and telephone
• The International flight*
• Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary : Flights  : Beijing / Kunming – Kunming / Lijiang – Diqing / Kunming - Kunming / 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

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

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