Guilin and Shanghai 6 Days 5 nights Tour

TOUR ITINERARY Tour code: GWAC-GL-05 Day Activities Hotel DAY 01 Arrive in Guilin (D) You will fly to Guilin, which is located in Guangxi province of southern China. Famous people and poets down through the centuries have eulogized Guilin’s scenery. It really has to be seen to be believed. The mountains are so sheer they come vertically out of the ground, as Guilin has some of the most spectacular karst topography in the world. The tooth-like limestone mountains come in clusters, or as isolated monoliths or mesas, often with caves, and sometimes with holes all the way through, like Elephant Hill and Moon Hill in Yangshuo. Upon your arrival at the airport you will be met by your English-speaking guide. If time permits, we will begin your touring with a visit to Reed Flute Cave. The Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) is a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture (limestone cave formations), now enhanced by multicolored lighting, which has been one of Guilin’s many interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It rates as one of the top four tourist sites in the city. The cave is about 240 meters long and a tour lasts about one hour. Along the u-shaped route, you will have ample time see the oddly shaped rocks and stone pillars while the guide narrates interesting stories about them. Illuminated by the colored lights, the cave looks like a dazzling underground palace. That’s why the cave is also known as the Nature’s Art Palace. After dinner, you will be treated to a performance that illustrates the region’s diverse blend of cultures in a show entitled “Ethnic Songs and Dancing” at the Lijiang Theater. 3 or 4 star for common; 5 star for deluxe DAY 02 Guilin-Li River-Yangshuo-Guilin (B, L) Today you will be cruising down one of the world’s most stunning rivers, the Li. Gorgeous karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations. Some of the highlights you will see on your 7-8hour cruise will be Elephant Trunk Hill, a hill resembling an Elephant taking water from its trunk, Pagoda Hill, just a few minutes away from the Elephant Trunk Hill, Daxu Town, an ancient river town, and of course you will also see local fisherman and workers over their normal course of work. The cruise down the Li River offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the local population here. Our cruise will terminate at Yangshuo, a lush and exotic county that includes minority groups from all over Asia. You’ll have some time to explore the city and do some gift-hunting. In the late afternoon, we’ll make the short drive back to Guilin, and you can spend the rest of your evening at your discretion. 3 or 4 star for common; 5 star for deluxe DAY 03 Guilin-Shanghai (B) Before your flight to Shanghai, we’ll try to get some more touring in by taking a visit to Elephant Hill and Fubo Hill. Located at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River in the south central area of Guilin City, Elephant Hill looks like a huge elephant stretching its trunk and drinking water, hence the name. Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol of Guilin and its karst landscape. Fubo (wave-subduing) Hill to the northeast of downtown Guilin contains the Xinxi Marquis Temple, which was built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The title of Xinxi Marquis was given to Fubo General Ma Yuan, hence the name of the mountain. Half of the graceful lone peak of the hill is in the river and the other half is on land. During flood season turbulent currents explode against the hill rocks. On top of the hill one sees exquisite scenery that appears like a traditional Chinese painting. Inside the "Return the Pearl" Cave, also known as Fubo Cave in the mountainside, there is the "Try the Sword" Rock, the 1,000-Buddha Crag (Buddha images carved on stone), and many carvings on the cave walls. Among the best carvings is a self-portrait of Mi Fu, a famous painter, and a poem by Fan Dacheng, a famous poet, both from the Song Dynasty (960-1279). You will then be taken to the airport where you will fly on to Shanghai. Shanghai, China’s largest metropolis, is a dazzling mixture of old and new. Traditional and classic Chinese gardens and temples sit side by side with modern sky scrapers and shopping plazas. Currently hosting the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai is on the minds of all international travelers this year. Upon arrival at the airport you’ll be met by your guide, who will take you to your hotel for the evening. 3 or 4 star for common; 5 star for deluxe DAY 04 Shanghai (B, L) Today will be a full day of exploring China’s window to the west, Shanghai. Our first stop will today will be at Yuyuan Garden and market. Yuyuan Garden is a famed classical garden, and even though it may be small, it contains numerous pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters, and all have unique characteristics. There are six main scenic areas in the garden: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner Garden. Each area features several scenic spots within its borders. Following a Chinese lunch we’ll visit the city’s premier museum, the Shanghai Museum. The Shanghai Museum is a world famous museum of ancient Chinese art and culture. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land. The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven Galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art: Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade, Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture, Seals, and Minority Nationalities. The museum is a wonderful primer on ancient Chinese culture, and is a must-see when coming to Shanghai. You’ll then get a chance to take in Shanghai’s futuristic skyline with a visit to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the most distinctive landmark of the Shanghai skyline. From the top of the tower you can get marvelous views of the Bund and the east bank of Shanghai. 3 or 4 star for common; 5 star for deluxe DAY 05 Shanghai (B, L) Today will be another day of touring Shanghai, and today’s stops will include the following: Najing Road: Near the Bund and is Shanghai’s most famed shopping street. In addition to high-street fashion and the usual outlets and stores, open-air bars, abstract sculptures, and lingering sounds from street musicians will enhance your experience. At night flashing neon signs illuminate the magnificent buildings and spangle the night skyline of this lively city. People’s Square: People's Square is a spectacular space in the heart of the city. Formerly the city's racecourse, a sports arena and a gamblers paradise, the area west of Nanjing Lu was converted after the war to become the People's Square. Unlike many other Chinese city squares, Renmin Guangchang is not a concrete mass but a vast green area including plants and trees and surrounded by spectacular buildings on all sides. In the north lies the Municipal Government Mansion, an impressive and serious building which is not open to the public. In the northwest sits the Shanghai Grand Theatre, a colossal construction made almost entirely from glass which is balanced by the brand new Exhibition Hall for City Planning in the east. The most impressive building in the square however, is the Shanghai Museum. Perfectly smooth and symmetrical, the building was designed to resemble a Chinese cooking pot. The Square is particularly spectacular at night, when steam appears to seep out of the roof of the museum and the light bounces off the glass walls of the Grand Theatre. 3 or 4 star for common; 5 star for deluxe DAY 06 Shanghai-departure (B) Following breakfast you will be taken to the Shanghai airport, where you will fly on to your next destination. Depending on your flight time, you may have some free time in the city before you’re taken to the airport. 3 or 4 star for common; 5 star for deluxe

Tour Inclusions：

1. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
2. Meals in accordance with that listed on the itinerary.
3. professional local guide & driver;
4. Private air-conditioned car or van for transportation;
5. Admission of the first gate.
6.Two bottles of mineral water per day.

Tour  exclusions：

1. Tip of the guide
2. Personal costs