Mr. & Mrs. Roth
China Custom Tours 2005
Private escorted deluxe tour
21 Day Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Guilin, Hong Kong, Bangkok, & Chiangmai
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
May 5/Thursday LEXINGTON to BEIJING
Fly from Lexington, Kentucky to Beijing, China via our selected airlines on business class.
May 6/Friday ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive Beijing, upon arrival Beijing, the capital of China, your friendly tour guide will
meet you and escort you to Grand Hotel (5 star, deluxe superior).
Full – day private escorted excursion to the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section, cable
car to the summit. Later, drive along the famed Sacred Way to visit the Changling Museum of the
Ming Tombs.
Morning tour to the Temple of Heaven where the Qing emperors worshipped. Followed by a walking tour of Beijing’s Hutongs (traditional courtyard neighborhood from Ming and Qing Dynasty).
Special –interest program of your choice. For example: Walk through ancient Liulichang artist district – 1,000 –year –old center for traditional artist implements and classical Chinese musical instruments; acupuncture clinic; just restored Dong Yue Temple, once the most important Taoist Shrine in China, first built in 13th century.
Take an evening flight to Shanghai, upon arrival, airport reception/transfer to Shanghai Peace Hotel (5 – star Superior Deluxe, suite is requested)
new area, see the Nanpu Bridge and TV Tower – the Oriental Pearl. Attend Shanghai Acrobatic Show in the evening.
May 11/Wednesday SHANGHAI to Xi'an (AB, SL)
in former French Concession. Lunch at M on the Bund Restaurant.
Take a later afternoon flight to Xi'an, one of the ancient capitals of China, upon arrival, your tour guide will meet you transfer you to Golden Flower Shangri-La Hotel (5-star Superior Deluxe).
Evening: Attend the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show.
May 12/Thursday Xi'an (AB, L, SD)
Today’s highlights includes the visit to the Archaeological Museum with more than 6,000 life-size terra cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of Qin Dynasty. Also, visit the Huaqing Hot Springs and Neolithic Village of Banpo.
Evening: Enjoy the regional dumpling dinner.
May 13/Friday Xi'an TO GUILIN (AB, L)
AM: Visit Xi'an Tang Dynasty sites: Ancient city walls, Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Big Wild
May 14/Saturday GUILIN (AB, L, SD)
Embark on a gorgeous cruise on the Li River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese landscape paintings. At Yangshuo, browse at the free market, then drive back to Guilin through the picturesque countryside.
Evening: Guilin specialty cuisine.
May 15/Sunday GUILIN TO HONG KONG (AB, L)
May 16/Monday HONG KONG (AB, L)
Private escorted tour of Hong Kong island: Central District, Victoria Peak, the Stanley Market and Aberdeen “Floating Village”.
Lunch at "Jumbos" for dim sum
May 17/Tuesday HONG KONG (AB)
Full day guided shopping tour in Kowloon
May 18/Wednesday HONG KONG (AB)
Optional tour is available
May 19/Thursday HONG KONG TO BANGKOK (AB, L, D)
AM: Private transfer to the airport for flight to Bangkok. Airport reception/transfer to Peninsula Hotel (5 – star, Deluxe). Lunch at Peninsula Bangkok.
PM: This City & Temple Tours which is specially designed as an introduction of Bangkok. Drive across the city into the inner core to see the contrast between old and new of Bangkok. Visit to the outstanding temples (Wat) such as - Wat Pho famous for its Reclining Buddha, Wat Trimitr, the world's largest Golden Buddha believed to be about 700 years old. Continue to Wat Benchamabophit, famous as the Marble Temple, which is built with white Carara Italian marble in a graceful architecture and house one of Thailand's most beautiful Buddha replica of Phra Phuttachinarat.
Evening: Thai Dinner and Classical Dance show. Overnight at Peninsula Bangkok (Deluxe room).
May 20/Friday BANGKOK (B, L)
Full day Damnern Saduak Floating Market and Rose Garden tour: This tour takes you to Damnern Saduak started off by a drive through rice paddies and salt fields then on long tailed speedboats to cruise through the canals that lead to the market. Continuing onto Nakorn Pathom where the world's tallest Buddha monument is located before lunch is served at the Rose Garden. A cultural show is also included at Rose Garden. Overnight at Peninsula Bangkok (Deluxe room).
May 21/Saturday BANGKOK (B, L)
Morning: Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha tour - Visit the Royal Grand Palace, then explore the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred temple with the revered Emerald Buddha, and other key attractions such as the Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the Royal Pantheon. Lunch at Royal Princess Lahn Luang Hotel.
Afternoon: Guided shopping tour. Overnight at Peninsula Bangkok (Deluxe room).
May 22/Sunday BANGKOK TO CHIANGMAI (B, L)
AM: Private transfer to BKK airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Arrive CNX airport meet and transfer to Four Season’s Hotel (5 star, Superior Deluxe). Lunch at The Gallery Restaurant.
PM: City tour – drive to Doi Suthep to visit the Phuping Royal Palace and Doi Pui Hill tribe Village.
Overnight at Four Season Hotel (Pavilion Garden View Suite).
May 23/Monday CHIANGMAI (B, L)
AM: Private drive from Chiang Mai to Elephant Camp in Mae Sa Valley.
Lunch at Whole Earth Restaurant.
PM: Guided shopping tour
Overnight at Four Season Hotel (Pavilion Garden View Suite).
May 24/Tuesday CHIANGMAI TO BANGKOK (AB)
Morning free to explore on own.
PM: Private transfer to Chiang Mai airport for flight to Bangkok.
Overnight at Amari Airport Hotel (Superior room) (4 tar – adjacent to airport terminal).
May 25/Wednesday BANGKOK TO LEXINGTON (AB)
Private transfer to airport for early flight back to Lexington, Kentucky.
AB= American breakfast
L= Chinese or Thai lunch
D= Chinese or Thai dinner
SD= Special Regional dinner
Deluxe 5 star hotels:
Beijing Grand Hotel
Xi'an Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel
Guilin Sheraton Hotel
Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Bangkok Peninsula Hotel (Deluxe room)
Chiang Mai Four Seasons Hotel (Pavilion Garden View)
Bangkok Amari Airport Hotel (Superior room)
Land tour cost includes:
. All intra-city air transportation including Hong Kong to Bangkok
. 19 night hotel accommodations in 5 star deluxe hotels
. Private round trip transfers between airport and hotel with assistance of baggage.
. Private escorted sightseeing tours and admissions as listed in the itinerary
. Daily buffet breakfast, lunches and dinners
. Evening programs: Peking Roasted Duck dinner, Xi'an Tang Dynasty music show, Shanghai Acrobatic show, Thai Dinner and Classic Dance show, etc.
Land tour does not include:
1. Tips to tour guides and drivers
2. Travel insurance
3. Personal expenses
4. International airline tickets from Lexington to Beijing and Bangkok to Lexington
5. Chinese visa fee