China Luxury Sunshine Tour

Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival, you will easily find the local tour guide holding up your name sign. And since this is a China luxury tour, we will arrange a luxury car to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel, which is also a luxury hotel carefully selected by us. Located in the center of the city, this hotel will provide high-quality facilities and services, which will surely make you satisfied. From the moment you come to China, the services you will enjoy during this journey will be the best. And before starting this Beijing luxury tour, our guide will make a brief introduction of Beijing. As the capital of China, Beijing is not only its political center but also the cultural center. It has a total area of 16,410 square kilometers, with a permanent population of about 20 million. In addition, Beijing is also the imperial capital of five dynasties with a history of more than 3,000 years. So there are many places of interest in Beijing, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, which we will visit in this Beijing Luxury tour. Except for touring attractions, you will also enjoy delicious food in Beijing, such as Peking Roast Duck. We believe you will love it. Moreover, the reason why we choose Beijing as the first place on this journey for you is that Beijing is also one of the major transportation hubs in China. It will be very convenient for us to go from Beijing to our second destination. So please enjoy this China luxury tour.

After breakfast, we will take you to Tian’anmen Square. Located in the center of Beijing, Tian’anmen Square is

one of the most famous landmarks of Beijing, with 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of 440,000 square meters and can even hold grand gatherings of 1 million people. The ground of this square is covered with light-colored granite tiles processed with a particular technology. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the People’s Heroes. In addition, there are two stone lions in front of the Golden Water Bridge. One is male, and the other is female. The male lion steps on a ball, while the female lion steps on a cub. If you watch carefully, you will find that the stone lion of the west with a hole in its belly, which is related to a legendary story. It is said that in April 1644, Li Zicheng, the leader of the peasant rebel army, rushed to the Golden Water Bridge in front of Tian’anmen Square when he attacked Beijing. At this time, he encountered two stone lions, who turned into two extremely ferocious real lions at the time they met. Li Zicheng picked up a spear and pierced the belly of one lion, and miraculously, the two lions immediately turned into stone lions and returned to their original positions. Since then, there has been a hole in the belly of the stone lion of the west.

Then we will take you to the Forbidden City (closed on Mondays). Located in the central axis of Beijing, the Forbidden City was once the imperial palace of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1636-1912) Dynasties. It covers about 720,000 square meters with more than 70 palaces and more than 9,000 rooms. The three must-visit main palaces are the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. In addition, there is a story about the Forbidden City. It is said that there are 9,999.5 rooms in the Forbidden City. In the Ming Dynasty, there was an emperor named Zhu Di who ordered to build an imperial palace complex(the Forbidden City) with 10,000 rooms. One night, he dreamed that he was summoned by the Jade Emperor(the supreme god in Chinese mythology, also regarded as the ‘father’ of emperor in human world), and the Jade Emperor was very angry because Zhu Di’s imperial palace complex has the same quantity of rooms with his heavenly palace (In Chinese mythology, there are 10,000 rooms in heaven). As the supreme god, he thought only he could live in a palace with 10,000 rooms. So he told Zhu Di, “Your palace can only be built with no more than 10,000 rooms.” Later, in order not to irritate Jade Emperor, Zhu Di ordered to build 9,999.5 rooms for his imperial palace complex.

Except for attractions, of course, this China luxury tour also includes delicious food. After visiting the Forbidden City, you may be a little hungry. Then, we will take you to eat Peking Roast Duck, one of the most famous dishes in Beijing. The taste of Peking Roast Duck is fantastic, it is crispy outside and tender inside. In addition, the restaurant we will arrange for you has beautiful environment and high-quality services.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Summer Palace, the largest existing royal garden in China. As a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty, the Summer Palace covers an area of 3.009 square kilometers, three quarters of which are water area. When you walk into the Summer Palace, you will find some eye-catching buildings, such as the Hall of Joyful Longevity, Marble Boat and Grand Theater. Among those buildings, Grand Theater is worth visiting. It is the largest existing ancient theater in China, 21 meters high with three floors. And it used to be the place where the royal family watched the performances.

Tian’anmen Square

Summer Palace

After breakfast, we will take you to visit Hutongs. As one of the most famous landmarks of Beijing, Hutong is a must-visit attraction in this Beijing Luxury tour. First formed in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Hutongs are the roads among quadrangle dwellings, which are traditional buildings with four houses in four directions. There are various Hutongs with different stories in this area. Among them, Baojia Hutong is the birthplace of Puyi (the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty). Generally speaking, ordinary tourists usually visit Hutongs on foot, but in our China Luxury tour, we will arrange to take a rickshaw, a traditional means of transportation way of old Beijing style. So, you will not feel tired during the tour. In addition, we will also take you to have a family visit. You will have the opportunity to walk into one of the families in Hutongs for a visit.

After lunch, we will tour Juyongguan Great Wall. It is about 60 kilometers northwest of Beijing, and it will take us around 1 hour to drive there. There are lush trees and continuous mountains on both sides of it, which is very beautiful. As an important part of ancient military defence system, Juyonggaun Great Wall is famous for its dangerous terrain. On this section of Great Wall, there is a famous attraction called Yun Terrace in Juyong Pass. It is a rectangular white marble pedestal with a large lower part and a small upper part. It is also a treasure of Tibetan Buddhism architecture. Besides, the reliefs on it are very exquisite and vivid. It is a masterpiece of carving art in the Yuan Dynasty.

Hutongs

Juyongguan Great Wall

How was your sleep last night? This morning, around 10:00 am, we will transfer you to the airport. And you will take the estimated flight CZ6712 13:15/17:30 to Sanya. Upon arrival, the local tour guide will pick you up and then escort you to the hotel. Before visiting Sanya, you may want to know something about this city, so our guide will give you a brief introduction. Located at the most southern part of Hainan Island, Sanya has a total land area of 1,921 square kilometers, a total sea area of 3,226 square kilometers, and a permanent population of about 1 million. Sanya is also an international tourist city with tropical seaside scenery and is known as “Oriental Hawaii”. In Sanya, you can not only enjoy the beauty of this seaside city but also taste the delicious seafood. So all you need to do now is to have a good rest for the coming journey in Sanya.

After breakfast, we will take you to Luhuitou Scenic Area. It is an attraction about the source of Sanya’s history and culture. Luhuitou Scenic Area has a wonderful environment and beautiful scenery, with a vegetation coverage rate of about 70% and more than 400 kinds of plants. When you come here, you should visit the most famous deer sculpture, which is related to a love story. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a young hunter who reached a cliff while hunting a deer, and the deer had nowhere to escape. Just as the hunter was about to shoot arrows at it, the deer suddenly changed into a beautiful girl. The hunter was shocked by such a scene. As this girl had no place to go, she asked the hunter whether she could go with him. The hunter agreed. In fact, they fell in love at the first sight. Many days later, they expressed their feelings to each other. Finally, they got married and lived together happily. This deer sculpture is the symbol of this story, and this story is also the symbol of Sanya. So if you want to feel the cultural charm of this city, you can come here and have a look.

Then we will take you to enjoy seafood. Since you have come to this seaside city, seafood is a delicacy that you can’t miss. The seafood here is very fresh and better than what you usually eat in other places. In the afternoon, we will drive northeast for about 1 tour (40KM) to Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone. It has three natural scenic areas: Rainforest Valley, Dream Valley, and Sandao Valley. “Yanoda” is the transliteration of “one, two, three” in the local dialect of Hainan Province. Later it is endowed with new meaning of “welcome and hello”. So when you come here, you will always hear the staff here saying “Yanoda” to you. When you walk into the scenic area, the Rainforest Valley is very worth visiting. The annual average temperature here is 24℃（75.2℉）, and there are many tropical rainforest plants. Walking in this area, you will feel relaxed, and the environment here is very beneficial to your health.

Luhuitou Scenic Area

Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone

After breakfast, we will escort you to the airport. And you will take the estimated flight CZ3835 12:30/15:35 to Shanghai. After arriving, the local tour guide will pick you up and then escort you to the hotel. Before this journey to Shanghai, let us tell you something about this city. As one of the most famous international metropolises in China, Shanghai has a total area of 6,340.5 square kilometers and a permanent population of about 24 million. At the same time, Shanghai is not only a major economic center of China but also an important transportation hub. From here you can go to almost every city in China. In addition, Shanghai is also a city with a long history. So this time, we will take you to visit some famous historical attractions, such as Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple. In short, you will enjoy the best service while enjoying the beautiful view of Shanghai.

After breakfast, we will first take you to Yu Garden (closed on Mondays). It was once a private garden in the Ming Dynasty, covering more than 40,000 square meters. Nowadays, it has become a popular attraction with the garden style of southern China, covering an area of about 20,000 square meters. It has a history of more than 400 years. When you walk into this garden, you will find some exquisite buildings, such as Sansui Hall, Huge Rockery, Wanhua Hall. Among them, we recommend that you should go to Sansui Hall for a visit. In the Qing Dynasty, it was a place for official celebrations and “proclaiming imperial edicts”, besides, it was also a place for local celebrities to hold parties. In ancient China, Sansui meant praying for a good harvest, so “Sansui Hall” got its name from it. And the eight windows at the main entrance of the hall are also carved with pictures of rice, wheat, corn, sorghum, and fruits.

Then you will tour Jade Buddha Temple. It covers an area of about 7,733 square meters. The main buildings of this temple like Hall of the Heavenly Kings, Great Buddha’s Hall and Jade Buddha Chamber located on its central axis. In addition, this temple is a good example of the combination of history and modernity in Shanghai. Although the Jade Buddha Temple is located in a bustling urban area, the inside of the temple is very quiet. The noise of the outside world is in contrast to the quietness of the temple, which shows the unique charm of Shanghai, a modern city with a strong historical atmosphere.

After lunch, we will take you to Shanghai Tower, one of the highlights of this Shanghai Luxury tour. As a landmark skyscraper in Shanghai, it has a total construction area of 578,000 square meters. It is 632 meters high, with 127 floors above ground and five floors underground. The building not only has an astonishing height but also has a large underground space. Its underground parking lot can accommodate more than 2,000 cars. When you look at this skyscraper, you will find that its outer layer is made of glass, and it is separated from the Interior buildings. The glass plays the role of thermal-protective coating, reducing the heating and cooling demand of the building. In addition, even if the glass is broken, it will attach to the protective layer and will not fall to the ground, which ensures the safety of pedestrians passing by from below. I am sure this magical trip to Shanghai Tower will become an unforgettable memory in your China luxury tour.

Then we will go to the Bund, one of the must-visit attractions in Shanghai. It is 1.5 kilometers long. As one of the most famous landmarks of Shanghai, it is also a witness to the rapid development of Shanghai. When you walk along with the Bund, you will see about 50 classical revival buildings with different styles, which are known as the World Architecture Exhibition Group. And then, you will see the City Sculpture Group. Among them, the sculpture named “Light of Pujiang River” is the most famous. It has a novel shape, combined with the image of vertical water waves and drops, like jumping musical notes.

Next, we will take you to Nanjing Road. As one of the most famous commercial streets in Shanghai, it has more than 600 shops on both sides of it. It is the earliest and most prosperous street in Shanghai, famous as “the first street in China”. When you walk on the street, you will find LEGO Shanghai Flagship Store. This store is not only full of Chinese elements but also has a lot of Shanghai’s local cultural characteristics. From the red Chinese dragon to the street scenes of old Shanghai at night, these Lego bricks will show you a fabulous world. If you are a Lego fan, you cannot miss it.

the Bund

Nanjing road

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule. And your journey in China will come to an end. We hope that our service and itinerary arrangements in the past few days have made you satisfied. We wish you a safe journey and look forward to our next meeting!

Author: Yufan Zhang

Proofreader: Liu Yan