Bolton Public Schools - China Tour 2012 - Preliminary Itinerary (Tentative)
Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin/Yangshuo, and Hong Kong with optional extension to Tibet
Day 1 - Tues, April 10
Hartford, CT to Beijing, China
Depart for Beijing from Hartford, CT
Day 2 - Wed, April 11
Arrive Beijing in the late afternoon
Hotel in Beijing
Day 3 - Thurs, April 12
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Rickshaw Bike, Hutong Family Tour, Temple of Heaven
Peking Duck Restaurant
Hotel in Beijing
Day 4 - Fri, April 13
Excursion to the Great Wall and Summer Palace
Evening: Chinese Acrobats Show
Hotel in Beijing
Day 5 - Sat, April 14
Beijing to Xi'an
Morning: Antique Market, Visit to Beijing School, 2008 Beijing Olympic Venues
Evening: Overnight sleeping train to Xi’an.
Day 6 - Sun, April 15
Arrive Xi’an in the early morning
Excursion to world-renown Terra-cotta Warriors Museum
Evening: Dumpling Banquet with Cultural Shows
Hotel in Xi’an
Day 7 - Mon, April 16
Morning: Visit Ancient City Wall, History Museum,
Wild Goose Pagoda, Grand Mosque and Old Town
Hotel in Xi'an
Day 8 - Tues, April 17
Xi'an to Guilin
Fly to Guilin in the morning
Visit underground limestone caves, elephant hill parks
Hotel in Guilin
Day 9 - Wed, April 18
Guilin to Yangshuo
Boat cruise on world-famous Li River (about 4 hours)
Depart the boat at ancient town Yangshuo
Explore the town on your own or bike along the river banks
Hotel in Yangshuo
Day 10 - Thurs, April 19
Guilin to Hong Kong
Drive back to Guilin
Fly to Hong Kong in the late afternoon
Dinner in Hong Kong
Hotel in Hong Kong
Day 11 - Fri, April 20
Hong Kong
See Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen's floating community.
Victoria Peak - panorama of the city and harbor
Hotel in Hong Kong
Day 12 - Sat, April 21
Hong Kong to Hartford, CT
Depart for Hartford, CT in the afternoon
Arrive Hartford in the late evening on the same day
Optional: Extension to Tibet
Travelers with extension to Tibet would have an alternate itinerary beginning on Day 10.
Day 10 - Thurs, April 19
Guilin to Chengdu to Lhasa
Drive back to Guilin
Fly to Chengdu-the gateway city to Tibet and then fly to Lhasa
Adjust to the high altitude
Hotel in Lhasa
Day 11 - Fri, April 20
Morning: Visit the spectacular architecture at the world famous Potala Palace
Afternoon: Visit Jokhang Temple and famous Barkhor Market
Tibetan dinner and Traditional Tibetan Yak Dance
Hotel in Lhasa
Day 12 - Sat, April 21
Drive out to visit scenic Yamdrok Lake and rural Tibetan villages
Hotel in Lhasa
Tour Potala Palace Square in the evening
Hotel in Lhasa
Day 13 - Sun, April 22
Lhasa to Chengdu to Hong Kong
Morning flight to Chengdu and then connection to Hong Kong
Hotel in Hong Kong
Day 14 - Mon, April 23Hong Kong
See Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen's floating community.
Victoria Peak - panorama of the city and harbor
Hotel in Hong Kong
Day 15 - Tues, April 24
Hong Kong to Hartford, CT
Depart for Hartford, CT in the afternoon
Arrive Hartford in the late evening on the same day
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