China Wellness & Health Tour
Overview
To introduce our clients, especially the senior and elderly travelers, the Chinese regimen and traditional Chinese culture, we well craft this 11 days wellness and health tour of China, with which, you will stay in luxurous hotels, have relaxing Chinese massage and authentic Taiji courses in Beijing and Yangshuo, enjoy the best spa in Hangzhou and Shanghai, and steep yourself in the artistic and cultural flow by participating the Chinese calligraphy, painting and paper cutting classes. We also arrange you the China must-see attractions in these Cities.
Duration: 11 days & 10 nights
Destinations: Beijing - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hangzhou - Shanghai
Starting Point: Beijing
Ending Point: Shanghai
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After breakfast, transfer to take a Taiji course at Temple of Heaven (1 hour). And further visit this architectural masterpiece, where the ancient emperor worshipped the God for good harvests and stable reign. In the afternoon, walk through the Tiananmen Square and the Gate of Heavenly Peace to enter the Forbidden City to unveil the mystery of Chinese Imperial Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty. There're countless treasures to be discovered.
Meal: B, L
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, a less touristy section, round-way cable car included. It is the best choice for senior travelers, so that you don't have to walk or climb mountain. Then the program is followed by 1-hour relaxing Chinese foot/body massage.
Meal: B, L
After breakfast, go to have a calligraphy and paper cutting course at the courtyard house of Hutong, a type of narrow streets or alleys in the old quarters of Beijing, where you will see the original local Beijinger’s life. Transfer to fly to Guilin and stay at Shangri-la Hotel.
Meal: B, L
Take a boat cruise down Li River, lunch on board. Take in the picturesque views of karst landscape. Disembark at Yangshuo, and transfer to Banyan Tree Hotel, enjoy a spa treatment at hotel, enjoying a unique experience steeped in glorious relaxation.
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Early morning Taiji course by the hotel. After breakfast, transfer for an optional tour of bamboo rafting at Yulong River (1-1.5 hours). After lunch at a riverside restaurant, you will be transferred back and further explore the Fuli town, steep yourself in the artistic flow of Fuli's culture with a short painting class.
Meal: B, L
Transfer to the airport and fly to Hangzhou. Stay at Four Seasons Hotel, which offers possibly the best spa in this city, which is known for its treatment rooms with an imperial-style layout and are inspired by the design and architecture of ancient Chinese palaces.
Meal: B
Private guided tour to Lingyin Temple, one of the ten most famous ancient Buddhist monasteries in China. Next to the temple, go to the Feilai Peak, 209 meters (about 700 feet) tall, is a pure limestone mountain that is very distinctive from the sandstone mountain around it. Visit Longjing Tea Village to see the local tea farmer’s life, and stroll at Nine Creeks area, a beautiful valley among mountains.
Meal: B, L
Take a high speed train to Shanghai (0.5 hour). Be met at the train station of Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel – Shangri-la West Shanghai or similar. Free afternoon, you can try the luxurious spa treatment at hotel, which is featured with a range of therapies that incorporate the ancient healing traditions of China and the Himalayas in their massage and facial therapies.
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After breakfast, visit the 16th-century Yu Garden, adorned with pavilions, streams and pools and explore the old town streets. Later, wander at the Bund, Shanghai’s most popular promenade. Optional evening acrobatic show at night.
Meal: B, L
Transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination or back home. Your 11 days China tour ends.
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