DAY
1
Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
You'll be met by our guide at the airport and then head to your hotel.
You'll be free to explore on your own or you can ask your guide for suggestions.
Meals:
No meal
DAY
2
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you'll visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City. This complex of imperial palaces was home to emperors for over 500 years during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
After lunch, You'll head to the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the imperial court, and take a boat ride on Lake Kunming.
You'll feast on delicious Beijing roast duck for dinner.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing Roast Duck Dinner
DAY
3
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
Today is set aside for a cultural excursion to the unforgettable Badaling Great Wall, a must-see attraction for all who visit China.
After lunch, you'll move on to the Ming Tombs, where giant marble statues along the Sacred Way guard the massive tombs of emperors (1368-1644AD).
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
4
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
You will have an early morning visit to the Temple of Heaven , where you can see local people doing taiji (tai chi) and morning exercises. This was where emperors prayed for good harvests, sought divine approval and atoned for the perceived sins of the people.
Afterwards, You will go on a tour of Beijing's Hutong areas for a glimpse of local life. In the narrow hutong lanes and alleys, you'll witness the charm of old Beijing and get a taste of street life. For dinner, you'll eat like Beijingers at a local restaurant before attending a cultural show that will give you a special impression of China.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
5
Destinations:
Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities:
You'll arrive Xi'an by plane in the morning and be greeted by your local guide. Afterwards, you'll visit Big Goose Pagoda, Xi'an's signatural landmark and the home of original Buddhist scriptures brought from India during the Tang Dynasty.
Then it's off to the Provincial History Museum, which features artifa dating back over 6,000 years.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
6
Destinations:
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
You'll enjoy a tour of the Terracotta Army Museum , where life-sized infantrymen, archers, officers and their horses guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang.
Afterwards, you will visit the City Wall that still encompasses the center of Xi'an.
Later, you'll have a sumptuous dumpling dinner and enjoy a Tang Dynasty Show.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Chinese Dumpling for Dinner
DAY
7
Destinations:
Xi'an-Hangzhou
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you'll fly to Hangzhou.
There, you'll visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.
Afterwards, you'll enjoy a short cruise on beautiful West Lake with stops at famous scenic spots like "View Fish at FloYour Harbor" and "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon".
You'll also visit a tea plantation to learn how tea is cultivated and dried.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations:
Hangzhou-Suzhou
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, an hour-and-half drive will take you to Suzhou, the "Venice of the East".
Your tour will begin with visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden; next proceed to the Silk Reeling Factory.
After lunch, you're off to the Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
9
Destinations:
Suzhou-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will have a chance to visit Shanghai Museum, one of China's greatest art and history museums.
The rest of day is free on your own.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
10
Destinations:
Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Today you'll visit the Bund, Shanghai's famous riverfront, featuring outstanding examples of European colonial architecture and postcard-perfect views of the futuristic Pudong skyline.
Next stop: Yu Gardens, former residence of imperial officials, featuring tranquil classical gardens. Afterwards, it's on to the Jade Buddha Temple, home of a priceless jade Buddha sculpture. Finally, an acrobatics show will light up your evening and is sure to impress with astonishing displays of skill and strength.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
11
Destinations:
Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you'll be brought to the airport for your departure flight.
Your wonderful tour in China ends.
Meals:
Western Breakfast