DAY
1
Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
Upon your arrival in Beijing, your local guide will greet you at the airport, and then take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day will be free on your own.
And your local guide will suggest a restaurant option or shopping destination for you.
Meals:
No meal
DAY
2
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the main section of the Great Wall that was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. In ancient times, it was used as a strategic point of defense. Cable car fee is not included.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Ming Tombs, the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Today's activities end.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing Roast Duck for Dinner
DAY
3
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Forbidden City, the architectural wonder and world-famous attraction that lies in the center of Beijing, north of Tian'anmen Square.
Next proceed to Tian'anmen Square, the heart of modern China and the center of Beijing's landmarks.
Then proceed to the Temple of Heaven. The temple was built between 1409 and 1420, and is one of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance.
The rest of the day will be free on your own.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
4
Destinations:
Bejing-Xi'an
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will accompany you to the Hutong in Beijing, a "must-see" attraction if you want to really get a feel for the rich history and culture of the city.
Next proceed to the Wangfujing Street, where you will have free time until your local guide takes you to Beijing airport for your departure flight to Xi'an.
After your arrival in Xi'an, you will be greeted by your Xi'an local guide, who will then take you to your hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
5
Destinations:
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors & Horses.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Huaqing Hot Spring.
Next visit Banpo Museum, located on the north side of Banpo Village on a site that dates to the Neolithic period, over 6,000 years ago. This site was just recently discovered.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Chinese Dumlping for Dinner
DAY
6
Destinations:
Xi'an-Hangzhou
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Forest of Stone Steles Museum.
Next proceed to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda situated inside Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers south of Xi'an.
Then proceed to the Ancient City Wall, which is the most complete ancient city wall in China.
Transfer to Hangzhou. Upon your arrival in Hangzhou, you will be greeted and the local guide will take you to the hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
7
Destinations:
Hangzhou
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will accompany you to Ling Yin Temple, which holds a comprehensive collection of artifacts and treasures related to Buddhism.
Next proceed to Tiger Spring, where the mineral water is pure and sweet-tasting.
Later proceed to Longjing Tea Village, where you can have a nice hot cup of the famous Longjing Tea.
Return to the hotel. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations:
Hangzhou-Wuzhen-Suzhou
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will accompany you to West Lake, the jewel of Hangzhou.
Then proceed to Wuzhen Water Town. Much of Wuzhen's fame can be attributed to Mao Dun, a great modern writer and the first cultural minister of the People's Republic.
Transfer to Suzhou. Upon your arrival, your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Today's activities end.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
9
Destinations:
Suzhou-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Tiger Hill.
Next proceed to Lingering Garden, one of the four renowned gardens in Suzhou.
Then proceed to the First Silk Factory, where you will enjoy a wonderful show of silk clothes.
Later proceed to Three Scenes at Panmen Scenic Area.
Return to Shanghai. The rest of the day will be free on your own.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
10
Destinations:
Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you visit Yuyuan Garden, which is a famous classical garden located in Shanghai's colorful and bustling Old Town.
Next proceed to Chenghuang Market to try the famous Shanghai steamed soup dumplings as well as shops at the old antiques market.
Later you will visit the Bund, Shanghai's famous waterfront. Walking along the Bund, you can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower across the river in Pudong.
Then proceed to Nanjing Road. Today, Nanjing Road is a must-see destination, attracting thousands of tourists and shoppers from all over the world.
The rest of the day will be free on your own.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
11
Destinations:
Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Your local guide will take you to Shanghai airport for your departure flight.
And your colorful tour in China ends.
Meals:
Breakfast