DAY
1
Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
Upon your arrival in Beijing, the local guide will pick you up at the airport and help you check in the hotel.
The rest day of today is free at your own leisure.
Meals:
No Meal
DAY
2
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, our guide will accompany you to the Mutianyu Great Wall for a full day tour which has some unique characteristics over other sections. It is surrounded by wonderful landscape and has a rarely seen structure formed by three connected watch towers and the cable car provides a safe comfortable assent and decent.
Dinner is at Quanjude which serves the world known Beijing Roasted Duck.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing Roast Duck Dinner
DAY
3
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
Be Chinese for the morning as we join with the thousand of local people as they practice Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven before breakfast. Join in or just watch, it's your decision.
Later we continue to Tian'anmen Square, the symbol of Beijing and ranked No. 1 of the 16 scenic highlights in Beijing. Walk through - it's much bigger than you think - to check out the many points of interest.
After a real local lunch, you will be able to experience the ancient emperor's daily life at the Forbidden City from where the Emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. It is the essence and a "must see" in Beijing. The magnificent and solemn palaces will arouse your imagination of the life of Chinese emperors..
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
4
Destinations:
Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities:
Your last stop in Beijing is a trip through the Hutongs by rickshaw. This maze of narrow alleyways winding around the Forbidden City is fast disappearing, and you'll get a precious glimpse into their distinctive culture as you zigzag through. We will drop into a primary school and a flea market and the house of a local Hutong family. You will be able to talk to the family members to gain a true understanding their life.
Later you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
5
Destinations:
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
After breakfast in the hotel, you will set off for the incredible 2000 year-old Terra cotta warriors.
In the afternoon, you will go to the Bell Tower , where you can get a bird's view of the city from the top.
You will continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda , where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his collection of classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India.
Turn back to the hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
6
Destinations:
Xi'an-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Spend the morning at one of the best museums in China, the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Among the 400,000 items on display are treasures from many Dynasties including some magnificent bronzes and porcelain which have never before been on permanent display.
Before flying Shanghai you will be able to take a half-hour stroll along the Ancient City Wall. For the energetic, we recommend biking along the top of the wall.
Then take a flight to Shanghai.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
7
Destinations:
Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Today you visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden , the most famous garden in Shanghai.
Then transfer to the Jade Buddha Temple. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the monk's tea ceremony.
We conclude the day with Nanjing Road , "shopper's paradise", and the Bund, part of Shanghai's colonial past. It is home to a myriad of European styled buildings that face the Huangpu River.
The Bund is a must-see site when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations:
Shanghai-Guilin
Today's Activities:
On arrival in Guilin, you will visit Elephant Trunk Hill , which really does look like an elephant drinking from the river, and Reed Flute Cave, which is a vast and very impressive cave system, are two of the best attractions in the city. Make sure you have plenty of small change with you are at the caves - the children there sell flutes for about 1 yuan, and if you only have an American dollar, you're likely to end up with a whole basketful of flutes!
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
9
Destinations:
Guilin
Today's Activities:
Guilin is famous for its stunning scenery and the best way to see it is from the deck of a Li River Cruise boat. The boats leave from various wharves according to river height at different times of the year. You'll be transferred to the appropriate pier for an unforgettable trip downriver to the lovely old town of Yangshuo. You will have a leisurely stroll on the famous West Street. The afternoon will give time to explore the area which is famous for its shopping.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
10
Destinations:
Guilin-Guangzhou-Hong Kong
Today's Activities:
You will transfer to Guangzhou for a half day tour.
After lunch the guide will accompany you to visit Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, which is built in 1931 with the funds raised by the Guangzhou People and also overseas Chinese in memory of Sun Yat-sen.
Then go on to the symbol of Lingnan traditional architectural achievement: Chen Ancestral Shrine, which is reputed to be "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture". Later catch the express train to Hong Kong, where the rest of the day is free on your own.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
11
Destinations:
Hong Kong
Today's Activities:
Your half day tour will take in Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's number one tourist destination. It features the 112 year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's most unusual building, The Peak Tower.
Next stop is Aberdeen Harbor, which is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. If you would like close up look at this unusual way of life, you can take a sampan ride (US$10-12).
Repulse Bay is the last stop today; it is one of Hong Kong's most exclusive residential areas.
Meals:
Western Breakfast
DAY
12
Destinations:
Depart Hong Kong
Today's Activities:
In the morning, check out the hotel and transfer to the airport, then take a flight to leave.
You will end your tour in China with a lot of beautiful memory.
Meals:
Western Breakfast