Day 1 (Wed) Arrive Beijing
Day 2 (Thu) Beijing
The Forbidden City (UNESCO) is the imperial place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years (1420-1911). Experience the architectural splendor of the palaces, ceremonial courtyards, and private quarters.
The Summer Palace (UNESCO) is the largest imperial garden in the world. Emperors of successive dynasties created a summer retreat of Chinese gardens and pavilions, around the tranquil waters of Kunming Lake.
Optional program: Kung Fu Show with Peking Duck dinner (USD 60 per person)
Day 3 (Fri) Beijing
Take an outside tour to the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest, and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube.
Day 4 (Sat) Beijing
Take a Hutong Tour to explore the oldest part of the city and gain insight into the traditional lifestyle and customs.
Day 5 (Sun) Beijing - Xi’an (by air)
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang Dynasty landmark, is a seven-story pagoda initially constructed in 652 AD. One of the pagoda's many functions is to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler - Xuanzang.
Day 6 (Mon) Xi'an
Enjoy a tasteful Dumpling Banquet followed by an exquisite traditional Tang Dynasty Show.
Day 7 (Tue) Xi'an - Guilin (by air)
Day 8 (Wed) Guilin
Ideas for leisure time in Yangshuo (optional tours): 1. Take a bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. Sitting in a chair on the raft and floating down the Yulong River, you will be impressed by the amazing natural beauty in the countryside. 2.Yangshuo County is dotted with rolling hills, bamboo forests and local villages. Taking an walking tour with your guide and explore this scenic countryside is not a bad choice. 3.Or you could join in a 3-hour Chinese Cuisine Cookery Class. It is a great chance to learn a course of Chinese dish from local people. Your friends and family will be amazed when you make them Chinese dishes at the party.
Day 9 (Thu) Guilin
Day 10 (Fri) Guilin - Shanghai (by air)
Day 11 (Sat) Shanghai
The Shanghai Museum has a collection of 120,000 pieces of Chinese ancient treasures.
The Bund,featured outstanding European colonial architectures, is full of new skyscrapers and historical buildings in the center of Shanghai.
Take a stroll along the Xintiandi Street, a boutique area highlights a harmonious merger of classic and modern Shanghai.
Optional program: Acrobatic Show with dinner (USD 60 per person)
Day 12 (Sun) Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (by automobile)
Pingjiang Road, a ancient street along the Grand Canal, is filled with snack shops, tea houses, ping-tan museums, and boutique shops.
Tour Dates:
Fixed departures based on minimum of 2 travelers
4 Apr. 2018
11 Apr. 2018
18 Apr. 2018
25 Apr. 2018
2 May 2018
9 May 2018
16 May 2018
23 May 2018
30 May.2018
6 Jun. 2018
13 Jun. 2018
20 Jun. 2018
27 Jun. 2018
4 Jul. 2018
11 Jul. 2018
18 Jul. 2018
25 Jul. 2018
1Aug. 2018
8 Aug. 2018
15 Aug. 2018
22 Aug. 2018
29 Aug. 2018
5 Sep. 2018
12 Sep. 2018
19 Sep. 2018
3 Oct. 2018
10 Oct. 2018
17 Oct. 2018
24 Oct. 2018
31 Oct. 2018
7 Nov. 2018
14 Nov. 2018
21 Nov. 2018
28 Nov. 2018
5 Dec. 2018
9 Jan.2019
20 Feb. 2018
27 Feb. 2018
6 Mar. 2019
13Mar. 2019
20 Mar. 2019
Accommodation:
The Presidential Beijing
Xi’an Jianguo Hotel
Guilin Park Hotel
Shanghai Ocean Hotel
-- English-speaking guide
-- Air-conditioned coach or van
-- Land transfers between airport and hotel.
-- Entrance tickets as listed
-- Chinese lunch and dinner as listed
-- Hotels with daily breakfast
-- Domestic flight ticket with taxes
-- Service charge & government taxes
-- International flight tickets
-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, phone bills, optional activities
-- Tips for guides and drivers (Suggested tipping amount per person per day: USD 5-7 for the guide and USD 3-5 for the driver)
-- Chinese Visa
-- Travel insurance