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 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 for the rest of the day.
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 for 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 +
Dinner
 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.
It 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 to Hutong in Beijing
for a glimpse of local life and witness the charm of
old Beijing.
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 +
Dinner
 DAY
5
Destinations: Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities: You'll arrive by plane in the morning
and be greeted by your local guide.
Afterwards, you'll visit Big Goose Pagoda, Xi'an's signature
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.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
 DAY
6
Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities: You'll enjoy a tour to the Museum
of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, where life-sized
infantrymen, archers, officers and their horses guard
the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang.
Afterwards, you will visit the Ancient 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 +
Dinner
 DAY
7
Destinations: Xi'an-Guilin
Today's Activities:
Today you'll fly to Guilin.
After arrival, your guide will take you to famous Guilin
landmarks Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill and Reed Flute
Cave, a 790-foot deep dripstone cave, which includes
myriad multicolored stalactites and stalagmites.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch +
Dinner
 DAY
8
Destinations: Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin
Today's Activities: You'll be off to see one of China's
most beautiful river landscapes and experience the charms
of Yangshuo.
Boating the 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo on
the Li River's crystalline waters will take you through
a landscape both serene and dramatic, with jagged limestone
peaks towering over lush fields and calm waters. Once
you arrive in Yangshuo, you'll tour West Street, a colorful,
warm and lively neighborhood in the midst of the area's
romantic environs. You'll have plenty of time to explore
Yangshuo's shops and markets.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch +
Dinner
 DAY
9
Destinations: Guilin-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
You'll arrive by plane in Shanghai in the morning.
Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport
and take you to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, you will visit Shanghai Museum,one
of China's greatest art and history museums.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch +
Dinner
 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 Garden, 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 +
Dinner
 DAY
11
Destinations: Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
You'll be brought to the airport for departure after
breakfast.
And your memorable tour in China ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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