DAY
1
Destinations: Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
Upon your arrival in Beijing, your local guide will
pick you up at the airport and help you check in the
hotel.
The rest day of today will be free at your own leisure.
Meals: No meal
DAY
2
Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, our guide will
accompany you to the Great Wall - Mutianyu Section,
which has some unique characteristics over other sections.
In the afternoon, you'll enjoy visiting the attractive
tree-lined Sacred Road, bordered by stone statues along
which the Emperors once trod to conduct their sacred
ceremonies.
Dinner is at Quanjude where serves the world known Beijing
Roasted Duck.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch +
Beijing Roast Duck for Dinner
DAY
3
Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: Firstly you will visit the Tian'anmen
Square, and then continue to visit the Forbidden City,
where you will be able to experience the ancient emperor's
daily life. Emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties
governed for over 500 years.
In the afternoon, you are going to have the unique experience
of taking a rickshaw ride to the Hutong in Beijing.
You may find some interesting things and learn how to
bargain. You will also visit with a local family and
talk to the family members to gain a true understanding
of life in this region and experience of this unique
form of community.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
4
Destinations: Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities: In the morning, you will transfer
to Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China.
Upon your arrival, you will take a half-hour's hike
along the Ancient City Wall to familiarize yourselves
with this fascinating cross cultural city city. For
the energetic we recommend a ride bike along the top
of the wall (Bikes can be rented for around 20 yuan/hour).
Another highlight of the day is the evening show, which
presents the palace dances and songs from the Tang Dynasty
when China was ruled from Xi'an.
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 Qin Terra-cotta
warriors and Horses.
In the afternoon, you are going 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.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
6
Destinations: Xi'an-Guilin
Today's Activities:
The last stop in Xi'an is the Grand Mosque, which is
one of the four grand Islamic mosques in China and has
a history of more than 1,200 years. The mosque's architecture
combines traditional Muslim and Chinese styles.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you to transfer
to the airport for your flight to Guilin.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
7
Destinations: Guilin
Today's Activities: You will have a Li River Cruise
by boat.
And then you'll be transferred to the appropriate pier
for an unforgettable trip downriver to the lovely old
town of Yangshuo.
Next you will visit the Moon Hill, which requires some
hiking but it's worth the effort to climb this unusual
formation just for the view.
Before returning to Guilin by private bus you will have
a cisit to the Big Banyan Tree.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations: Guilin-Hong Kong
Today's Activities: Afer breakfast, you will have a
visit to the 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 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!
Fly to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
9
Destinations: Hong Kong
Today's Activities:
Your half day tour will take you to the 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: Breakfast
DAY
10
Destinations: Hong Kong
Today's Activities:
In the morning, check out the hotel and transfer to
the airport.
Take a flight to leave, and your tour ends with much
beautiful memories.
Meals: Breakfast
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