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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.
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 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
 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.
This 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 of Beijing's Hutong
areas for a glimpse of local life. In the narrow hutong
lanes and alleys, you'll witness the charm of old Beijing
and get a taste of street life. 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
 DAY
5
Destinations: Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities:You'll arrive Xi'an by plane in
the morning and be greeted by your local guide. Afterwards,
you'll visit Big Goose Pagoda, Xi'an's signatural 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.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
6
Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities:
You'll enjoy a tour of the Terracotta Army Museum ,
where life-sized infantrymen, archers, officers and
their horses guard the tomb of China's first emperor,
Qin Shihuang.
Afterwards, you will visit the 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 + Chinese
Dumpling for Dinner
 DAY
7
Destinations: Xi'an-Hangzhou
Today's Activities:In the morning, you'll fly to Hangzhou.
There, you'll visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a masterpiece
of ancient Chinese architecture.
Afterwards, you'll enjoy a short cruise on beautiful
West Lake with stops at famous scenic spots like "View
Fish at FloYour Harbor" and "Three Pools Mirroring
the Moon".
You'll also visit a tea plantation to learn how tea
is cultivated and dried.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
8
Destinations: Hangzhou-Suzhou
Today's Activities:After breakfast, an hour-and-half
drive will take you to Suzhou, the "Venice of the
East".
Your tour will begin with visiting the Humble Administrator's
Garden; next proceed to the Silk Reeling Factory.
After lunch, you're off to the Lingering Garden, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
9
Destinations: Suzhou-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will have a chance to
visit Shanghai Museum, one of China's greatest art and
history museums.
The rest of day is free on your own.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 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 Gardens, 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
 DAY
11
Destinations: Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you'll be brought to the airport for
your departure flight.
Your wonderful tour in China ends.
Meals: Western Breakfast
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