Day 1 ARRIVE BEIJING

On arrival into Beijing,you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring exciting Beijing at your leisure.

Day 2 BEIJING

Today, you will embark upon a full-day tour of Forbidden City ,the Tiananmen Square, and Temple of Heaven. You can choose the Beijing Opera Showor Kungfu Showas optional at night. (B/L/D)

Day 3 BEIJING

This morning, visit the Badaling Great Wall, built over 2,000 years ago by Emperor Qin. Cable car is optional to get the top of The Great Wall. After lunch visit the Ming Tombs Museum, the ancient burial place of the Ming Dynasty emperors, and the Sacred Way. Dinner is a Peking duck banquet in the original duck restaurant. (B/L/D)

Day 4 BEIJING

A free day for you to explore Beijing at your own pace. (B)
Luxury: Crowne Plaza Beijing Standard: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Budget: Chong Wen Men Hotel

Day 5 BEIJING/XIAN

This morning, visit the Summer Palace and Chinese panda in Beijing Zoo before transferring to the airport for your flight to Xian, China’s ancient capital. On arrival into Xian, check in to your hotel for 3 nights and spend rest of the day at your leisure. (B/L/D)

Day 6 XIAN

Spend the day exploring Xian,s ancient monuments, including the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home to over 8, 000 life-size Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. This is followed by visit to the Banpo Museum. Step back in time as you experience a special Tang Dynasty Dumpling Dinner Show as optional in the evening. (B/L/D)

Day 7 XIAN

Today is devoted to explore the Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. After lunch, visit to the Ancient City Wall of Xian, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B/L/D)

Day 8 XIAN/GUILIN

This morning is devoted to explore the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guilin after breakfast. On arrival, check in to your hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 9 GUILIN/YANGSHUO

Today, enjoy a memorable cruise along the Li Riverwhich winds through magical 'willow pattern' scenery, ending in the town of Yangshuo. Then, transfer to the hotel for 2 nights and followed with a short bicycle trip to the countryside, you will visit a local villager's family to experience Chinese farmer's lifestyle. Electric car is optional for this trip. (B/L/D)

Day 10 YANGSHUO/GUILIN

This morning, transfer by road back to Guilin and followed by visit to the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Seven Star Park and the Reed Flute Cave. You can choose the Ethnic Songs and Dances Show at Lijiang Theatre as optional at night. (B/L/D)

Day 11 GUILIN/SHANGHAI

This morning, fly to Shanghai, you will be transferred to your hotel and followed by visit to Xin Tian Di, a recreation area with old buildings in Shanghai, The Bund for some great views of the futuristic Pudong area and Nanjing Road for a spot of shopping. (B/L/D)

Day 12 SHANGHAI

A full day city tour has been included to ensure you make the most of your stay in this modern metropolis. Sights include the Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum and the wonderful 19th-century Jade Buddha Temple. You can choose the Acrobatic Show as optional in the evening. (B/L/D)

Day 13 DEPART SHANGHAI

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)