Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Beijing Airport
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your local tour guide will greet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. Your driver will take you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in the morning and take you to visit the Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
After visiting the Tiananmen Square, you will continue visit the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures. At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch will be served at a superb local restaurant, where you can have a taste of authentic Chinese food and the most famous Peking Roast Duck.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
In the afternoon, visit the Yonghe Temple, a solemn imperial lamasery that has survived over 300 years intact and features a blend of Han, Mongolian, and Tibetan architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Lunch: A la carte lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
Day 3: China Great Wall Tour
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. To celebrate and commemorate this moment, we specially provide red wine for a group-toasting on the Great Wall.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
In the afternoon, on the way back you will have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. See its appearance from a distance.
Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
Day 4: Summer Palace, Beijing to Xi'an by Plane
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
After seeing giant pandas in the morning, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi
After that, transfer you to the airport and you will fly to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel downtown.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
Day 5: Terracotta Army, Ancient Pagoda & Tang Dynasty Dancing Show
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
The visit to the Terracotta Army will begin your day's journey. In the museum, there are three excavated pits displaying amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
In the afternoon, you will the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tang Dynasty Show, 75 North Chang'an Road, Xi'an 710065 China
A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking in the famous Dumpling Dinner. Since the theater is not open in January, February, March, and December, the tour prices do not include the show and dumpling dinner for tours that start during those months.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Xi'an City Tour
Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. You may also practice Tai Chi with the master. Tai Chi, a soft form of Chinese martial arts, is considered the quintessential Chinese culture. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Great Mosque of Xi'an, 7W7Q+7JF, Hua Jue Xiang, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710001
The Great Mosque in Xi'an is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Then you will have a special lunch at the lively Muslim Quarter and try some local food.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China
After that, continue visiting the Provincial History Museum, which is considered the "pearl of ancient dynasties and the house of Chinese treasures". If the Shaanxi History Museum is not available, alternatively, the famous Forest of Stone Steles Museum will be arranged instead. Out from the museum, we will take you back.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
Day 7: Xi'an - Guilin by Plane
Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
This morning, you will take a flight to Guilin and your local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check in.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), 0773-2695075, Guilin 541001 China
Your Guilin sightseeing starts with the famous Reed Flute Cave, which is a 240 meter karst cave that has various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan), Within Xiangbishan Park, Xiangshan District, Guilin 541004 China
Then you will head to the Elephant Trunk Hill. The shape of the hill is just like a giant elephant boozing water from the river with its long trunk, hence got the name. After that, you will be transfered back to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Sheraton Guilin Hotel (5 stars)
Day 8: Li River Cruise
Stop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
Take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Li River is the essence of landscape in this area, especially the section from Guilin to Yangshuo, which is reputed as 'A Hundred Miles Gallery'. The cruise ship will arrive at Yangshuo in about 4.5 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: West Street, East Side of Li River, Yangshuo County 541900 China
After docking at Yangshuo, you will walk through the well-known West Street. Then you will enjoy the amazing rural scenery as we drive along the surrounding country roads of Yangshuo. En route, you will be invited to visit a villager's home. After that, transfer you back to Guilin.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Sheraton Guilin Hotel (5 stars)
Day 9: Guilin - Chengdu by high-speed train
Stop At: Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan
We will transfer you to the train station for the morning high speed train to Chengdu. In about 5 to 6 hours, our Chengdu guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. If time permits, we will escort you to the most popular Renmin Park to experience the casual life of the local people. Have a pot of tea and enjoy like a local.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)
Day 10: Chengdu - Chongqing by bullet train
Stop At: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081 China
An exciting day comes as you visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. You will have enough time there to observe the cute creatures.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kuanzhai Alley, East of Tongren Road, west of Changshun Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610015 China
Then explore the Broad and Narrow Alleys, where you may have your own lunch to taste the yummy Sichuan food.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chongqing, Chongqing
In the afternoon, board a high speed train to Chongqing. Upon arrival, our guide in Chongqing will meet and take you to check in at the 5-star Yangtze cruise ship. Have a buffet dinner on board. And you will be invited to attend the Welcome Party hosted by the Captain.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Cruise Ship: Century Glory (5 stars)
Day 11: Yangtze River Cruise
Stop At: Ghost City of Fengdu, North bank of Yangtze River, Chongqing 408200 China
After breakfast, disembark for an excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City. Afternoon is free time for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River on deck. Attend some cultural programs onboard if you like.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Cruise Ship: Century Glory (5 stars)
Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise Tour
Stop At: Shennv Stream, Changjiang River South Bank, Originated in Guandu District, Wushan County 404700 China
The most essential part of your Yangtze River cruise tour comes today as the ship sails through the Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu and Xiling gorges. Experience an exciting onshore excursion to Shennv Stream.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Cruise Ship: Century Glory (5 stars)
Day 13: Yichang - Shanghai by high-speed train
Stop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
Disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Before that, please pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
After the excursion, the cruise company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang. Our local guide will meet you there and escort you to the railway station for a high speed train to Shanghai. Be met and driven to the hotel on arrival.
Tip: There are two flights each day from Yichang to Shanghai: one in the morning and another one very late in the evening. If catching morning flight, you will miss the Three Gorges Dam; if catching late evening flight, you arrive at the hotel in Shanghai around 1:30am, which will influence your Shanghai tour the next day. Train is a long journey, but seems a better choice.
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5 stars)
Day 14: Shanghai City Tour
Stop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), No.201 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai China
This morning, you will visit one of the four largest museums in China, Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting art works from ancient times.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
After that, explore Yu Garden and its nearby traditional bazaar. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion. Around noon, an a la carte farewell lunch will be served to you at a very nice restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
After that, enjoy a panorama of the city from Duo Yun Bookstore on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China
Take a one-hour cruise along the Hungpu River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Have some free time on the Bund area. Upon returning to the hotel, our guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Lunch: A la carte lunch
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5 stars)
Day 15: Departure from Shanghai
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
Today you will travel to the airport for your departing flight by yourself. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. But we are glad to assist if you need. We wish you a nice journey home and memories to last a lifetime.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.