Commence your visit to Tiananmen Square and then to the Forbidden City, the home of emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nowadays, it houses the palace museum with numerous imperial treasures. Every detail of the palace tells its visitors a story of ancient royal life. Lunch is served at a celebrated restaurant with an a la carte menu.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, which used to be the altar where emperors worshiped heaven and prayed for a good harvest. Later, the highlight of the evening will be a brilliant Chinese Kung Fu Show performed at the Red Theatre.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation： The Great Wall Hotel Beijing*****or similar
Major Attractions： Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Chinese Kung Fu Show

We suggest you have a full breakfast this morning, as we will drive from downtown to climb the wondrous Great Wall at Badaling. Restaurants in the mountain area are of low quality and do not meet our service standard, so we suggest you have some fast food for lunch. A jade factory is scheduled later.

Then you are going to visit the Sacred Way that was linking all the tombs in the cemetery. At the conclusion of today's trip, you will have a chance to take photos of the 2008 Olympic Games Bird's Nest Stadium when passing by.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation： The Great Wall Hotel Beijing*****or similar
Major Attractions： Great Wall, Sacred Way, distant view of Bird's Nest

This will be an exciting morning as you visit the scenic Summer Palace and go to a pearl store. Based on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, its design embodies the solemnity and grace of a royal garden that incorporates the joy of nature, which is also a monument to classical Chinese architecture. Later, you will have an a la carte lunch.

After lunch, a visit to the old Hutongs follows. Then you are off to the next destination - Xian. Our local guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for a three-night stay.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： Summer Palace, Hutong tour

The morning escorted tour is scheduled with a visit to the well-known Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and a pottery-making factory. It might be difficult for you to imagine the surprising moment when you see the great army of strong life-sized terracotta warriors assembled in their thousands to protect the tomb of the first Emperor Qin. Then we will transfer you back to the city and have an a la carte lunch cooked by the host at a local family's home.

The afternoon will be spent visiting the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum. A splendid evening is in store when you are entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while enjoying a famous Chinese dumpling dinner.

Tips: Since the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will be closed in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec, we do not calculate the price of the show and dumpling dinner for tours starting during this period. Clients will enjoy a free night by themselves.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a local family, Small Wild Goose Pagoda

The morning escorted tour is scheduled with a visit to the well-known Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and a pottery-making factory. It might be difficult for you to imagine the surprising moment when you see the great army of strong life-sized terracotta warriors assembled in their thousands to protect the tomb of the first Emperor Qin. Then we will transfer you back to the city and have an a la carte lunch cooked by the host at a local family's home.

The afternoon will be spent visiting the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum. A splendid evening is in store when you are entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while enjoying a famous Chinese dumpling dinner.

Tips: Since the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will be closed in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec, we do not calculate the price of the show and dumpling dinner for tours starting during this period. Clients will enjoy a free night by themselves.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a local family, Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Morning visit to the well-preserved ancient City Wall (you may wish to take an optional cycle ride on the wall, bike rental fee is your responsibility) and the Provincial History Museum.

After an a la carte lunch, a visit to the Great Mosque will be your adventure for the afternoon. It is noted for its unique architecture that perfectly combines traditional Chinese and Islamic styles. Around the mosque is the largest Moslem community, where you will see Islamic customs, intertwining alleyways, and countless Moslem snack shops. Finally we transfer you back to the hotel.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： City Wall, Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, Great Mosque

Today, you will board a flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival, our local guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for a two-night stay. Then you will visit the Reed Flute Cave.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： Reed Flute Cave

Today will be a memorable experience as you cruise down the beautiful Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. The river, with its calm sparkling water, is the essence of the city's landscape and reputed as the "Hundred Mile Gallery". After docking at Yangshuo, you will enjoy the amazing rural scenery as we drive along the surrounding country roads. En route, you will be invited to visit a villager's home. After that, we will transfer you back to Guilin and visit Elephant Trunk Hill.

Tips: As the cruise company offers lunch box on the ship. It may fail to meet with your approval. We are aware of the shortcomings and suggest you prepare for the cruise with a generous breakfast at the hotel.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill

Today will be a memorable experience as you cruise down the beautiful Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. The river, with its calm sparkling water, is the essence of the city's landscape and reputed as the "Hundred Mile Gallery". After docking at Yangshuo, you will enjoy the amazing rural scenery as we drive along the surrounding country roads. En route, you will be invited to visit a villager's home. After that, we will transfer you back to Guilin and visit Elephant Trunk Hill.

Tips: As the cruise company offers lunch box on the ship. It may fail to meet with your approval. We are aware of the shortcomings and suggest you prepare for the cruise with a generous breakfast at the hotel.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation： Sheraton Hotel*****or similar
Major Attractions： Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill

You will gain some knowledge of the cruise ship and its activities schedule through the river guide's morning presentation. In the early afternoon, an onshore excursion is arranged when the ship anchors at Shibaozhai. Don't be surprised when you see some new buildings standing along certain sections of the river banks. They are purpose-built dwellings for those farmers who once led a hard life in the hills before the Three Gorges Project was constructed. In the evening, you will be invited to attend the Welcome Party hosted by the Captain.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation： President No. 8 with balcony*****or similar
Major Attractions： Shibaozhai

Today the ship will sail through the most splendid part of the Three Gorges. The first is the Qutang Gorge, which is only eight kilometers long but encompasses the most dangerous part. Then the ship will sail into a deep and attractive part, Wu Gorge. An excursion between three and four hours long along the Shennong Stream by sampan is arranged for you today. Afterwards, the ship will continue to sail into heavily-shoaled Xiling Gorge.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation： President No. 8 with balcony*****or similar
Major Attractions： Shennong Stream, Three Gorges

Today we will show you the most important commercial and financial hub in China. The first destination is Shanghai Museum. There are all kinds of collections, and some rarities even command world-wide attention. Next let's turn to the Yuyuan Garden and a silk shop. The farewell a la carte lunch will be served at a well-reputed restaurant featuring Shanghai dishes.

Then continue your visit to the Bund and have a cruise tour on Huangpu River. You will also have some free time on the Bund. After that, our guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel and bid farewell in the lobby.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation： Hotel Equatorial Shanghai****or similar
Major Attractions： Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, cruise tour on Huangpu River

Today we will show you the most important commercial and financial hub in China. The first destination is Shanghai Museum. There are all kinds of collections, and some rarities even command world-wide attention. Next let's turn to the Yuyuan Garden and a silk shop. The farewell a la carte lunch will be served at a well-reputed restaurant featuring Shanghai dishes.

Then continue your visit to the Bund and have a cruise tour on Huangpu River. You will also have some free time on the Bund. After that, our guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel and bid farewell in the lobby.

Meal： Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation： Hotel Equatorial Shanghai****or similar
Major Attractions： Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, cruise tour on Huangpu River