Arrival-Beijing-Airport

The local tour guide will meet the group at Beijing Airport after luggage collection and customs clearance. A driver will transfer the group to the hotel in a comfortable vehicle and assist with check-in. The remainder of the day is free for rest or independent exploration of the capital city.

30 min

Tiananmen-Square-Visit

The tour guide will pick up the group at the hotel in the morning and take them to visit Tiananmen Square, the largest urban city square in the world.

30 min

Forbidden-City-Exploration

From Tiananmen Square, the group will enter the Imperial Palace, also called the Forbidden City, to explore its halls and pavilions. They will learn about the emperor's political affairs and lifestyle and view numerous ancient art treasures. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

180 min

Temple-of-Heaven-Visit

In the afternoon, the group will visit the Temple of Heaven, known for its unique architecture, where emperors worshipped the heavens to seek good harvests.

90 min

Acrobatic-Show-and-Dinner

In the evening, the group will attend an acrobatic performance at the Red Theater. Dinner is included in the tour price and served at a well-known restaurant, offering a la carte dishes valued at CNY150.00 per person. The meal features Peking Roast Duck along with other traditional local specialties.

60 min

Mutianyu-Great-Wall-Visit

In the morning, the group will visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. A round-trip cable car ride is included. Standing on the wall and viewing it extending into the distance will be experienced. Red wine will be provided for a group toast on the Great Wall. After a buffet lunch, the group will return downtown.

180 min

Olympic-Stadium-Photo-Stop

The group will drive back down and stop to take photos of the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest), viewing its exterior from a distance.

20 min

Hutong-Rickshaw-Tour

The group will explore the original Hutong alleys by rickshaw and will have the chance to visit a local family during this tour.

60 min

Summer-Palace-Visit

The morning visit includes the Summer Palace, recognized as the largest surviving imperial garden, which is admired for its elegant scenery and notable architectural structures.

180 min

Train-to-Xi'an

After a lunch featuring local flavors, the group will take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, the local guide will meet them at the railway station and transfer them to the hotel.

120 min

Terracotta-Army-Museum

The day starts with a visit to the Terracotta Army museum, where three excavated pits exhibit warrior statues and ancient Chinese weaponry. Next, the group will tour the residence of the person who first discovered the Terracotta Army, followed by a hands-on activity making a small clay warrior guided by a local artisan.

240 min

Big-Wild-Goose-Pagoda

After lunch, the group will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) to store Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.

60 min

Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show

In the evening, guests will watch the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while having the Dumpling Dinner.

90 min

City Wall Park and City Wall Cycling

The day starts with a relaxed visit to City Wall Park to observe local daily life and learn Tai Chi from a master. Tai Chi is a gentle Chinese martial art considered a key part of Chinese culture. Afterwards, there is a visit to the City Wall, the most complete urban fortification remaining in China. Visitors may rent bikes to cycle on the ancient wall, though the rental fee is not included.

120 min

Lunch in Muslim Quarter

Lunch is served at a well-known restaurant in the Muslim Quarter, featuring local snacks such as sweet steamed rice, green bean cake, persimmon cake, and rice cake.

90 min

Great Mosque Visit

A visit to the Great Mosque, one of the largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China, allows appreciation of the blend between Chinese classical architecture and religious elements.

60 min

Shaanxi History Museum or Stone Steles Museum

The next visit is to the Shaanxi History Museum, which holds numerous historical relics from the area that served as the capital for thirteen ancient Chinese dynasties and is regarded as a treasure of China. If this museum cannot be accessed, the alternative stop will be the well-known Forest of Stone Steles Museum.

120 min

Flight to Guilin and Hotel Transfer

A morning flight to Guilin is followed by meeting the local guide outside baggage claim and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

120 min

Reed Flute Cave Visit

Sightseeing in Guilin begins at Reed Flute Cave, a 240-meter-long karst cave featuring various stalactites and stalagmites.

90 min

Elephant Trunk Hill Visit

The visit continues to Elephant Trunk Hill, named for its shape resembling a giant elephant drinking water with its trunk. Afterward, transfer back to the hotel.

60 min

Li River Cruise to Yangshuo

Take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo along the Li River, known as 'A Hundred Miles Gallery' for its landscape. The cruise takes about 4.5 hours to reach Yangshuo.

240 min

West Street and Yangshuo Countryside

After docking at Yangshuo, walk through West Street, then drive along country roads to enjoy rural scenery. A visit to a villager's home is included before returning to Guilin.

240 min

Flight to Shanghai and Hotel Transfer

In the morning, transfer to Guilin airport for a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, the local guide and driver will transfer guests to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

180 min

Shanghai Museum Visit

The local guide picks up guests at the hotel to visit the Shanghai Museum, one of China's four largest museums, specializing in ancient artworks.

120 min

Yu Garden and Bazaar

Explore Yu Garden and the nearby traditional bazaar. The garden's symbol is the Nine Zigzag Bridge, made of granite and grass-white jade, along with the quaint mid-lake pavilion.

120 min