Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of your day is free.
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Chinese elder people's entertainment
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Day 02: Beijing
You will walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Tonight you will feast on Peking Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant. Following dinner you will witness a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza 


- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Day 03: Beijing
Today you will walk on the most visited segment of the Great Wall, Badaling. To avoid the tourist eateries at the Wall, you will be taken to a local popular Sichuan restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza 


- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Day 04: Beijing - Xian
This morning you will visit the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of the immense Kunming Lake. After lunch, you'll take the afternoon flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the ancient City Wall. (B+L)
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Terracotta warriors in Xian
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Day 05: Xian
Tour the astounding Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Then we'll return to the city for an a la carte lunch at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight you'll enjoy Xian's famous dining specialty, the Dumpling Banquet. After dinner you'll be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel 



Day 06: Xian - Guilin
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum in the morning. After having the a la carte lunch at a local well-known restaurant, visit the Great Mosque. Then take an afternoon flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. After dinner, you will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre. (B+L+D)
Day 07: Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo you can take a short bicycle trip to the countryside where you will visit a local villager's home and experience his rural lifestyle. Alternatively you can take our electric car instead of a bicycle. (Sometimes the food served on the cruise is not the best, so consider a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning) (B+L)
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The local flagstone road in Zhouzhuang water town
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Day 08: Yangshuo - Guilin - Nanjing
Morning is free at leisure. Lunch is on your own. Transfer back to Guilin where you will connect flight to Nanjing. Check in the local hotel. (B)
Day 09: Nanjing
Today's visit includes the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Linggu Temple, the Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the Gateway to Ming Tomb and the Confucius Temple Area. (B+L)
Accommodation: Ramanda Plaza 



Day 10: Nanjing - Suzhou
Take soft seat train to Suzhou and check in the hotel. Enjoy a city tour to the Tiger Hill, the Garden of the Master of the Nets and the Humble Administrator's Garden. (B+L)
Day 11: Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Shanghai
This morning you will drive to Zhouzhuang, the most famous Water Town in China. A highlight will be a visit to the Hall of Shen's residence. After lunch, proceed to Shanghai and check in the local hotel. (B+L)
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Pudong new area, Shanghai
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Day 12: Shanghai
Today, tour the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund. Later, you will visit a local family to experience the local people's life. Tonight's dinner will feature Shanghai cuisine at the renowned 260-year old Wang Bao He restaurant. After dinner, you'll go to the Shanghai Centre Theatre and see the fabulous Portman Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: River Bund Hotel 


Day 13: Departure from Shanghai
You will be transferred to the airport to board your homeward bound flight filled with memories of your exciting journey to this most amazing land. (B)