10-Day China Explorer

Transfer via: Flight, arranged on your own

Welcome to Shanghai!
When you arrive at the airport, your private tour guide is waiting for you outside the arrival hall to greet you, with warm smiles. Later on, you will be transferred to your hotel near downtown, around one hour to the airport by car, to check-in and have a rest. On the way to the hotel, the guide will give you a brief introduction of this metropolis and confirm the departure time of the next morning with you.

Your discovery in Shanghai includes Yu Garden - a representative of Chinese classic garden, Yuyuan Market - a bustling bazaar in old town of Shanghai, the well-known Bund and Former French Section, and Shanghai Tower - the tallest building in the China and just second to Dubai Creek Tower. From the top of Shanghai Tower, you will get a great vista shot of the city.

Optional night show: Acrobatic Show, USD 58

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: Flight, Economy Class, on TDT arrangement

Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town in the morning and have a short boat ride to appreciate the old houses, stone bridges in it.
In the afternoon, take a flight to Guilin (about 2.5 hours). On arrival, your local tour guide will pick you up and help you check into your hotel in downtown.

Meal: Breakfast  

Transfer via: Boat, on TDT arrangement

The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is no doubt the highlight of any tour to Guilin. Today, you will experience the 4 hours' Li River cruise from Zhujiang pier to Yangshuo town. The charming landscape along Li River will open your eyes.

After the cruise, be transferred to the hotel, have a short break and then do a countryside tour for about 1.5-2 hours for a round trip by private vehicle.

Optional night show: Show of Impression Liusanjie, B2 Middle Class Seat, USD58

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: Flight, Economy Class, on TDT arrangement Private vehicle, on TDT arrangement

Start the day with a leisurely breakfast, and then drive back to Guilin to visit Reed Flute Cave where you will see an "underground city" formed by a variety of stalactites and stalagmites decorated with colorful light en route before flying to Xi'an. Arrival and be transferred to the hotel (about one hour on road).

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

The Terracotta Warriors make Xi'an famous in the world. Today, you will meet the legendary Terracotta Army. Although having been buried underground for over 2,000 years, these soldiers still seem very lively and vivid expressions on their face will tell you different stories of them. Spend around two hours there, and then drive back to the city to visit the Ancient City Wall.

Optional night show: the Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & The Dumpling Dinner at Tang Dynasty Palace, USD 56

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: High speed G train, First Class Seat, on TDT arrangement

Xi'an is not only about history. Above the history, local people's daily life is also very attractive to visitors from all over the world. This morning, you will explore the narrow bazaar streets in Muslim Quarter and visit the largest mosque in Xi'an - Great Mosque. By visiting these sites, you can understand the special characters of this region better.

Arrival after 5 hours' high-speed train and then be transferred to the hotel near the city center.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

In the first day of your China tour, your tour guide will accompany you to start the city exploration from Tiananmen Square, the political center of present China. After walking through Tiananmen Gate, you'll arrive at the splendid Forbidden City - the seat of power since 600 years ago which always amazes visitors from all over the world with its imposing pavilions, elegant ornaments and lively historic stories. Afterwards, visit the imperial Summer Palace and enjoy a short cruise on Kunming Lake.

Optional: night show, Legend of Kung Fu Show at Red Theater USD 58, Row 13-22 on First Floor (Purple Zone)

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

This morning, you will visit Temple of Heaven which was visited yearly by the emperors who performed intricate rituals to wish for a good harvest for the whole nation at ancient times.

After it, you will visit the famous Great Wall today. To give you a better experience, we arrange you the less crowded Great Wall at Mutianyu, which takes about 2 hours on road. The Great Wall here is quite steep, so a round-way cable car is included for you to get up and down easily and safely. On it, you can do some moderate hiking further up to enjoy the majestic landscape.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: Flight, arranged on your own

Farewell day now. Your private tour guide and driver transfer you to Beijing Capital International Airport, help you check in and see you off at the security gate.

Meal: Breakfast