Day 1 Arrival / Beijing
Arrive at China's capital city, Beijing, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (B, L, D)
Historic Beijing has long been China's political and cultural center. On your first day in Beijing you can explore some of her secrets by visiting some of Beijing's greatest sights. You will witness Tiananmen Square, and the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, hidden from public view for over 500 years. In the afternoon, continue your tour to the bejeweled Summer Palace.

Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)
A walk along the majestic Great Wall stretching about 4000 miles will be one of the highlights and great travel experiences of your lifetime, you will have ample time to stroll along this world wonder and contemplate what history has left us and how inspiring the ingenuity of people can be. You will also visit the Scared Road before returning to the city.

Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B, L)
On this day you will visit another of Beijing's ancient masterpieces, the splendid Temple of Heaven built in 15th century. In the afternoon you will fly to Xian, once the largest city in the world and the capital for 11 Chinese dynasties for a period of over 1,180 years.

Day 5 Xi'an (B, L, D)
Explore the glories of the ancient city of Xi'an including the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors arranged in battle formation to protect the mausoleum of China's first emperor, Emperor QinShihuang for over 2,200 years. You will also enjoy strolling along the Ancient City Walls considered to be the largest and best preserved city walls in the world.

Day 6 Xi'an / Guilin (B, L)
Continue to explore the marvels of this ancient city including the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, exhibiting over 3,000 historical relics, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which houses the Buddhist sutras brought back from India by the famous monk Xuan-zang in the Tang Dynasty before flying to Guilin, the most picturesque city in China.

Day 7 Guilin (B, L, D)
Enjoy a full-day of scenic cruising on the tranquil Li River. Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and reflections along with the serene pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes. Cruising along the Li River is like walking into a traditional Chinese painting.

Day 8 Guilin / Shanghai (B, L)
On this day you will visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin. You will then be taken to Fubo Hill, where you can have bird's-eye view of the whole city from the summit. Next stop will be to Reed Flute Cave, which is filled with stalactites & stalagmites illuminated by the lights of different colors. Later in the day, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to cosmopolitan Shanghai, one of the greatest seaports in the world.

Day 9 Shanghai (B, L, D)
Shanghai is China's financial capital. A thrilling day of sightseeing will give you a chance to witness Shanghai's uniqueness. Stroll along the waterfront Bund and the crowded Nanjing Road, visit the beautiful Yu Garden and bustling Yuyuan Market, and explore the stunning Shanghai Museum. Your thrilling day will be concluded with an evening Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

Day 10 Shanghai / Departure (B)
Say "zai jian" (goodbye) to ancient China. You will be escorted to the airport for your flight back home.