Day 1(Tue) Depart USA
Today, you will board your international flight to Shanghai, the largest metropolitan city of China.

Day 2(Wed) Arrive Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai International Airport. You will be met by the English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel for a good night sleep.
Hotel: Galaxy Hotel or similar

Day 3(Thu) Shanghai (B/L/D)
A full-day city tour of Shanghai including the lovely paths and pavilions of the 500-year-old Yu Garden; stroll the riverfront Bund; Shanghai Museum and the carpet factory. Evening acrobatic show.

Day 4(Fri) Shanghai (B/L)
Visit Shanghai World Expo (May 01-Oct 31) or you will visit Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town and visit to  the Jade Buddha Temple
 

Day 5(Sat) Beijing (B)
Fly to Beijing, the Capital of China. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred back to your hotel.  Afternoon free on leisure
Hotel: Chang An Grand Hotel Hotel or similar.

Day 6(Sun) Beijing (B/L/D)
A full-day tour to explore the landmarks of imperial Beijing: the famous Tiananmen Square; the imposing Forbidden City, a treasure trove of art and heirlooms; and the Summer Palace.

Day 7(Mon) Beijing (B/L/D)
A full-day excursion to the Great Wall, its various segments stretching nearly 4,000 miles across the rugged terrain of northern China, Today's visit will allow ample time to linger at the site, photograph it from dramatic perspectives, and contemplate the resilience of the ancient people who toiled under the harshest conditions to erect the wall entirely by hand. Continue to visit the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, burial site of the Ming Dynasty’s royalty. On the way back, visit The Olympic Center, and a Jade Stone factory. Enjoy an evening Cultural show tonight.

Day 8(Tue) Beijing Exit (B/L/SD)
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor prayed. After lunch, take the Hutong tour. Concluded the day with Peking Duck dinner.

Day 9(Wed) Beijing/U.S.A. (B)
Transfer to Beijing International Airport for your return flight back to the States.