Day 2(Sat) Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing International Airport. You will be met by the English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel for a good night sleep.
Hotel: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar Hotel

Day 3(Sun) Beijing      (B/L/D)
A full-day Beijing city tour to explore the landmarks of imperial Beijing: the famous Tiananmen Square; the imposing Forbidden City, a treasure trove of art and heirlooms; the Summer Palace.

Day 4(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 Factory. Enjoy the cultural show tonight.

Day 5(Tue) Beijing        (B/L/SD)
Visit Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperor prayed for. After lunch, take the Hutong tour. Conclude the day with Peking Duck Dinner.

Day 6(Wed) Beijing/Xian (B/L)
Fly to Xian, ancient capital of eleven Chinese dynasties. Drive through the scenic countryside before arriving at your hotel. Afternoon city tour will include Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Provincial Museum..
Hotel: Aurum International Hotel or similar

Day 7(Thu) Xian (B/L/SD)
Tour one of the world’s most incredible sights, burial grounds of Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di, which is guarded by thousands of life-sized terra-cotta warriors. Enjoy a special banquet and stage show at the Tang Dynasty Theater.

Day 8(Fri)  Xian/Guilin (B/L)
Fly to Guilin in the morning, China’s most scenic city that best known for its immortal stone mountains and fantastic caves. Enjoy an afternoon city tour including the Reed Flute Caves)
Hotel: Guilin Park Hotel or similar

Day 9(Sat) Guilin          (B/L/D)
Board a riverboat for a cruise along the Li River surrounded by delicate limestone peaks and beautiful landscape.

Day 10(Sun) Guilin/Shanghai (B/L)
Take a morning flight to Shanghai, the largest metropolitan city of China. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Visit the Bund in the Afternoon.
Hotel: Galaxy hotel or similar Hotel

Day 11(Mon) Shanghai    (B/L/D)
A full-day city tour of Shanghai including the lovely paths and pavilions of the 500-year-old Yu Garden;Shanghai Museum, and the carpet factory. Enjoy the evening acrobatic show.

Day 12(Tue) Shanghai    (B/L)
Visit Shanghai World Expo (May 01-Oct 31) or  you will enjoy an excursion with lunch to Zhujiajiao, an ancient township on water, a commercial center during Song and Yuan dynasties and include a visit to the Jade Budda Temple in the afternoon.

Day 13(Wed) Shanghai/U.S.A. (B)
Transfer to Pudong International Airport for your return flight back to the States.