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: Regal Court Hotel or similar
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
Dynastys royalty. On the way back, visit Olympic Center, and a Jade Stone factory.
Enjoy a evening 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. Concluded the city with Peking Duck
Dinner.
Day 6(Wed) Beijing/Xian (B/L/D)
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 worlds 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 dumpling dinner and at the Tang Dynasty Show.
Day 8(Fri) Xian/Shanghai
(B/L)
Fly to Shanghai. You are met and transferred to your Hotel. You will
enjoy a free afternoon.
Hotel: Galaxy Hotel or similar one.
Day 9(Sat) Shanghai (B/L/D)
Visit the premier sights of Shanghai: The bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai
Museum and the Carpet Factory. Enjoy the Acrobatic Show in the
evening.
Day 10(Sun) Shanghai/Suzhou by bus
(B/L/D)
Suzhou is known for its exquisite canals, silk products, and
gardens. Today, visit the Master of Nets Garden and Humble Adminstrator's Garden before
enjoying a cruise along the Grand Canal.
Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel or similar
Day 11(Mon) Suzhou/Hangzhou by bus (B/L)
Travel to the beautiful city of Hangzhou, known as the "Paradise of the Earth".
Visit the famous West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda and the region's most famous tea village.
Hotel: Ramada Haihua Hotel or similar
Day 12 (Tue) Hangzhou/Wuzhen/Shanghai (B/L)
Visit Wuzhen, one of the best preserved water towns in China. We will visit the
traditional houses, a rive vine brewery and a weaving workshop, followed by a puppet show.
After that, continue our trip to Shanghai. You will enjoy some free time on your own.
Day 13(Wed) Shanghai/USA
(B)
Transfer to airport for your departure flight back to the States.