The Discovery of China 10 Days
from $1399All Inclusive
Beijing - Shanghai - Xian (Optional extension: Guilin - Guangzhou or Guilin - Hong Kong)
Beijing has been the capital of China for the last 600 years. You can discover the Forbidden City, where the emperors once lived; climb the Great Wall; and explore the largest royal garden of China. Shanghai is the largest and most prosperous city of China. It has everything you want to see. Xian is the ancient capital of China. It has the world well-knowned Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: USA / Beijing
Fly to Beijing, the capital of China.
Day 2: Arrive Beijing
Our tour guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to a five star hotel.
[Hotel: Jingyi Hotel - 5 star]
Day 3: Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest public city square in the world. Stroll through the courtyards and palaces of the imposing Forbidden City, once the exclusive enclave of Ming Dynasty Emperors. Explore the landscaped grounds and pavilions of the Summer Palace. Stop to take pictures of the stunning 2008 Olympic venues before returning to hotel. Dinner is served with Peking Duck Banquet in Beijing Opera house, and enjoy China’s national opera, Beijing Opera.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner]
[Hotel: Jingyi Hotel - 5 star]
Day 4: Beijing
Experience the thrill of walking on the Great Wall. After lunch, tour Beijing’s old Hutong (”narrow lanes”) area by old-fashioned pedicab. Climb up the Drum Tower. Visit a local family living in a courtyard-style home known as Siheyuan. Then Visit Prince Gong's Mansion, which is known as one of the most ornate and extravagant residence compounds in all of Beijing. Enjoy the “Legend of Kungfu” show at night.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Jingyi Hotel - 5 star]
Day 5: Beijing
Beijing / Shanghai: Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor prayed for harvest in Ming and Qing dynasty. Then enjoy shopping at Wangfujing shopping district. Fly to Shanghai, hop aboard a cruiser off the Huangpu River, enjoy the magnificent twinkling night scenery.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Xujiahui Shanghai - 5 star]
Day 6: Shanghai
Bus tour of Pudong. Go up to the top of the highest tower of Asia, the Oriental Pearl Tower, enjoy a bird’s eye view on the great Shanghai. Then visit the Old City Bazaar and the tranquil Yu Yuan Garden, established in the 16th century. Enjoy a traditional Shanghai Dumpling lunch. Take a walk along the Bund, Shanghai’s graceful and historic waterfront boulevard.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Xujiahui Shanghai - 5 star]
D7. Shanghai / Xian
Free on your own in the morning or join a tour. Option A: Visit Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town in the suburb of Shanghai ($90 extra cost). Option B: Visit Expo 2010 Shanghai’s site. ($85. Price includes ticket and transportation.) Fly to Xian in the afternoon.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Dinner]
[Hotel: Titian Times Hotel - 5 star]
D8. Xian
The Terra Cotta Warriors is China’s most important archaeological site, thousands of life-sized terra cotta warriors and horses buried 2000 years ago to guard the tomb of the first emperor. Visit the excavation site and tour the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum to learn more about their fascinating history. Then visit Huaqingchi and the Ancient City Wall. Enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet and the world famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show tonight.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner]
[Hotel: Titian Times Hotel - 5 star]
D9. Xian
Visit the Bell Tower, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Museum of Shanxi Province. A little free time in the afternoon for you to explore the old city.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch]
[Hotel: Titian Times Hotel - 5 star]
D10. Xian / US
Fly back to your sweet home, or choose the optional extension to visit Guilin & Guangzhou/ Guilin & Hong Kong.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast]
Optional Extension:
A. Guilin - Yangshuo - Guangzhou + $549
B. Guilin - Yangshuo - Hong Kong + $599
D9. Xian / Guilin
Visit the Bell Tower, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Museum of Shanxi Province. Fly to Guilin in the afternoon.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Bravo Hotel - 4 star]
D10. Guilin - Yangshuo
Marvel at the lovely, dream-like landscapes on your Li River cruise. Visit Moon Hill, and walk through scenic rice paddies to a local farm and stop by the lively Yangshuo Bazaar before strolling Xijie Street. Enjoy a manificent live performance, Impressional Sanjie Liu, a story of a minority girl, directed by the Oscar winner, Zhang Yimou.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: New Century Hotel]
D 11. Guilin / Guangzhou or Hong Kong
Drive back to Guilin, visit Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Then:
(A) Fly to Guangzhou & transfered to the hotel.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch]
[Hotel: Landmark Hotel Canton]
(B) Fly to Hong Kong, airport to hotel trans- portation & hotel rooms are not included. You may book through us with extra charge.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch]
D12. Guangzhou or Hong Kong / US
(A) Transfered to the airport to fly back to the US, or choose your own returning date.
[Meals: Breakfast]
(B)You can choose your own returning date.
