Taiji exercises on the Great Wall, Beijing

Day 01Arrival in Beijing

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Beijing Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace - Deluxe Room

Day 02Beijing

Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace - Deluxe Room

Day 03Beijing

Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. On the way back to downtown, drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). You will see its appearance at a distance.(B+L)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace - Deluxe Room

Figures of the terracotta warriors, Xian

Day 04Beijing - Xian

Visit the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - Executive Room

Day 05Xian

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. This evening you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian)(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - Executive Room

Day 06Xian

Visit the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family.(B+L)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - Executive Room

Pea-boat rowing along the Shennong Stream, Yangtze River

Day 07Xian - Chongqing

Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo, time permitting. After having a rich buffet dinner at 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze, check in at the deluxe Yangzi Explorer . Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 23:30 as the ship sets sail.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Yangzi Explorer

Day 08Chongqing - Fengdu

Disembark for an excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City. (alternate Shibaozhai).The Captain's Welcome reception Party will be followed by an a la cater dinner in the evening.(B+L+D)

Day 09Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping

Sailing through the Qutang Gorge and later the Wu Gorge. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. In the afternoon, continue sailing into western section of the Xiling Gorge. At 18:00, pass through the three gorges ship lock and a la carte dinner is served for you.(B+L+D)

Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai

Day 10Yichang - Shanghai

Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. After having lunch at the Yichang city, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Accommodation: Hyatt On The Bund

Day 11Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. A special dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt On The Bund

Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin

Day 12Shanghai - Guilin

Morning is free. Lunch is on your side. Take an afternoon flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel.(B)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel - Deluxe Room

Day 13Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin

Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Transfer back to Guilin. (Tips: Lunch will be provided on the cruise today and since it may not meet your expectations, TCG suggests that you have a larger breakfast at the hotel.)(B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel - Deluxe Room

Panorama of the Victoria Peak, Hongkong

Day 14Guilin - Hongkong

Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Take a flight to Hong Kong and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hongkong Hotel - Harbour View Room

Day 15Hongkong

In the morning you will have a half-day Hong Kong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. Transfer to Pier for taking Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade back to Hotel. Lunch is on your side. The afternoon is free.(B)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hongkong Hotel - Harbour View Room

Day 16Departure from Hongkong

Your pleasant China tour ends as we transfer you to the airport and help you board the flight back home.(B)

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner