Our group at the Forbidden City, Beijing

Day 01Arrival in Beijing

The prelude of your exciting China tour starts when you meet our professional local guide at the exit of Beijing airport after reclaiming your luggage. The guide will accompany you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city by yourself.

Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing (3 nights)

Day 02Beijing

Today your tour officially starts. First you will meet your group members at the hotel lobby and have a short meeting with the guide. Then head to the world famous Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City in the morning and the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Later a Beijing speciality Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant as well as the quintessence of China's opera - Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre will draw a perfect end to your first day. (B+L+D)

Day 03Beijing

An old saying in China says that “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”. Today you have a chance to experience this saying and test yourself - climbing Badaling, the most famous section of the Great Wall. A rich lunch, highly rated by previous tour members, awaits you at a local Sichuan food restaurant. After a short break, continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in which the emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried. On the way back to the downtown area, you can take photos of the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) at a distance. An a la carte dinner priced at CNY100.00 net (included) is served in the famous Wangfujing area tonight. (B+L+D)

Our group at the City Wall, Xian Photo by our client Mr. David W. Francis

Day 04Beijing - Xian

This morning, you will proceed to the luxurious royal garden, the Summer Palace. Then go to Beijing Zoo to see the lovely pandas which can only be found in China. After lunch, take a flight to your next travel destination - Xian, a city which was the capital of 13 dynasties in Chinese history. A western buffet dinner valued at CNY170.00 net per person (price included) awaits you at the hotel. Afterwards, you may take an early night or walk in the city to see the night life. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown (3 nights)

Day 05Xian

After a big breakfast at your deluxe hotel, head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the amazing underground project built more than 2000 years ago. This site is definitely a must see for any visitor to China. We drive you back to town to have a tasty a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person (price included) at a notable Cantonese restaurant. In the afternoon, continue appreciating the long history of Xian. After a tour of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, your evening will be enlightened by a Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the Tang Dynasty Palace (Address: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian).(B+L+D)

Day 06Xian

A city tour takes you to the 400-year old City Wall, a local family and the Great Mosque of Hui people, one of the major minorities in China. For those who love collecting souvenirs and gifts for families and friends, the Muslim Bazaar beside the mosque is a wonderful place to go. The a la carte lunch and dinner both valued at CNY80.00 net per person (price included) will be at well regarded local restaurants. We hope you enjoy the true Chinese flavor. (B+L+D)

Day 07Xian - Guilin

Say goodbye to this ancient city this morning. On the way to the airport, stop at the Hanyangling Museum and visit the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Leave for Guilin by flight after lunch, your local guide and driver will wait for you at the exit of Guilin airport and escort you to the best local hotel that we have reserved for you. No entertainment is arranged tonight so that you can have a good rest or get to know the city on your own. Your guide will be glad to offer advice and suggestions. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (2 nights)

Day 08Guilin

Today you will take a full day city tour including visits to the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill.(B+L)

Our group on Li River cruise, Guilin

Day 09Guilin - Yangshuo

Appreciate the sweet Li River scenery by cruising down from Guilin to Yangshuo, experiencing the feeling like walking in the picture. As the lunch provided on the ship may not be up to your taste, please have a big breakfast at the hotel this morning. Disembark at Yangshuo and check in at the local best hotel. After brief refreshment at the hotel, our guide will lead you to take a short bicycle trip through the rural areas of Yangshuo. If you are not capable of cycling, please take it easy, we also offer the electric car as an alternative. Along the way, you will pay a visit to a local peasant family, where you may see many scenes that can only be obtained in some old Chinese movies. There is a famous West Street (Xi Jie) in Yangshuo where abounds with many western-style restaurants, coffee shops and bars, it is quite convenient to have dinner on your own.(B+L)

Accommodation: Yangshuo Paradesa Resort - the local best hotel (1 night)

Day 10Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing

Take an morning flight to Chongqing, a mountain city where your Yangtze River Cruise will begin. Visit the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell and Ci Qi Kou. After dinner, our guide will help you board the deluxe New Century cruise ship. As the ship departs from Chongqing at about 23:30, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise starts.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: New Century Cruises (3 nights)

The Captain's Welcome Party, Yangtze Cruise

Day 11Chongqing - Fengdu

The river guide will give a brief introduction to the cruise after the breakfast. Depending on the sailing schedule, your initial onshore excursion will be to the Snowy Jade Cave. Afterwards, continue sailing to the Three Gorges. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held tonight. (B+L+D)

Day 12Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping

After a big breakfast, disembark at Badong to take an exciting pea-boat floating along the Shennong Stream. Back to the ship to have lunch and continue the cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge. Pass through the splendid five-step ship lock in the evening.  (B+L+D)

Day 13Yichang - Shanghai

Disembark for an excursion to the under-construction Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete disembarkation formalities. The local guide in Yichang will pick you up and your cruise trip ends here. If time allows, you will have a short Yichang city tour to the Yichang Museum. Following the visit, we see you off to the airport for the flight to your last destination Shanghai. Check in at the hotel and have a good rest. As we have not arranged dinner for you tonight, you may ask your local guide for advice.(B+L)

Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe room (2 nights)

Our group at Shanghai Bund

Day 14Shanghai

A day tour will show you the quintessence of Shanghai. Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and a short but memorable Huangpu River cruise tour are scheduled today. This evening, please enjoy the evening highlights we prepare for you. The farewell dinner of authentic Shanghai cuisine valued at CNY105.00 net per person (price included) is served at the 260-year old Wang Bao He restaurant in Central Hotel, and then an enticing Portman Acrobatic Show is performed at Shanghai Centre Theatre. Your guide and driver will accompany you back to the hotel after the show and they will say goodbye to you then.(B+L+D)

Day 15Departure from Shanghai

Your wonderful small group tour ends today. We hope you have made some friends and taken beautiful photos. If you have more time, you may check our City Tour Packages to plan a short private tour. If you are preparing to go home, please make sure you get to the airport on time as this transportation is not included in our service. (B)