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.

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)

Day 03Beijing

Visit the Badaling Great Wall. Lunch of Sichuan food will be at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way, 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, D is included for luxury series)

Differences:
Luxury series: We will arrange an a la carte dinner of Cantonese cuisine at a nice restaurant at Wangfujing Street.
Standard series: We will leave the dinner on your side. You can sample the local food for dinner on your own, or ask your guide for some suggestions.

Chinese traditional haircut in the countryside

Day 04Beijing - Kunming

Visit the Summer Palace. Take a flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Day 05Kunming - Lijiang

Take a morning flight to Lijiang and transfer to the hotel. Visit Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village and the Square Street of Lijiang Old Town. Enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace in the evening.(B+L+D)

Tips: Though the yearly temperature differences are not quite distinctive, the daily temperature changes quite greatly. It can be said without exaggeration that people wear the winter clothes in the morning and evening while summer clothes in the afternoon. Be aware of packing proper clothes.

Lijiang old town

Day 06Lijiang

Full day is free. You can enjoy the ancient town and pay a short visit to a Local Family of Naxi Minority by yourselves.(B)

Tips: Unlike Beijing and Shanghai, Yunnan is a land with many ethnic groups. Naxi people are mainly settled in Lijiang. The living habits, folk customs, festivals are quite different from the group of Han. You will have a clear understanding if you visit the local family on your own. As a matter of fact, it is cost-efficient to buy some accessories, handicrafts or tea in Lijiang, because it is usually the last stop of Yunnan tour, namely, the last chance for shopping, so the vendors are willing to sell the goods at a reasonable price.

A free market in Kaili

Day 07Lijiang - Kunming - Lunan

Take a morning flight back to Kunming. Transfer to visit the Stone Forest at Lunan and stay overnight at the hotel.(B+L+D)

Tips: Stone Forest is typically exemplified by the karsts topography. Though it is 120 kilometers (75 miles) away from the city center, it is definitely worthwhile your visit. Walking through the Stone Forest, you are advised to follow your companions and guide closely, as you may be bewitched in the intricate landform. The nature makes it in various shapes. Some resemble human figures, animals, plants in appearance. It is open from 08: 30 to 18: 00.

Day 08Lunan - Shizong - Xingyi

Drive to Xingyi via Shizong. Xingyi is the southwest gate of entering Guizhou province. En route, visit the Local Tobacco Farm and a Local Country Market if time is proper. Upon arrival in Xingyi, visit the Local Folk Museum of the Wedding Rituals. Stay overnight at the local hotel. (B+L+D)

Miao minority girls in their festival costumes, Kaili

Day 09Xingyi

Visit the Forest of Thousands of Mountain Peaks, the Maling Gorge and the Heaven-star Gallery which takes 2 hours' hiking.(B+L+D)

Day 10Xingyi - Huangguoshu Waterfall

Drive to Huangguoshu. En route, explore Zuoqi Black Miao Village to discover women's traditional costume with big earring, black turban and black cotton jacket. Visit the Buyi People Village to see their traditional way of spinning and weaving. Stay overnight at the local hotel.(B+L+D)

Day 11Huangguoshu Waterfall - Guiyang

Visit the largest waterfall in Asia - Huangguoshu Waterfall. Upon arrival in Guiyang, visit the Jiaxiu Pavilion and the Qingyan Old Town. Stay overnight at the hotel.(B+L)

Day 12Guiyang - Kaili

Drive to Kaili and check in at the local best hotel. Visit a Long-skirt Miao Village. You will experience the Miao people's daily life by visiting the Local Families. Meanwhile, you can appreciate the Miao people's typical architecture - Wooden Stilt House.(B+L)

A free market in Kaili

Day 13Kaili - Guiyang - Shanghai

Visit the traditional way of paper-making and a Long-skirt Miao Village. Transfer back to Guiyang and take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.(B+L)

Day 14Shanghai

The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden. The afternoon schedule is different for luxury and standard series. Please look at the following "Differences". The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China. The restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to sample Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.(B+L+D)

Differences:
Luxury series: We will arrange a short cruise tour along the Huangpu River in the afternoon.
Standard series: The guide will accompany you walking along the Bund area and visiting a local family in the afternoon.

Day 15Departure from Shanghai

'Team TCG' ensures your smooth departure from China. We all wish you a pleasant trip home and it is 'Our pleasure to know you'.(B)

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