Day 01Arrive in Beijing

Welcome to China! Your local guide will pick you up with private transfer at Beijing Airport according to your flight schedule. We have reserved 4 nights at the 3-star central located Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing with daily breakfast for you. We will leave the rest of the first day free for you to recover from the jet lag or explore the city by yourself.

Meals: No meals

Temple of Heaven, Beijing Photo by our clients Bruce and Ruth Campbell with their feedback

Day 02Beijing

Today we arrange a downtown visit to the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven for you to get a general idea of the history of our capital city.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 03Beijing - Xian

For your last day in Beijing, the guide will lead you to visit Badaling Great Wall and explore the Summer Palace. You will also have a chance to see the appearance of the Bird's Nest at a distance on the way back to the downtown. In the evening, say farewell to the guide in Beijing and start the train tour when boarding an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 04Xian

You will arrive in Xi'an in the morning and be picked up by your local guide at the exit of the railway station. Then transfer to the 3-star City Hotel and have a breakfast after check-in. Later you will visit the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 05Xian - Guilin

The Xian tour comes to an end today. You can take a shuttle bus (CNY 26, the bus stop is quite near to your hotel) or a taxi (about CNY150) to the airport and board the flight to Guilin by yourself. Upon arrival, your local guide will pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer you to the 3-star Hotel Universal for 2 nights stay. Take the balance day to have a stroll in this scenic city by yourself.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Li River cruise, Guilin Photo by our clients Robert and Irene Gulovsen with their feedback

Day 06Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin

In the morning, we suggest a big breakfast at the hotel since the lunch on the Li River cruise is not up to the normal standard. The guide will transfer you to board the cruise ship. The following Li River cruise tour and a half-day Yangshuo trip will be handled on your own. The cruise may get to Yangshuo at about 14:00 p.m. Upon arrival, you are advised to stroll along the famous Yangshuo west street, where there are many bars, coffee shops, western-style restaurants and souvenir stalls. Alternatively, since Yangshuo is famous for the wonderful rural scenery, you could rent a bicycle or an electric car to tour around the countryside, which is not far away from the town and usually it will take one and a half hour. After that, it's about time to go back to Guilin. The bus ticket (CNY14 per person) can be purchased at the nearby bus station and it is easy for you to take a taxi to the hotel in Guilin by yourself.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

A woman winding the wool at the doorway

Day 07Guilin - Shanghai

We leave today free for you as the highlight scenic spots of Guilin could be easily accessed by yourself. You are advised to visit the Reed Flute Cave which is located in the Guangming Hill, northwestern of Guilin city. 40 minutes' lingering in the amazing nature-formed sights under the spotlights is worthwhile. No.3 or No. 58 bus could take you there. The rest of the day can be spent on the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. (Please click for more Guilin free day suggestions.) Late in the afternoon, take a shuttle bus or a taxi to the airport and board a flight to Shanghai by yourself. Upon arrival at the Shanghai airport, take a taxi to the reserved 3-star Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai for 3-night stay and handle the check-in procedure on your own.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Shanghai Bund area

Day 08Shanghai

We intend to leave a free day in Shanghai for you to savor the international metropolis flavor further. You're advised to visit the symbolistic scenic spots as Shanghai museum, Yuyuan Garden and the Shanghai Nanjing Road by yourself. Otherwise, you could refer to Shanghai free day suggestions to choose your favourite tour schedule.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 09Departure from Shanghai

On the last day, please check out the hotel and board your homeward flight by yourself. There are two airports in Shanghai, one is Shanghai Hongqiao airport and the other is Shanghai Pudong airport. The taxi fare to the Shanghai Hongqiao airport is around CNY80 and the fare to Shanghai Pudong airport is around CNY200. Your leisurable China tour ends here. And if you plan to have an extension tour, please refer to our City Package for more details.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

 Note: We are also glad to make arrangements for you in Shanghai if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in a sit-back manner. Your travel specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.

• ◆2012 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Jan. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Season Group Size		2-5 travelers	6-9 travelers	10 travelers & above
High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)	Double Occupancy	$1189	$1049	$919
	Single Occupancy	$1449	$1299	$1139
Shoulder season (Dec 1st, 2012-Feb 28th, 2013)	Double Occupancy	$1109	$959	$869
	Single Occupancy	$1309	$1159	$1039
Shoulder season (Jan 1st-Feb 29th)	Double Occupancy	$1149	$989	$889
	Single Occupancy	$1329	$1169	$1049

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