Day 2, Hongkong / Guilin (B,)

Transfer via: by air
We transfer to the airport for our flight to Guilin. On arrival perhaps take an evening stroll along the riverfront.

Day 3, Li River Cruise / Yangshuo (B,L)

After the breakfast you take bus to Dock. You will start yourLi River Cruise from here. The total Journey is around 30 Kilometers and takes 4 hours. On the way you will see the most beautiful landscapes and pass throw the local villages.

Later this day you will arrive at Yangshuo. You will for two hour to the countryside, escorted by our tour guide. You can also choose to stay in cyclethe town, stroll around the local market, witness the daily activities of local society,

Yangshuo, the natural scenery features unique karst hills, crystal water, exquisite stones and intricate caves as well as a cultural historic heritage and folks of diverse customs.   At night, have fun on the West Street, don't drink too much to miss tomorrow's program.  Or you can go to watch the envening show - Impression Liu Sanjie.   The optional ticket is RMB 188 per person.  The Cormorant Bird catching fish show at night is also something new (optional).

Day 4, Yangshuo (B,L)
Today you will cycle for two hour to the countryside,Aishan Village and Licun Village. Escorted by our tour guide.  Passing the local villages, rice fields, local style houses, you will embrace the most beautiful landscapes that will make you to understand the true life of the local farmers.

Day 5, Yangshuo / Chongqing (B,L,D)

Tansfer via:by air
Return to Guilin airport and fly to Chongqing. Board our Yangtze Cruise boat.

Days 6-7, Yangtze Cruise (B,L,D)
Cruise the Yangtse in air-conditioned comfort. We pass through the spectacular three gorges section and take daily excursions from the boat.

Day 8, Yichang / Xian (B,)

Transfer via: by overnight train(soft sleeper)

Disembark and visit the impressive dam site. Transfer to Yichang to board the overnight train to Xi'an.

Day 9, Xian (B,L)
Arrive in Xi'an. Be met at the railway station and transfer to the hotel.

Full day private tours to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses / Bell Tower / Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

The Terra-Cotta Warriors are the most significant archeological excavations of the20th century. It has been regarded as the 8th wonder of the world! Over 2,200 years ago, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang in search of immortality, ordered the construction of a vast army of 8,000 life-sized Terra Cotta warriors and buried with him to protect his empire after his early death. They were discovered accidentally in 1974 by farmers digging a well. For history lovers, the sight is truly breathtaking.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Bell Tower which is the most well-preserved and best-known one among many ancient cities of China. The Bell Tower was originally built in the Yingxiang Temple in 1384, at the intersection of West Street and Guangji Street. Then in 1582, it was moved to its present pivotal position, in the very heart of the city at the junction of four main streets extending to the east, south, west and north, for rebuilding and later restorations. With magnificent carved beams and painted rafters, this classical building is truly elegant.

After coming back to the city, have another tour to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Situated at south of the Xian city,as one of the main constructions in the famous Buddhist temple-Da-Ci-En Temple, the pagoda is one of the most distinctive and outstanding landmarks for Xian City.

Day 10, Xian / Beijing (B,L)

Transfer via: by overnight train(soft sleeper)
Visit Shaanxi Provincial Museum and Old City Wall.Later we take the afternoon flight to Shanghai.

Have city tours to visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, which is the largest comprehensive museum in the province. It is also the fist national level grand museum equipped with modern facilities. It exhibits primarily historical relics of past dynasties and displays precious art treasures and stone carvings of the Han and Tang dynasties. Walking through the exhibits in the museum is like walking through the 3000 years of China history.

After having lunch at the local restaurant, visit the Old City Wall. It is the most complete city wall survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. The wall was built in the Tang dynasty (618 -907) and enlarged in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Day 11, Beijing (B, L)
Arrive Beijing. Be met at the railway station.Visit the Forbidden Cityand the Temple of Heaven.

Walking across the Golden River Bridge, enter the Forbidden City, the inner sanctum and palace where for centuries Chinese emperors ruled their world. It has 9000-room maze of courtyards, places, and ceremonial halls, where 24 emperors used to live. Forbidden City was indeed a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years in the past. Tour the palace and imagine the mystery, intrigue and incredible power that reigned here.

After having lunch at the local restaurant, visit the Temple of Heaven. It was built in the 15th century, a sacred site for ancient Beijing, where the emperor and his 1000 member entourage would retreat twice a year for religious ritual. Surrounded by enormous grounds designed in accordance with fengshshui, the Temple complex consists of the Celebrated Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a unique wooden and blue-tiled structure built without a nail. It is considered the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture.

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Day 12, Beijing  (B,L)
A free morning to follow your own interests. In the afternoon we have a guided tour to the Summer Palace and a visit to the Peking opera in the evening.