16Days Beijing/Xian/Chongqing/Yangtze Cruise/Shanghai /Guilin/Yangshuo/Hong Kong

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing. Our guide will meet you at the airport & transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2 Beijing City tour to Tiananmen, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
Private escorted tour to the largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square first. Then go to the Forbidden City, which is the largest imperial palace in China for 24 emperors' reign during the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. Later, move to Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of architecture and landscape desig where the ancient emperors used to pray for the God's bless of the whole nation.

Beijing Kung Fu Show(Optional): A rare chance to watch the real Shaolin Kung Fu. The performers are the best and have mastered the difficult moves.
Beijing Opera Show: It is one of the most famous traditional Chinese opera. The artists wear heavy make-up and act out the legends and romance with their unique style of singing and dance.
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Day 3 Guided Tour of Great Wall at Mutianyu Section & Ming Tomb
Private escorted tour to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section, one of the great wonders in the world and the symbol of China. Then go to Ming Tomb which is an underground palace for Ming-dynasty emperors' afterlife. Tonight’s dinner, we recommend you the famous Peking Duck Banquet (optional).

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Day 4 Visit Beijing Hutong and Take High-Speed Train to Xian
Pay a visit to Hutongs by rickshaw where you will have a glimpse of the Beijingers' old way of life and traditional Beijing culture. Take afternoon high speed train from Beijing to Xi'an. The train from Beijing to Xian takes 4.5hrs - 5.5hrs with highest speed at 300kmh (186mph). Upon arrival at Xian, be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own enjoyment.

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Day 5 Explore Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses Museum, Bell & Drum Tower, Moslem Street
Start you day by visiting Xian’s No. 1 attraction: Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. It is known as the eighth wonder of the world and a museum to display terra-cotta warriors and horses in Tang Dynasty. Drive back to Xian and go to the symbolic Bell Tower which was built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty with a height of 36 meters and covers an area of 1,377 square meters. Then go to the Moslem Street, located at the heart of ancient city of Xian, next to the Drum Tower. It is the hub of the Moslem community in Xian City, and offers a variety of local flavor snacks.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show - A wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance. This is also a good way know more about the ancient Tang dynasty and some more history and art of that period.
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Day 6 Visit Old City Wall, Small Goose Pagoda and Fly to Chongqing to borad your Yangtze cruise boat
Transfer to vist Xian Old City Wall. Built 600 years ago (1374 - 1378) in the Ming Dynasty, it is the best-kept and biggest city walls in Xian. Then head for Small Goose Pagoda, which is a multi-eave and square brick structure built in the year 707 A.D during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Take a afternoon flight to Chongqing and board 4-star cruise ship.

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Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise
On board, shore excursion to "the Ghost City" Fengdu or Shibaozhai depending on the schedule of the cruise companies. Since 2010, some cruise companies offer optional shore excursions during your cruise, please kindly check with your travel consultant for more information.

Meal: B, L, D

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise
Today you'll get a close look of the enchanting landscape as you board a small boat and cruise along a tributary to the Yangtze to explore the exceptionally beautiful Goddess Stream or Lesser Three Gorges depending on the arrangement of the cruise company.

Meal: B, L, D

Day 9 Disembark in Yichang and Fly to Shanghai
Shore excursion to the amazing Three Gorge Dam: it is the world's largest power station in terms of installed capacity (22,500 MW). Later, disembark at Yichang. After lunch, transfer to airport and fly to vibrant Shanghai.

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Day 10 Shanghai City Tour to Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yu Garden & Former French Concession
Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the first spot, which is 468 meters’ height and regarded as the best viewing spot of Shanghai by the Huangpu River.Yu Garden comes next, it is the only fully restored classical Chinese garden in Shanghai which inaugurated in the Ming dynasty. Numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, walls and bridges separating various garden areas and pavilions are its features.Jade Buddha Temple is the third spot, it exudes a powerful potion of thick incense, flashy decorations, and a dark, seedy atmosphere that makes it seem centuries older. At last, you will visit the Former French Concession, the area of Shanghai once designated for the French, consisting of today's Luwan and Xuhui Districts.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

The Acrobatics Show at night- It is not to be missed in Shanghai. Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts in China. Here you will see the amazing feats of balance and skill.
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Day 11 Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town, The Bund & Nanjing Road, Fly to Guilin
Drive to a nearby water town Zhujiajiao ancient town, a town with unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards. Then drive back to the Bund, the perfect combination of modern and past, it is the famous waterfront to see new-erect modern skyscrapers and aged buildings of the colonial period. By the side of the Bund, Nanjing Road is regarded as the busiest shopping street in Shanghai and brings you one-stop shopping fun. Later, transfer to airport and fly to Guilin. Be met and transferred to hotel.

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Day 12 Li River Cruise Down to Yangshuo
Take a leisurely Li River cruise, disembark at the beautiful small town famous for its Karst landscape--Yangshuo. At Yangshuo, you can have a free afternoon for your own exploration. The ideal way is wander around and go to tourist spots like Moon Hill, Big Banyan and so on. At night, the West Street is a must-go where shows lively nightlife with both Chinese and western style. Overnight at Yangshuo.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Impression Liusanjie Show – An open-air live show beside Li River of Yangshuo, it introduces the beautiful scenery of Li River, the colorful culture of the ethnic groups in Guangxi and the brave imagination of the excellent artists in China.
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Day 13 Biking in Yangshuo Countryside & Cooking Course
In the morning, the happy day begins by biking (escorted by your private guide) to the countryside to see the stunning scenery, rice paddies, water buffalo and local farmer's life. And then it's your option to have a 1-hour bamboo rafting down Yulong River. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In addition, a special cooking course is planned in the afternoon.

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Day 14 Return to Guilin, Visit Reed Flute Cave, High Speed Train to Hong Kong
Drive back to Guilin and visit the amazing limestone Reed Flute Cave near the downtown: a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture. Then have a walk around the city central lakes to enjoy its beautiful natural and man-made scenery. Then head for rail station for high speed train to HK. Be met and transfer to hotel.

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Day 15 Half Day Hong Kong Island Coach Tour
Half day sit-in-coach tour: the first stop at Victoria Peak. It combine shopping, restaurants, and entertainment and features the oldest mode transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong 's most unusual building and icon, the Peak Tower. Secondly, pay a visit to Aberdeen. It was formerly a fishing village. People can have a glimpse of boat-dwellers at Aberdeen Bay. Repulse Bay is the third spot, a relaxing sandy beach with a strong characteristic of local culture. The rest of day is for your own exploration.

Meal: B

Day 16 Hong Kong Departure
Transfer to airport and fly to your next destination.

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