13 Days Beijing – Xian –Huangshan – Hangzhou – Suzhou – Shanghai

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, be met and transferred to your hotel by private transfer.

 

Day 2: Beijing (B, L)

Visit Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world; Forbidden City, the imperial palace of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty from 1420 to 1911; Temple of Heaven, where emperors made sacrifices to ensure a good harvest.

 

Day 3: Beijing (B, L)

Visit Great Wall, a 1500-miles-long fortification across North China constructed over 2000 years ago; Ming Tombs, the cemetery for emperors of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); on the way, have a stop for taking pictures of the 2008 Beijing Olympic sites (Bird’s Nest & Water Cube) from the outside.

 

Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B, L)

Visit Summer Palace, the summer retreat for emperors and their family; have a close touch to Beijing local life by Hutong tour by rickshaw. Be transferred to the railway station for the overnight train to Xian. 

 

Day 5: Xian (B, L)

Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, which were buried over 2000 years ago with the purpose of guarding the mausoleum of Qinshihuang (the first emperor in Chinese history) and is widely known as one of the Eight Wonders of the World today; Ancient City Wall, the largest-scaled and best-preserved ancient city wall in China.

 

Day 6: Xian – Guilin (B, L)

Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda constructed in 652; Grand Mosque built in 742, a fusion of Muslim culture and Chinese architectural style; and local Muslim street. Be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guilin. 

 

Day 7: Guilin – Yangshuo (B, L)

Cruise Li River (about 4 hours), which is known to the world for its clean water and picturesque scenery on both banks. Disembark in Yangshuo. Afternoon short walking tour to enjoy the landscape; 

 

Day 8: Yangshuo (B)

In the morning, visit Silver Cave, one of the best-known karst cave in the region, featuring peculiar stalactites adorned by colorful lighting has been receipting many domestic and overseas celebrities;  Free afternoon to explore and discover this 900-year-old town on your own. 

 

Day 9: Yangshuo – Guangzhou (B, L)

Be transferred to the railway station for high-speed train to Guangzhou. Visit Guangzhou Clan Temple of Chen’s Family, the largest ancestral building in the south area of the Five Ridges;

evening cruise on Pearl River to view Guangzhou Tower; 

 

Day 10: Guangzhou (B)

Be transferred to the railway station for the train to Hong Kong.

Half-day city tour to Victoria Peak, the highest hill of Hong Kong Island as well as a perfect platform for having the bird view of Victoria Bay and the city.

 

Day 11: Guangzhou – Hong Kong (B)

Free day in Hongkong; 

 

Day 12: Depart from Hong Kong (B)

Be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Service ends.