1^st Day: Arrival in Beijing 
You'll be met upon arrival at the Capital Airport of Beijing with comfortable private transfer and check into your hotel. The left hours of the day are for free individual activities. No scheduled program is arranged.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing 
 
 
2^nd Day: Beijing  (B+L+D)
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City - the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing 


3^rd Day: Beijing  (B+L)
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 

4^th Day: Beijing - Xian  (B+L)
After the morning duration at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace, head for Xian by flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local professional tour guide. Visit the ancient City Wall on the way and then be transferred to check in at the well selected hotel.

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  


5^th Day: Xian  (B+L+D)
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque after lunch and a brief period of rest. In the evening, we arrange the Dumpling Banquet which is unique in Xian, the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is scheduled afterwards.

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  


6^th Day: Xian - Guilin  (B+L+D)
Have the last Xian stop to the Provincial History Museum. A la carte lunch is served at a famous restaurant as well. Head for Guilin by afternoon flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. The evening delight is to enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner.

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel


7^th Day: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin  (B+L)
Travel to Yangshuo by cruising along the magnificent Li River which itself is the highlight of today. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a brief country-road tour by bicycle will then be arranged. A local family will be somewhere along the road expecting your visit. If you are less skillful of riding a bicycle, you can take our electric car instead. Transfer back to Guilin(Tip: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can hardly meet your expectation, TT suggests you have enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel


8^th Day: Guilin - Kunming   (B+L)
Continue the highlight scenic tour to Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Head for Kunming by flight and the local guide will expect you at the exit of the airport with comfortable airport-hotel transfer.

Accommodation: Wei Long Hotel  


9^th Day: Kunming - Lijiang   (B+L)
The morning set aside for a tour to the Stone Forest. Head for Lijiang by flight and the local guide will expect you at the exit of the airport with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. Lijiang old town is the rallying area of the Naxi Minority.

Accommodation: Grand Hotel  


10^th Day: Lijiang   (B+L+D) 
We will apply your morning to a tour of the Baisha Village, a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. Distinctive Naxi folk culture will impress you during your visit. No escorted tour is available this afternoon and you could explore the city on your own pace. A Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Show is nice treat for your evening leisure.

Accommodation: Grand Hotel  


11^th Day: Lijiang - Shanghai   (B) 
No escorted tour is available as well and make use of the morning as your own favor. Head for Shanghai by flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local professional tour guide with comfort airport-hotel transfer.

Accommodation: River Bund Hotel 


12^th Day: Shanghai   (B+L+D)
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, walk around Bund area along the Hangpu River and visit a local family. 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 serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

Accommodation: River Bund Hotel 


13^th Day: Departure from Shanghai  (B)
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule.

Tour Price (based on per person and shown in US dollars)