20-Day Spectacular China Tour  
 
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+D)
No escorted tour is available this morning and you could explore the city on your own pace. Afternoon arrangement will be  the Royal Garden - Summer Palace and have a short period rest. After dinner, head for Xian by soft sleeper train.  

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train


5^th Day: Xian   (B+L)
Our guide will expect you at the railway staion with comfortable transfer. After a short wash and breakfast at the hotel, start a tour to the Provincial History Museum and enjoy the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant. In the afternnon, stop at the ancient City Wall and linger on the Great Mosque.

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  


6^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 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  


7^th Day: Xian - Jinan   (B+L)
Head for Jinan by morning flight and be met with comfortable airport-hotel transfer.Start a tour to the Baotu Spring located in the center of Jinan city and is regarded as an ideal location for admirers of wonderful natural springs, culture and various constructions. End the whole day activites after visit the Black Tiger Spring.

Accommodation: Shungeng Hillview Hotel  


8^th Day: Jinan - Qufu   (B+L)
After a short drive, you will reach the hometown of the Confucius who has an enduring and profound effect over Chinese culture. The whole day tour to the Confucius Mansion, the Confucius Temple and the Confucius Forest will help you understand the keynote of his thoughts. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

 

9^th Day: Qufu - Tai'an - Jinan   (B+L)
Continue the drive to the south and reach Tai'an. Board the cable car for reach the Mt. Tai and linger on the Daimao Temple. Get to Jinan and check in at the hotel.

Accommodation: Shungeng Hillview Hotel
 
 
10^th Day: Jinan - Shanghai   (B+L)
Head for Jinan by morning flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Cross the Nanjing Road and reach the Bund area along the Hangpu River.
 
Accommodation: River Bund Hotel
 
 
11^th Day: Shanghai   (B+D)
No escorted tour is available this morning and you could explore the city on your own pace. Lunch is on your side. Our guide will meet you in the afternoon, have a tour to the Yuyuan Garden with its 400 hundred years history. Then pay a visit to a local family and the surrounding community. 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
 
 
12^th Day: Shanghai - Suzhou  (B+L)
Head for Garden city Suzhou by soft seat train and check in at the hotel. Start to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden which is the largest Garden in Suzhou, then have a look at the Garden of the Master of the Nets and follow a walk to the Tiger Hill.

Accommodation: Bamboo Grove Hotel
 
 
13^th Day: Suzhou - Shanghai - Guilin  (B+L+D)
Transfer back to Shanghai and connect a flight to Guilin. Your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. Transfer to the Reed Flute Cave formed naturally. The evening delight is to enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner.

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel
 
 
14^th Day: Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin   (B+L)
This morning, we will head for Longsheng, hometown of the minorities and folk culture. Surely we couldn't miss the regular Terraced Fields along the way. Then take a look at Zhuang Minority People, Yao Minority People and the Suspension Bridge in small size. Take car back to Guilin and have a good rest.

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel


15^th Day: Guilin - Yangshuo  (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. (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: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel
 
 
16^th Day: Yangshuo   (B)
It's a totally relaxing day. No escorted tour is available the whole day. You could walk around the town on your own, appreciate the breathtaking nature scenery by bicycle, have a leisure at a local cafetery on the west street. 

Accommodation: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel
 
 
17^th Day: Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou   (B+L)
Take car back to Guilin and continue the highlight tour to the  Elephant Trunk Hill and the Fubo Hill. Head for Guangzhou by flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service.

Accommodation: Baiyun Hotel  
 
 
18^th Day: Guangzhou - Hongkong   (B+L)
A new day begin with a visit to the Dr. Sun Yatsen's Memorial Hall, then linger on the Five-Ram Statue, Chen Family Temple, walk along the Qingping Market and end in the Shamian Island. Board  an express train to Hongkong and arrange the airport-hotel transfer service on your own. 

Accommodation: Regal Kowloon Hotel  
 
 
19^th Day: Hongkong   (B)
Full day is free and we only book the hotel with breakfast for you. You are recommended to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. The visits cover the peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. After lunch, transfer to Pier to take Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade back to Hotel. Afternoon is for free individual activities.
 

20^th Day: Departure from Hongkong  (B)  

After breakfast, arrange the hotel-airport transfer on your own to board your homebound flight.

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