About This Trip
You'll see the historic capitals, as well as contemporary cities, mountains, and rivers, during your 12 days in China. Once you've seen all the glittering sights that Hong Kong has to offer, you will experience the bustle of Shanghai. Afterward, go on a trip along the Li River to soak in Guilin's breathtaking surroundings. From Xi'an to Beijing, you will discover the Terracotta Warriors, wander the majestic Forbidden City, trek along the Great Wall, and peck away at the mystery of the Changling Tomb.
Itinerary Summary
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- 1 - 3Hong Kong
- 4Shanghai
- 5 - 6Guilin
- 7 - 8Xi'an
- 9 - 12Beijing
Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Hong Kong
As the flight lands in Hong Kong, your private guide will meet you with a warm welcoming smile and transfer you to the hotel for check in. After that, get recover from the jet lag or venture out on your own.
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Day 2: Hong Kong
Today, begin your journey with the Wong Tai Sin Temple, a Taoist temple and also a popular place of worship. Followed by is the Bird Market, one of the best places to get close to local life. In the end, have a relaxing walk in the Nan Lian Garden, which provides a beautiful setting like a small oasis in the middle of high rise flats.
The rest of the day is yours to discover the charm of this metropolis independently before returning to your hotel.
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Day 3: Hong Kong - Shanghai
Head for the Victoria Peak, one of the landmarks in Hong Kong to get a bird's-eye view of this city below with many landmarks identified on the panoramas along the viewing area. Continue to the floating community of Aberdeen to take in the unique combination of Chinese heritage and colonial culture. Later, you will have a peaceful time away from the chaos of the city in Repulse Bay of Hong Kong Island. Later, a comfortable transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. The guide in Shanghai will transfer you to the hotel for check in.
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Day 4: Shanghai
Wake up early for a morning stroll around the Yu Garden, a private 400-year-old residence with the best combination of ancient Chinese gardens, followed by a visit to the vibrant bazaar of Yuyuan Market. Later, you will get a behind-the-scenes overview of silk industry in a silk workshop.
Later, proceed to the Jin Mao Building to get iconic views of the Pudong area's skyline. In the end, wander around the famous Nanjing Road and the Bund, where there is a unique landscape with older European style buildings on one side of the Huangpu River and the modern buildings on the other.
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Day 5: Shanghai - Guilin
Spend some time on your own before driving to the airport for flight to Guilin, which is renowned for its picturesque countryside beauty.
After you touch down, your private guide will pick you up to the hotel for relaxing. And then set out for the Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave, which has a natural wonder with interesting light shining on plenty of stalactites and stalagmites. Before returning to your hotel, stop at the pearl museum for an interesting visit.
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Day 6: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Today, you will have a memorable Li River cruise to Yangshuo County. The crystal Li River lined with peaks and pinnacles will give you a feeling of stepping into a traditional Chinese painting. So immerse yourself in these breathtaking views of nature and idyllic sights of rice paddies and water buffaloes. After disembarkation in the early afternoon, transfer to your hotel in Yangshuo. After check-in, you may spend the afternoon roaming the well-known West Street or sign up optional activities like a countryside tour or a cooking class we provide. If you'd like more recreation for tonight, an optional open-air show of Impression Sanjie Liu would be heartily recommended.
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Day 7: Guilin - Xi'an
In the morning, check out the hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, the capital of ancient China for centuries.
Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for a short rest. Later, set out for Shaanxi History Museum hosting a priceless collection mainly from the Zhou to the Tang periods. The day's sightseeing will come to an end after a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Day 8: Xi'an
Today is a historic tour of Xi'an beginning with a visit to the incredible Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a wondrous historic relic. It is a form of funerary art buried with Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, for protecting himself in afterlife. Follow by is the Xi'an Art Ceramics Factory, where you can learn about the process of the ceramics.
Later, pay a visit to the remarkably preserved Ancient City Walls. You can spend 1-2 hours cycling atop to see the daily life of the locals living around the proximity of the wall.
Optional: In the evening, the mesmerizing Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will present scenes of Tang Dynasty imperial court in front of you.
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Day 9: Xi'an - Beijing
Enjoy some leisure time before your guide transfers you to the railway station for your high-speed G train to Beijing.
Upon arrival, your guide in Beijing will take you to the Summer Palace to appreciate this most well-preserved imperial garden with stunning scenery, beautiful architecture and rich history. Enjoy a 15-minute boat ride on Kunming Lake in this imperial resort before driving back to your hotel.
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Day 10: Beijing
Today's highlights begin with the world-famous Tiananmen Square, after that you will spend half a day walking around the magnificent Forbidden City, the world's biggest imperial palace complex. As the home of Chinese royalty, you can trace its gorgeous history from the well-preserved majestic palaces. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven, the largest building for religious worship in China during ancient time.
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Day 11: Beijing
The magnificent Great Wall is a must-see place when traveling to China. To escape from the masses, your guide will take you to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section (round-trip cable car included), one of the essences in the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. As a fortification project to defend against the raids and invasions of the various nomadic groups, you can amaze yourself at the venerable ramparts snaking into the distance with the breathtaking views surrounding.
Later, passing through a Jade Gallery, continue on to visit the Chang Tomb, an impressive royal tomb of the Yongle Emperor from the Ming Dynasty.
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Day 12: Saying Goodbye to China
Today is at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your return flight.
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