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Day 1

Arrive in Beijing

Today, you will arrive in Beijing. The driver will pick you up at airport and then take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest to recover from jetlag or explore Beijing on your own.

Day 2

Beijing

Today, you will have a tour to Great Wall- the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of manmade construction on earth visible from outer space. Afternoon tour to the Ming Tombs.(Ding Tombs) On the way back, you will have an outside overview of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Badaling Great Wall: Badaling Great Wall zigzags likes a dragon over mountains and valleys, linking up beckon towers and forts along the way. It has been a military must for armies in all times because of its very dangerous geological position and fortified defense capacity. Moreover, Badingling Great Wall is the perfectly preserved part of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty.

Ming Tombs: Ming Tombs is located at the foot of the Tianshou Mountain. 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty are buried in the complex of the tombs, among which the most famous are the majestic Chang Mausoleum. Chang Mausoleum which is situated in the center and is the first of all the Mausoleum, has palaces of grandiosity and great momentum.

Day 3

Beijing / Xian

Today, you will have a tour to Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. And then you will have a sightseeing of the extravagances of Chinese history in the Forbidden City--Imperial Palace. Afternoon you will have a tour to the Summer Palace and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming. Afterwards have a tour to the Temple of Heaven. Then the driver will take you to the train station and you will leave for Xian by overnight train Z19 21:25/08:25+1(Soft Sleeper)

Tianmen Square: Tianmen Square is the symbol of Beijing. It is located at the center of Beijing and is the largest square around the world. The square can hold about one million people.

Forbidden City: The Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed China for over 500 years for this the largest palace in the world. It is the “must see” in Beijing. The Treasure Houses hold all kinds of treasure owned by Qing dynasty royalty and give great insight into the daily life of the royal families.

Summer Palace: The summer Palace is a rare masterpiece of garden arts for its ingeniously conceived structure. It is the best preserved and the largest imperial garden in China. A much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families.

Temple of Heaven: Temple of Heaven is a palace for emperors to worship and pray for good harvest. The south Wall is rectangle and stand for the Earth; while the north wall is semicircular, and symbolizes the Heaven, in accordance with the belief of” Round Heaven above square earth”.

Day 4

Xian

In the morning the driver will pick you up at the train station. And then you will have a tour to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and the Ancient City Wall.

Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses: There are well over 7000 figures in full battle array and battle formation in several large pits. Many of the figures - soldiers, archers, horses and chariots have been restored.

Ancient City Wall: An extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure boasting the most complete city wall that survives through Chinese long history.

Day 5

Xian / Guilin

Today, you will fly to Guilin. The driver in Guilin will Pick you up at the airport and then take you to the hotel. The rest time of the day, you can explore the city on your own.

Day 6

Today, you will have a tour to the most famous Reed Flute Caves, Elephant Trunk Hill, Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill up where you can climb for the panoramic view of the city. Afterwards, you will have a tour to Seven Star Park.

Reed Flute Caves: It is a scenic area featured by cave tour and complemented with rustic scenery. There are countless exquisitely shaped stalagmite, stalactite, curtain and petrified bouquet at the cave, so it is eulogized”Palace of natural art”.

Elephant Trunk Hill: At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city It is a national 4A scenery spot. The Water Moon Cave is close to the river. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.

Diecai Hill: Diecai Hill is one of the most popular attractions in Guilin, a place known for its amazing scenery and stone carvings. Because of the resemblance of its rock formations, piled up layer upon layer on each other, to folded brocade, it is now also known as Folded Brocade Hill.

Fubo Hill: Fubo Hill is on the west bank of the Li River in city center. Partially submerged in the river it was named for General Fubo of the Tang Dynasty who built Mayuan Temple on the hill. Because of its location and height, Fubo Hill can tame the waves and stop the surging waters which then form whirlpools. it is 213 meters above sea level and 62 meters above ground. There are almost 350 steps to climb to reach top of hill and but then you can enjoy the bird's view of Guilin city.

Seven Star Park: Situated on the eastern side of the Li River, it is the biggest park inside Guilin city. Its takes its name from Seven Star Hill which consists of seven peaks which are said to resemble the star pattern of the Ursa Major (Big Dipper) constellation. Attractions in the park include Flowers Bridge, Camel Hill and much more. The Panda House features a number of beautiful pandas.

Day 7

Guilin / Shanghai

Morning cruise down the winding Li River to Yangshuo, enjoy the spectacular scenery and the crystal clear water. You can explore Yangshuo, a small town with many stalls selling traditional Chinese articles. Afterwards, you will fly to Shanghai.

Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Day 8

Shanghai

Today, you will have a tour to Yu Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Museum.

Yu Garden: the most famous garden in Shanghai which is decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. It is reputed as” the best among all the famous garden in southeast China”.

Jade Buddha Temple：The temple was built in the style of the Song Dynasty, with symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright yellow walls.

Shanghai Museum: The Shanghai Museum is mainly a museum for ancient arts. At present it is divided into ten sections. These are: ancient Chinese bronzes, sculpture, ceramics, jades, seals, calligraphy, coin and currency, paintings, Ming and Qing-dynasty furniture, and crafts of China's national minorities. In addition to these ten permanent exhibitions, the museum often holds small-scale exhibitions and also exhibits articles from elsewhere on a short-term basis. The Museum also exhibits its material in museums both within China and abroad.

Day 9

Shanghai

Today, you will have a full day tour to the EXPO. The guide will take you to the Express shuttle and you will visit the Expo on your own. Afterwards, the guide will pick you up and then take you to the hotel.

Day 10

Shanghai

Today, the driver will take you to the airport and you will fly to your sweet home.