The best of China tour 

14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS--Beijing / Xi'an / Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Guilin / Guangzhou

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, capital of China. On arrival, our CITS guide will welcome you and then bring you to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing

Tian'anmen Square

a. Morning tour to Tian'anmen Square, located in the heart of the capital; a visit to the   Forbidden City, or the royal palace of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architectures.

Temple of Heaven

b. Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort of the royal family, or a visit to the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed for good harvests.

c. Enjoy the famous Beijing duck dinner.

Day 3 Beijing

Great Wall

a. Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China, one of the most amazing feats of man-made architectures on the earth.
b. After lunch, a visit to the Ming Tombs, 13 mausoleums for the deceased emperors of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
c. Watching Peking Opera or acrobatic performance in the evening.

Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an by air
A 1.5 hour flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. City tour begins with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda built in 652 A.D. where volumes of Buddhist scriptures carried from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang were stored.

Day 5 Xi'an

Xi'an

Full day activities include an excursion to the incredible Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses in the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in Chinese history; a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort area for the emperors and royal families; a visit to the Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village 6,000 years ago.

Monkey King, a fabulous character who is believed to live in the Tang Dynasty.

Enjoy dinner & show in the style of Tang Dynasty (618-907) in the evening.

Day 6 Xi'an-Shanghai by air
Leaving Xi'an for Shanghai, the modern commercial heart of China. City tour begins with a stroll along the waterfront-"The Bund"; Evening entertainment features an acrobatic show.

Day 7 Shanghai

Shanghai

A visit to Yu Yuan, the Jade Budda Temple and the Children's Palace.

Day 8 Shanghai - Suzhou by train
A morning train ride to Suzhou, the famous garden city. City tour begins with a visit to the Garden of Master of Fishing Nets and the Silk Reeling Factory.

Day 9 Suzhou - Hangzhou by train

Suzhou

Morning tour to the Lingering Garden, the ancient Water Gate and the famous Silk Embroidery Research Institute in Suzhou; leaving for Hangzhou by train in the afternoon.

Day 10 Hangzhou
The tour starts with a cruise on the scenic West Lake, the highlight of the city, followed by a trip to Lingying Monastery and a Tea Production Village.

Day 11 Hangzhou -Guilin by air

To Guilin by air, a charming city with magnificent cliffs and rivers, beautiful rocks and fantastic caves. Sightseeing begins with visits to the most famous Reed Flute Caves, Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill on top of which you can have a bird¡¯s view of the city.

Day 12 Guilin

Guilin

Morning cruise along the winding Li River to Yangshou. Viewing the splendid scenery reflected in the limpid water. Return to Guilin by coach for dinner.

Day 13 Guilin - Guangzhou by air
Fly to Guangzhou, the southern gateway to China. City tour features the Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yatsen, the Six Banyan Pogada and Temple, and the Five-Ram Statue.

Day 14 Your journey comes to an end, on board the express train to Hong Kong in the morning.

Contact Us

Person in charge:	Kerybai
Tel:	(8610)83774426,  67012799
Fax:	(8610) 66088866
E-mail:	xinhuatour@xinhuanet.com
Add:	Room 715 Beijing Business World B Duan No.56 East Xinglong Street Chongwen District Beijing China   100062

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