China Cultural & Scenic Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai

Your journey will begin in Beijing, one of the most mysterious cities in  the world. Upon arrival, you will be greeted  tour guide at Beijing  international airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in,  free at leisure and have a good sleep to get over the jet lag. Over the  next several days, you’ll explore this ancient city which is also the  political and cultural heart of China. Get ready for that.

[09:00-09:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.[09:30-12:30] You will reach the Tian’anmen Square, the largest  public square in the world. Walk through the square and visit today’s  highlight Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial  palace in the world. Hike to Jingshan Park, where gives a nice  panoramic view of the Forbidden City at the top of Coal Hill.[12:30-14:00] Have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant enroute to experience the authentic Chinese food.[14:00-16:30] Drive to Back Lakes (Houhai), the marvelous place to  discover the history of Beijing City and the endless charm. Walk into  Nanluoguxiang Alley which is one of the most famous Hutong districts in  Beijing and mix of history, fashion and Souvenir Boutique. Then we will  have stop at a tea house.[16:30-17:30] Back to your hotel after today leisure tour. You are  free to ask your guide for suggestion of evening activities, such as the  night show and place to have

[08:00-08:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.[08:30-12:30] Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, which is popular among  foreign visitors. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great  Wall, or take cable car up and roam around.[12:30-13:30] Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant nearby The Great Wall.[13:30-16:30]    Drive back to Beijing city, while you can take a nap  in the car. Have stop at a jade store en route. Upon arrival the  downtown, enjoy orientation walk in Olympic Park and visit the exterior  Bird Nest and Water Cube, the amazing architectures that built for  Beijing Olympic Games.[16:30-17:30]    Back to the hotel after today’s tour. We would  highly recommend you take a traditional Chinese foot massage, or have  fun at Sanlitun Bar Street in the evening.

[09:30-10:00] You will be met at the hotel lobby and enjoy half day leisure tour before leaving Beijing.[10:00-11:30] Visit Temple of Heaven, which is the masterpiece of  ancient times and China’s existing largest structure for sacrifice to  heaven. You could also see lots of local residents doing exercises in  the square and full of vigor. After that, step into the pure Hutong  nearby and pretend to be a real Beijinger for a while.[11:30-12:30] A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant, atmosphere might be loud but  the food is tasty.After lunch, be transferred to the train station for the 5 hours  train to Xian. Your Xian tour guide will wait for you at the train  station and help you to transfer to the hotel.

[09:00-09:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start today’s tour for the Ancient city.[09:30-12:30] Drive to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the  world’s most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and  carriages in battle formation. Shuttle bus will be arranged for your  convenience. Then you will have a chance to visit pottery figurine  factory, where you can learn how to make a pottery figurine.[12:30-14:00] A Chinese lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.[14:00-17:00] Afternoon visit the Bell tower, which is the largest  bell tower in structure and shape and the best-preserved one in China.  Then have a visit at Gao’s Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for  you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of  paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Continue to walk around Muslim  Quarter and enjoy your shopping time there and you can also challenge  the various local snacks.[17:00-17:30] Back to the hotel. Tonight, we highly recommend you watch the Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner at your own cost.

Xian fly Guilin (B/L) - flight included[09:30-10:00]  You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Be met at the hotel  lobby and have one day leisure tour in Xian before leaving for Guilin.[10:00-12:30] Visit the Ancient City Wall, which represents one of  the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Bicycle or sightseeing  car will be arranged on the wall to tour around. After that, visit the  Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It’s the landmark building of Xian and symbol of  China ancient capital and you will also have chance to watch the North  plaza fountain show.[12:30-16:30] After lunch, drive to Xian airport, on the way visit  the Hanyang Mausoleum, the largest museum with largest floor space in  China. Fly to Guilin. Your Guilin tour guide will wait for you at the  airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.Fly to Guilin. Your Guilin tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

[08:30-09:00] You will be met at your hotel lobby and start to discover this beautiful city.[09:00-12:30] Set off for Longsheng, drive up and down along the  mountainous road and it will takes about 2 hours to reach the entrance  of Longji Terraces Scenic Area. With trekking for a while, we could see  the stunning Longji Terraces. More than 700 years, the brave and smart  local residents developed and built the paddies into hillsides  surrounding their villages. With such a long history, the area is still  being used for growing premium quality rice by Yao and Zhuang villagers.  The rice terraces are built into the hillsides and look like great  steps cut into the slopes as they wind around the mountainsides, which  becomes a great natural view for tourists from all over the world.[12:30-13:30] Lunch will be arranged at local restaurant in the  minority village. You may have chance to try the local food like bamboo  rice and so on.[13:30-15:30] You will have free time to explore the minority  villages and also walk into the rice terraces to take some good  pictures. You will have chance to see locals working in the fields,  childrens playing in the village as well as women in national costume  weaving or doing needle works under the roof, ect.[15:30-17:30] Be transferred back to your hotel. We will have stop at  pearl store on the way. We highly recommend you take the Night Cruise  sailing on four lakes, where will be illuminated at your own cost.

[08:00-08:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Li River on Cruise.­ [09:30-15:30] Enjoy Li River Cruise tour tour with buffet lunch on  board. Deluxe cruise will be arranged with decent facility and good  service. Savor the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering  river to Yangshuo. You can go on the sundeck or just sit and appreciate  the picturesque scenery from the window. After disembarking, walk  through the West Street or take sightseeing car to the parking lot.­ [15:30-17:30] Drive back to Guilin downtown for overnight in the  late afternoon. You could have a rest on the vehicle during the driving.

[09:00-09:30] Meet with our local guide and check out from hotel.[09:30-12:30] Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the badge of Guilin city.  The hill looks exactly like a huge elephant stretching its trunk  drinking water of the Li River. You could climb up to the top and take  full view of Guilin’s hills and rivers. Walking along the Li River and  Shanhu Lake, seeing the Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas at the bank of  the lake. After that, drive to visit Reed Flute Cave which is a famous  scenic spot offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites in  fantastic shapes and colors.[12:30-13:30] A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant before  departure from Guilin, atmosphere might be loud but tasty food.Drive to Guilin airport about 1 hour. Fly to Shanghai in the  afternoon. Your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the airport and  help you to transfer to the hotel.

[09:00-09:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start to explore the New and Old Shanghai.[09:30-12:30] Walk into the Shikumen, the old alley with old  buildings,  a blend of Western and Chinese traditional culture, where  the local residents still live there. Enjoy orientation walk on the Bund  which was a foreign trade center from the late 19th century. Then  continue a visit to Yuyuan Garden, a traditional Chinese garden in  Shanghai downtown.[12:30-13:30] Lunch time at a local chinese restaurant enroute.[13:30-16:30] In the afternoon, visit Jade Buddha Temple. A silk  museum is arranged before reaching to the Lujiazui CBD new area and  enjoy your leisure time on the Riverside Promenade. Have a cup of coffee  and take a short break. In conclusion, visit Shanghai Tower which is  the city skyline and Shanghai tallest building. Enjoy your Top of  Shanghai journey and panoramic view of Shanghai city.[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel. We highly recommend you watch the  ERA Acrobatic Show, which is one of the most popular evening  entertainments in Shanghai at your own cost.

Free day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for return flight.  We can arrange the Maglev train ride to Pudong airport if you are  interested in, or we will drive you directly to the airport.