China Tours

Day 01 Arrival, Beijing (No meals)
Arrive in Beijing , the Capital city of China . Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 02 Beijing (B/L)
Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the World's largest urban square and the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then stop at the Temple of Heaven for a visit. This evening, Peking Roasted Duck will be your optional dinner.

Day 03 Beijing (B/L)
In the morning, we head forth to the northwest valley of Beijing. Feel peace and solemn when first stop at the Sacred Way. Walk through this 7km path extending from north to south, we'll see statues of ancient government officials and animals figures flanked at both sides. The star attraction of China is its Great Wall, a massive defensive structure built to keep intruders from entering the mainland. The rest day you will have the opportunity to traverse the ancient steps of Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. If you desire, enjoy Peking Opera tonight.

Day 04 Beijng (B/L)
In the morning visit the sites constructed for 2008 Summer Olympic Games- Beijing National Stadium and National Aquatics Center in Olympic Green . After lunch visit ‘the most beautiful garden in China '- Summer Palace.

Day 05 Beijing - - Datong (B/L)
The last part of your Beijing tour, a trishaw tour of historic Hutongs will take you back to times past. It will give you an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people and reveal their social culture in today's Beijing City. Then take train to Datong , experiencing travel by China 's primary method of transportation.

Day 06 Datong (B/L)
According to historical records, Datong was founded as Pingcheng in 200BC during the Han Dynasty. It then prospered and became a stop-off for camel caravans moving into Mongolia and beyond. To the South-west, there is a site evident of the long history of Datong . It is called Yungang Grottoes and it is composed of 252 grottoes which contain 51,000 Buddhist statues. Today it is considered one of the best examples of rock-cut architecture which is a collection of cave art that combines traditional Chinese art with Greek and Indian influences. Returning to the city proper, we'll pass by the Nine Dragon Screen.

Day 07 Datong -- Pingyao (B/L)
Leave Datong today, and proceed to Pingyao. Ancient Chinese architects once thought of Pingyao as a treasure house of Chinese architecture. Upon arrival, walk through the ancient Ming and Qing Street- which is used to be the Wall Street of China , admire the Ancient City Wall and Rishengchang Exchange Shop, the first draft bank of China .

Day 08 Pingyao -- Xi'an (B/L)
After a long night of rest in Pingyao, ride on for Wang's Courtyard in Lingshi County . Consisting of 54 courtyards and 1,052 rooms, the Wang's is the epitome of Oriental domestic architecture. Then be transferred back to Pingyao for the overnight train to Xi'an.

Day 09 Xi'an (B/L)
Today is all about Xi'an. Your first destination is Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terra-cotta Army. It has been regarded as the 8th wonder of the world and the most significant excavations of the 20th century. Then get back to city for the Old City Wall and Bell Tower. Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner is available for your optional meal this evening.

Day 10 Xi'an -- Shanghai (B/L)
Take a morning flight to Shanghai. You'll have time to ‘unwind' in the exquisite beauty of Yuyuan Garden, an expression of filial piety by a Ming Dynasty official, Pan Yunduan, who spent his life savings ensuring his parents would live out their lives in magnificent comfort.  In the evening, enjoy the nightlife of Xintiandi, bars and nightclubs in converted 19th century European style houses.

Day 11 Shanghai -- Wuzhen(B/L)
After a photo stop at People's Square, the picturesque green space surrounded by buildings on all sides, visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to see the vision for the new Shanghai , complete with exhibits and an impressive scale model of the city planned for the future. Next take a nice walk along the Bund of different architectural styles that include Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance. Have a bird-eye view of the city after ascending Shanghai 's new landmark-Shanghai Financial Centre in the new and developing Lujiazui area. Be transferred to Wuzhen.

Day 12 Wuzhen -- Shanghai -- Xiamen (B/L/D)
After breakfast, tour around Wuzhen Water Town, one of the six existing old-time water towns in Yangtze River delta. Be transferred back to Shanghai for the flight to Xiamen.

Day 13 Xiamen -- Nanjing -- Zhangzhou (B/L/D)
Drive from Xiamen City to Nanjing County to visit the famous Tuluo in Snail Pit as well as Huaiyuan Building and Hegui Building - the representatives of the round building and square building in the area. Stay overnight in Zhangzhou City for better accommodation facilities than Nanjing Tulou area.

Day 14 Zhangzhou -- Xiamen (B/L)
Be transferred back to Xiamen in the morning. After a good break in hotel, visit Gulang Island off the coast of Xiamen . Gulang is a colonial period heritage site where almost all major architecture styles in the world can be found. Gulang is also famous for being home to China's largest piano museum. Feel at peace while savoring the fresh aroma of the island.

Day 15 Departure, Xiamen -- Hong Kong (B)
Free at leisure until be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong.

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