Day 1

Arrival / Beijing
Transfer via: International flight to Beijing-On your own arrangement
Arrive at Beijing. Be met & transferred to your hotel with your private car and English speaking tour guide.

Day 2
Beijing
Full day trip to the Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Martial Arts Perfomance in the evening.

- The Tian’anmen Square: The largest city square in the world.
- The Forbidden City: The largest imperial palace in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years.
- The Temple of Heaven: The place where the ancient emperors used to pray for the God’s bless of the whole nation.
-The Summer Palace: The largest and best-preserved royal garden in China with a history of over 800 years.
- Martial Arts Perfomance: You don’t have to be a martial arts enthusiast to appreciate the incredible feats of strength, with fists, feet, swords, and other weapons. Kungfu expert display their kicks, punches and use of weapons with uncanny speed, power and agility.

Day 3
Beijing
Drive to Gubeikou in the morning and hike to Jinshanling.

-The Great Wall at Gubeikou is situated in the northeast of Minyun County of Beijing. It has been a communication center of strategic importance since ancient times. Beikou city was built in 1378 and was named Yingcheng. The surrounding wall runs over 2 kilometres with one gate on each of its three sides-east, north and south. Lying across the Caohe River with three water gates underground, the Great Wall at the Gubeikou Pass presents a rare magnificent view.
- The Great Wall at the Jinshan Ridge is located at the boundary between Miyun County, Beijing and Luanping CThe Summer Palace, Beijingounty, Hebei province. It has been a strategic place contested by militarists since ancient times. The 25-kilometer-long Jinshan Ridge section has as many as 150 watchtowers and battlements, terraces and turrets. Architecturally, there are towers of various shapes–square, circular, oblate and cornered, and roofs of different strctures –flat, vaulted, domed and quadrangular, or with an octagonal caisson ceiling. The section, characterized by its diversified structures, is an outstanding part of China’s Great Wall.

Day 4
beijing
Hike from Jinshanlin to Simatai today (12km up and down), drive back to Beijing upon arriving Simatai Located at the boundary between Gubeikou Town, 130 km away from Beijing, and Luanping County, Hebei Province, the 19-kilometre-long wall of Simatai began its construction in 1368. Architectually, the wall is delicately structured and unique in design. The 35 watchtowers there are original structured and varied in form. The Tower for Viewing the Capital at an elevation of 986 metres above sea level, is constructed on sheer precipices. This part of the great wall is charictorized as astonish, Unusual and Vicious.

Day 5
Beijing / Xi’an
Transfer via: PM flight
Flight to Xi’an, ancient capital for 11 centuries, and the ancient gateway to the Silk Road full of Chinese legendary. In the afternoon, you are arranged to visit the Provincial Museumm. Hike on the City Wall. In the evening, go to enjoy the Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner.

- Hutong : Hutong is a kind of alleyway peculiar to Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many of these small windy alleyways were built during the Yuan (1206-1341), Ming(1368-1628) and Qing(1644-1908) dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the emperors, in order to establish supreme power for themselves, planned the city and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The typical buildings in Hutong are quadrangles-a compound with houses around a square courtyard.
- Provincial Museum: One of the main museums in China which holds numerous unearthed cultural relics of China.
- The Ancient City Wall: An extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure boasting the most complete city wall that survives through Chinese long history.
- The Tang Dynasty show: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty when Xian was the capital.

Day 6
Xi’an
Xi’an’s rich history comes alive on a visit to the greatest archaeological finding of the century: the army of terra cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin’s tomb. Other monuments on your tour include Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Huaqing Hot Spring.Enjoy Evening Show at Tang Yuegong.

- Terra Cotta Warriors:The greatest archaeological findings of the century,the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin’s tomb.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda:The pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
- Huaqing Hot Spring: Huaqing Hot Spring (huaqing chi)is situated 30 kilometers east of Xian at the foot of the Lishan Hills.
- Evening Show at Tang Yuegong: The Tang Dynasty show: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty when Xian was the capital of ancient China.

Day 7
Xi’an / Lijiang
Transfer via: AM flight
Flight to Lijiang via Kunming, afternoon leisure (walk around or seat down by the aniciet canel for tea) in the anciety Lijiang town for you to see the Criss-crossed by canals and a maze of narrow streets which left from Yuan dynasty. Lijiang, the ancient capital of the Naxi kingdom, cited as “Shangri-La” in James Hilton’s portrayal, is a beautiful shining jewel on the Northwest Yunnan Plateau neighbouring the southeast side of the Tibentan Plateau which is considered to be the “Roof of the World”, the ancient town is now the World Cultural Heritage.

Day 8
Lijiang
Today you will visit the Wall Painting 800 years old, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Rufeng temple as well as the Black Dragon Pool, everning enjoy Music show of Dongba People at the ancient town,you will also visit Yak Meadow,The Mural in Baisha Village, Shuhe Naxi Village.

-The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. It is a treasure of wild plants and rare animals.
- Yak Meadow: One of the part of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, living the Yi and Zang Monorities.
- The Mural in Baisha Village: With the introduction of the Buddhism, people painted plenty of murals on the walls of temples in the Ming Dynasty.
-The Black Dragon Pool: The park holds the Black Dragon Pool and got name because of it. The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools of China because of its beauty.

Day 9
Lijiang
Drive to Daju village (2 hours beautiful drive), cross the Yangtze River by ferry and start hiking along the Tiger’s Leaping Gorge, which is the upper part of the Yangtze River, between the Jade Dragon Snow Mountrain and the Haba Snow mountain to Walnut Garden.(25km hiking)

-Daju Town: the side of jinsha river, the exit of the lower tiger leaping gorge.
-The Tiger Leaping Gorge: one of the world’s four great gorges - is located in Hutiaoxia Town in Zhongdian County, is honored as one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges on the globe.

Day 10
Lijiang
Full day Trip to Qiaotou.
Hike from Middle Gorge to Qiaotou via upper road in the mountain(6 hours, 23km) Be transferred back to Lijiang Town.

The Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin

Day 11
Lijiang To Kunming
Transfer via:PM Flight
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to Kunming.
Visit The Stone Forest.

- The Stone Forest: One of China’s most remarkable natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. Due to a process of weathering and erosion, nature has created an art gallery of stone sculpture here. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, a branch of the Yi ethnic tribe, which is reputed for their diligence, valour, wisdom, exquisite embroidery and melodious songs and graceful dances.

Day 12
Kunming To Guilin
Transfer via: Flight TBA
Visit Yuantong Temple, Market of birds and flowers, The flower trade market of Dou Nan .
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to Guilin.

- Yuantong Temple: the frist historical site in the provincial capital.
- Market of birds and flowers: a part of a series of streets and markets in central Kunming where an attempt has been made to preserve some of the typical architecture of the region. Traditional wooden houses with grass growing from their roofs line the streets where a variety of products are sold, including of course a small alley devoted to flowers and cage birds.
- The flower trade market of Dou Nan : You will have a chance to see the all sorts of flower of China.

Day 13
Guilin
Visit visit Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes 锛孡ongsheng Terraced Field in Longji area.

- visit Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes 锛孡ongsheng Terraced Field in Longji area: The Longji Terraces are located in Longsheng County about 2 hours from Guilin . The rice terraces are built into the hillsides. The terraces look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scare arable land and water resources in the mountainous area. There are about 66 square kilometers terraced fields in southeast of Longsheng,The Terraces were first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by the Zhuang people.

Day 14
Guilin To Yangshuo
Visit Li River Cruise.

- 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鈥檒l 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鈥檙e 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, and connecting by bus with Guilin.
huo to Baisha about 9 Kilometers 1.5 hours .

Day 15
Guilin
Visit Hiking from Yangshuo to Baisha.

- Hiking from Yangshuo to Baisha: Hiking from Yangshuo to Baisha about 9 Kilometers 1.5 hours .

Day 16
Guilin To Shanghai
Transfer via: Flight TBA
Visit Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill.
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to Shanghai.
Visit The Bund, Vista on the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.

- Reed Flute Cave: Known as 鈥渢he Palace of Natural Arts鈥?this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan 鈥?if you鈥檝e got nothing less than a dollar you鈥檒l end up with their whole stock!.
- Fubo Hill: You can see lots of rock stone carvings & Buddha statues since Tang Dynasty. Have a wonderful bird’s-eye view of Guilin city if you climb to the summit.
- The Bund: This spot in the city is home to a myriad of European-styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. Home to chic restaurants and shopping opportunities, the Bund is a must-see site when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance.
- Vista on the Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Standing by the Huangpu River with 468 meters high, Orental Pearl TV Tower is the highest TV Tower in Asia.

Day 17
Shanghai
Visit Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Shangcheng Acrobatics.

- Shanghai Museum: The biggest museum in China, with a collection of over 120,000 pieces of Chinese art & cultural relics. The museum is especially famous for its treasures of bronzes, ceramics, paintings, and calligraphy.
- Jade Buddha Temple: It is one of the main touristic highlights in Shanghai and it’s also the most active temple in China. If you’re lucky, you can watch the monks serving cermony in a side room.
- Yuyuan Garden: Yuyuan Garden is a traditional Chinese park complete with beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations.
- Shangcheng Acrobatics: There are performances by one of Shanghai鈥檚 best acrobatic troupes here most nights. The auditorium can seat 1,000 people, and the show starts at 7:30pm.

Day 18
Shanghai To Departure City
Transfer via:International flight on your own arrangement
Be met at the hotel lobby and be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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