You will be met upon arrival at Beijing Capital Airport and check into your hotel. The rest day is left free off schedule for your individual activities. No escorted tour is scheduled.

 

  Hotel: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

 

 

Day 02: Beijing   

After breakfast you are invited to attend the pre-tour briefing in the hotel, where you will meet the other members of your group. Start your China tour with the visit to the world largest city square of Tian'anmen Square. Just cross the famous Chang'an Avenue to enter the Forbidden City to appreciate this majestic royal court complex. In the afternoon the visit will be focused on the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors pray for God blessing and harvest for the whole nation. The welcome dinner of the Beijing Specialty Peking Duck Banquet valued at CNY122.00 net per person will be served at the renowned restaurant. Consequently you will be entertained by a brilliant Peking Opera performance at the well-known Liyuan Theatre.

 

  Hotel: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

  Meals: B, L, D

 

Day 03: Beijing 

Drive to visit Badaling section of the world famous Great Wall, one of the ancient construction wonders in the history. You will be given 1.5-2 hours to have a short excursion on the wall. To reward the energy lost in the morning, you will be transferred back to a fine local Sichuan food restaurant to have a decent lunch. In the afternoon you will move to visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs. On the way back to downtown area, you will pass the grand Bird’s Nest and enjoy it at a certain distance.

 

  Hotel: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
  Meals: B, L, D

 

Our group at the Terracotta Warriors Museum, Xian

Day 04: Beijing Xian  

After visit the Imperial garden Summer Palace where is the royalties' summer resort and the lovely Giant Pandas in Beijing Zoo, take an afternoon flight to the next ancient capital city, Xian. The local guide will pick you up at the Xian airport and transfer to check in at the well selected hotel, where a lush buffet dinner valued at CNY170.00 net per person is waiting for you.

 

  Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel 
  Meals: B, L, D

 

Drive to visit the remarkable significant archeological excavation of Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the morning, which is not to be missed for any visitors to China. The a la carte lunch at CNY80.00 net per person will be arranged at a Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the downtown area, to avoid having the poor food at the tourism site shop. In the afternoon go on with the city tour to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening please enjoy the sumptuous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show served at the glorious Tang Dynasty Palace.

 

  Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel 

  Meals: B, L, D

 

This morning continue your Xian city tour by visiting the well-preserved City Wall, where the celebrative activities are often held during some important holidays. Afterwards you will be escorted to a local family for the visit, it is really a good chance for you to have close contact with common people and their life style. After a well arranged lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person at a local Cantonese cuisine restaurant, move to visit the Great Mosque. You will have some free time to explore the Muslim Bazaar nearby for some souvenirs or little gifts for your families or friends. The same valued a la carte dinner will be served at another local well known Sichuan cuisine restaurant. 

 

  Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel 

  Meals: B, L, D

 

On the way to the airport, visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Take a flight to the mountain city Chongqing and be met at the airport. After enjoying the brief city tour, you will be offered the sumptuous buffet dinner at a well-known 5-star hotel. Later, transfer you to get board for the excited cruise sailing, which will start at 23: 30.

 

  Hotel: New Century Cruises

  Meals: B, D

 

The river guide will give you some detailed information about the cruise. The ship will stop at the Snowy Jade Cave for the onshore excursion. After having some joyful time there, you will get on board and the sailing will continue. The Captain's welcome party is celebrated tonight and you are welcome to join in. 

 

  Hotel: New Century Cruises

  Meals: B, L, D

 

The ship will stop at Badong to have an interesting short floating along the Shennong Stream in small pea boat, rowing by the boat trackers between the well-wooden and cliffy hills. Be sure to follow the instruction of the crew and get back on board on time. The ship will pass through the splendid five-step ship lock in the evening.

 

  Hotel: New Century Cruises

  Meals: B, L, D

 

Disembark for the excursion at the Three Gorges Dam Construction Project, the world's largest hydroelectric project to be completed in 2009. Your guide will pick you up at the port duly and take you to visit the Yichang museum if time allows. Take a flight to the largest economic metropolis in China, Shanghai. Be met and check into the hotel. The rest hours are free on your own if any. 

 

  Hotel: JC Mandarin Hotel
  Meals: B, L

 

Take your full day city highlights visit to Shanghai Museum with large collection of rare cultural piece and the elegant Yuyuan Garden full of traditional flavor. Then we will arrange the Huangpu River cruise tour in the afternoon. The Farewell Dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person is specially arranged at the famous Wang Bao He in Central Hotel, with a history of 260 years old and serving the best Shanghai Cuisines. The breathtaking Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre will be served afterwards. 

 

  Hotel: JC Mandarin Hotel

  Meals: B, L, D

 

This morning is free off schedule for your individual activities The local guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel to have lunch and then see you off by the flight to Guilin. Be met and transferred to the local best hotel.

 

  Hotel: Sheraton Hotel

  Meals: B, L

 

Take the memorable cruise along the Li River down to Yangshuo with lunch on board, fully soaked up into the fantastic picturesque mountains, peaceful green fields, farms and villages with water buffalos, cows wandering around on both sides of the river bank on the way. After checking in the local best hotel, a special bicycle ride along the countryside will be an extraordinary experience of your trip, by which you can take a deep breath of the fresh air there and have a close touching of the local people's life. You can also take our electric car which is more energy-saving alternatively. You may also have a chance to take a family visit to the villager's home. Transfer back to Guilin by car before dinner time. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, Beijingtrip.com suggests that you have a rich breakfast at the hotel today.) 

 

  Hotel: Sheraton Hotel

  Meals: B, L, D

 

Wrap up your Guilin tours by the visit to the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and Elephant Trunk Hill. In the afternoon see you off by the flight to Hong Kong known as the 'Shopping Paradise'. Since Hong Kong is a metropolis with convenient transportation. It is easy for you to have access to every scenic area, you can make your own arrangement there. 

 

  Hotel: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

  Meals: B, L

 

No guided tour is arranged today. You are advised to tour around Hong Kong Island on your own. The activities you can take include taking peak tram to mid-level of Central District then to Victoria Peak, the visit to the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and the Stanley Market.

 

  Hotel: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

  Meals: B

 

Please check out from the hotel before 12:00 in the morning by yourselves. Go to the airport for your home forward flight on your own. If you still have more time for the China visit, you can contact us for some suggestion to extend your China trip. 

  Meals: B

 

 

 Important Notes:

 

 To the Airports:

It is approx 25 miles (40 km) from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport.

 

 Best way to Airports:

BeijingTrip.com suggests you book a taxi at the Front Desk of your hotel (InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong) to make sure you won't stand outside the hotel entrance with your luggage waiting for a taxi. The taxi to Hong Kong International Airport will take 40 minutes at about HKD300.00 (USD39.00 net) per trip. Hotel shuttle buses to the airport are also available, you could book it through the hotel Concierge with a cost of around HKD120 - 130 (USD16.00 net) per person. For details please contact the Front Desk of the hotel.