Destinations: Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai, Wuhan, Yangtze River, Chongqing, Xian and Beijing
Tour Length: 17 days
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Daily Itinerary Summary


Day 01: Entry Hong Kong 

Upon arrival, check in at the well selected hotel by yourselves. The left hours of the day if any are on your side for free individual arrangements.

 Hotel : Inter-Continental Grand Stanford Hong Kong


Day 02: Hong Kong Guilin   

The half day Hong Kong Island Tour in the morning covers taking peak tram to mid-level of Central District then to Victoria Peak, the visit to the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and the Stanley Market. Some free time is left for you and then head for Guilin by flight by yourselves. Upon arrival, be met to check in at the well selected hotel.  

 Hotel : Sheraton Hotel
 Meals : B


Day 03: Guilin Yangshuo Guilin  
Bound for Yangshuo via breathtaking Li River. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, you have back up choice if you prefer not to ride a bicycle. You will have chance to the local farm house to have close touch with their lifestyle. Transfer back to Guilin to stay overnight. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, Beijing Trip suggests you have big enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.)

 Hotel : Sheraton Hotel
 Meals : B, L


Day 04: Guilin Shanghai 
Continue the city tours to the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Head for Shanghai by flight and be met to check in at the local best hotel.

 Hotel : Sofitel Hyland Hotel  - downtown
 Meals : B, L

Day 05: Shanghai 
Drive to the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. Take a Huangpu River cruise after lunch. The Farewell Dinner is served at the Wang Bao He Restaurant which has a history of around 260 years of serving the best Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner is followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

 Hotel : Sofitel Hyland Hotel  - downtown
 Meals : B, L, D


Day 06: Shanghai  Wuhan 
After visiting the religious Jade Buddha Temple, your guide will see you off at the airport for the flight to Wuhan. Upon arrival, have a brief city tour to the Hubei Provincial Museum if time is available. After dinner, you will be transferred to the check in at the deluxe German-made cruise ship which starts sailing at 19:00.

 Hotel : China Regal Cruises
 Meals : B, L, D

Day 11: Chongqing Xian 
The ship is scheduled to arrive in Chongqing at around 10:00. You're advised to prepare for the check-out procedure after breakfast. Our guide will expect you on board and have a tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. After have a luxurious lunch at Holiday Inn Yangtze, see you off for the flight to Xian and transfer to the well selected hotel. Your buffet dinner is served at your hotel this evening.

 Hotel : Sheraton Xian Hotel  
 Meals : B, L, D


Day 12: Xian 
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses unearthed near Xian is thought to be one of the great wonders of China and of the world. Drive through highway back to downtown to a decent restaurant to have well prepared food instead of the mass produced food around the site. Have a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall in the afternoon. In the evening you will be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dynasty Palace.

 Hotel : Sheraton Xian Hotel  
 Meals : B, L, D


Day 13: Xian
Continue Xian city tour to visit the Provincial History Museum, the Great Mosque and a local family. The a la carte lunch is served at a local fancy restaurant.

 Hotel : Sheraton Xian Hotel  
 Meals : B, L


Day 14: Xian Beijing 

Xian city tour will be wrapped up after the visit to the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch , head for Beijing by flight and be met to check in at the well selected hotel.

 Hotel : Crowne Plaza 
 Meals : B, L


Day 15: Beijing  

Today's delightful highlights cover the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. You will be served Beijing Roasted Duck for dinner at a famous restaurant, followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.

 Hotel : Crowne Plaza
 Meals : B, L, D


Day 16: Beijing 

One of the most important activities for the entire Beijing trip is the brief hiking at the Great Wall, Badaling section. Sichuan food is arranged for lunch at a nice restaurant after a short drive. Continue the visit to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area.

 Hotel : Crowne Plaza 
 Meals : B, L, D


Day 17: Beijing/ Exit
Have a visit to the royal Summer Palace before your guide sees you off at the airport.

 Meals : B