Oriental Delights

Upon arrival at the Beijing Capital Airport, your private guide will meet you at the arrival hall, and escort you to your hotel. You can take a good rest, and be rejuvenated for your China travel package tomorrow.

Three iconic buildings of Beijing are today's schedule, vis-à-vis the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Tiananmen Square is one of the biggest city square known in the world. It attracts millions of visitors annually and many made their way there to catch the solemn flag-raising ceremony every morning. Across the square lies the grand and magnificent ancient palaces - the Forbidden City. Each architecture inside were carefully designed to match the royal style and they are the favorites of photographers.

An a la carte lunch is arranged at a sound restaurant serving the most authentic cuisines. After that, we will proceed to visit the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) used to pray for a good harvest from the gods of heaven.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch

The Great Wall is another must-see sight in our China vacation package. Today we will climb and appreciate the amazing Mutianyu Great Wall. Every season breeds unique and charming scenery, making visitors linger on and admire the surroundings. The round cable car service is included.

As foods are of low quality at nearby eateries, you are advised to pack some food or some snacks to bring along.

On the way back, we will make a short stop at the Bird's Nest. Its novel and unique design will give us a powerful visual impact. Then we will spend some time at a famous local market before returning to your hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

We will explore further Beijing this morning by visiting the Summer Palace and the original Beijing Hutong. The former is the biggest and well-preserved ancient royal garden, possessing elegant scenery and stores many priceless relics; hence, it is also called the “Royal Garden Museum”. Later, we will ride on a rickshaw to explore more about the original culture of Beijing.

After that, you will be escorted to the railway station to take a 4.5-hour high speed train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your local guide will be at the station to collect and transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Our private trip starts today with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Next is to visit the beautiful and tranquil Yu Garden, which used to be a private garden of an ancient officer.

At noon, an a la carte lunch to taste the delicious Shanghai cuisines is arranged. We can spend some time wandering on the Bund to realize the full vitality and booming status of this place. After that, we will take a cruise on the Huangpu River to see the prosperity of Shanghai.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch

You have the whole morning to explore Shanghai at your own pace. But it is advisable to assemble at the hotel at the appointed time, for your guide to escort you to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. Your Xi'an guide shall be at the airport to collect and accompany you to your hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

We will visit the Terracotta Army Museum today. The life-sized figures of warriors and horses are arranged in an orderly manner, with vivid countenances and gestures, reflecting the maturity of Chinese sculpture art during the ancient time.

Next is a guided visit to the Shaanxi History Museum to learn more about the history and culture of this charming city. At the end of today's sightseeing, we will visit the Great Mosque and the surrounding Muslim Quarter where you can taste some delicious local snacks.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

After breakfast, we will spend some leisure time at the City Wall Park, where we can observe the ways of locals and take the opportunity to learn some Tai Chi moves from an invited master. Next is to visit the well-preserved and historical Xi'an City Wall. The harmonious coexistence of this ancient structure within the modern time is the charm of the city. If you like, you can rent a bike at your own expense and ride along the wall while sightseeing.

An authentic home-cooked lunch will be hosted by a local family today, before proceeding to visit our next destinations, the Xi'an Museum and the nearby Small Wild Goose Pagoda. They will help us understand more of the development of culture and religion in this city.

With all the excitements of today, you will finally have to leave for your next destination. Your guide will accompany you to the airport and help check you in for your flight to Guilin.

Our local guide will collect and take you to your hotel upon arrival. You can take to rejuvenate and be ready for another exciting exploration. Or you can explore this city on your own.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch

This morning we will take a Li River cruise to Yangshuo, appreciating the world famous exquisite scenery along the way. With green water against the blue sky and green mountains reflecting on the water, the whole scenario gives one a sense of immersing into a picturesque painting. You will be amazed by the many incredible scenic spots at both sides of the riverbanks, such as the famous Nine-Horse Painting Hill, the Reflection of Yellow Cloth, just to name a couple.

We will finally reach the countryside of Yangshuo, an impressive scenic spot representative of Guilin. We will spend some time there to take in the view before returning to Guilin.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Our China travel package will take you to continue exploring Guilin after your breakfast. We will make our way to the Reed Flute Cave, known as the “Art Palace of Nature”. You will be mesmerized by the numerous forms of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars and stone flowers. The whole place looks like a fairyland under the colorful lights.

Next will be your 3.5-hour high speed train to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, please make your own way to the hotel already reserved for you. There is a hotel coach available to the hotel and it costs about HK$140 per person. You can take a good rest and be ready to explore the city tomorrow on your own.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

With only a day stay in Hong Kong, we highly recommend three attractions for your planning, namely the Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay and Stanley Market. You are advised to visit the Repulse Bay and Stanley Market first. The rest of the day can be devoted entirely to Victoria Peak as the night scene is even more charming.

As for transportation, you can take a MTR from East TST near the hotel, and alight at the underground exit C of Ocean Park stop. Then transfer to bus# 73 to arrive at the Repulse Bay. It takes about 55 minutes and costs HK$ 17. You can use the same bus to Stanley Market from Repulse Bay. It will take about 20 minutes and costs HK$ 5. Finally, take bus# 6 to get to the Cheung Kong Center in Queen's Road, and then transfer to a green minibus 1 to reach to Victoria Peak.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Our 12 days China holiday package is drawing to an end today. After your breakfast at the hotel, you will make your own way to the airport for your homebound flight. It’s recommended to call a taxi or book a seat at the airport shuttle bus in advance. We hope you a nice journey back home, and always welcome you to enjoy more cheap China holiday deals!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast