Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Your private guide and driver will meet you at Capital International Airport and take you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and settle in before sightseeing starts tomorrow.
- Start point
- Beijing, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel)
Landmarks Capital International Airport 
- Day 2
Beijing
Start with a walk around Tiananmen Square, then head into the Forbidden City to see its imperial architecture. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll climb the Drum Tower for views overlooking the Hutong area. Later, take a guided tour through the narrow Hutongs, try traditional paper cutting at a Beijing courtyard, and finish the evening with an acrobatic show at the Red Theater.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte welcome lunch from an excellent local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stroll around Tiananmen Square
- Visit Forbidden City
- Tour of Hutong area
- Experience paper cutting - traditional Chinese folk art
- Acrobatic show at Red Theater
Optional Activities
- Climb Drum Tower
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Drum Tower Red Theater 
- Day 3
Mutianyu Great Wall - Temple of Heaven
Take a leisurely hike on the Mutianyu Great Wall with a chair lift up. You can choose either a toboggan descent or cable car on the way down. Grab a quick lunch while you're on the Wall, then head to the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon where you can watch or join locals practicing Tai Chi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike on Mutianyu Great Wall
- Chair lift up the wall
- Visit Temple of Heaven
Optional Activities
- Toboggan descent from Great Wall
- Cable car descent from Great Wall
- Join Tai Chi enthusiasts at Temple of Heaven
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Summer Palace - Xi'an
This morning, head to Beijing Zoo to see giant pandas at the Panda Hall. From there, travel to the Summer Palace and take a boat ride on Kunming Lake to enjoy the scenery. Later in the afternoon, transfer to the high-speed train for Xi'an. Your local guide will pick you up at the station and bring you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda)
Included Activities
- Visit Panda Hall at Beijing Zoo
- Visit Summer Palace
- Boat ride on Kunming Lake
Landmarks Panda Hall Summer Palace Kunming Lake 
- Day 5
Xi'an
Visit the Terracotta Warrior Museum to see Emperor Qinshihuang's life-sized underground army across three pits, plus the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition. You'll make your own clay warriors at a workshop. Next, see the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, an ancient brick structure built to store Buddhist scripts. Stroll through the Grand Tang All Day Mall, a pedestrian street inspired by the Tang Dynasty, and you can optionally try on traditional Han Nationality clothes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Warrior Museum - Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3
- Visit Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall
- Make your own clay warriors at a workshop
- Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit Grand Tang All Day Mall
Optional Activities
- Try on traditional Han Nationality clothes at Grand Tang All Day Mall
Landmarks Terracotta Warrior Museum Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Grand Tang All Day Mall - Day 6
Guilin
Start at City Wall Park where you'll join locals doing morning exercises, practicing Tai Chi, or dancing. Then tour the City Wall by bike or battery car. You'll visit the Great Mosque and sample local snacks for lunch at the nearby Muslim Bazaar. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin where your guide meets you and takes you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (Local snacks at Muslim Bazaar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Guilin Bravo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit City Wall Park
- Tour City Wall by bike or battery car
- Visit Great Mosque
- Sample local snacks at Muslim Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Join locals doing morning exercises or Tai Chi at City Wall Park
Landmarks City Wall Park City Wall Great Mosque Muslim Bazaar 
- Day 7
Li River Cruise - Yangshuo
Get picked up early from your hotel and head to the wharf for a 4-hour Li River cruise to Yangshuo with your guide. Your driver will transport your luggage separately and meet you at Yangshuo. You'll have a simple Chinese box meal during the cruise. After arriving, continue exploring the countryside by car or bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (Simple Chinese box meal on the Li River cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangshuo Yitian West Street Hotel)
Included Activities
- Li River cruise to Yangshuo
Optional Activities
- Explore countryside by car
- Explore countryside by bike or tandem
Landmarks Li River 
- Day 8
Yangshuo
Spend your morning continuing to explore Yangshuo, or you can learn traditional Chinese calligraphy or Kung Fu with your guide (around 45 minutes to an hour). In the afternoon, go rafting on the Yulong River, which offers a more peaceful experience compared to the Li River.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangshuo Yitian West Street Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Yangshuo countryside
Optional Activities
- Learn Chinese calligraphy (45 minutes to an hour)
- Learn Kung Fu (45 minutes to an hour)
- Rafting along Yulong River
Landmarks Yulong River - Day 9
Silver Cave - Shanghai
Visit the Silver Cave in the morning, a natural wonder created by karst formations and the largest cave of its kind in Guilin. Your guide will then take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Once you arrive, meet your Shanghai guide and head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Silver Cave
Landmarks Silver Cave 
- Day 10
Shanghai
Check out Shanghai Museum, which has exhibits of ancient Chinese bronzeware, ceramics, and calligraphic works. Next, walk through Yu Garden, a classic Chinese garden with about 40 ancient buildings including Sansui Hall and Wanhua Chamber. Have lunch at a restaurant of your choice, then visit the Bund to see Western architecture and take a cruise on the Huangpu River. Later, visit the Duoyun Bookstore on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower, the world's highest bookstore, where you'll get a complimentary drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Shanghai Museum
- Visit Yu Garden
- Visit the Bund
- Take a cruise on Huangpu River
- Visit Duoyun Bookstore at Shanghai Tower (52nd floor)
Landmarks Shanghai Museum Yu Garden The Bund Huangpu River Shanghai Tower Duoyun Bookstore - Day 11
Shanghai
You have the entire day free to explore Shanghai at your own pace with your family. Wander around the vibrant metropolis however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Shanghai
- Day 12
Departure from Shanghai
Transfer to the airport or train station based on your travel schedule. Have a smooth journey ahead.
- End point
- Shanghai, China (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
