Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
You'll get transferred to your hotel after arriving in Beijing. Later in the evening, head out to Wangfujing Street, which is a busy pedestrian shopping area with lots of restaurants and shops. It's a good way to get your first feel for the city. Dinner is included, then you'll return to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel
- Evening visit to Wangfujing Street
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Wangfujing Street 
- Day 2
Great Wall, 798 Art District, Temple of Heaven, Beijing
This day covers several of Beijing's major attractions. Start by taking the cable car up the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall for views of this 2,000-year-old structure. Coming back, stop at the 798 Art District, a former military factory that's now filled with contemporary galleries and studios. After that, visit the Temple of Heaven, the large sacred complex where emperors performed ceremonies. Later you'll have a foot massage and Tai Chi class before ending with a traditional lacquered duck dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Lacquered duck dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)
Included Activities
- Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section with cable car
- Visit to 798 Art District
- Temple of Heaven entrance
- Foot massage
- Tai Chi class
- Lacquered duck dinner
Landmarks/POIs Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section 798 Art District Temple of Heaven 
- Day 3
Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Hutong, Beijing
Today focuses on Beijing's imperial sites. You'll tour the Forbidden City, the grand palace complex where 24 emperors ruled. Head to Jingshan Park for views of the Forbidden City from Coal Hill (if weather allows). Walk through Tiananmen Square and see the Beijing Opera House. After lunch, explore the Summer Palace with its gardens and lakes, then take a tricycle through historic Hutong neighborhoods. You'll visit a traditional courtyard house to understand Beijing's architecture before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)
Included Activities
- Forbidden City entrance
- Jingshan Park visit
- Tiananmen Square exploration
- Summer Palace entrance
- Tricycle ride through Hutong neighborhoods
- Siheyuan courtyard house visit
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Forbidden City Jingshan Park Tiananmen Square Beijing Opera House Summer Palace Confucius Temple Lama Temple - Day 4
Beijing to Nanjing
Board a high-speed train at Beijing station that travels 300 km/h, covering nearly 1,000 km in under four hours to reach Nanjing. This modern city of eight million people has a dynamic commercial feel. You'll visit Purple Mountain to see the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Linggu Temple, a Buddhist site surrounded by greenery. After that, you'll have free time to explore Nanjing at your own pace before checking into your accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Nanjing Central), Hotel (Hilton Nanjing Riverside)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Nanjing
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum visit
- Linggu Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Nanjing
Landmarks/POIs Purple Mountain Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Linggu Temple 
- Day 5
Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai
Travel to Suzhou and explore the Garden of the Humble Administrator, the largest and most famous garden in the city, with winding pathways, ponds, and greenery. You'll have free time to walk through Pingjiang Road with its canals, teahouses, and shops. After lunch, continue to Tongli, a water town with narrow canals, stone bridges, and traditional houses. A boat ride through the waterways follows before you head to Shanghai for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
Included Activities
- Garden of the Humble Administrator entrance
- Pingjiang Road exploration
- Tongli scenic boat ride
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Garden of the Humble Administrator Pingjiang Road Tongli Water Town 
- Day 6
Shanghai
Start by exploring Pudong, Shanghai's modern financial district across the Huangpu River with its tall skyscrapers and Pearl Tower. Take a scenic ferry for views of both sides of the city. Walk through the Old City and visit Yuyuan Garden, a preserved Ming Dynasty garden where you'll have a traditional tea ceremony. Continue to Xintiandi, a trendy neighborhood with boutiques and cafes. After lunch, explore Tianzifang with its maze-like alleys, craft shops, and art galleries. End your day walking The Bund with its colonial-era buildings. The afternoon offers free time, and you can take an optional evening boat trip to see the skyline lit up.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
Included Activities
- Pudong district exploration
- Shanghai River scenic ferry ride
- Yuyuan Garden entrance
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Xintiandi neighborhood walk
- Tianzifang exploration
- The Bund walk
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Evening boat trip to see Shanghai at night
Landmarks/POIs Pudong District Pearl Tower Yuyuan Garden Xintiandi Tianzifang The Bund - Day 7
Shanghai to Luoyang
Head to the station for a 7:17 a.m. high-speed train departure. In just over five hours, you'll travel 1,000 km through countryside to Luoyang. Visit the Longmen Buddhist Caves, an archaeological site stretching over a kilometer with more than 100,000 Buddha statues and carvings. A boat ride along the river follows. After that, transfer to Luoyang to walk through its illuminated streets with traditional charm. Lunch is included for the day.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Luoyang), Hotel (Ramada By Wyndham Downtown)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Luoyang
- Longmen Buddhist Caves visit
- Scenic boat ride along the river
- Luoyang city exploration
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Longmen Buddhist Caves 
- Day 8
Luoyang, Sanmenxia, Xian
Start early on Luoyang's outskirts to visit the White Horse Buddhist Monastery, a historic Buddhist learning center. Continue to Sanmenxia, a historic city on the Yellow River. Visit the Baolun Temple with its striking tall pagoda. Check out the Guo Museum, one of China's finest, with ancient funeral carriages showing insights into the State of Guo's past. After lunch, pass by Mount Hua, one of China's holiest mountains known for dramatic peaks and spiritual significance. You'll arrive in Xian by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Xian Scpg), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Xian)
Included Activities
- White Horse Buddhist Monastery visit
- Yellow River observation
- Baolun Temple visit
- Guo Museum visit
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs White Horse Buddhist Monastery Baolun Temple Guo Museum Mount Hua 
- Day 9
Xian
In the morning, visit the Terracotta Army, where thousands of life-sized clay soldiers stand guard over the tomb of China's first emperor. Return to Xian to see the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist structure standing for over a thousand years. Explore the city's walled center and walk through the Muslim Quarter with its Great Mosque, which reflects the blend of cultures that shaped China. Visit the Drum Tower and catch a traditional Chinese music performance on ancient instruments. You'll have free time afterward to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Xian Scpg), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Xian)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Army Museum entrance
- Small Wild Goose Pagoda visit
- Historic walled city exploration
- Muslim Quarter exploration
- Great Mosque visit
- Drum Tower entrance
- Traditional Chinese music performance
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Terracotta Army Small Wild Goose Pagoda Xian City Wall Muslim Quarter Great Mosque Drum Tower - Day 10
Xian to Chengdu
Depart Xian on a high-speed train, traveling 700 km in just over three hours to reach Chengdu. Upon arrival, visit the Panda Bear research center, where 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas live. After lunch, stroll through People's Park, enjoy its small lake, watch locals practicing Tai Chi, and relax in traditional teahouses.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dorsett Chengdu)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Chengdu
- Panda Bear research and breeding center visit
- People's Park exploration
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Chengdu Panda Bear Research and Breeding Center People's Park 
- Day 11
Sichuan Province: Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Shan, Jiezi, Chengdu
Spend a full day touring Sichuan Province's landscapes and traditional villages. Visit Dujiangyan to see the traditional irrigation system that's operated for more than 2,000 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to Qingcheng Shan, a Taoist holy mountain with forest paths, caves, pavilions, and wooden temples. After lunch, explore the ancient city of Jiezi with alleys dating back over a thousand years. Return to Chengdu in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dorsett Chengdu)
Included Activities
- Dujiangyan traditional irrigation system visit
- Qingcheng Shan exploration
- Jiezi ancient city visit
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Dujiangyan Irrigation System Qingcheng Shan Jiezi - Day 12
Chengdu to Zhaoxing
Your train departs at 7:38 a.m., traveling almost 1,000 km in just over five and a half hours through mountain scenery. You'll arrive in Congjiang, entering an area inhabited by ethnic minorities. Visit the Basha Miao Village with traditional wooden houses nestled in forest. This ethnic group is the only one authorized to carry firearms, as they were traditional bear hunters. Continue to Zhaoxing, the most important Dong minority town, with more than 800 traditional homes. A picnic lunch is included on the train.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on the train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zhaoxing Huarui Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Congjiang
- Basha Miao Village visit
- Zhaoxing town exploration
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Basha Miao Village Zhaoxing 
- Day 13
Guangxiao, Chengyang, Longsheng Rice Fields, Guilin
Visit Guangxiao, a charming Dong ethnic group village with beautiful wooden architecture rarely visited by international tourists. You'll see its suspension bridge, drum tower, and opera house. Stop at Chengyang to see its impressive wind and rain bridge. After lunch, continue to Longsheng and explore the Lonji rice fields, a World Heritage Site with panoramic views. Take a small bus to viewpoints and walk down through rice paddies. You'll arrive in Guilin by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sheraton), Hotel (Xinzhou Fanhua Jinglun)
Included Activities
- Guangxiao town exploration
- Suspension bridge viewing
- Drum tower visit
- Opera house visit
- Chengyang wind and rain bridge visit
- Lonji rice fields exploration
- Scenic walks through rice paddies
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Guangxiao Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge Lonji Rice Fields 
- Day 14
Guilin
Spend a full day in Guilin, one of China's most popular cities with a pleasant setting on the banks of its lake and river Li. Visit the Reed Flute Cave with its fantastically shaped stalactites and stalagmites lit in beautiful colors, creating a spectacular underground world. The afternoon is free, so you might visit the Jingjiang Palace or explore the city at your own pace. You'll stay overnight in Guilin.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sheraton), Hotel (Xinzhou Fanhua Jinglun)
Included Activities
- Reed Flute Cave entrance
Optional Activities
- Jingjiang Palace visit (afternoon free time)
Landmarks/POIs Reed Flute Cave Jingjiang Palace 
- Day 15
Li River Cruise, Yangshuo, Huangyao, Guangzhou
Leave Guilin by boat and cruise the Li River, one of China's most scenic waterways, with green mountains, villages, and mountain peaks in fascinating shapes. After lunch, arrive in Yangshuo, a lively tourist city. Stroll through town before continuing through central China to Huangyao, a magnificently preserved ancient city with small streets, old buildings, and temples. Walk through this charming area and experience daily life there before heading toward Guangzhou. You'll arrive at the end of the day.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Landmark Canton)
Included Activities
- Li River cruise
- Yangshuo town exploration
- Huangyao ancient city stroll
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Li River Yangshuo Huangyao 
- Day 16
Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Macau
Start with a two-hour tour of Guangzhou, a thriving southern Chinese metropolis. Walk along Shangxiaju Street with its traditional market, see the House of the Chen Clan from the 19th century, and explore the riverside. Free time and lunch follow. In the afternoon, travel to Zhuhai on the China Sea and stop at the impressive Opera House opened in 2016, whose shape symbolizes the sun and moon. Cross the border into Macau and explore the casino area, many styled like those in Las Vegas. Experience the vibrant activity of this district.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Macau)
Included Activities
- Guangzhou two-hour city tour
- Shangiaxju Street walk
- House of the Chen Clan visit
- Riverside area exploration
- Zhuhai Opera House viewing
- Macau casino area exploration
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Shangiaxju Street House of the Chen Clan Zhuhai Opera House - Day 17
Macau, Hong Kong Bridge, Hong Kong
Explore Macau's historic city center, a World Heritage Site. Administered by the Portuguese from the 16th century until 1999, you'll see ancient churches, decorative tiles, its fortress, and China's oldest lighthouse. After free time and lunch, take the impressive bridge connecting Hong Kong with Macau, opened in late 2018. This engineering feat features more than 30 km of bridges over the China Sea, 6 km of tunnel beneath it, and artificial islands. Stop at the tourist platform to see this achievement. Check into your Hong Kong accommodation and take the Star Ferry across Hong Kong Bay, then enjoy a short walk to see illuminated buildings from the other shore. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Century)
Included Activities
- Macau historic center guided tour
- Macau-Hong Kong bridge crossing
- Bridge tourist platform stop
- Star Ferry crossing
- Illuminated harbor viewing
- Lunch
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Macau Historic Centre Macau-Hong Kong Bridge Hong Kong Bay 
- Day 18
Hong Kong
After breakfast, explore Hong Kong's iconic sights. Visit the financial center with its tall skyscrapers and the History Museum to learn about the city's colonial period and World War history. Stroll along the Avenue of the Stars by the dock, showcasing cinema celebrities. Take the Star Ferry across Hong Kong Bay, then take a bus up to Victoria Peak at 552 meters for panoramic city views. Return via Peak Tram. After this, the afternoon is free to explore at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Century)
Included Activities
- Hong Kong financial center exploration
- History Museum visit
- Avenue of the Stars stroll
- Star Ferry crossing
- Victoria Peak visit
- Peak Tram return ride
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon for independent exploration
Landmarks/POIs Hong Kong Financial Center History Museum Avenue of the Stars Victoria Peak 
- Day 19
Departure from Hong Kong
After breakfast, your journey through China comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of this comprehensive tour through the country's most iconic destinations.
