Beijing 3n-Luoyang 1n-Xi’an 1n-Guilin 2n-Hangzhou 2n-Shanghai 2n (11N-12D)

Arrival in Beijing, the capital of China. Assistance in English with remote coordination. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Buffet breakfast + Lunch with Peking duck. We will visit Tiananmen Square, the largest urban square in the world, at the center of which is the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong; the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties lived; the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to the God of Heaven and prayed for good harvests; and the famous Silk Market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Buffet Breakfast + Lunch We will visit the Great Wall, a symbol of China's historical isolation and sense of vulnerability. It stretches for thousands of kilometers in its winding journey through deserts, mountains, and plains. What were originally a series of earthen walls erected by different states became known as the Great Wall after the unification of China under the reign of Qin Shi Huang (221-210 BC). On the way back, we will drive past the Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) (entrance not included). Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet Breakfast At the designated time, transfer to the train station to board the high-speed train to Luoyang, one of China's oldest cities. Upon arrival, assistance in English will be provided at the station. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. Luoyang Luoyang's industrial character reveals very little of its impressive history. It was the seat of the ancient Zhao court, whose official archivist was Lao Tzu. The city was also home to the first Chinese university in 29 BC, and the capital of 13 dynasties, from the Neolithic period until 937 AD.

Buffet breakfast + Lunch We will visit the Longmen Grottoes, along located more than a kilometer, where over 100,000 Buddha images were carved into the rocky river walls; we will stroll through the old quarter of the city. At the appointed time, transfer to the train station to take the high-speed train to Xi'an, capital of 13 dynasties, notable for having been the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Arrival, assistance in English at the station, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Buffet breakfast + Lunch We will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum at the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, with its thousands of life-size clay soldiers that guarded the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China from the Qin Dynasty; the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, an architectural treasure of Buddhist architecture from the Tang Dynasty; and drive along the ancient city wall, which served as protection against attacks from western barbarian tribes throughout its history. To end the day, we will see the Great Mosque and take a stroll through the Muslim Quarter, a network of streets and shops reminiscent of an Arabian souk. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, located on the banks of the Li River, considered "the most beautiful scenery under the sky." Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport with assistance in English, and transferred to your hotel for overnight accommodation.

Buffet breakfast + Simple lunch on board In the morning, we will take a stunning cruise on the Li River. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Yangshuo Town, enjoying the pedestrianized West Street. On the way back, we will visit the Reed Flute Cave. Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast At the designated time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hangzhou, known as "paradise on earth." Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport with assistance in English. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Buffet breakfast + Lunch We will take a pleasant cruise on West Lake, a tranquil and famous lake in southern China. We will visit Huagang Park, where you can see the golden fish; the Temple of the Hidden Souls, an important temple of Chinese Buddhism; and Meijiawu Village, a famous green tea plantation with a dragon well. Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet Breakfast + Lunch At the designated time, transfer to the train station to board the high-speed train to Shanghai, the commercial center of China. Upon arrival, you will be met at the station and assisted in English. We will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a tranquil and beautiful temple with various Buddha statues; Yu Garden, a garden representative of the water villages of southern China; and the Bund, an iconic area with European-style skyscrapers. Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet Breakfast + Lunch In the morning, visit the water village of Zhujiajiao with a boat ride included. Chinese water towns are identified by their old houses lined along the canals and the bridges that cross them. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for guests to enjoy. Overnight stay.

Buffet Breakfast At the agreed time, transfer to the airport. End of services. The last departure time is 8:00 PM. If you require a later departure, please inquire about the night transfer supplement.