Xi’an City Highlights (L)

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, then head directly to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your tour guide will share the related histories and stories along the way, so feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Start with a visit to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World.” The museum is divided into three sections: No.1 Pit, No.2 Pit, and No.3 Pit. The original site was discovered by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974 and has since become the most important attraction in Xi’an. Stroll around the museum and gain rich information from your tour guide.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, perhaps head to the 600-year-old Xi’an City Wall. Reach the top of the centuries-old city wall and admire the views of the city below.

Muslim Quarter - Afterwards, head to the Muslim Quarter, the hub of the Muslim community in Xi’an City. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the Muslim food and souvenir market. Try delicious local snacks at your own cost if you wish.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for a 2-hour flight to Guilin.

Beijing - Your driver in Beijing will hold a sign with your name waiting at the exit of the arrival hall, and you will be transferred to your hotel in Beijing.

Beijing City Highlights-Shanghai(B,L)

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Your tour guide and driver will pick you up in the lobby of your Beijing hotel and head directly to Tian’anmen Square.

Tian’anmen Square is the world’s largest public square and is home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong, and the great Monument to the People’s Heroes. Follow your tour guide, stroll along the square, and learn about the histories and stories behind it.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - From there, you will pass through the South Gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens that served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. See ancient treasures from thousands of years of history and admire the maze of palaces, gardens, and stunning courtyards as your guide informs you about their histories and stories.

Niaochao National Stadium - Drive past the Olympic Park, and let your tour guide know if you want to stop for photos.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Afterward, enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant. Then relax on the 1.5-hour drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It is a bit more rugged and slightly less crowded than the more famous Badaling section of the Wall. Over 96% of Mutianyu is covered with trees and orchards.

Follow your tour guide to hike up and down different towers, and enjoy the convenience of a round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at the wall.

After your tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guilin.

Guilin - Your driver will hold a sign with your name waiting at the exit of the arrival hall, and you will be transferred to your hotel in Guilin.

Guilin-Li River Cruise-City Highlights(B,L)

Li River - Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel’s lobby at 8:00 am and transfer you to Zhujiang Pier, where you will embark on a boat cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo County. The Li River Cruise is considered the highlight of any visit to Guilin.

Gui Lin Zhujiang Pier - Along the river, enjoy breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water, and picturesque pastoral countryside scenery. The river generally has three sections. Various attractions like peaks and villages along the river have interesting descriptive names, which call for much of your imagination to see what they resemble. Listening to your tour guide’s legendary stories about the attractions is a delightful experience while appreciating the landscapes. Most are mystical fairy and love stories. The cruise usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on water conditions.

Xingping Fishing Village - The Li River takes a big turn at Xingping and is endowed with beautiful and poetic scenery. It has been reproduced in many Chinese landscape paintings. Even the newly-issued 20 RMB note has the scenery on its back. A photographer once said, ‘Shots from any perspective of this place turn out to be impressive and stunning.’

You will enjoy a simple lunch on the boat.

Shili Hualang - In the afternoon, you can choose to spend a few hours in Yangshuo to explore the Ten-Mile Gallery. Then head to Guilin airport for your flight to Shanghai.

Sauntering down a country road makes you feel like you are traveling in a painting. This is true of the Ten-Mile Gallery in Yangshuo County, a fairyland on earth. As the name implies, Ten-Mile Gallery is a picturesque road stretching from the Yangshuo town area to Moon Hill, endowed with rolling hills, endless fields, idyllic villages, and clear rivers on both sides.

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) - You also have the option to head back to Guilin and visit the most famous attraction in the city, Elephant Trunk Hill.

Elephant Trunk Hill is the landmark of Guilin. It has been a famous tourist destination since the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). The hill looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the river.

Enjoy a vigorous walk to the top, visit the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) Puxian Tower, which was built to worship Samantabhadra. Learn its history from your tour guide, then enjoy the panoramic views of the city, Li River, and surrounding scenery.

Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) - You can also choose to head back to Guilin and visit the Reed Flute Cave. Over millions of years, dripping water has eroded the cave to create a special world of various stalactites, stone pillars, and rock formations. Explore important spots in the attraction such as Tower-shaped Pine and Crystal Palace. Despite the fantastic natural scenery inside Reed Flute Cave, there are many writings on the wall. There are 77 travelogues and poems left, which are derived from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your 2-hour flight to Shanghai.

Shanghai - Your driver in Shanghai will hold a sign with your name waiting at the exit of the arrival hall, and you will be transferred to your hotel in Shanghai.

Shanghai City Highlights(B, L)

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan) - Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Shanghai hotel, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, and embark on your customized tour of the city’s sights. Discuss the historical highlights and attractions you wish to see with your knowledgeable guide, who will help you plan an itinerary according to your interests. Then, set off and explore. Typically, you will start with the Shanghai Museum. The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. With bronze ware, ceramics, and painting and calligraphy as its distinctive collections, the museum boasts 120,000 pieces of rare and precious cultural relics in 21 categories.

Jade Buddha Temple - Then, move on to Jade Buddha Temple. You will see the White Jade Buddhas, which were brought here from Burma in the nineteenth century. Stroll around the halls and courtyards in the temple with your tour guide, learn the history of the temple and Buddhism in China, and see how the locals come to worship and burn incense.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then explore the Yuyuan Garden. Yuyuan Garden is the largest ancient garden with Ming and Qing style architecture. Follow your tour guide to explore the garden and learn how to form a perfect garden. Then visit the Old City God Temple, where various local snack shops and streets are scattered around.

The Bund - Continue to the Bund, where you will see an amazing city skyline, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower, and colonial buildings along the Huangpu River. Take a walk and stop for photos.

Former French Concession - Continue to explore the Former French Concession. Besides its historical and religious factors, Shanghai French Concession is also a fantastic place for spending leisure time. Follow your tour guide to wander the narrow alleyways, dine in one of the many cafes or restaurants (at your own cost), or browse through the endless art galleries and photographic studios.

Xintiandi - Your last stop is the lively nightlife district of Xintiandi. As a window to the past and the future, to China and the world, Shanghai Xintiandi’s Shikumen attraction was created by converting residential blocks into a multifunctional dining, retail, and entertainment center flowing with restaurants, boutiques, cafes, and bars of an international standard. Follow your tour guide and explore the area. If you have already visited some of those places before and want to do something different, please feel free to discuss with your tour guide where to go. You can choose these attractions or activities based on your interests: Shanghai Museum, Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Center, or Jinmao Tower.

After your tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Shanghai or the airport.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Round-trip economy class plane tickets
• Cable car or ski lift and toboggan experience at the Great Wall
• Inclusive of lunch
• Guidance by an English-speaking tour guide
• Guilin-Yangshuo 4-star river cruise
• Breakfast included
• Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
• Overnight accommodation in a standard twin room
• All entrance fees covered

• Gratuities to tour guide and driver(recommended)
• Accommodation if you choose to have the tour only