11-Day China Classic Tour of Hong Kong, Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai

Attractions: No

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Hong Kong

When you arrive at Hong Kong, you can take your own taxi or airport shuttle to the hotel we have booked for you. During the rest of the day, you can explore the city on your own. Hong Kong is an international city with easy access to all destinations.

Attractions: Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and you will be escorted by your guide for your half day tour of Hong Kong.

First, take the famous peak tram to the Victoria Peak, Victoria Harbour is named after Queen Victoria of England. Free access all year round. Victoria Harbour has always influenced Hong Kong's history and culture, led Hong Kong's economic and tourism development, and is one of the keys to Hong Kong's becoming an international metropolis.

After descending from the peak, visit Aberdeen Fishing Village, an old traditional fishing village that is the other side of bustling Hong Kong.

Continue to Stanley Market. A great way to get away from the crazy crowds. (If you like soft, beautiful beaches, you can go to Repulse Bay.)

In the afternoon, your guide will accompany you to the airport for your flight to Beijing. When you arrive, your guide will show you to the hotel in the city center to check in.

Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

We begin our exploration of the historical face of Beijing at Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen Square is the centre of Beijing and the symbol of China. It is the largest city square in the world, covering an area of 440,000 square metres and can accommodate 1 million people. After Tian 'anmen is the Forbidden City. It is located in the centre of Beijing's central axis, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also the world's largest and most well-preserved wooden structure of palace-type buildings.

After a midday break, drive to the outskirts of Beijing and enjoy a visual feast at the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace, a royal garden in China during the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, is situated in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometres from the city, with the entire garden covering an area of 3.009 square kilometres (of which the Summer Palace World Cultural Heritage Area covers an area of 2.97 square kilometres), with the water surface accounting for about three-quarters of the area.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, The Imperial Tombs of 13 Emperors of Ming Dynasty

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

After breakfast, head to Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is connected to the Juyongguan Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, which has been the military stronghold guarding Beijing since ancient times, and is known as the "Dangerous Ridge Pass".

Mutianyu Great Wall architectural construction style is unique, dense enemy buildings, especially three enemy buildings and stands one of the main customs platform. China and foreign countries enjoy the reputation of "the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu alone". The mountains in the scenic area are stacked, and the vegetation coverage rate reaches more than 90%. Late autumn is the best time to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Next, cross a 7km passage to The Imperial Tombs of 13 Emperors of Ming Dynasty. The Ming 13 Tombs, a national scenic spot, is located at the southern foot of Tianshoushan Mountain in Changping District, 50 kilometres north of Beijing, and is the mausoleum complex of the thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), which is characterised by a grand scale, a complete system and a relatively complete preservation. The area has a beautiful natural landscape and an abundance of cultural relics and monuments.

Then drive back to Beijing and stop at the Olympic Village to admire the famous Bird's Nest and Water Cube from the outside.The Bird Nest, also known as the National Stadium, was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. There is a saying in France that man can make anything but a bird's nest. You can imagine the uniqueness and difficulty of the design and construction of the Bird's Nest, so it is said that the unique shape of the Bird's Nest design have changed the direction of the development of public buildings in the history of architecture.

Attractions: Temple of Heaven, Hutongs

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

The first destination is the Temple of Heaven. Formerly known as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the place for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven, pray for grain and rain. It is the largest remaining ancient sacrificial complex in China.

Then, back in the city center, take a time-filled rickshaw ride to Beijing's Hutongs. It has recorded the historical changes, the style of the times, and contains a strong cultural atmosphere, as if a museum of folk customs, branded with the imprint of people's various social life. Walking in it, there are places of interest everywhere, and a closer look is like an encyclopaedia of Beijing, and many of the bricks and tiles in the hutongs have a history of hundreds of years.

Beijing Tour is coming to an end. Your guide will drop you off at Beijing West Railway Station and take the high-speed train to Xi 'an. A guide is also available at Xi 'an North Railway Station to meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the time you can make your own arrangements and try some of the famous local snacks.

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Our first stop today is the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Generally speaking, all of the terracotta warriors have the unique majesty and calmness of the Qin people in their faces, with distinctive personalities and strong characteristics of the times. The terracotta sculptures are painted and sculpted in a combination of ways, although the age is far away, but in the freshly excavated can still be vaguely seen on the face of the characters and clothes painted in the colours.

After lunch, return to Xi 'an and enjoy panoramic views of modern Xi 'an while walking on the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, is one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction.

After visiting the city walls, you'll be transported to the bustling Muslim Quarter. Muslim Quarter is a famous food and cultural neighbourhood in Xi'an, a snack street in Xi'an. Muslim Quarter is located in Beiyuanmen, where was originally an official district in the Qing Dynasty.

Attractions: Da Cien Temple, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

After breakfast, head to Da Cien Temple. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the earliest and largest surviving four-sided pavilion-style brick pagoda of the Tang Dynasty. It is typical evidence of Indian Buddhist temple buildings such as pagoda blend into Central Plains and Huaxia culture. It is the integration of the ancient Chinese working people's wisdom of the crystallisation of the landmark building.

Next, we'll go to Shaanxi History Museum. China's first large-scale modern national museum, the first batch of "AAAA" level tourist attractions, known as "the pearl of the ancient capital, the treasure house of China".

The rest of the day is free, you are free to make arrangements until we take you to the airport for Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, our guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel we have booked for you.

Attractions: Li River, Yangshuo Town, Yulong River, West Street

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

The scenery of Guilin is printed on the back of the 20 RMB, which is enough to see how beautiful and stunning it is. Today, you will sail down the river from Mopan Mountain Pier to Yangshuo Town, where you will enjoy the crystal clear Li River and various peaks.

The Li River basin has a unique geomorphology, with turquoise and clear water, and the rolling hills on both sides of the river, which form a breathtaking beauty. These mountains are strangely shaped and beautiful, making the Li River a paradise for photographers and painters, and attracting a large number of tourists for sightseeing and playing. Whether in search of scenic beauty, experiencing the serenity and peaceful countryside atmosphere, or tracing the veins of history and culture, the Li River meets the needs of all kinds of travellers and grants them an unforgettable travel experience.

We have arranged the best way for you to have the best experience here, if you need any help, feel free to ask your guide for some help.

This evening, you can take a walk in the ancient West Street. This ancient street has been the commercial and cultural centre of Yangshuo County, and a place where many local ethnic groups, including Zhuang, Han and Yao, gather. As a historical and cultural style neighbourhood, West Street in Yangshuo, Guangxi attracts many tourists with its unique architectural style, rich ethnic culture and lively commercial atmosphere. Tourists can enjoy the traditional Zhuang style and unique folk culture of Guangxi, savour the food and buy special commodities, as well as feel the unique charm of Yangshuo where tranquillity and hustle and bustle coexist.

Attractions: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

After breakfast, bus back to Guilin. Visit the Elephant Trunk Mountain. When viewed from a suitable angle, the peak is really shaped like an elephant's trunk, which is lifelike and very fascinating. Tourists can enjoy the landscape and take photos around Elephant Trunk Hill. In addition, you can take a cruise or rent a bamboo raft on the Li River to enjoy the whole landscape, which includes the magnificence of the Elephant Trunk Hill and the magnificent natural scenery around it. At night, the illuminations on the mountain will be lit up to give you an even more stunning night view.

Then it's on to the next attraction, the Ludian Cave. Inside the cave, there are a large number of beautiful and colourful, exquisite stalagmites, stone milk, stone pillars, stone mantle, stone flowers, a wide range of, composed of the Lion's Ridge sunrise, Hongluo Treasure Tent, Panglong Pagoda, the primitive forests, crystal palace, flowers and fruits of the mountain and other landscapes, so that the tourists are overwhelmed, just like a fairyland, known as "nature's art of the Palace," has become the Chinese and foreign tourists visit Guilin must be a hot spot for travellers.

Finally, your guide will take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival at the airport, check into your downtown hotel with your local guide. The rest of the day is free to explore as you please. You can explore this city on your own.

Attractions: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center, Nanjing Road, Bund 

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Today you have a whole day to learn about the history of Shanghai. Your first stop is the Shanghai Museum. The exhibition area is 12000 square meters, the first floor is the ancient Chinese bronze Hall, the ancient Chinese sculpture hall and the exhibition hall; The second floor is the ancient Chinese ceramics Hall, the temporary ceramic hall and the exhibition hall; The third floor is the Chinese calligraphy Museum, the Chinese Painting Museum and the Seal Museum of the Chinese dynasties; The fourth floor is a comprehensive museum with the jade Museum of ancient China, the Coin Museum of ancient China, the Furniture museum of Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Arts and Crafts Museum of Chinese minorities and the exhibition hall.

Then you will visit Yu Garden, still a prominent presence among the countless gardens south of the river.

Next, you'll head to the Shanghai World Financial Center. Shanghai World Financial Center, a skyscraper in the Lujiazui Financial Center of Shanghai, China, which is part of the core district of Shanghai's Financial City. It is the fourth tallest building in China and is shaped like a bottle opener. Climb to the 100th floor sightseeing hall, you can see the Oriental Pearl spire. Stepping on the suspended sightseeing corridor, overlooking the scenery of the two sides of the Pujiang River through the transparent glass at your feet, like walking in the clouds.

Later, you will be transferred to another famous Shanghai landmark, Nanjing Road. Shanghai Nanjing Road, one of the most famous commercial streets in the world. The broad sense of Nanjing Road includes Nanjing East Road and Nanjing West Road. The narrow sense of Nanjing Road is the Nanjing Road before 1945, and it refers to today's Nanjing East Road.

Finally, you'll stop at the Bund. The Bund is located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Huangpu District of Shanghai, that is, the Outer Huangpu Beach, which is a Chinese historical and cultural district.

Attractions: Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: No

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Jade Buddha Temple, also known as Jade Buddha Zen Temple, located in Putuo District Anyuan Road, although the temple history is not long, but it is one of the most famous ancient temples in Shanghai, one of the four Buddhist temples in Shanghai. The Ruyi Wheel Guanyin statue of Jade Buddha Temple is located in the Hall of Great Compassion in the temple.

Next, you'll be transferred to Tianzifang, is a national AAA tourist attraction. Before 1998, it was still a road market, and the name was the elegant name given by painter Huang Yongyu.

Walk in the scenic area, weaving through lanes, specialty shops and art workshops, from teahouses, open-air restaurants, open-air cafes, galleries, home furnishings and handicrafts, as well as many creative studios in Shanghai.

In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to next destination or home.