China 12 Days Private Highlight Tour of Beijing, Hongkong, Guilin, Xi'an and Hongkong

Attractions: Not Included

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Beijing Airport Parking Lot

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.

Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Panjiayuan Antique Market and Pearl Market

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Local guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time. It will be an exciting day as we will explore the world well-known wonders today. The 1st stop is Temple of Heaven, the existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven and a place where the emperors prayed for a year of abundance. In the visit of Temple of Heaven, you will be astonished by the exquisite ancient Chinese architectures. Besides, you will see local seniors doing morning exercises in the square and full of vigor. You will have chance to watch Chinese Kongfu, Taichi, square dancing, playing cards, playing chess etc.

Then continue this Beijing city treasure tour by a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city center square, the locality of numerous major political and historical events. It is the witness of Chinese development. It is only a walking distance from Tian'anmen Square to Forbidden City, the world's existing largest and most complete ancient wooden structure buildings. You will explore the glorious palace halls and gardens for more than 2 hours in Forbidden City, learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there. You will be stunned by the numerous old art treasures exhibited in halls. 

Hike to Jingshan Park, where gives a nice panoramic view of the Forbidden City at the top of Coal Hill.Shopping time at Panjiayuan Antique Market and Pearl Market. Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night show or the Peking duck dinne with your guide and ask for suggestions.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Park, the exterior of Bird Nest and Water Cube

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, which section is more popular among foreign visitors. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great Wall, or take cable car up and walk around. Then take a driving for a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall(2 hours) - one of the best-preserved and most accessible sections. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. Lunch is on your own and your guide will gladly assist.

Lunch time at Xiaolongpu Restaurant, famous for the vegetable food, such as fried vegetables, dry-fried beans, sweet corn cakeAfterwards, we visit the famous National Museum of China, one of the largest museums in the world, playing an important role in displaying systematically Chinese culture, cultivating national spirit, leading the development of the cultural relics and museum field. The number of collections in the museum is more than 120 million pieces, being the richest museums with the largest number of collections. There are a total of 48 exhibition halls and there are exhibitions showing the collections and Chinese culture often. It is closed on Monday.Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as foot massage, houhai night bars and Sanlitun bar street.

Attractions: Hutong Tour by rickshaw, Summer Palace, Departure to Xian by high speed train

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xian

You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and have half day leisure tour in Beijing.Drive to Drum Tower area for taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw , which is the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle.

Check out from hotel and start to visit the last spots in Beijing --- Summer Palace, the existing largest, best-preserved imperial garden in China. The Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake are regarded as the representative of Summer Palace. In the park, you could choose to take a boating trip on the lake, enjoying the beautiful royal garden view. Walk along the Long Corridor--- the longest corridor in the world, admiring the extremely rich and prestigious paintings on the beams of the corridor.After lunch, be transferred to the railway station for the high speed train(about 5hrs) to Xian. Your Xian tour guide will wait for you at the station and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, Gao's Courtyard, Muslim Quarter

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xian

Today we start to explore the ancient city by driving to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. It is the guardian of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and is a magnificent group of terracotta warriors considered one of the eighth wonders of the world.A Chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors. Lunch is on your own, but your guide will recommend restaurants around the site according to your preference.

A chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.Afternoon visit the Bell tower, which is the largest bell tower in structure and shape and the best-preserved one in China. Then have a visit at Gao's Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Continue to walk around Muslim Quarter and enjoy your shopping time there and you can also challenge the various local snacks.Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner.

Attractions: Ancient City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda and north square, Hanyang Mausoleum, Fly to Shanghai

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and have one day leisure tour in Xian before leaving for Shanghai.Visit the Ancient City Wall, which represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Bicycle or sightseeing car will be arranged on the wall to go around. After that visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and you will have chance to watch the North plaza fountain show.

 After lunch, drive to Xian airport, on the way visit the Hanyang Mausoleum, the largest museum with largest floor space in China.Fly to Shanghai. Your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Attractions: Jade Buddha Temple, the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, The Bund

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Modern city of China.Visit Jade Buddha Temple, which is famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg.Then visit the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, while walking on Riverside Promenade Bingjiang Da Dao. On the way, we will have a stop at silk museum.

Have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant enroute.Visit Yuyuan Garden, which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, shopping time at Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road which is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai, you could look for some special souvenirs and silk product there. Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. From the Bund, you could see the landmark of Shanghai--- the Oriental Pearl TV Tower as well as other high-rise buildings, just on the opposite of Huangpu River. Enjoy a local lunch in a local restaurant nearby the bund.

Attractions: Fly to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

Free day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for flight to Guilin. Your Guilin tour guide will wait for you at the airport. In the afternoon, visit Reed Flute Cave which is a famous scenic spot offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites in fantastic shapes and colors. On the way back to hotel, a shopping stop at pearl store.

Attractions: Li River Cruise, West Street, Yangshuo countryside

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Yangshuo

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Li River on Cruise.

Enjoy Li River Cruise tour with buffet lunch on board. Deluxe cruise will be arranged with decent facility and good service. Savor the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. You can go on the sundeck or just sit and appreciate the view from the picture windows.

After docking at Yangshuo, you will walk through the well-known West Street.West Street is a historic pedestrian street in Guilin and a favourite shopping and dining area for tourists. West Street retains the traditional architecture and atmosphere of southern China, with many quaint shops and snack stalls. Then you will enjoy the amazing rural scenery as we drive along the surrounding country roads of Yangshuo. 

In the afternoon, you will have a leisure trip in the countryside of Yangshuo by riding a bicycle, enjoy the beauty of southern China. Then drive back to Guilin for overnight.If you would like to stay in Yangshuo longer,  you can plan for the Impression of Liu Sanjie or just hang out at West Street night bars before back to Guilin. If you decide back to Guilin earlier, Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise is a good choice as your optional night activity.

Attractions: Elephant Trunk Hill, Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park, Take high speed train to Hongkong

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Hong Kong

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and check out from hotel in the morning. Drive back to the city, lunch will be arranged in Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel where you could enjoy a good view of our city mark-Elephant Trunk Hill.Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the intersection of Guilin’s Taohua River and Li River. In 1995, it was named the city symbol of Guilin. The main attractions of the scenic area include Elephant Trunk Hill, Shuiyue Cave, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Tower, Sanhua Wine Kiln, Love Island, Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolutionary Site Exhibition Hall, etc. 

Walk to Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park next to Shahu Lake, which is famous for the golden and silver twin pagodas. Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant.Drive from the expressway to Guilin West Railway Station for the 3.2hrs high speed train to Hong Kong in the afternoon. Your Hong Kong driver guide will wait for you at the station and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Attractions: The Victoria Peak, Stanley Street, Aberdeen Fishing Village

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Hong Kong

Today, enjoy your half day city tour to Victoria Peak - will give you the best angle to capture exceptional video footage while you are moving to the 373 meters hill top.Located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong, China, Tai Ping Shan refers to Hong Kong's Tai Ping Shan, English: Victoria Peak, generally refers to the "Peak of Mount Tai Ping", and is therefore referred to as simply the Peak by the people of Hong Kong. Formerly known as "Hard Head Mountain", the ancient name for the incense burner peak, an altitude of 554 metres, is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island!

And then, move to the Aberdeen- home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Finally go to visit Stanley Street and the largest jewelry factory in Hong Kong. After the tour, you can enjoy your own free exploration in this city.

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Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Not Included

Pick-up & check-out. Free day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for return flight. Your pick-up time will be reconfirmed by our tour guide beforehand according to your departure flight timing. Anyway, shopping spree before leaving for the airport.