China 13 Days Highlights Tour

• Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel
• 4+stars Hotel
• None

Welcome on your journey to Beijing! Arriving in China's capital, you will experience the unique charm of the city.

Our professional tour guide will be waiting at the airport and arrange a comfortable car to transfer you to your hotel. Upon arrival, you can take a short break to recover from jet lag.

If you would like to explore the surroundings in advance, your guide will provide you with practical advice.

Recommend for Free Time

Watching Peking Opera Show, Acrobatic Show or Kung fu Show(Performances are usually from 19:15 to 20:15)

• Tian'anmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park - Summer Palace
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby to start today's journey.

First, we will reach the Tian'anmen Square. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tian'anmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Passing through Tian'anmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, a magnificent palace complex that was once home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Then we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where we will enjoy the entire Forbidden City from the Watchtower at the top of the hill.

In the afternoon, we will drive to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Here, you can stroll among the ancient pavilions, mansions and temples, enjoying the beauty of small bridges and winding corridors.

Recommend for Activities

You can choose foot massage, houhai night bars or Sanlitun bar street at night.

• Great Wall - Bird's Nest/Water Cube
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall. It is well-preserved and relatively unvisited and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural scenery.

You will take an easy cable car ride up the Great Wall. Then Climbing up to the towering towers overlooking the Great Wall as it winds along the ridge will surely keep you coming back for more. At the end of the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.
(Note: If you are physically fit, you may also choose to hike up and down).

Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.

Recommend for Dinner

After a full day of sightseeing, you can go to Quanjude having the Peking duck dinner.

• Temple of Heaven - Hutongs - High-speed Train to Xi'an
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast&Lunch

We will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and pray for a good harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy.

Then we will visit the Hutongs(old alleyways) and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. For lunch you will learn to make and eat dumplings in the hutongs for an in-depth experience Beijing local lifestyle.

After lunch, we will go to the railway station for the high speed train(about 5hrs) to Xi'an. Our Xi'an guide will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this charming ancient capital.

• Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Da Ci'en Temple - Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

In the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel and drive about 40 kilometers to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These Terracotta Warriors were built by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. You will also have the opportunity to experience traditional culture by making a miniature pottery figurine.

After lunch, we will return to downtown Xi'an and visit the Da Ci'en Temple. This temple was a famous translation site for Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty. If you are interested in Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can climb it (extra charge applies) for a great view of the city. Then you can also try on the Chinese traditional dress for free to experience the solemnity and elegance of ancient China.

As night falls, we will take you to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. This is a great place to enjoy the charming night view where you can reminisce the prosperity and splendor of the Tang Dynasty.

• Xi'an Museum - Small Wild Goose Pagoda - Ancient City Wall - Flight to Guilin
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

In the morning we will visit Xi'an Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda learn learn about the profound historical and cultural heritage of Xi'an.

In the afternoon, we will go to the Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. You can rent a bicycle (extra charge applies) for a leisurely ride on the ancient city wall and enjoy the panoramic view of Xi'an.

Then we will also take you to visit the bustling Muslim Quarter to taste the authentic local snacks and experience the different cultural atmosphere.

Take a flight from Xi'an to Guilin(about 2 hours). Your Guilin tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

• Mopan Mountain Pier - Yangshuo town - Yulong River - Old West Street
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will arrive at Mopan Mountain Pier to take a boat 84 kilometers and 4 hours to arrive in Yangshuo town. We will continue to explore the Yulong River.You can take a bamboo raft cruise on the river to feel the tranquility and leisure.

In the evening, we will stroll through the old West Street, taste the local food and have a glass of wine.

Notice

According to the Yulong River Tourism Regulations. Children less than 1 meter tall and seniors over 70 years old will not be able to experience bamboo rafting, please be aware of this.

• The Elephant Trunk Hill - The Reed Flute Cave - Flight to Chongqing
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will take a bus to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill. This huge rocky mountain looks like an elephant drinking from the river.

Then drive to the next amazing attraction, the Reed Flute Cave. This is a majestic underground palace with colorful glittering interiors.

As the sun sets, we will bid farewell to Guilin and head to the airport for our flight to Chongqing.

• Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City
• 4+stars Cruise Ship
• Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner

Wake up in the morning, Enjoy the serenity of the Yangtze River and the leisure time on board. You can practice Tai Chi to harmonize your body and mind with nature or attend lectures on the history and culture of the Yangtze River. In the evening, there will be a captain's welcome party and evening show on board.

You can choose to join the activities on the cruise or take an optional tour to Fengdu County .
Fengdu County is an important part of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area and boasts unique natural and cultural landscapes, including Fengdu Ghost City, Shuanggui Mountain, Xueyu Cave, etc.

Note

Exploring Fengdu Ghost City requires a lot of walking, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes

• White Emperor City(Optional), Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge
• 4+stars Cruise Ship
• Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner

Today you will sail through the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Travel through the Qutang Gorges and Wu Gorges.

Today's shore excursion will take you deep into Fengjie County, Wu County or Badong along the Three Gorges, each journey carrying a different history and legend. You can also choose to theBaidi City (Note: this tour requires an additional fee)

In the afternoon, you will arrive at Wu Gorges. Here, you will change to a small boat and travel gently along the stream and deep into the narrow gorge.

In the evening there will be a Captain's Farewell Party and have a great night.

• Three Gorge Dam - High-speed train to Shanghai
• 4+stars Cruise Ship
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will visit the Three Gorge Dam - learn more about the historical background of it and enjoy the beautiful scenery around .

After the visiting, You will be picked up from the ship and transferred to Yichang Dong Station for your high speed train to Shanghai.

• Yu Garden - Shanghai World Financial Center - Nanjing Road - the Bund
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will head to Yu Garden, the jewel of classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. Adjacent to the Yuyuan Garden is the Yuyuan Bazaar, a great place to sample local cuisine and explore traditional Chinese handicrafts.

Next, we will drive to the Shanghai World Financial Center, known as the "Eye of Shanghai", which is 474 meters high. From its 100th floor, you will have a panoramic view of Shanghai.

In the afternoon, we will take you on a stroll along Nanjing Road, a shopping paradise that is not only perfect for shopping but also for experiencing the modern atmosphere of Shanghai.

Afterwards, we'll head to the Bund, famous for groups of buildings known as "a Gallery of world architecture".

• Jade Buddha Temple - Tianzifang - Transfer to airport
• None
• Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, which houses the world's largest collection of Jade Buddhas as well as numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures. Then you will go to the Tianzifang which is touristic arts and crafts place that has developed from a traditional residential area.

In the afternoon, our driver will pick up you and transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home. We wish you a wonderful memory of your trip to Shanghai and look forward to meeting you again.