19-Day Tour of Beijing, Xi'an, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou,Hangzhou, Shanghai, Guilin and Guangzhou

Day 1 Welcome to Beijing, capital of China. Upon arrival you will be met by our guides and transferred to hotel.

Day 2 Morning tour to Tian An Men Square,located in the heart of the capital, and the Imoerial Palace ( Forbidden City) - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort area of the royal family, or a visit to the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests. Dinner is the famous Beijing roasted duck at a local restaurant.

Day 3 A full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feasts of human labor - the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Scared Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty.


Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an by air
A 2-hour flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. City tour begins with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang. A cultural performance will be provided if available.

Day 5 A full day visit includes the unparalled highlight of an excursion to the incredible Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin emperor. Added highlights are a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort area especially for the emperors and the royal family and a visit to the Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village dating back 6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are displayed in the Banpo Museum.

Day 6 Xi'an - Nanjing by air
Nanjing, a famous ancient capital of China for six different dynasties, is the capital of Jiangsu Province.

Day 7 Begin your expration today with the might double-deck Yangtze River Bridge. Then onward to the imposing Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the site of the Ming Emperor's Tomb and Xuanwu Lake.

Day 8 Nanjing - Yangzhou by coach
A one hour drive by coach to Zhenjiang before getting to Yangzhou by the ferry. Sightseeing there includes visit to the Slim West Lake, the Daming Temple and the Geyuan Garden.

Day 9 Yangzhou - Wuxi by train
Back to Zhenjiang by the ferry before taking a 2-hour train ride to Wuxi, known as the "Land of Rice and Fish". Your visit in Wuxi include the lakeside Li Yuan Garden and Mei Yuan. Time permitting, you may also board a boat to cruise island-dusted Lake Tai.

Day 10 Wuxi Suzhou by boat
Today we board a canal boat for the leisurely cruise along the anceient Grand Canal - Suzhou. Our boat ride provides a glimps of traditional life along the canal's most interesting section from Wuxi to Suzhou.

Day 11 Suzhou, known as the garden of China. Visits to the Tiger Hill, Garden of Harmony Rock, Lion Garden, an embroidery factory and more.

Day 12 Suzhou - Hangzhou by boat
Traveling by boat to Hangzhou from Suzhou, we can observe life on the tranquil waters of 1,300-year ols Grand Canal, which is still a principal from of transport in the area.

Day 13 A full day sightseeing features a cruise on the famous West Lake and a visit to the Pagoda of Six Harmonies. Time permitting, sidit a silk factory.

Day 14 Hangzhou - Shanghai by train
A morning tour to view the 4th century Ling Yin Temple. Then board an afternoon train to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city.

Day 15 Chengdu - guangzhou by air
Your visit today begins with the 400 years old Yu Yuan Garden and a visit to the Jade Budhha Temple, a craft factory or curio shop. Afternoon, stroll the lively wterfront Bund and shop along the famous Nanjing Road where shops stay open late.
An acrobatic show for your evening entertainment.

Day 16 Shanghai - Guilin by air
A 2-hour flight brings you to Guilin with a visit to the most famous Reed Flute Cave or Fubo Hill up where you can climb for the panoramic view of the city.

Day 17 Take a boat ride in the morning along the Li River to Yang Shuo, viewing the spectacular scenery as it reflects in the crystalline water. You can explore Yang Shuo - a small town with many stalls selling traditional Chinese arts and crafts articles.
Return to Guilin by coach for dinner.

Day 18 Guilin - Guangzhou by air
A 50-minute to Guangzhou, the southern gateway to China. City tour features the Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Six Banyan Pagoda and Temple, and the Five-Ram Statue in the Yuexiu Park.

Day 19 Cast your last glimpse of China as you board an express train for Hong Kong Through the rural New Territorise.