China: From Ancient to Modern
The modern capital of Beijing—with its sprawling Summer Palace and the amazing Great Wall—is a worthy successor to the former capital, Xi’an, home to the Terracotta Warriors. In the south, Yangshuo’s dramatic mountain peaks and cliffs are highlighted by the enchanting Moon Hill, while in Shanghai, modern melds seamlessly with tradition.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride
Participate in a tai chi lesson at the Summer Palace
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
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Day 4: Beijing
Visit the Beijing Zoo
Travel to Mutianyu
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
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Day 5: Xi'an
Fly to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient City Wall
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 6: Xi’an
Take a guided tour of Xi’an
Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
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Day 7: Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin
Travel to Yangshuo
Take a walking tour of Xi Jie
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Day 8: Yangshuo
Take a guided tour of Yangshuo
Take a Li River bamboo raft excursion
Climb Moon Hill
Add this in-depth excursion:
Liu Sanjie performance
Zhang Yimou’s folk musical, “Impression Liu Sanjie,” is a popular spectacle that takes place outdoors with a cast of 600 singers and dancers. The theatrical performance makes use of the natural beauty of the Li River and surrounding limestone mountains, as well as special lighting displays, to create a dramatic atmosphere. This is a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed! (Please note: Performances are not available over the period of Chinese New Year’s festivities and may be cancelled in cases of bad weather.)
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Day 9: Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Enjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 10: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a tour of Suzhou
Visit The Master of the Nets Garden
Enjoy free time to visit Museums
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Enjoy “A Symphony of Lights” from the Avenue of Stars
Take a ride on the Star Ferry to Kowloon
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Day 13: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
You will see:- Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
- Bus transfer to Stanley Market
- Stop at St. Stephen’s Beach and Stanley Military Cemetery
Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
Visit Stanley Market
Enjoy a Dim Sum Tasting
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride
Participate in a tai chi lesson at the Summer Palace
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
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Day 4: Beijing
Visit the Beijing Zoo
Travel to Mutianyu
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
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Day 5: Xi'an
Fly to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient City Wall
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 6: Xi’an
Take a guided tour of Xi’an
Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
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Day 7: Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin
Travel to Yangshuo
Take a walking tour of Xi Jie
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Day 8: Yangshuo
Take a guided tour of Yangshuo
Take a Li River bamboo raft excursion
Climb Moon Hill
Add this in-depth excursion:
Liu Sanjie performance
Zhang Yimou’s folk musical, “Impression Liu Sanjie,” is a popular spectacle that takes place outdoors with a cast of 600 singers and dancers. The theatrical performance makes use of the natural beauty of the Li River and surrounding limestone mountains, as well as special lighting displays, to create a dramatic atmosphere. This is a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed! (Please note: Performances are not available over the period of Chinese New Year’s festivities and may be cancelled in cases of bad weather.)
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Day 9: Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Enjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 10: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a tour of Suzhou
Visit The Master of the Nets Garden
Enjoy free time to visit Museums
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Enjoy “A Symphony of Lights” from the Avenue of Stars
Take a ride on the Star Ferry to Kowloon
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Day 13: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
You will see:- Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
- Bus transfer to Stanley Market
- Stop at St. Stephen’s Beach and Stanley Military Cemetery
Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
Visit Stanley Market
Enjoy a Dim Sum Tasting
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Hotels
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
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Entrances
Summer Palace; Taiji Lesson; Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; Beijing Zoo; Great Wall of China; Tea ceremony; Bike ride on Xi’an City Wall; Terracotta Warriors/film; Li River Bamboo Raft; Moon Hill Climb; Shanghai World Financial Center; Jade Buddha Temple; Yu Yuan Garden; Master of the Nets Garden; With extension: Star Ferry Ride; Peak Tram
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