Splendid China 12 Days Tour

Today your Beijing exploration will begin with a visit to Tiananmen Square. As the largest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square can hold over one million people. This famous monument with its historical significance is often considered as a national symbol in China.

Next we will proceed to visit Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, also called Imperial Museum, was the imperial palace for emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. You will appreciate its magnificence of royal architectures and imperial treasures when visiting the Forbidden City.

After that our guide will bring you to have a great time by rickshaw riding at Hutong Area. Hutongs are alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan, which are the traditional courtyard residences. As an important cultural element of old Beijing, Hutongs are popualar places for people to get to know Beijing local culture and life. A rickshaw riding among Hutongs is just the way to get deep into the local culture and life in Hutongs.

Then we will continue to visit the spectacular of Summer Palace. It is the largest imperial park in China. Having a vast collection of lakes, gardens and palaces, Summer Palace attracts numerous tourists there for its natural beauty and numerous historical sites.

Afterwards, our guide will bring you back to hotel for a good rest.

After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to the airport and you will fly to Xian. Our guide in Xian will pick you up at the airport and take you to have lunch.

In the afternoon, our guide will take you to visit the Ancient City Wall. This is a famous landmark in Xian. The City Wall is the largest and best preserved Ming Dynasty city wall. Visiting the City Wall, you can not only learn city construction and architectural arts in ancient times. Also you can get some good views of Xian city.

Next we will move to visit Shaanxi History Museum. It is China’s first large-scale modern national museum. It has a large collection of culture relics for you to learn more about Chinese history and culture.

Afterwards, our guide will take you to the hotel and help you check in.

This morning we will visit the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses after breakfast. It is dubbed as “World’s Eighth Great Wonder” and the largest excavation of the 20th century. There you will see those artifacts of numerous life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses with different features, facial expressions, clothing and hairstyles arranged in battle formations.

Next we will proceed to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a famous Buddhist pagoda in Xian which was built in the Tang Dynasty. Built with traditional Chinese architectural characteristics and profound Buddhist culture connotation, you will admire Buddhist Religion culture and its attractive architecture when visiting there.

This evening, you will get the chance to enjoy the wonderfull Tang Dynasty Show. The Tang Dynasty Show is dedicated to telling famous stories in the history by the performance of singing and dancing. You will know more about Chinese history and culture by watching the show.

After the show, our guide will bring you back to the hotel.

After breakfast, our guide will bring you to the airport and you will take early flight to Guilin. Our guide at Guilin will pick you up at the airport and take you to have lunch.

After lunch, our guide will transfer you to visit Elephant Trunk Hill. The Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the western bank of the Li River in Guilin. The hill is shaped like gigantic elephant drinking water out of the Li River, and that’s how it got its name. It is the masterpiece of Karst landscape as it is composed of pure limestone deposited on seabed 360 million years ago. The hill with the unique shape to combine the alluring scenery of Li River gives us the picturesque sights to enjoy.

Next we will pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave. The Reed Flute Cave is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Guilin. It is a typical karst cave with numerous stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, and stone flowers in peculiar and special shapes growing and hanging there. It is an art palace to admire the fine artworks of limestone by nature.

Afterwards, our guide will bring you to the hotel and help you check in.

Today’s sightseeing will be scheduled to begin with an amazing Li River Cruise in the morning. Li River is praised as the No. 1 Guilin Landscape among all the waters and mountains in Guilin with its green hills, limpid water, unique caves and beautiful rocks. While a Li River cruise is the indispensable thing to do to explore the picturesque landscape scenery in Guilin. Today you will take the Li River Cruise sailing down from Guilin to Yangshuo and the cruise will take approximately 4 hours to reach Yangshuo. Lunch will be arranged at the cruise boat. 

Next we will move to have a great relaxed time at West Street. Yangshuo West Street lies in the center of Yangshuo County. It is 517 meters long and 8 meters wide. The street is paved with marble and takes an “S” shape. Buildings along the street are in ancient style featured with special local flavor and cultural reflection. Reputed as “Foreigner Street” and “Global Village”, the night scene at West Street is full of exotic aroma which is especially charming. Also you can buy various kinds of souvenirs and taste a lot of local delicacies along the West Street.

Afterwards, our guide will take you to the hotel and help you check in.

After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. Our guide at Hangzhou will pick you up at the airport and take you to have lunch.

After lunch, our guide will bring you to visit Lingyin Temple. The Lingyin Temple is situated on the west of West Lake. It is a famous ancient Buddhist temple in China. Simple yet magnificent, grandeur but with exquisite structure and delicate carvings, the Lingyin Temple is a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Its quaint architecture tranquil environment, historical sites and cultural relics preserved in Lingyin Temple are what to see there.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you to the hotel for check in.

After breakfast, you will start your sightseeing with West Lake.The West Lake is the most famous attraction in Hangzhou. With its natural beauty and historical sites, you will get a feast of beautiful scenery to the eyes when visiting there. Also we will go for fish viewing at Flower Harbor inside the West Lake Scenic Area.

Next we will proceed to visit Meijiawu Tea Plantation. The Meijiawu Tea Plantation is one of the major production bases of Dragon Well Tea. You will experience the local profound tea culture and local life there, also learn more about the unique Dragon Well tea.

Then you will have a free strolling at Hefang Street. The Hefang Street is an old historical and cultural street in Hangzhou. You will get to know the ancient Hangzhou history and culture from this street. Also you will have chances to taste various delicious Hangzhou food and snacks. During this trip, you will pay a visit to Bird and Flower Market and Huqingyutang. The Huqingyutang is an old pharmacy store selling traditional Chinese medicine.

Afterwards, our guide will take you back to the hotel for a good rest.

Today your Shanghai exploration will begin with a visit to Yuyuan Garden. As a famous classical garden in Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden attracts people by its compact and exquisite layout. Its natural features of rocks, pavilions, ornamental ponds and flower walls will give you fresh ideas about the modern Shanghai.

Then we will move on and have the sightseeing exploration at the Bund. As the most famous sightseeing destination in the city, the Bund has become a symbol of Shanghai and a must-go place for tourists. You will enjoy the fascinating views of Huangpu River and groups of architectures and skyscrapers.

The last destination for today will be Nanjing Road. You will have free shopping there. The Nanjing Road is China’s premier shopping street. You will experience the charm of metropolis and modernism of Shanghai at Nanjing Road.

At last, our guide will take you back to the hotel for a good rest.

After breakfast, you will have time for your own leisure and free exploration. At 2:00PM, our guide will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel and take you to visit Shanghai Museum. The museum possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art. Those numerous historical relics and work of arts in Shanghai Museum will give you a better idea of Chinese history and culture.

Then we will go to have dinner. After dinner, you may go to enjoy the wonderful Acrobatic Show at your own expense if you are interested. Or our guide will bring you back to the hotel.