Departure everyday

Day 1 Arrive Beijing Arrive Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel. (D)

Day 2 Beijing Morning tour to Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the capital, and the Imperial Palace, known as the 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. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet in the evening. (B-L-D)

Day 3 Beijing Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labour - the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. (B-L-D)

Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an Visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest temple complex remaining in China today. An afternoon flight takes you to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. City tour begins with a visit to the ancient City Wall, which was built in 1370 A.D. (B-D)

Day 5 Xi'an Full day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China. A visit to Banpo Village - the remains of a Neolithic village dating back 6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are displayed in the Banpo Museum. Time permits, visit factory where copies of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are made. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. (B-L-D)

Day 6 Xi'an -Luoyang Take the train to the ancient city Luo Yang, hence the name "Capital of nine Dynasties". You will pass by the Hua Shan Mountain, one of the five famous Mountain in China. In the afternoon arrive Luoyang. Transfer to your Hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 7 Luoyang Whole day excursion to the Shaolin Tempel, the temple situated at the foot of Song Shan Mountain-the central of the five sacred mountains in China. The temple was found in A.D. 527 by a monk, Bodhidharma. He developed a form of physical movement which is based on the natural motions of animals. Hence the origin of Shao Lin Kung Fu. Visit the Luoyang Folk Art Museum. (B-L-D)

Day 8 Luoyang - Nanjing Visit the Long Men Grottoes, built in the year 494, during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Long Men Grottoes is one of China's three leading treasure house of grotto art, with 2,100 grottoes. The larges Buddhist sculpture stands 17.14 meters tall. Take the Overnight train with first class "soft sleeper" in China to Nanjing. (4 Person in one cabin.) (B-L)

Day 9 Nanjing Morning arrive Nanjing, transfer to your Hotel for the breakfast. Nanjing, a well-known ancient capital of China for six different dynasties. Begin your exploration today with the mighty double check Yangtze River Bridge. Then onward to the imposing Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the site of Ming Emperor's Tomb and Xuanwu Lake. (B-L-D)

Day 10 Nanjing - Wuxi Journey by rail (or by bus, for the biggroup) to Wuxi, known as the "Land of Rice and Fish". Your visit in Wuxi includes the Plum Garden, Li Garden and a clay figurine factory in the afternoon. (B-L-D)

Day 11 Wuxi - Suzhou A cruise on Taihu Lake in the morning, then a visit to Turtle Head Island. Leave Wuxi for Suzhou by afternoon train (or by Bus). Suzhou, known as the garden of China, is famous for its embroidery. You may visit Humble Administrator's Garden and Tiger Hill. (B-L-D)

Day 12 Suzhou - Hangzhou Board a canal boat for a leisurely cruise along the ancient Grand Canal in the morning. You may visit the Embroidery Institute and attend demonstrations at the Silk Factory. Take afternoon train (or by train) to the idyllic city of Hangzhou. (B-L-D)

Day 13 Hangzhou A full day tour to appreciate the incomparably lovely West Lake with its soaring bridges and flower-bright islets. Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake. Visit Huqingyutang, a pharmacy shop and museum of traditional Chinese medicine. Later in the afternoon, visit the Lingyin Temple in the lush green hills northwest of the city. (B-L-D)

Day 14 Hangzhou - Shanghai Visit a tea plantation growing the famous Longjing green tea, and the Pagoda of Six harmonies in the morning. Take afternoon train to Shanghai, the bustling commercial heart of China. City tour begins with a stroll along the lovely waterfront "The Bund". (B-L-D)

Day 15 Shanghai Sightseeing includes the Temple of the Jade Buddha where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured, then a visit to the fascinating Yuyuan Garden and the Museum of Art and History. Remainder of day is free to shop and explore. (B-L-D)

Day 16 Return Home Transfer to the airport and board your homebound flight. Arrive in your country on the same day. (B) 

B:Breakfast 　L:Lunch 　D:Dinner

Hotel: (or the same standard)

Beijing: Hao Yuan Jian Guo Hotel
Xi'an: Jian Guo Hotel
Luoyang: Luoyang great Hotel
Nanjing: New century Hotel
Suzhou: Suzhou Hotel
Wuxi: Wuxi Great Hotel
Shanghai: Ocean Hotel
Hangzhou: Ramada Hotel