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
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tienanmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityVisit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Peking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Bejing • Mutianyu
Take a day trip to Mutianyu
Visit one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall of China that’s less traveled by tourists
Tour the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Fly to Xi’an [shee-ahn]
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
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army archaeological dig site
Visit the Terracotta Army
Excursion to the Terracotta Warriors
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit a street food market in the city’s Muslim Quarter
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Day 7: Xi'an • Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin
Travel to YangshuoTake a walking tour of West Street
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Day 8: Yangshuo
Tour Yangshuo with an expert local guide
Climb Moon HillTake a bamboo raft cruise on the Li River
Add this in-depth excursion:
Yangshuo cooking class
Upon arrival, you’ll be divided into two groups. After a brief demonstration by a professional chef, groups will prepare several traditional Chinese dishes on their own. Afterwards, relax and enjoy your own personally cooked meal.
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Day 9: Yangshuo • Guilin • Shanghai
Travel to Guilin
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterWalk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
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Day 10: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing Rd
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Day 11: Shanghai • Suzhou
Take a tour of Suzhou
Take a full day excursion to Suzhou
Visit the Master of the Nets Garden
Explore Suzhou on your own
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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
Visit the Temple Street Night Market
Take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbor
Enjoy dinner in Kowloon
Watch the cityscape come alive in a dazzling light show
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Day 13: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Experience the Central-Mid Level Escalators
Ride the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island
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
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tienanmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityVisit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Peking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Bejing • Mutianyu
Take a day trip to Mutianyu
Visit one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall of China that’s less traveled by tourists
Tour the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Fly to Xi’an [shee-ahn]
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
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army archaeological dig site
Visit the Terracotta Army
Excursion to the Terracotta Warriors
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit a street food market in the city’s Muslim Quarter
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Day 7: Xi'an • Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin
Travel to YangshuoTake a walking tour of West Street
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Day 8: Yangshuo
Tour Yangshuo with an expert local guide
Climb Moon HillTake a bamboo raft cruise on the Li River
Add this in-depth excursion:
Yangshuo cooking class
Upon arrival, you’ll be divided into two groups. After a brief demonstration by a professional chef, groups will prepare several traditional Chinese dishes on their own. Afterwards, relax and enjoy your own personally cooked meal.
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Day 9: Yangshuo • Guilin • Shanghai
Travel to Guilin
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterWalk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
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Day 10: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing Rd
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Day 11: Shanghai • Suzhou
Take a tour of Suzhou
Take a full day excursion to Suzhou
Visit the Master of the Nets Garden
Explore Suzhou on your own
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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
Visit the Temple Street Night Market
Take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbor
Enjoy dinner in Kowloon
Watch the cityscape come alive in a dazzling light show
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Day 13: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Experience the Central-Mid Level Escalators
Ride the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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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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Full-time Tour Director
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Expert Local Guides
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