Upon arrival in Hong Kong, be met at the airport for reception and a private transfer to the hotel.

Today, reception at the hotel for private visit to Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing village

Victoria Peak gives Hong Kong perhaps the most extraordinary & legendary vista of any modern city in the world. An upper-class residential area in colonial times, The Peak is still Hong Kong’s poshest area, with rent for a one-bedroom apartment starting around HK$50,000 a month. One glimpse of the awe-inspiring view & the price may seem reasonable. Whether by day or night, Victoria Peak is a must-see.

Continue on to Repulse Bay. Primarily a well-to-do residential area, Repulse Bay has a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. The wide beach is popular with residents & great for sandy strolls. The Lift Guard Club built in traditional Chinese style, features statues of Kwun Yum & Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen. Colonial-style, The Repulse Bay, resembling the original luxury hotel that occupied the site, houses shops & restaurants for perusal.

Afterwards stop by the Aberdeen Fishing Village. Aberdeen Harbour is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks, juxtaposed against a modern high-rise community. Take a sampan ride to get a close-up look at this unusual way of life. For one’s own waterborne experience, board one of the two floating restaurants – including Jumbo, the world’s largest – for a seafood meal. At night, the brightly-lit restaurants are a magnificent sight. ...read less

Optional Half Day Tour (not included): Guided Visit of Wong Tai Sin Temple, Jade Market, Bird & Flower Market
At the impressive Wong Tai Sin Temple, all three main religions of China – Buddhism, Taoism & Confucianism – are practiced. The temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, a shepherd who earned immortality through his good deeds. The temple is a shining example of traditional Chinese architecture, with red pillars, a golden ceiling & ornate latticework. The “office” consists of many sooth-sayers & the temple may well house the largest concentration of fortune-tellers in Asia.

A short walk south from the temple is the Jade Market (located on the junction of Kansu & Battery streets), where hawkers sell various shades & qualities of the stone. To Chinese, jade has great spiritual value for warding off evil. When carved into certain shapes, it can represent wealth (deer), good fortune (tiger) & power (dragon). Don’t buy expensive jade unless you are with an expert. With about 70 bird stalls showcasing a variety of melodious songbirds, the nearby Bird Market garden, with its courtyards & moon gates, is a delight. Songbirds remain a favorite pet of some local men.
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Private transfer to airport, fly to Guilin for an early afternoon flight. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
This afternoon, have a stroll along the Guilin Li River.

This morning, transfer to pier and board the awaiting river cruise on the tranquil Li River. Disembark at Xinping and walk around in this quaint and small town. Travel back in time among the stone houses and cobbled streets of the village. Set out to Fuli Village, home to China’s instantly-recognizable traditional paper fans, and visit the local workshops. Transfer to Yangshuo, to admire and walk down West Street--Yangshuo's oldest street turned lively shopping area.

This evening, transfer from hotel to watch a famous water and light show: Impression LiuSanJie. The sensational night show is performed by over 600 local singers and dancers against the backdrop of twelve mountain peaks and the Li River in the world's largest natural theater.
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In the morning, Yampu recommends to rise early to watch the beautiful sunrise. Then, hike up to the Moon Hill for a bird’s eye view of the entire town. Enjoy afternoon bamboo rafting on the Yulong river, then walk around the village, before enjoying the remaining afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dinner is a rare treat and is prepared and enjoyed with a local family. Prepare dinner with the host, which includes tofu making, vegetable picking, and cooking the local specialty dish “beer fish”.

After lunch, transfer back to Guilin to visit Reed Flute Cave. An underground spectacle of stalactites and stone pillars located just minutes from Guilin, Reed Flute Cave is named for the reeds that were once used to create musical instruments. The cave’s interior is emphasized by the multi-colored lights, which illuminate the entire cave. The experience is sure to be awe-inspiring, thanks to the breathtaking grandeur of the rock formations. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. ...read less

Chengdu is well-known for two things: its relaxed lifestyle and adorable pandas. The city itself is awash with colorful characters that should make for some interesting subject matter, especially when viewed down the lens of a camera. Today is your day of being a Chengdu local.

Take the morning to explore the Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu and see the adorable creatures. After lunch, visit a local park to see a typical day. Join some local dance, sip some tea, play Chinese chess and learn to play Mahjong, a traditional Chinese game using little cubes instead of playing cards. Mahjong is an essential part of the locals’ daily life, and it can be seen being played in people’s houses, in teahouses and even on the footpath if the weather is conducive.

Hotpot is tonight’s dinner highlight. Be ready for spice!
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Today, drive to Leshan (“Happy”) Mountain. The area is known for the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world – the Leshan Giant Buddha—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy some time at leisure to hike around in the mountain.

Early this morning, transfer for flight to Shanghai.

After lunch this afternoon, visit the beautiful Yu Garden and walk around the French Concession, dating from the late 18th to early 20th century. The catholic Cathedrals and European style houses that give the area a distinct character can still be seen today.

This evening’s show (included) is a spectacular performance of the Shanghai Acrobatics.

This morning visit the Shanghai Museum, a world-class institution, home to some of the most dedicated Chinese historical collection. The intricately carved jade sculptures and stone sculpture gallery are interesting for kids. This afternoon explore the Tianzifang & Xintiandi area before an evening walk on the city's Bund, flanked by the magnificent colonial-era buildings previously owned by the great trading houses and banks of the early 1900's.

Today, travel by car to Suzhou and explore the area’s remarkable classical Chinese style gardens, which are on the United Nations’ World Heritage List. Visit The Humble Administrator’s Garden and The Garden of the Master of the Nets, visit the fascinating Silk Museum before lunch at Pan Pacific Hotel. Then explore the ancient canal by boat, where there are many classic works of architecture on the both sides of the canal to be seen.

This evening, transfer to the train station for an overnight train to Xi’an.

Arrive in Xi’an and transfer to the hotel and freshen up.
Visit the world famous Terracotta Warriors, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The figures are the size of actual humans and featured vividly and clearly.

Next, walk through the lively Muslim Quarter to visit the Grand Mosque. The 60,000 strong Muslim community that lives and works today in Xian traces its history back to Arab and Persian merchants who, after traveling the Silk Road, became permanent residents here for 13 dynasties.

Tonight’s dinner show (included) combines a dumpling banquet with a fascinating Tang Dynasty Show.
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Visit the City Wall - the fortification showcases the seamless protection and construction of the ancient capital. The wall measures 13.7 km in circumference, 12 m in height, and 15 to 18 m in thickness at the base. We can choose to walk or bike along part of the City Wall -- from the top there’s a great view over the city.

In the afternoon, have a visit to the Shaanxi History Museum, which houses a collection of over 300,000 precious artifacts showing the development of civilization in this region from 150,000 years ago to the year 1840. Highlights of the museum's collection include fossils of the Lantian Man (a hominid species even older than the famous Peking Man), a Tang Dynasty (618AD – 907AD) mural of people playing polo in China, and eighteen of China's national treasures, such as a bronze tripod dating from the Western Zhou dynasty (~1,100BCE - 771BCE).

This evening, transfer to train station for an overnight train to Beijing.
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Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the evening’s accommodation and freshen up.
The day starts from the center of Beijing in Tian’anmen Square with a walk to the Forbidden City. This was once the Chinese Imperial Palace and has a history of almost five hundred years. It is said to be the world’s largest existing palace complex with 999.5 rooms. While walking in the city, one can retrace the Chinese history from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. Visit Jingshan Park. “Jingshan” literally means Prospect Hill. The hill inside the park is “Coal Hill,” which overlooks the Forbidden City. We’ll walk to the top of Coal Hill for a bird’s eye view of the Forbidden City’s yellow rooftops.

This afternoon, take some free time to discover the city’s traditional neighborhoods – Hutongs, the narrow alleys in old Beijing, and see the Ancient Residential Area, Drum Tower and Bell Tower, all before a stop at local artists’ home to learn Chinese handicrafts.
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Enjoy a morning transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall for a hike! This section of the Great Wall was restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), on the remnants of a Wall originally built in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). The trail consists of mostly rock steps as this section has been restored and renovated, On the way back to city, stop at the Olympic Stadium for a snapshot.

This afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, constructed as a place of rest and recreation for the emperor of old, it is now open as a public park and is one of the most impressive places to visit in Beijing. The focus of the Summer Palace is a huge lake with a long walkway circling it, with a series of towers, halls and temples climbing the hillside. From the buildings towards the top of the hill one can see the entire lake and its surroundings. The park is accented by many small architectural features such as the beautiful 17 arch bridge, which leads to a small island and pagoda on the hill of the far shore.
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This morning, join the locals for morning exercise in the Temple of Heaven Park. In the park, travelers will see various activities, such as Taiji, ribbon dance, sword dance, and water calligraphy. Afterwards, visit the Temple of Heaven, once the prayer palace for good weather and bountiful harvests of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Take the rest of day at leisure.

This morning, transfer to the airport for the flight back home.