Small Group China Tours

Day 01: Beijing Arrival

Fly to Beijing , the capital of People's Republic of China. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to the four-star hotel.

Day 02: Beijing Breakfast.Lunch.Dinner

The full day wonderful tour brings you to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, the residence of emperors for more than 500 years. Afternoon sightseeing features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests and the Summer Palace, a summer resort for Empress Dowager Ci Xi. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious Peking Duck Dinner banquet.

Day 03 Beijing B.L.D

The highlight today is a visit to the Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization and to the Ming Tombs, the burial grounds for the 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. In the evening, enjoy the fabulous Peking Opera Performance.

Day 04 Beijing B.L.D

Today you will visit the Yonghe Lamaism Monastery, and then have a special tour to the 700-year-old narrow streets, Hutongs, to visit the old quadrangles by the old fashioned rickshaw and learn about the daily life of ordinary Beijing residents. Continue to visit the Olympic Venues including Bird Nest and Water Cube.

Day 05: Beijing / Xian  (B.L.D)

In this morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xian, the city known as one of the seven ancient capitals of China. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall built in Ming Dynasty. Check into your four-star hotel.

Day 06: Xian (B.L.D)

Today's tour brings you to Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses Museum and 6000-year-old Neolithic village remains in Banpo Museum. In the evening, you are invited to attend the local famous Dumpling Banquet followed by a beautiful Tang Dynasty Cultural Show.

Day 07: Xian / Shanghai  (B.D)

Take the morning flight to Shanghai, the largest city and the modern commercial centre of People's Republic of China. Upon your arrival in Shanghai, you are met and transferred to your four-star hotel. In this afternoon, you will take an interesting tour to the famous Shanghai Museum. After dinner, you are invited to attend an unbelievable Acrobatic Performance.

Day 08: Shanghai (B.L.D)

Today's tour brings you to visit the magnificent Yu Garden, Bund area, former French Concession area and Nanjing Road, known as the No. 1 Shopping Paradise in China. You will also get the chance to see the newly developed Pudong area and comprehend the great achievements after China started the Reform & Opening-up policy since 1980's. You will get the opportunity to climb up one of the highest landmark buildings in Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower to enjoy a panoramic bird view upon this energetic city.

Day 09: Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai (B.L.D)

Travel to Suzhou, the Oriental Venice. Upon your arrival, visit Lingering In Garden, Tiger Hill Scenic Resort and observe the interesting silk manufacture process during a traditional China silk factory visit. Later in the afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Shanghai. In this evening, you will visit Xintiandi, a renovated and popular area in Shanghai full of dynamic bars, fancy restaurants and fashion shops. You may find lots of unique Shikumen buildings along the streets in the area, which are the traditional houses for Shanghai people.

Day 10: Shanghai(B)

Today you will enjoy your own free leisure time to explore the city at you own will.

Day 11: Shanghai Departure (B)

Today you are to be transferred to the airport by the Maglev bullet train and board your homebound flight, bringing back home dozens of your enjoyable memories. Arrive in San Francisco later today, ending a most exciting, memorable China Discovery experience.