After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful city tour by visiting Forbidden City, which is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Then tour Tiananmen Square and outside view of the National Grand Theater. Afterwards, visit Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the heaven and prayed for grain harvest and rainfall. It is the existing largest and highest ranking complex of sacred places in China. Lastly, Stop by Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Institute, which had been designated to provide medicines for the royal pharmacy of the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty for 188 years. Enjoy the famous Beijing acrobatic show after dinner.

Looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains, the Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World'. We tour the Juyongguan portion of the Great Wall in the morning and stop by a Jade Workshop where we will learn some information about the precious jade. Afterwards, pay a visit to the Changling of the Ming Tombs. Lastly, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird Nest & Water Cube. Peking Duck Dinner will be served tonight.

This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall.

Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, and pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Figure Workshop en route. Then tour the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Back to the town, proceed to visit Shaanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”. Tonight, we will enjoy Dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty Show.

After breakfast have a good rest in hotel, then take a stroll on the Muslim Street. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, whose picturesque landscape has inspired Chinese artists and poets for centuries. People always say: “Guilin's scenery is peerless in the world.” Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel for rest.

Take a spectacular cruise down the meandering Li River. The scenery is breathtaking, as jagged, mist-covered mountains loom before you, and quaint villages dot the riverbanks. Disembark at Yangshuo, visit the Yangshuo West Street. Then drive back to Guilin, Guilin rice noodles will be served tonight.

After breakfast, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, then pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave. Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition. Take the flight to Shanghai, a truly international metropolis showing the modern achievements of China.

After breakfast, we will be transferred to airport for Hong Kong. Upon arrival of the Pearl of Orient – Hong Kong, take shuttle bus to the hotel.

Morning proceed to a city tour in Hong Kong Island (Seat-in-coach), including the famous Victoria Peak, Stenley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and a jewelry factory. Free for your shopping spree for the rest of the day.

In the afternoon take hotel shuttle bus from hotel to airport back to Los Angeles.

Excludes / Remarks:
※ Tax and fuel surcharge.
※ Early departure or late return, add class difference.
※ Other gateways or stopover other countries, please call for details.
※ Child  fare be minus $100 of adult price
※ Driver & tour guide’s tips at $10per day per person.

※ Handicrafts, Shopping & Cultural Insights 

 With travel to China, there are shopping/comfort stops on tour where you can learn & shop, take a rest, or just stretch your legs. This is a normal practice in China. This is helpful for the tour guides and they must make these stops, although they can be brief, and no purchase is necessary.  Some guests may find that some stops are more interesting than others, if you are not interested in shopping, please use this time for a bathroom break, to rest, or to simply learn more about China’s specialty products. Your tours in China will include opportunities for shopping at handicraft shops, specialty outlets and/or other locations providing chances to purchase, learn, and gain valuable cultural insight on items such as Jade, Pearls, Silk, and more. Many of these specialty shops offer quality products and international shipping service. Your local guides will keep you well informed. During this tour, the following shopping stops are confirmed (subject to change).