Arrive in Beijing, the national’s seven-century-old capital. (D)

Day 3     (Fri)        Beijing

Following breakfast, you will visit the Dingling Tomb, one of the Ming Tombs, the burial place of the 13^th Ming Dynasty Emperor to view the fabulous cultural relics.  Then, we visit the “Sacred Way” – a boulevard lined with sculpted stone animals.  Next, drive to the Badaling Section of the Great Wall, the world’s greatest man-made structure winding dragon-like across Northern China and praised as a “Wonder of the World”.  This is the only evidence of man visible from the moon.  Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner, the no. 1 typical food of Beijing. (B/L/SD)

Day 4     (Sat)      Beijing

Your today’s tour starts with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world with capacity of 1 million people.  Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, it is the largest existing, best-preserved imperial palace in the world today covering a total area of 720,000 square meters.  Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of 15^th Century architecture inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritages List.  Next, the Summer Palace presents a breathtaking arrangement of lake, landscape, pagodas and pavilions, a fine example of Chinese gardening art. (B/L/D)

Day 5     (Sun)     Beijing

Today is a free day at your leisure. (B)

Day 6     (Mon)   Beijing – Xi’an

This morning is free at your own leisure.  After lunch, fly to Xi’an – once the capital of 11 dynasties and one of the most important archaeological sites in China.  Upon arrival in Xi’an, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda – a brick-tower architecture boasted a five-storey structure about 60 meters high. (B/L/D)

Hotel: Gloria Plaza or similar

Day 7     (Tue)     Xi’an

A full day excursion takes you to one of the most exciting archaeological finds in recent years – the unearthing of more than 6,000 Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.  These figures guard the tomb of Emperor Qin and are buried in the huge pit covering more than three acres.  This evening, enjoy a special Dumpling Dinner, followed by a delightful Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/SD)

Day 8     (Wed)   Xi’an – Guilin

This morning in Xi’an, you will visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and Ming Dynasty Wall.  This afternoon, you will fly to Guilin and visit the Elephant Hill which looks like a giant elephant drinking water with its trunk. (B/L/D)

Day 9     (Thu)     Guilin

After breakfast, you will enjoy a cruise on the Li River and are exposed to the beauty and scenery surrounding it.  Disembark at Yangshuo and sample some of the many colourful markets before returning by coach to Guilin.  Afternoon, you will visit the striking stalagmite and stalactite formations of the Reed Flute Cave and Fubo Hill. (B/L/D)

Day 10   (Fri)        Guilin – Hong Kong

Today, you will fly to Hong Kong.  Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (B/L/D)

Hotel: Royal Plaza or similar

Day 11   (Sat)      Hong Kong

Today, you will take the most important orientation tour for all tourists to discover the best of Hong Kong.  The tour starts to bring you to the Victoria Peak, where enables you to have a birds-eye view of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, then comes to the next stop at the famous Repulse Bay Beach.  You will then visit the unique “Aberdeen Fishing Village” where you will still see the traditional sampan and the Jumbo Floating Restaurant en route to Factory shopping. (B)

Day 12   (Sun)     Hong Kong

Today is a free day at your leisure. (B)

Day 13   (Mon)   Hong Kong – Hometown

Transfer to airport and depart for your hometown.  It is the same day when you arrive home as you will re-cross the International Dateline. (B)