This tour was designed to connect to a cruise where the clients disembark Sapphire Princess in Beijing on the morning of Oct. 1, tour China, and reconnect with the cruise on Oct. 16 from Shanghai:
Day 1 Monday, 01 October
Arrive Beijing (at Xingang)
Upon Arrival, you are greeted and helped transfer to Beijing (3 hours) check into your 5 star Beijing international Hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.
MEALS:
Day 2 Tuesday, 02 October
Beijing
Today’s sightseeing visits the imposing Tian an Men Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace with a cruise on placid Lake Kunming (weather permitting). This evening you are invited to a delicious Beijing Duck welcome dinner.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Wednesday ?03 October
Beijing
Walk along the ancient ramparts of the renowned Great Wall today. Visit a cloisonné factory and observe the skilled artisans create intricate designs. Then stroll along the Sacred Way to the Ming Tombs and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Thursday, 04 October
Beijing to Xian
This morning is free to explore .Perhaps take an optional tour via old-fashioned pedicab to explore Beijing’s ancient narrow streets, known as Hutongs, Visit a courtyard-style family residence, and admire the city view from atop the Drum Tower Pagoda. Then fly to Xian where you check into your 5 star Shangri-La Golden Flower Xian
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Friday, 05 October
Xian
View the famed life-sized terracotta army, no two alike, buried for over 2200 years; Circle Vision Movie; Bronze Chariot. Then on to visit the renowned Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. This evening you’re our guest at the Tang Dynasty Theatre’s fabulous dinner and show.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Saturday, 06 October
Xian to Guilin
Fly on to Guilin, heart of a magnificent landscape where you check into your 5 star Sheraton Guilin Hotel Then out to sightsee Reed Flute Cave and Fu Bo Hill’s dramatic rock formations.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Sunday, 07 October
Guilin
Today you’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise on a deluxe air-conditioned boat along the Li River, passing through scenery reminiscent of Chinese ink paintings. See the haunting beauty of Guilin’s mist-wrapped monolithic peaks surrounding the river en route to Yangshuo ?where you have time to browse
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Monday, 08 October
Guilin to Nanjing
This morning, fly to Nanjing. Then a sightseeing tour shows Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum, the Former Presidential Palace and Yue Jiang Lou Tower. Check in to your 5 star Jinling Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Tuesday, 09 October
Nanjing
A scenic drive takes you to lovely Yangzhou. Tour beautiful Slender West Lake, Ge Yuan Garden, He Yuan Garden and the Marco Polo Museum before returning to Nanjing to overnight.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Wednesday, 10 October
Nanjing to Suzhou
Today, travel to Suzhou, noted for its ancient gardens. Sightseeing includes North Temple Pagoda, Pan Men City Gate and the Embroidery Research Institute. Overnight at the 4 star Bamboo Grove Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Thursday, 11 October
Suzhou to Hangzhou
This morning, visit Suzhou’s most famous garden, the Garden of the Master of Fishing Net. Later drive to Hangzhou and check in to the 5 star Zhejiang International Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Friday, 12 October
Hangzhou
Sightseeing in scenic Hangzhou includes a boat ride on lovely West Lake and Inner West Lake, Hua Gang Park, Huqingyu Pharmacy—a Tang museum of Chinese medicine, Ling Yin Monastery
and a visit to the Tea Production Brigade.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Saturday, 13 October
Hangzhou to Shanghai
Today travel from Hangzhou to Shanghai, China’s center of commerce. Check in to the 4 star Ramada Plaza Hotel .Then visit Huai Hai or Nanjing Road’s emporiums and the European-style Bund.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Sunday,14 October
Shanghai
Today’s tour shows the Shanghai Museum’s collection of cultural artifacts, Jade Buddha Temple ang Yu Garden
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 Monday, 15, October
Shanghai
Depart Shanghai this morning for the picturesque water town of Zhujiajiao, known for its winding canals, arched bridges and Ming and Qing architecture. A highlight of your tour includes a traditional sampan ride on the canals. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free to shop. Dinner on your own.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 16 Tuesday, 16 October
Depart Shanghai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
MEALS: Breakfast