7-Day Amazing China Highlights Tours including Terra Cotta Army

Day 1: Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs

1. Tiananmen Square
   20m
   Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
2. The Palace Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the 600 years old Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about of hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace. .
3. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
   30m
   Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong, Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
4. Temple of Heaven
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Followed by the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Enjoy the stunning Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest and Imperial Vault of Heaven. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life . At the end of the tour, Your tour guide will take you back to your hotel.

Day 2: Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu and Summer Palace

1. Mutianyu Great Wall
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Your private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:00am. The Mutianyu Great Wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and villages. You will spend about 2.5 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall or with an exciting option of tobogganing down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.
2. Summer Palace
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue your tour to the most beautiful garden in Beijing, Summer Palace in the afternoon. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the boat is running, enjoy dragon a lovely boat ride to the southern island. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 3: Xian: Xi'an Mosque, Muslim Quater and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountain Square

1. Xi'an Mosque
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly Beijing driver will transfer you to PEK airport. Guests book Flights and Hotels on own.
   
   Your Xi'an tour guide greets you at Xi'an Xianyang Airport. Then you will be transferred to Xi'an Mosque which is the largest Mosque in china. It was constructed in Ming Dynasty. An active place of worship within Xi'an Muslim Quarter.
2. Muslim Quarter
   30m
   Savor a delightful lunch at Xi'an Muslim Quater. Xi'an Muslim Quater is a large muslim area in Xi'an City. The Muslim population living in the quarter was about 33,000 people. It is well known for its food. There are tons of restaurants, food stores, souvenirs ...etc.
3. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
   45m · Admission ticket included
   At last, Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda fountain Square, It is most beautiful time to enjoy the Big wild goose pagoda. There are lots live shows in this area. It is well known Tik Tok. Many talents Yong people gather here perform professionally with Erhu, guzheng and Tang Dynasty Dance. A feast of music in evening. at the end of the tour your tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel

Day 4: Xi'an: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses & Xi'an City Wall

1. Xi'an City Wall
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am, then you will be transferred to Xi'an City Wall. Xi'an City Wall is the largest and best preserved city wall in China. It is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) You can spend 20 minutes walk along the city wall enjoy the charming south gate or you can rent a bike ride for half hour on the city wall.
2. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful lunch close to Terra Cotta Army. The Terra Cotta Army is considered as the no.8 ancient wonders in the world. The UNESCO world heritage. It is a form of funerary art buried with over 2000 years history. You will spend about 2 hour visit here. At the end of the tour, your Xi'an tour guide will transfer you to Xi'an Xianyang airport.
   
   Your Guilin Driver will greet you at Guilin Liangjiang airport and transfer you to your lovely Guilin Hotel. Guests book flights and hotels on own.

Day 5: Guilin: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces

1. Longji Rice Terraces
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to Dragon's backbone rice terraces. Dragon's backbone Rice terraces is the most amazing rice terrace in China. Construction of the terraces began in Yuan Dynasty over 700 years ago. Layers of rice in Fall, Layers of Green in Summer, Layers of Water in Spring, Layers of frost in Winter. Start your epic experience and hiking in the massive terrace with the option that you can choose driving up and hike down approximately 1.5 hour. Hike around to see the "stars& moon" and the "dragons & tigers" Explore the stunning rice terraces appear like tiered ribbons winding around the carved contours of undulating hillside. Immerse yourself to this spectacular views.
2. Ping'an Village
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful lunch at 2:30pm in the Ping'an village. Stroll along Ping'an village there you will see traditional country houses made of Bamboo and wooden, hardworking donkeys and beautiful roosters. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your lovely hotel in Guilin.

Day 6: Guilin: Li River , Yangshuo Town and Xianggong Mountain

1. Li River
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly Tour Guide will meet you at 7:30am Then enjoy a stunning Li River for about 3 hours. Li River originates in Mao'er Mountains in Xing'an County and flows in the general Southern Direction through Guilin, Yangshuo and Pingle. The 437 kilometre course of the Li and gui Rivers is flanked by green hills, cormorant fishing.
2. Xianggong Mountain
   40m · Admission ticket included
   Xianggong Mountain is about 1 hour drive from Yangshuo, It is best place to have a bird view of Li River. It takes you about 15 minutes hiking up the hill.
3. West Street
   1h
   Stroll through Yangshuo Town, Yangshuo is a county and resort town in southern China. It is well known its dramatic karst mountain and landscape and villages. West Street is a popular street with bars, cafes, restaurants and boutique stores . At the end of the tour your mandarin speaking driver will transfer you to Guilin Liangjiang airport. Guests book hotels and fights on own.
4. Shanghai
   1h
   Your Shanghai Mandarin Speaking Driver will pick you up from airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel in Shanghai.

Day 7: Shanghai: Yu Garden, Former French Concession & Shanghai Tower

1. Yu Garden
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then, you will be transferred to Yu Garden. Visit the most famous garden in Shanghai,Yu Garden. Check out the Bazaar outside the garden afterwards and make all your shopping done. Your guide will help you bargain from local vendors. There are many boutique stores such as tea set, silk scarfs, jade seals...etc.
2. Former French Concession
   40m · Admission ticket not included
   Savor a delightful lunch at Former French Concession. You will learn the colonial ear's history from 1849 till 1943 at an area of 66 hectares (163.09acres). See the transaction of French villas became a shared homes for Shanghainese today. There are plenty cafes, bars, smoothie shops, homemade ice cream shops and boutique stores on the way.
3. The Bund (Wai Tan)
   20m
   Continue your tour to The Bund, Enjoy the stunning skyline of Shanghai. Passing through the beautiful landmarks such as Fairmont Peace Hotel, HSBC building...etc.
4. Shanghai Tower
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the world's second-tallest building. Shanghai Tower. It was designed by American architectural firm Gensler. Admire the stunning views of Shanghai. then, Riverside promenade. At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness