| Day | Description |
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| 1 | SHANGHAI, CHINAArrive in Shanghai and transfer to your hotel (check in from mid-afternoon). You will be met by our local representative at your hotel. |
| 2 | SHANGHAIToday, enjoy a full day tour of Shanghai, an intoxicating mix of old and new. Today's sightseeing features Yu Yuan Gardens, the Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and the Bund. After dinner, enjoy a breathtaking Chinese acrobatics show. (B,L,D) |
| 3 | SHANGHAI-TUNXI (HUANGSHAN)This morning, enjoy some free time to further explore the city. Later, fly to Huangshan. Your overnight stay is in Tunxi District, in downtown Huangshan City. (B,D) |
| 4 | TUNXI (HUANGSHAN)-HONGCUN-YELLOW MOUNTAINDrive to Hongcun, the village featured in the Oscar-winning movie, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The next stop is Yellow Mountain, another UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its mysterious beauty. Ride the Yungu cable car up the mountain, soaking up the epic vistas. Enjoy a memorable stay overnight at the top of the mountain.
Note: For your overnight stay, your main luggage will be stored at the hotel in Huangshan (Tunxi). Plan to pack an overnight case. (B,L,D) |
| 5 | YELLOW MOUNTAIN-TUNXI (HUANGSHAN)This morning, weather permitting, watch an ethereal mountain sunrise before enjoying more stunning views over nearby Cloud Dispelling Pavilion and Xi-Hai Grand Canyon. Afterwards, descend the mountain before returning to Tunxi for a stroll along the town's charming Ancient Street. (B, L, D) |
| 6 | TUNXI (HUANGSHAN)-HANGZHOUAnother treat today as you drive to Shexian County, the home of Huizhou culture. Visit the imposing Tangyue Archways and Bao's Clan Garden - China's largest bonsai garden. Later, visit Chengkan, a village laid out according to Feng Shui principles, before continuing to Hangzhou. (B,L,D) |
| 7 | HANGZHOUStart your tour with Buddhist Lingyin Temple, followed by a visit to a tea plantation which has been growing tea for 1,300 years. Next, enjoy a short cruise on the West Lake, visit a fine example of Qing Dynasty architecture, then take a stroll along ancient Hefang street and visit a traditional Chinese pharmacy. (B,L) |
| 8 | HANGZHOU-XIANFly to Xian, the former imperial capital of China. This afternoon marvel at the towering Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang dynasty style and housing priceless Buddhist scriptures.. (B,L) |
| 9 | XIANToday sees another highlight - a visit to Xian's legendary Terracotta Warriors. Nothing will prepare you for the aweinspiring spectacle of over 8,000 individually crafted clay warriors, horses and chariots. Afterwards, visit the imposing city walls before sitting down to a vibrant Tang Palace dinner and show this evening. (B,L,D) |
| 10 | XIAN-BEIJINGThis morning fly to Beijing, China's capital. Your visit will begin with the Temple of Heaven, an exquisite example of Ming architecture. (B,L,D) |
| 11 | BEIJINGToday visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace which features exquisite gardens and landscapes. (B,L) |
| 12 | BEIJING & THE GREAT WALLAnother day of architectural wonder awaits you on a visit to the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China. An iconic sight, the Great Wall stretches approximately 6,437 kilometres (4,000 miles) across Northern China. This evening, round off your holiday with a Peking Duck dinner.(B,L,D) |
| 13 | BEIJINGYour tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (B) |