Meals: B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

• Day 1:  Beijing
  Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our tour guide (waiting time could be 1.5 hours between every shuttle bus). For those arriving in Beijing earlier today, you may spend the rest of the day for leisure.
  *Hotel check in time is at 2pm

•  Day 2: Beijing
  Today you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace. Take a photo stop at the the National Grand Theatre, designed by the French architect Paul Andreu. After lunch, you will visit the Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Feast your eyes on the Long Corridor, Longevity Hill, and Kunming Lake. After dinner enjoy the acrobatics show.  (B, L, D)

•  Day 3: Beijing  
  The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall of China at Juyongguan Pass, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind. Back to the city, Lunch enjoy the No.1 brand “Quanjude” Peking duck. Later in the day, you will make a photo stop at the Olympic Park where you will view the exterior of the Bird Nest-China National Stadium and Water Cube-China National Aquatic Center. Stop by Tong Ren Tang (TRT), a famous traditional Chinese medicine shop in Beijing. In order to relieve fatigue, you can have foot massage after dinner.  (B, L, D)

•  Day 4: Beijing ~ Xian
  After breakfast, you will take the high speed train to Xian ( TRAIN INCLUDED), it is the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. You will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, stop by the Jade Museum, pass by Drum and Bell Tower Squareand take a tour of the well preserved Ancient City Wall.  (B, L, D)

•  Day 5: Xian  
  After breakfast, visit the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and see the awesome Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the world. After lunch stop by the Terra-Cotta Warriors reproduction factory for some souvenir shopping. Next, you will visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of History. After dinner enjoy an on-stage show of Tang Dynasty dance and music.  (B, L, D)

•  Day 6: Xian ~ Shanghai ~ Suzhou  
  This morning you will fly to Shanghai (FLIGHT INCLUDED), then head for Suzhou, it is often referred as the “Venice of the East.” After arrival, visit The Lion Forest Garden，which is one of the four famous classical gardens in Suzhou, tour Pingjiang road. This evening you will enjoy the famous Suzhou watery feast. End your day with a marvelous Cruise on the ancient Grand Canal. (B, L, D)

•  Day 7: Suzhou ~ Hangzhou  
  In the morning, you will visit the silk factory to learn about Chinese culture silk making and for some souvenir shopping, then take a cruise on the West Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenic spots. You will have thefamous local food this evening. After dinner you can enjoy “The Night of West Lake Show”.  (B, L, D)

•  Day 8: Hangzhou ~ Shanghai
  This morning you will visit Hangzhou Longjing Tea Plantation, you will learn about green tea and the Chinese famous Dragon tea. You will also have some time here for some perfect souvenir tea shopping. Tour Chenghuangmiao Old Town, Shanghai Xintaindi for more shopping if desired, stop by Shanghai Maitian Jewelry shopping store and after dinner enjoy an evening cruise on the Huangpu River.  (B, L, D)

•  Day 9: Shanghai ~ Home
  This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home as your trip has come to an end.  (B)
  *Hotel check out time is at 11am.