Day 1: Fly overnight to China
Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airportDay 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit with local students
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Take a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
Add this in-depth excursion:
The Legend of Kung Fu show
Tonight, see the show that tells the story of a young boy, Chun Yi the pure one. To pursue spiritual and physical harmony, he becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way he overcomes obstacles and temptations, but ultimately achieves the designation of master. The performance celebrates the philosophy and skill of martial arts through storytelling, acrobatics, modern dance, and music.
Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Fly to Xi’an [shee-ahn]
Take a bike ride on Xi’an’s ancient city wall
Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army archaeological dig site
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit a street food market in the city’s Muslim Quarter
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food, and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Walk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
Day 8: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Take a walking tour of Nanjing Road
With your Tour Director you will:
- Explore one of the world’s busiest shopping streets
- Interact with locals as you navigate the bustling crowds
Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Visit the Temple Street Night Market
Take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbor
Enjoy dinner in Kowloon
Watch the cityscape come alive in a dazzling light show
Day 10: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Experience the Central-Mid Level Escalators
Ride the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
Day 11: Hong Kong
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lantau Island
Lantau Island—the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands—is yours to explore. Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha, who stands 111 feet tall and weighs over 250 tons!
Day 12: Depart for home
