Discover Sri Lanka 8 Days

Arrive in Beijing Airport, our car will pick us up and transfer to our hotel. As the capital city of China, Beijing is arguably one of the most historical and cultural cities and ancient capitals in the world. In the evening we take a tour in Wangfujing Street.

Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen Square, where most of the national ceremonies are held. From the square, you can walk to the splendid Forbidden City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial palace, travelers are always impressed by the high red walls and large quantity of buildings with golden roofs. Then we walk to Coal Hill, which is a royal garden in the past where we can enjoy a panoramic view of Forbidden City. After that, we drive to Shichahai Hutong to visit the traditional residence of Beijing with Rickshaws, which is an old way of transportation. Then we visit Houhai area by walking, which is a part of Shichahai.

Today we first visit the fascinating Badaling Great Wall; we take the cable car up, and walk down. The wall was constructed from the seventh century onward to protect the Chinese empire from invaders. It remains an unmissable part of the overall China experience. Then we drive to visit Summer Palace incl boat ride. The palace was used as the royal family’s “Palace to avoid the heat” when in summer. In the evening, we shall see the Kongfu Show by regular seats.

Today we first visit Temple of Heaven, where ever the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the Gods of Heaven. Then we go to Silk Market, in which you’ll find nearly all the things you want to buy. Then we transfer to station for Bullet Train to Xian G87 (1400/1825) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival, our guide and driver in Xi’an will pick you up and drive to the hotel for rest.

Today you will be driven to the suburb area to marvel at the powerful Qin Terra Cotta Warriors. Then we drive back to the city and go to visit Shaanxi Historical Museum, known as “the pearl of Xian, the treasury of China”. After the museum, we’ll visit South Gate Old City Wall, which is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Then we go to Muslim Quarter. There are about ten mosques in this area, among which the Great Mosque is the most famous and popular.

In the morning we drive to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which has a history of 1400 years, and is one of the tops among Tang Dynasty Architectures. Then we continue to visit Yanyuan and learn Calligraphy there. Later we transfer to train station for bullet train to Chengdu D1937 (1400/1743) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival our guide and car will pick us up and transfer to enjoy the unique Mask-Changing Show.

In early morning, we will visit the Panda Base at feeding time. The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. In the base you’ll meet incredibly lovely pandas and baby pandas. Then we drive back to visit Old City incl Wangjiang Park &Wenshu Temple Area to have a look at the cozy life of local people. Then we will visit Jinli Street, where you’ll find all kinds of delicious food and snacks that can make you slobber and forget the tastiness induced coma that fallows.

In the morning, we drive to airport for flight to Lijiang. Lijiang City, an attractive tourist destination in Yunnan Province, is considered a fairyland blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. Upon arrival our guide and car will pick us up and transfer to visit Lijiang Ancient Town. We’ll visit the Black Dragon Pool inside the city, and then we visit Naxi Museum, which you can get to know the Dongba Culture. After that, we will go to climb up the Lion Hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the whole old city from Wangu Tower on the hill. We will also visit some local markets and shops before back to hotel.

We will start the tour from the Morning Market in the old City. Then we continue drive to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge and take short time hiking there. Tiger Leaping Gorge is in the deepest canyon in China, on the Jinsha River between Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. The Gorge is 17 km in length and is one of the most famous hiking areas all over the world.

Today we’ll drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence the name. Then we’ll drive to visit Yufeng Temple. It’s one of the Scarlet Sect lamaseries of Lijiang. After visiting the temple, we’ll drive to Baisha Village, to experience the Naxi people’s peaceful daily life. Then we drive to train station for train to Kunming D8792 (1914/2224) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival, the guide and car will pick us up and transfer to hotel.

Today we drive to visit the Stone Forest, which is a notable set of limestone formations located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. The tall rocks seem to pray to the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like petrified trees thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. After that we will transfer to train station for bullet train to Guiyang G1514(1600/1807) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival we will be driven to hotel.

Guiyang is the capital city of Guizhou Province at Southwest of China. Located on the plateau, it’s famous for picturesque scenery and attractive ethnic culture. Today we first drive to visit Long Gong, a scenic site that shows the overall characteristics of Karst Landscape with its caves, gorges, underground rivers, etc. After that we continue to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall including escalator on the way back. Huangguoshu Scenic Area has the largest waterfall groups with 18 waterfalls, during which Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest one of 77.8meter high and 101meter wide. Later we will stop by Tianxingqiao before drive back to hotel.  

In the morning we will drive to visit Qingyan Village, an ancient town in Guizhou that used to be a military site in Ming Dynasty. Then we continue drive to Kaili area and visit some ethnic group villages like Matang Village and Langde village. Langde village is a Miao village where the Miao people wearing beautiful Long skirts. We will see the unique architectures and the welcome show there. Drive to Kaili for overnight.

Today we continue our visit at local villages - Qingmen and Shiqiao, which are also Miao villages. With long history, beautiful views and minor ethnic groups, these villages are natural museum of the combination of Miao culture and agricultural civilization. Then we drive back to Guiyang train station for D train to Guilin D3567(1603/1846) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival, our guide will pick us up and transfer to take Night tour at Four Rivers.

We drive to Longsheng today and visit the Terrace Fields there, and also visit the Yao and Zhuang Minorities Villages. Then we drive back to Guilin and take a walking tour around Ronghu Area. Before we drive to hotel we will stop by Pearl Factory.

Today we first take the Li River boat cruise to Yangshuo. Along the trip you will enjoy the attractive scenery on both sides of the bank, and after arrival, you’ll be able to enjoy your stay in Yangshuo. After a rest at hotel, we will take bicycle tour around nearby local villages and visit The Big Banyan Tree. It has survived wind and rain over centuries since it was planted nearly 1500 years ago. Later we will take time stroll along West Street, which is the most prosperous street in Yangshuo County. Then in the evening we drive to enjoy the beautiful Impression Show, which is platformed on Li River.

Today we drive back to Guilin A/P for flight to Shanghai, the guide and driver will pick us up and transfer to hotel for a short rest. Then we go to visit Jewish Quarter incl the Synagogue and French Concession. In the evening, you’ll be entertained by the Acrobatic show at the theater. Then we drive back to our hotel.

Today we first visit Yu Garden including nearby Bazzars. In Yuyuan, you can see the sophisticated design and fine layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters. Then we visit Shanghai Museum, which specializes in ancient art works of China, especially bronze ware, chinaware, calligraphies and paintings. After that, we will take a walking tour of Nanjing Road and The Bund to enjoy the modern view of Shanghai. Then we go to take elevator up to the TV Tower and take an overlook of the Shanghai City. Transfer to hotel and rest.

Today we drive to visit the beautiful Water Town of Zhujiajiao including boat cruise. Then we drive back to Shanghai and visit Tianzifang area, which used to be the living area of local people in the past, but now has been changed to modern leisure area with many interesting Coffee shops in. And then we will stop by Silk Factory before transfer back to our hotel.

Free Time in the morning. Transfer to airport and take departure flight back home.