Best of China Tour

14 Day Tour Itinerary

Tour Code: BasicTour-Best-16

• Day 1-4 in Beijing
• Day 1

  Upon your arrival at the Beijing airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to acclimatize, or to take a self-guided exploration of this dynamic capital.

  Day 2

  In the morning, you will first visit the iconic Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest plaza. Walking through Tiananmen Gate, you will enter the splendid Forbidden City. With a history of 600 years, this royal palace continuous delight visitors with imposing pavilions, elegant ornaments and lively historic stories.

  In the afternoon, you will admire the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in the ancient times worship Heaven for a national good harvest.

  Day 3

  The Great Wall, the 8th Wonder of the World, is your first stop today. As a popular symbol of Chinese civilization, the Wall winds its way through mountains, grasslands and deserts for 4,000 miles across Northern China.

  Descending the Great Wall, you will drop at a Jade Gallery and then take a leisurely stroll along the Sacred Road, a tranquil royal path lined with various statues of divine beasts and officials that serve emperors’ afterlife. Your evening is free with an option to taste the famous Peking Duck Banquet.

  Day 4

  After breakfast, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace. As a World Heritage site, it is an imperial summer resort famed for its beautiful garden landscaping and fascinating legends of late Qing Dynasty.

  In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xian, one of China’s four oldest historical capitals. Upon your arrival at Xian, your local guide will meet and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

• Day 5-6 in Xian
• Day 5

  On this day you’ll first visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors. 6000 life-size terra soldiers and horses in battle formation have guarded Emperor Qin Shihuang’s mausoleum for 2,200 years. After you will come to Xian Art Ceramics Factory to find out how these statues can be made, even make one by your hands.

  In the afternoon, you will tour the Ancient City Walls, the largest city walls on earth. Strolling and cycling on the Wall is quite an experience. Then you will proceed to the ancient Bell Tower.

  Day 6

  On this day you will be free until being transferred to the airport for a flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival at Guilin, China's most scenic city, your local guide will greet and escort you to your hotel.

  After a rest, you will head out to tour the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, drop at tye Pearl Museum and explore the fabulous Reed Flute Cave which is famed as "Guilin's Natural Paradise of Art". 

• Day 7-8 in Guilin
• Day 7

  In the morning, you will be driven to Zhujiang Pier to begin your Li River Cruise, the highlight of any Guilin tour. En route-- soaring peaks, limpid waters, thriving groves, rice paddies and gazing water buffalos, feeling in a traditional Chinese painting.

  After disembarking at Yangshuo County and checking in hotel, you will explore the ancient town and its popular West Street. The fabulous Impression Liu Sanjie Show provides a nice option for you in the evening.

  Day 8

  Today you will be free to persue your personal activities before being escorted to the airport for the flight to Chongqing. Upon your arrival in Chongqing, your local guide will pick you up and take you to have a city tour including Erling Park, Huguang Guild Hall and Ciqikou Old Town.

  Afterwards, you will be transferred to your Yangtze Cruise Ship, which leaves at 9:00 pm.

• Day 9-11 Yangtze Cruise
• Day 9

  Your memorable Yangtze Cruise begins. Various activities onboard will expand you preparation for Yangtze exploration. Your ship will stop for a shore excursion at the famous Fengdu Ghost City where you can learn about China’s afterlife culture.

  After, you’ll re-board your ship and continue your cruise. Usually there will be a welcome party hosted by the captain in the evening, this is the best chance to make new friends and be immersed in the staff’s hospitality. So dress up and be ready to enjoy.

  Day 10

  Besides the enchanting landscape along the Yangtze River, today’s sightseeing will be highlighted by the shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges. You will take a local sampan to enter the fabulous gorges. Deep gorges, green mountains, crystal waters, appalling cliffs, thriving groves and perhaps pleasant native make this excursion worthwhile.

  Back to your ship after the stop, the ballroom maybe an ideal place to party the night away.

  Day 11

  Today the last shore excursion takes you to the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric complex. Mingled with local natural landscape, the Dam can boast as the newest scenic spot on the river.

  After the Yangtze Cruise, you will be met by your local guide at the disembarking pier and transferred to the airport for a 1.5-hour flight to Shanghai, China’s largest city. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your local guide will be ready to meet you and escort you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at your own leisure.

• Day 12 in Shanghai
• Day 12

  On this day you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to glimpse at Shanghai’s past, present and future, and then immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the ancient Jade Buddha Temple.

  In the afternoon, you will take a leisurely walk in the beautiful Yu Garden, a masterpiece of Chinese traditional gardens, and sample some flavorful local snacks at the busy Yuyuan Market. Your evening is free with an option to enjoy the amazing Acrobatic Show.

• Day 13 in Suzhou
• Day 13

  Departing Shanghai in the morning, you’ll be escorted to Suzhou (1.5-hour drive) by your guide in a private car. Reputed as “Paradise on Earth”, Suzhou is known for its beautiful gardens and exquisite silk products.
  You will first visit the peaceful Lingering Garden and the ancient Pan Gate. Later, you will enjoy the gentle breeze by taking a cruise on the Grand Canal, followed by a stop at the No.1 Silk Factory to learn how pure silk is made from cocoons. After the tour, you’ll be driven back to Shanghai.

• Day 14 in Shanghai
• Day 14

  Today you will walk down the Bund, the lively waterfront where many ancient colonial buildings gather, and then roam along China's No.1 shopping street, Nanjing Road, to find some souvenirs. Your tour concludes with a visit to the landmark building, Jinmao Tower, where you can get an amazing bird’s eye view of this “Paris of the East”.

  Afterwards, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.