The golden route showcases China's past and present by combining both Chinese culture and natural beauty. An ideal choice for your first visit to China.

Beijing – the capital of China. See China of 500 years ago

• Climb the Badaling Great Wall and be a true hero, get amazing scenery of the winding Wall and experience how great it feels to walk on the Great Wall of China.
• As the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games approach, take in the Olympic atmosphere. En route from the Great Wall you will have an opportunity to admire and photograph the National Stadium dubbed the "Bird's Nest" and the National Swimming Center dubbed the "Water Cube".
• Go on a culinary tour in China and taste the different flavors of local food, such as the Peking Roast Duck - China's No.1 delicacy.

Xian – the ancient capital of China. See China of 2000 years ago

• Come and see for yourself: China's huge army of 2000-year-old terracotta warriors, the ancient treasures from the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shihuang built to protect him in the afterlife.
• Get the first touch of the Buddhist culture in China by visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian and the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
• A special tour to appreciate farmers' paintings in Huxian County and find the secret of tradition Chinese "farmers' painting". By using their brushes, peasants record their everyday life, the beautiful landscape, the great harvests and the busy festivals vividly. It's a good chance to probe into Chinese farmers' real life.

Guilin – the most picturesque city of China. See the most unique karst Landscape

• See the most unique example of a karst landscape. A Li River Cruise to Yangshuo in spring reveals the haunting beauty of Guilin's mist cloaked peaks. En route, view thousands of limestone peaks, quaint villages and bright green rice paddies. Sit back, relax and discover the pleasure of nature's grandeur.
• An amazing cycling tour along Jima Road through the green rice paddies to see the best of Yangshuo's stunning scenery and get an intimate look at the local rural life.

Shanghai – the most cosmopolitan city of China. See China's today and tomorrow

• At the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall you will find answers to how far and high Shanghai city planners intend to extend development in the coming years. More interesting than it seems, detailed models and multimedia displays showcase the future of Shanghai's ambitious urban planning and development.
• Enjoy the world-renowned Shanghai Acrobatic Show, a visually-impressive show highlighting the wondrous talents of the Chinese acrobats.

Brief Itinerary

Beijing: Day 1: Arrival in Beijing. Day 2:Beijing city tour to the Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven. Day 3: Drive to outskirt of Beijing; visit the Great Wall & Ming Tombs Day 4: Visit the Summer Palace; fly to Xian.

Xian: Day 5: Visit the Terracotta Army; Xian city tour. Day 6: Enjoy the farmers' painting in Xian; fly to Guilin.

Guilin: Day 7: Li River cruise to Yangshuo; bike ride in the countryside. Day 8: Driver back to Guilin; Guilin city tour.

Shanghai: Day 9: Fly to Shanghai; night tour. Day 10: Shanghai full day city tour. Day 11: Final departure.