China Discovery Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Yangtze River, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Hong Kong

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Explore ancient tombs and iconic pagodas in Xian before traveling to Beijing by high-speed rail, where you will visit the largest public square in the world. Then, experience the bright lights and futuristic skyline of Shanghai. Once you've had your fill of city living, sail through stunning gorges before transferring to Guilin where you will delight in spect...
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    Explore ancient tombs and iconic pagodas in Xian before traveling to Beijing by high-speed rail, where you will visit the largest public square in the world. Then, experience the bright lights and futuristic skyline of Shanghai. Once you've had your fill of city living, sail through stunning gorges before transferring to Guilin where you will delight in spectacular limestone karst scenery before ending in fascinating Hong Kong.

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Day 1 : Arrive Xian

Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel of choice.XianUnlock the secrets of China’s ancient civilizations in a city that countless emperors once called home. See the rows upon rows of Terracotta Warriors with your own eyes, and walk along the glass floors of the Hanyang Tombs to see the treasures archaeologists have unearthed below.Evening free at leisure and dinner on your own.

Day 2 : Xian

Terracotta Warriors Tour + LunchUncovered in 1974 by peasants digging a well, the terra cotta warriors and Xian’s greatest and most important attraction. The first emperor of the Qin Dynast, Qin Shi Huangdi, ordered the making of the warriors. During his reign, he und...

Day 3 : Xian to Beijing

Big Wild Goose Pagoda TourAs the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburb of Xian City, about 2.49 miles from the downtown of the city. S...

Day 4 : Beijing

Temple of Heaven Martial Arts & Dance VisitFirstly, you will see local residents do morning exercises at The Temple of Heaven, a sequence of temples and altars set in a park. Elderly people might be practising their slow-motion Tai Qi. Young ones might be practisi...

Day 5 : Beijing

The Great Wall Mutianyu TourIn the morning, travel to the less-visited Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the great wonders of the world (with cable car up and down). Despite the hundreds of buses that visit daily, the Great Wall at Mutianyu is not as crowded ...

Day 6 : Beijing to Shanghai

Summer Palace TourMeet your guide in the lobby and transfer to the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace (Chinese Pinyin: Yí Hé Yuán), northwest of Beijing, is said to be the best preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind still in existence in Chi...

Day 7 : Shanghai

Shanghai Old Town & Yuyuan Garden TourShanghai's Old Town with the Yu Garden and Bazaar area is still a fun place to go. Around Shanghai Old Town, you can discover many kinds of local snake. It is the best place to discover Shanghai local diet. Yuyuan Garden is a ...

Day 8 : Shanghai

Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour + Boat RideThe ancient town of Zhujiajiao is built on top of the crisscrossing waterways that run from Dianshan Lake. The town is filled with every type of bridge imaginable, from wood to stone to marble, in differing sizes and unique styles...

Day 9 : Shanghai to Yangtze River Cruise

Free at leisure in the morning.Depart Shanghai via the Maglev, the world’s fastest train. The train leaves Shanghai and takes only eight minutes to travel the thirty kilometers to Pudong International Airport. The train has been tested to a speed of 501 kilometers per...

Day 10 : Yangtze River Cruise

(This day's tour and meals will be arranged by Cruise Company, the itinerary below just for reference, may subject to change)A day of touring and excursions.Sail through the Three Gorges ship locks & Xiling Gorge. Arrive at the Three Gorges Dam Project Site and em...

Day 11 : Yangtze River Cruise

(This day's tour and meals will be arranged by Cruise Company, the itinerary below just for reference, may subject to change)A day of touring and excursions.Excursion to Daning River or Shennong Stream, pass through Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge, plus optional excursion to Wh...

Day 12 : Yangtze River Cruise

(This day's tour and meals will be arranged by Cruise Company, the itinerary below just for reference, may subject to change)Optional excursion to FengduWhen traveling the Three Gorges of Yangtze River, if you start from Chongqing, then the first scenic spot you encou...

Day 13 : Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing to Guilin

(This day's tour and meals will be arranged by Cruise Company, the itinerary below just for reference, may subject to change)Your guide will pick up you on the boat, then transfer to visit Chongqing Zoo to see Pandas and visit Ci Qi Kou. Fourteen kilometers to the wes...

Day 14 : Guilin to Yangshuo

Experience the picturistic Li River CruiseA day to enjoy an upstream cruise on the Lijiang River and be exposed to the indescribable beauty and scenery surrounding it Disembark at a small village, where you will have chance to visit a local family. Continue drive up t...

Day 15 : Yangshuo

In the morning, meet your guide and let’s bike to the countryside!Countryside Biking TourWhen you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshou countryside, you would see rice paddies, farm house, green limestone hills. Biki...

Day 16 : Hong Kong

After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Hong Kong.Private Hong Kong Island TourHong Kong was once a simple fishing village. Today, it is one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities where East truly meets West. See all the highlights of Hong Kong Island on this orientation to...

Day 17 : Hong Kong

Enjoy a leisurely morning on your own after breakfast or get out and see the sites and experience the energy of Hong Kong in the early morning. You'll have the day to enjoy the many sights and sounds of Hong Kong on your own. If you're staying in Kowloon, be sure to visit the Temple Street Night Market, where you can shop and enjoy some of the local cuisine.

Day 18 : Depart Hong Kong

Get your last taste of Hong Kong at breakfast before you transfer to the airport to continue to your next Avanti destination or to return home after an amazing adventure!

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Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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