Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuzhen and Shanghai

Arrival Beijing
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in
Hotel: Chang An Grand (1st class) or similar

Beijing (B/L/D)
Full-day tour of Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the lavish Summer Palace. This evening: enjoy Peking Opera Performance

Beijing (B/L/D)
Today, tour the "8th wonder of the world," the Great Wall. After lunch, visit the Sacred Way and Ming Dynasty Tomb

Beijing (B/L/SD)
This morning, we'll tour the Temple of Heaven and China's Ancient Architecture Museum. Later, we'll take a pedicab ride through the old Hutong area to experience local ancient dwellings. This evening, enjoy a Peking Roast Duck dinner.

Beijing / Xi'an by air (B/L/D)
Transfer for your morning flight to Xi'an, the great 7th century capital of the glorious Tang Dynasty. On arrival, meet the local guide and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon: city tour including Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Provincial Museum.
Hotel: Aurum International Hotel (1st class) or similar

Xi'an (B/L/SD)
Today, we'll view the astonishing army of life-sized terracotta warriors that has been standing guard by the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang for over 2,000 years. This evening, you will be treated with a Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance.

Xi'an / Shanghai by air (B)
Transfer for your flight to Shanghai. Meet local guide at airport and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is free time for exploration at your own leisure.
Hotel: Galaxy Hotel (1st class) or similar

Shanghai (B/L/D)
Today's sightseeing includes the Bund, Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening, enjoy the Shanghai Acrobatic Show – an unforgettable experience

Shanghai / Suzhou by bus (B/L)
Suzhou is renowned for its exquisite canals, silk products and gardens. Today, visit the Master of Nets Garden and Humble dministrator's garden before enjoying a cruise along the Grand Canal.
Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel ( 1st class) or similar Gateway International Hotel

Suzhou / Hangzhou by bus (B/L/D)
Travel to the beautiful city of Hangzhou, know as the "Paradise". Cruise on the star attraction - West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda and the region's most famous tea village in the green valley.
Hotel: Ramada Haihua Hotel (1st class) or similar

Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Shanghai by bus (B/L)
Return to Shanghai and en route, visit Wuzhen - one of the best preserved water towns in China. We'll visit the traditional houses, a rice wine brewery and a weaving workshop. Continue to the opera stage, where you can enjoy a puppet show. Arrival Shanghai, check-in hotel and free by your on arrangement.
Hotel: Galaxy Hotel (1st class) or similar

Shanghai Exit (B)
Transfer to airport for your flight home.

• 11 night, 2 hotel with buffet breakfast at hotels:
  4 nights at Regal Court Hotel Beijing or similar Grand Chang An Hotel
  2 nights at Xian: Aurum International Hotel or similar hotels
  3 nights at Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar
  1 Night at Suzhou Gateway International Hotel or similar Bamboo Groove Hotel
  1 night at Hangzhou Ramada Haihua Hotel or similar
• Sightseeing with lunch & dinner listed in the above itinerary, including Peking Duck Dinner & Peking Opera in Beijing and Dumpling dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
• Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city
• Round trip airport/hotel/pier transfers in each city
• Airfare Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

• Domestic fuel surcharges and airport tax
• Arrival & Dept International flights & International Airport Tax
• Personal expenses & gratuities to guides, drivers, porters & cruise staff