D01Beijing arrival
Welcome to Beijing. Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from the heaven. Spend the rest of the day exploring the nearby streets, or resting and catching up on your jetlag.

D02 Beijing
The day's sightseeing begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square- the heart of Beijing and the Forbidden City, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Explore its Chambers and view the priceless treasures of China's past. Visit Temple of Heaven, used to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. (B+L)

D03 Beijing
Journey to the Great Wall and stroll along this incredible wonder, the only man-made structure visible from space! Enjoy the breathtaking view! Before returning to the city you’ll enjoy visiting the Chang Tomb (one of the Ming tombs), and the attractive tree-lined Sacred Road. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. You will also visit the the Bird Nest (Olympic National Stadium) and the Water Cube (Olympic Aquatic Center). A delicious Peking Duck Dinner awaits us at the end of the day. (B+L+D)

D04 Beijing-Xian by air
Visit Summer Palace, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen few. Fly to Xian, the first Chinese city to open up its doors to the ancient world during the Tang Dynasty as the first stop on the Silk Road. Dumpling Dinner with dumplings making demonstration will be served at a good dumpling restaurant. (B+L+D)

D05 Xian          
Experience the thrill and awe of seeing the individually sculpted faces of thousands of life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors. In the afternoon, visit the 1200-year-old Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the best known Buddhist pagodas in the country and the Great Mosque, one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China. It is also famous for its particular design of mixed architecture - traditional Muslim and Chinese styles. (B+L)

D06 Xian-Hangzhou by air          
Visit the superb Shaanxi Historical Museum, one of the best museums in China where you can learn a lot about the 5,00 year brilliant history of China. Hike half an hour along the Ancient City Wall, the most complete city wall that has survived in China. Fly to Hangzhou, located on the banks of the beautiful West Lake. Visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a perfect symbol of brick-and-wood structure built in the ancient China and was believed to have the power to suppress the tidal bore that storms up the river every year. (B+L)

D07 Hangzhou           
Relax on a leisurely cruise across the magical West Lake, and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of your surroundings. Stroll in the Huagang Park to see the Red Carp. Visit the Ling Ying Temple, the biggest Buddhist temple in South of China and explore the Antique Street, an attractive place for those Chinese antique fans. Wish you can find something you are fond of there! (B+L)

D08 Hangzhou-Huangshan by van
Go to No.1 tea plantation where you can taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea as well as acquaint yourself with the ancient refining process of tea. Drive to Huangshan Tunxi. Visit the Tunxi Old Street built 700 years ago in the Song dynasty. Its total length is about 1.5 km and the sides of the street are laid with slab stones. Visit the Ink-stick Workshop, one of the most famous ink stone factories in China, where you can see the whole working process. (B+L)

D09 Huangshan
Transfer to Huangshan Scenic Area, and take the Yungu cable car up the mountain. Known as "the loveliest mountain of China", Mt. Yellow is noted for its statuesque mountains and rich cultural heritage. In 1990 the UNESCO put Mt. Yellow on its list of "World Natural and Cultural Heritages". Enjoy the view of the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Peach Blossom Valley, the Lion Peak, the Flying-over Rock and the Bright Summit. Enjoy sun-set if the weather is fine. Stay at your hotel on the mountain. (B+L)

D10 Huangshan-Suzhou by train
Enjoy the sunrise if the weather is fine. After breakfast, take the cable car down the mountain. Drive to Hongcun Village, a typical Chinese Buffalo-shaped Ancient Village with a history of 800 years. It is praised as "a village in the Chinese painting". In the evening, take train (soft sleeper) to Suzhou. Spend overnight at the soft sleeper on the train. (B+L)

D11 Suzhou-Shanghai by van
Arrive at Suzhou, referred as the Venice of the East. Visit the Lingering Garden, the best garden in Suzhou as well as being one of the four most famous gardens in China and the Master of Nets Garden, the smallest yet the most impressive one of the Suzhou residential gardens. Tour a silk factory, where you can learn how silk is extracted from silk worms, and gain some hands-on experience turning it into the fine material used to create Chinese costumes. In the afternoon, cruise on Grand Canal. It is the longest man-made waterway, far surpassing the next two grand canals of the world: the Suez and Panama Canals. Drive to Shanghai. (B+L)

D12 Shanghai                  
We begin the day by experiencing first-hand the lively ambiance of the city. A sightseeing journey takes us to the Jade Buddha Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in China which contains two Burmese jade Buddha statues, and Yu Garden which is characteristic of the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of 400 years. Climb Oriental TV Tower for a bird eye view of the city. (B+L)

D13 Shanghai Departure
See off. (B)