D01 Beijing 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  
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. A delicious Peking Duck Dinner awaits us at the end of the day. (B+L+D)

D03 Beijing-Xian by train
The day's sightseeing begins with a visit to the Tiananmen Square- 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, featuring more than 800 buildings with 9999rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, used to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. You will also visit the the Bird Nest (Olympic National Stadium) and the Water Cube (Olympic Aquatic Center). In the evening, take train to Xian. Spend overnight at the soft sleeper on the train. (B+L)

D04 Xian-Shanghai by train      
Arrive at Xian in early morning. After breakfast, experience the thrill and awe of seeing the individually sculpted faces of thousands of life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors. Visit the 1200-year-old Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the best known Buddhist pagodas in the country, and Bell Tower with a huge bell hanging on its roof which was traditionally used to tell the time. Take the energetic, a half-hour’s hike along the Ancient City Wall, the most complete city wall that has survived in China. In the evening, take train to Shanghai. Spend overnight at the soft sleeper on the train. (B+L)

D05 Shanghai  
Arrive at Shanghai in the morning. 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. The neighboring Yuyuan Bazaar, known as "Old City God's Temple Market", is the place where visitors loitering among a cluster of shops, restaurants and recreation facilities invariably find themselves making a tour of discovery of local folklore and Ming and Qing architecture. Climb Oriental TV Tower for a bird eye view of the city. (B+L)

D06 Shanghai departure
Depart Shanghai for the next destination. (B)