Best of China 10 days

Tour code: CTS 02

Day 01:       West Coast Q Beijing

Deluxe flight to Beijing, cross the International Date Line.

Day 02:       arrival in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing in late afternoon and met by CTS tour guide. Then you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 03:       Beijing

Beijing, the capital of China, served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from the heaven.  Start your city tour with a visit to the Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Next stop is the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors used to pray for good harvest. You will also sightsee the Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world. Tonight¡¯s special dinner gives you a real taste of the Peking duck.

Day 04:       Beijing

The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall of China, one of the two man-made structures on Earth that can be observed from the moon. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs and the Cloisonn¨¦ Factory. You will attend an acrobatic show in the evening.

Day 05:       Beijing Q Xian

Visit the famous Beijing Hutong and Alley, climb Drum Tower, visit local residence. Ten fly to Xian, the city where eleven dynasties in the history once took as the capital. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower, Ancient City Walls and Gates, enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner in the evening.

Day 06:       Xian

Sightseeing the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, it is recognized by UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world. Then visit the 8000-year-old Neolithic Site at Banpo, Enjoy the Tang Dynasty show in the evening.

Day 07:       Xian Q Guilin

Fly to Guilin, the city which is hailed by many as the most beautiful place in China and is one of the must-see destinations for most foreign tourists. According to a popular Chinese saying, ¡°Guilin¡¯s scenery bests all others in the world.¡± Its shapely-rising limestone towers and crystal-clear waters are often portrayed in Chinese artworks. Adding to its natural beauty are many fascinating caves. Sightseeing the Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave. The limestone karst formation in this area is extensively eroded underground and Reed Flute Cave is one of the finest examples of these caves. In the evening you will be treated with a Minority Dancing and Singing Show.

Day 08:       Guilin

Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Lijiang River for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The journey downstream to Yangshuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery.

Day 09:       Guilin Q Shanghai

In the morning fly to Shanghai, the largest commercial and financial center of China. Stroll the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along the Huangpu River, which became the center of Shanghai¡¯s foreign business establishment and the symbol of Shanghai¡¯s identity as a modern city. Here is a good place to capture the western influence of the old days. Enjoy the beautiful night view of Shanghai on Cruise along Huangpu River.

Day 10:       Shanghai Q West Coast

Transfer to airport, home your sweet home.

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Day 10: Shanghai v Zhujiajiao v Hangzhou

Take coach to Zhujiajiao, one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin. Then go to Hangzhou in the afternoon, a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this place as, "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world"

Day 11:      Hangzhou v Suzhou

Known throughout China as the most beautiful of lakes, the West Lake is the symbol of

the city and crammed full of interesting sights. Visit the Lingyin Temple and the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Then motor coach to Suzhou late afternoon.

Day 12:      Suzhou v Nanjing

Suzhou has been praised as a "paradise on earth" since ancient times and is an extraordinarily delicate and elegant city.

Sightseeing the Tiger Hill, the Hanshan Temple and the Humble Administrator's Garden. Take bus to Nanjing - one of the six ancient capitals of China.

Day 13:      Nanjing v Wuxi

Nanjing city is littered with cultural relics, museums and nice scenery. The 2000 year old city enjoys the reputation as the "capital of ten dynasties".  Visit The Confucius Temple, Qinhuai River, Xuanwu Lake and Dr. Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum. Take bus to Wuxi.

Day 14: Wuxi v Shanghai

Wuxi is also one of the oldest cities in China with a history of more than 3,000 years. Visit Turtle Head Isle, Xihui Park is well-known for its spring water. Go back to Shanghai.

Day 15:      Shanghai Q West Coast

        Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home.