China Legend Discovery Tour Package

Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Today you will first visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Beijing 's old Hutong . A delicious welcome dinner will be arranged for you to taste the local specialty food – Beijing duck.

The Tian'anmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) Square: the largest city square in the world and the spiritual heart of China .

The Forbidden City : the royal palace of Ming and Qin dynasties. It is also known as the Palace Museum . It is about 600 years old and served as the home of the Emperors and their household from mid-Ming dynasty to the end of the Qin dynasty. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 and listed as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world by UNESCO.

Beijing 's old Hutong: a narrow alleyway flanked with traditional residential courtyards in Beijing .

Today you will have a full-day tour to the legendary Great Wall of China .

The Great Wall of China: one of the seven wonders of the world, it is the must-see place in China . UNESCO lists it as one of the world's cultural heritage sites. Badaling Great Wall, located in northwest of Beijing , is the most famous Great Wall and popular tourist spot in Beijing , China .

Today you will tour the Temple of Heaven , then flight to Taiyuan .

Temple of Heaven : one of the most impressive imperial temples for its perfect fusion of art and architecture. Located in southeast Beijing , it was served as the place where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to their heavenly gods and prayed for a good harvest. It is one of the World's cultural heritage site and one of China 's AAAAA first-class scenic spots.

Taiyuan is the Capital of Shanxi Province. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the city has a significant number of historic monuments to tell the story about its glory history. Our sightseeing includes 50-metre-high Twin Pagodas, Jin Temple and Buddhist rock carvings at Tianlong Mountain .

Take a bus to Pingyao, stop by the imposing Residence of the Qiao Family on the way. The family's fortune reached its peak in late Qing Dynasty under the guidance of its patriarch Qiao Zhiyong whose business acumen and generosity earn him a well-know name

This ancient city has the history dates back 2000 years. UNESCO listed it as World Cultural Heritage Site - "an outstanding example of a Han Chinese city of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (14th-20th centuries) that has retained all its features to an exceptional degree and in doing so provides a remarkably complete picture of cultural, social, economic, and religious development during one of the most seminal periods of Chinese history".

Our guide will guide you though the major sites in the city in the morning. The afternoon will be your free time to explore this small town on your own.

Stroll the ancient city wall in the morning, or exercise with the local residents, or admire the beautiful architecture of the ancient building – so much fun to experience the sensation of this ancient town. You will take the bus back to Taiyuan and fly to Xi'an in the afternoon.

Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the amazing life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses.

Army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses: inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, it is one of China 's most famous tourist attractions. The museum of Army of Terracotta Warriors lies 1.5 km (0.93 mile) east to the Tomb of Qin First Emperor. There are more than 9000 statues of soldiers which are part of the tremendous mausoleum of China 's first Emperor has been discovered after two thousand years of their underground existence.

Today you will tour the ancient Xi'an City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shaanxi Provincial Museum . A farewell dinner will be arranged for you to conclude the tour.

Xi'an City Wall: Located in the central area of Xian city, Xian City Wall is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient military defense systems in China and in the world.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Situated in the Da Ci'en Temple, and are about 4 kilometers (2.49 miles) south of downtown of the Xian City , the Big Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It was built in 652 AD during Tang Dynasty to store the sutras and the figurines of Buddha.

Shaanxi Provincial Museum : the largest comprehensive museum in Shaanxi . The museum exhibits over 3,000 historical relics, most of which are rare treasures.

Today you will take a morning flight to Guilin , one of the hottest tourist cities in China . Our guide will transfer you to hotel and the afternoon time will be at your leisure. Our guide will meet you again for dinner to taste the local specialty food. After dinner, a night cruise has been arranged for you for sight-seeing the city's night scene around Guilin 's beautiful lakes and rivers.

Day cruise on Li River. The Li River meanders through miles of beautiful countryside from Guilin to Yangshuo. The unique scenery of bamboo greens, rocky cliffs, various shapes of stones and caves along with the clear water has make the Li River sightseeing the highlights of Guilin trip. When you arrive in Yangshuo, take a stroll in the West Street to experience this beautiful and relaxing small old town appealing style. Afterwards, you will take the bus back to Guilin .

In the morning you will tour Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave . The rest of the time will be free at you leisure.

Take a morning flight to Shanghai , known as “Paris of China”, Pearl of the Orient, city of quick riches. The fast economic expansion in the past decade has made Shanghai the modern city as it is today.

Upon arrival, you will visit Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden . Afterwards, you will have some free time to stroll along the Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its European style landmark buildings.

It's your free morning to pack and relax. According to your flight schedule, you can transfer to airport by taxi (cab fare approx. $20) for your homeward flight. If you should choose to have an extension to your China adventure, check our Customized Tour Packages.