BEST OF CHINA 9 DAYS
Day 01 Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China.Tour guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 02 Beijing
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from heaven, Start your city tour to visit 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 9,999 rooms, golden-glazed roofs,red lacquered resplendent pillars and vermilion walls. Next stop is the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world,with monuments and buildings situated around the square's perimeter. Visit the Temple of Heaven,which was used to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show in the evening.
Day 03 Beijing
View the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) built for the2008 Olympics. Then continue to, today's highlight, a trip to the astonishing Great wall at Juyongguan Pass The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world, it is the only man-made object visible from the moon, and is one of the Eight Wonders of the World, it is also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here, This is an attractive destination with a lot of natural scenery, Visit the biggest Jade Exhibition Center in Asia and Tong Ren Tang Chinese Herbal Medicine Center, Enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner in the evening.
Day 04 Beijing - Xian
Take the Bullet train to Xian in the morning. Xian is the first Chinese city to opened up its doors to the ancient world during the Tang Dynasty as the first step on the Silk Road. Over a period of more than 2,000 years, Xian was the capital of eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between East and West. Upon arrival visit the Shanxi Provincial History Museum and the Ancient City Wall, which is not only the most complete city wall that has survived In China, but also one of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems In the world. Enjoy a Dumpling Banquet dinner and the Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening.
Day 05 Xian 
Visit the Terra Colt。Warriors and Horses, the attached defending army to the first emperor of China, it is regarded as 'The eighth wonder of the world" and among the top archaeological excavations of the 21st century. Visit the Large Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city it is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk Xuan Zang, the key figure in book "Journey to the West”. The day will end with a visit to the Porcelain Terra Cotta Warriors Factory.
Day 06 Xian-Guilin 
Fly to Guilin In the morning. Guilin is a city hailed by many as the most beautiful place In China and 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. Take sightseeing at 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. After dinner, you can choose to attend an optional program at your own expense(￥350), the large-scale live performance on the LI River-The Impression Sanjie Liu directed by film director Zhang YiMou, who is directed the opening ceremony of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Day 07  Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin
Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Lijiang liver for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The Journey downstream to Yangsuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing at Yangshuo West Street Yangshuo borders the LI River on one side and is situated on a small plain between numbers of karst peaks. Two main roads fun away from the water and form the central part of the town, Chinese Street and West Street. Then drive bock to Guilin. 
Day 08 Guilin -Shanghai
In the morning, fly to Shanghai-the largest commercial and financial center of China.Visit one of the three most well-known private gardens in the south of China, Yuyuan Garden, and take a walk on the Old City God Temple Streets, to explore the local cultures. Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along the Huangpu River, which used to be foreign concessions and now is the symbol of modem Shanghai. Here is the best place to capture the western Influence of the old days. Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Old God Temple. After dinner you may take an optional tour, the night cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense (¥350 RMB)
Day 09 Shanghai / Hometown
Tour guide will transfer you to the airport to return to your home sweet home
 
 
 

The prices include the following item
1.Sightseeing coach and driver service in each city
2.Bullet train ticket for Beijing-Xian Renaissance Train，
Air tickets for Xian-Guilin，Guilin-Shanghai .（second class seat） 
3.Hotel rooms at four/five standard hotels as listed or similar,  based on double occupancy
4.Daily meals,  buffet breakfast at hotel, Chinese lunch and dinner at local restaurants, special meals as listed in  the itinerary.
5.Admission to sightseeing destinations and shows as listed in the itinerary. 
6.English-speaking tour guide service. 
The prices exclude the following items
1.All flight tickets, taxes, and Visa fees. 
2.Trip interruption insurance. 
3.Tips, $10 per person per day is suggested. 
4. Any personal expanses , like laundry, phone bills, etc.