Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at the Beijing airport and then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and get ready for your exciting China tour.

Day 2 Beijing
Begin to explore Beijing from paying a visit first to the largest and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and pay a visit of a local family as well as have the lunch with local neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far. (B+L)

Day 3 Beijing
The sightseeing today starts from exploring the great Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall. At night, the dinner is arranged to let you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck. (B+L+D)

Day 4 Beijing-Xi'an
After breakfast, take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Xi'an. Upon your arrival at Xi'an, your local guide will meet you at airport and then transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is left on your own. Once was the military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's, Beijing 798 Art Zone has more than 200 art & culture galleries. Meanwhile, it is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village. (B)

Day 5 Xi'an
The highlight of the tour today lies in the world-shaking Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the rows of life-size warriors in order. After a local featured dainty lunch, drive back to the hotel and passing by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda – the sign of ancient Xi'an. Make a stop and choose the best angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China", you will also be amazed by those exquisite architectures and sculptures on the two sides of the square in the front of the pagoda. (B+L)

Day 6 Xi'an-Dunhuang
Pay a visit to Xi'an City Wall (Bicycle Riding on the wall is included) and the Great Mosque. In addition, we will drive you to the airport and take a flight to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, our guide will take you to visit Crescent Moon Spring and Echoing Sand Dune to enjoy their most beautiful moment at sunset. After dinner, you can have a good rest in hotel. (B+D)

Day 7 Duhuang-Turpan
Pay a visit to the magnificent Dunhuang Mogao Grottos. After lunch, transfer to Liuyuan railway station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Turpan. (B+L)

Day 8 Turpan
Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. Have a breakfast at the hotel and then start your today's sightseeing tour. Pay a visit to Gaochang Ruins, the largest relics of ancient western regions, and then head to Baizeklik Thousand Buddha Caves to see Buddhist grotto wall paintings. After lunch, go to the Flaming Mountain and Astana Graves. (B+L)

Day 9 Turpan
Pay a visit to Jiaohe Ruins, Emin Minaret and Karez Well. Today's tour ends here and our guide will see you off at the airport. After arrival, you will be picked up at Shanghai airport and transferred to hotel. (B+L)

Day 10 Shanghai
Pay a visit to Shanghai Museum and the Bund which is well-known for the gallery of international architecture. After lunch, head to the Yuyuan Garden, a famous ancient garden and the Yuyuan Market nearby where you will have a chance to see lots of Shanghai handicrafts and exquisite souvenirs displayed on stalls. Afterwards, visit the Tianzifang, a Shanghai-featured alley full of diverse styles of shops and crafts. The dinner will be arranged by yourself. (B+L)

Day 11 Departure from Shanghai
Go to the airport and take your homeward flight by yourself. The service ends here. (B)

*Itinerary subject to change.

Note: We can arrange transfer service from hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport, extension tour to other cities like Suzhou, Hangzhou, etc. or flight and hotel reservation service in all cities.