Day 1* Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2 * After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square , the largest square of its kind in the world.
* Then visit the Forbidden City to awe an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex.
* Our last stop, the Temple of Heaven , is the place for imperial rituals and worship. In the evening, the famous Beijing Roast Duck is served at Hepingmen.

Day 3 * Have an excursion of Great Wall at Mutianyu section by cable car. With vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 percent of the area, the sceneries here are beautiful all the year round.
* Proceed to Changling Tomb, the tomb of Emperor Zhu Di and his empresses. This is the most magnificent of the Ming Tombs .
* You will also see the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It is a tree-lined road bordered by stone statues, along which the emperors once trod to conduct many sacred ceremonies.
* After dinner, enjoy the incredible Chinese Kung Fu show, which displays the essence of China's martial arts.

Day 4 * Today, our first stop is the Summer Palace , the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.
* In the afternoon, we go to Lama Temple , a renowned lama temple of the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism.

Day 5 * Start with an early Hutong tour in a rickshaw for the traditional Beijing Courtyard Couses and alleys before transferring to the airport for the flight to Xi'an.
* Xi'an , as one of the oldest cities, was the national capital for over 1,000 years and was the start point of ancient Silk Road. Enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower.
* Later visit the Great Mosque , one of the most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.
* When in Xi'an, try the famous local snack - Pancake in Mutton Soup (Yangrou Paomo).

Day 6 * Today's attractions feature Terracotta Warriors and Horses , one of World Cultural Heritages. The lifelike warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang will sure lead you back to the ancient warring times.
* The second stop is Big Wild Goose Pagoda , one of the most famous buddhist pagodas in China, which was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.
* Then visit the Xi'an City Wall , an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.
* Enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet while appreciating the Tang Dancing Show .

Day 7 * After a morning visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum which is the epitome of Shaanxi's glamorous imperial past.
* Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. One of Guilin's best attractions is the Elephant Trunk Hill , which really looks like an elephant drinking from the river.

Day 8 * "Guilin waters and mountains are the most beautiful under heaven," so goes a Chinese saying describing the immortal beauty. After breakfast, enjoy an exciting cruise on the Li River . Lunch is served on board.
* Go ashore as you arrive in Yangshuo. You can choose to rent a bicycle to tour the countryside and get a taste of the laidback rural life of the farmers there.
* Appreciate Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree . Moon Hill is a limestone pinnacle with a moon-shaped hole in the middle.
* Big Banyan Tree became famous for its long history, towering beauty and the moving love story of Liu Sanjie.
* Then enjoy a local folk dance show of Impression Liu Sanjie before returning to Guilin.

Day 9 * Visit the Reed Flute Cave in the morning. Reed Flute Cave is one of the most egregious underground scenery in China. The cave got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside it, with which people make flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave, you will see a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition.
* Head for the Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill). The thin shape of the hill and lush greenery around make it resemble brocaded fabric. The local osmanthus tea (Guihua) is very famous and worth trying.
* Later transfer to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. Shanghai is the most modern city in China. The rest of the day is free for personal things.

Day 10 * After breakfast, have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road . Walk along The Bund , one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River .
* Then, arrive at Yuyuan Garden , which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.
* Visit Jade Buddha Temple , built in 1918, in the style of the Song Dynasty, the temple houses two valuable jade statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha.
* Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.
* Lastly go see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower , the landmark of Shanghai.
* Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area and experience the nightlife of Shanghai. Xintiandi Area has become an ideal place for tourists to appreciate Shanghai's history, culture and modern lifestyle. It's also a gathering place for foreigners and local citizens who have high culture tastes.

Day 11 * After breakfast,tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there. 3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively.

Day 12 >> World Expo 2010 Shanghai
* After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

Day 13 >> World Expo 2010 Shanghai
* After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

Day 14 * Transfer you to Shanghai airport to prepare for departure. * End of service.

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