Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, our guide will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

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)

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)

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 Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, 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)

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)

This morning you'll explore the ancient Xian City Wall (Bicycle Riding on the wall is included).as well as the Great Mosque. The City Wall of Xian is the most complete one that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world, which was founded about 600 years ago. The Great Mosque is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China. After enjoying lunch, head for Shaanxi History Museum to enjoy the precious collection such as murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, and silver objects. (B+L)

Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Kunming. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up at Kunming airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is on your own to relax in the so- called Spring City. (B)

Take a morning flight (taking off at about 07:00 am – 07:30 am) to Dali. Upon arrival, proceed to Xizhou Bai minority's village for Bai's old residential house and a cruise on Erhai Lake to see how locals catching fish with osprey. After lunch, visit the Three Pagodas and the Dali Ancient Town with a history of 1,300 years, which is the home to Bai minority. The town, whose format is like a chess board with four gates guarding in the directions of east , south, west and north stands between Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake, a natural configuration that seems specially designed for a good bountiful life. (B+L)

Drive about 3 hours (200 km) to Lijiang. A gathering place of the Naxi minority, Lijiang Ancient Town is a mountain town of stone and tile, laced with canals and lanes, which has been listed as an UNESCO world monument. Proceed to visit the Black Dragon Pond with Dongba Culture Museum and the ancient town which is in the form of an official ink stone. Unlike most of the old towns in China, there is no city wall due to a superstitious belief of the local ruler whose family name is Mu (tree), when encircled by walls, would be Kun (besieged). You will also climb up the Lion Hill for a bird's eye view of the old town. (B+L+D)

A whole day tour to the Baisha Naxi Viilage with Baisha Murals, Yufeng Monastery, Shuhe Old Town and the Yuhu Village with Former Residence of Joseph Rock, the Austro-American botanist and explorer who lived here from 1922 to 1949, introducing innumerable plant species to the West and completing rigorous works on Naxi ethnology. (B+L)

Transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up and transferred to the hotel in Shanghai. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this international metropolis. (B)

Today, you will be guided to visit Shanghai Museum to view the splendid Chinese treasures, and then take a walk around the Bund. After tasting tasty lunch, continue to visit the Yuyuan Garden and the local Bazaar. Finally, amble along the alleys in Tianzifang, a neighborhood full of stalls, restaurants, cafes and shops of selling artwork. (B+L)

Get to the airport and board your homeward flight by yourself. Your memorable China tour ends. (B)

Tips: If you need, we could offer 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.