Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Guangzhou
Guangzhou- Start point
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 广州白云国际机场, 花都区机场大道, Guangzhou Shi, Guangdong 510800, China (Pick up at Guangzhou International Airport, 00:00 - 15:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mandarin Hotel Guangzhou)
Included Activities
- Visit Shamian Island - guided tour of colonial area with Victorian architecture
Landmarks Shamian Island - Day 2
Guangzhou - Xiamen
Guangzhou - Xiamen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pan Pacific Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chen Family Temple - tour of exquisite woodcarvings, copper-iron castings, and handcrafts
- Explore Xiaozhou Village - hidden centuries-old village with local cafés, art studios, stone streets, bridges, and gardens
- High-speed train to Xiamen - 2nd class seat
Landmarks Chen Family Temple Xiaozhou Village - Day 3
Xiamen - Hua'an - Zhangzhou - Xiamen
Xiamen - Hua'an - Zhangzhou - Xiamen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pan Pacific Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hua'an Hakka house clusters - UNESCO World Heritage site tour
- Visit Zhangzhou old city - historic Ming Dynasty port city
Landmarks Hua'an Hakka house clusters Zhangzhou old city - Day 4
Xiamen - Gulangyu Island
Xiamen - Gulangyu Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pan Pacific Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Gulangyu Island - 20-minute crossing
- Visit Gulangyu Island - explore historic architecture, colonial buildings, and Christian churches
- Visit Piano Museum - tour of historic pianos including rare and early examples
Optional Activities
- Street food exploration - own expense for Xiamen fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and street food
Landmarks Gulangyu Island Piano Museum, Gulangyu Island - Day 5
Xiamen - Guilin
Xiamen - Guilin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Guilin - 105 minutes, economy class
- Visit Reef Flute Cave - tour of massive limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
Optional Activities
- Elephant Trunk Hill - photo stop, entrance fee excluded
Landmarks Reef Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill 
- Day 6
Guilin - Li River
Guilin - Li River- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Li River Cruise - 4-hour journey from Zhujiang Wharf to Yangshuo Town
- Explore West Street in Yangshuo - historic street turned shopping area
Optional Activities
- Shopping on West Street - souvenirs (own expense)
Landmarks Li River Yangshuo Town West Street, Yangshuo - Day 7
Guilin - Shanghai
Guilin - Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Shanghai - 100 minutes, economy class
- Visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum - tour of Mao-era communist propaganda artworks
- Walk along the Bund - iconic riverfront with Neoclassical European architecture
Landmarks Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum The Bund, Shanghai 
- Day 8
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Yu Garden - tour of Ming Dynasty gardens with pavilions and arched bridges
- Explore Yu Garden Bazaar - traditional temple area with arts, crafts, and markets
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple - active temple with famous Buddha statues from Burma
- Walk through French Concession Quarter - historic neighborhood with European architecture
Optional Activities
- Try Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), vegetarian buns, and chicken soup - own expense
Landmarks Yu Garden City God Temple, Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple French Concession Quarter, Shanghai - Day 9
Shanghai - Beijing
Shanghai - Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Beijing - 5 hours, 2nd class seat
- Visit Temple of Heaven - tour of 15th-century complex with Palace of Abstinence and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Landmarks Temple of Heaven Palace of Abstinence, Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (Qinian Dian) Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiu) 
- Day 10
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square - iconic historical site
- Tour Forbidden City - imperial palace complex with chambers and gardens
- Explore hutongs (traditional lanes) - experience old Beijing's authentic culture
- Visit Buddhist Miaoying Temple - exterior visit to see iconic White Stupa
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Mao Zedong Mausoleum Forbidden City Buddhist Miaoying Temple (White Stupa Temple) 
- Day 11
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall - tour of scenic section with views of two lakes
- Visit 798 Art District - explore contemporary art galleries, installations, and design
Landmarks Huanghuacheng Great Wall 798 Art District - Day 12
Beijing
Beijing- End point
- Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing Shi, 100621, China (Drop off at Beijing International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
