Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Shanghai
Shanghai- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Optional Activities
- Explore around hotel area
- Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Included Activities
- Shanghai Tower visit - ride world's fastest elevators to Top of Shanghai Observatory on 118th floor with 360-degree panoramic views
- Shanghai Museum tour - Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall with ancient artifacts including Da Ke Ding bronze vessel and Bianzhong of Marquis Su of Jin
- Yu Garden leisurely stroll - classical Chinese garden with architecture, sculptures and carvings
- Yuyuan Bazaar exploration - local snacks and traditional crafts shopping
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street stroll - famous brands, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops
- The Bund visit - panoramic views of Pudong skyline and international architecture
Landmarks Shanghai Tower Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund Jin Mao Tower Shanghai World Financial Center 
- Day 3
Shanghai to Huangshan
Shanghai to Huangshan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tiandu International Hotel)
- Day 4
Huangshan - Yellow Mountain
Huangshan - Yellow Mountain- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tiandu International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Yellow Mountain exploration - UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Five Natural Wonders: granite peaks, pine trees, snow, sea of clouds, hot springs
- Yungu Temple sightseeing bus transfer from mountain foot
- North Sea Scenic Area cable car ascent
- Begin-to-Believe Peak hike with odd-shaped pine trees
- Cloud Dispelling Pavilion visit - West Sea Scenic Area viewpoint
- Flying-over Rock visit - 12-meter standing stone on flat rock platform
- Bright Summit hike - second highest peak of Yellow Mountain
- Cable car descent from mountain
Landmarks Yellow Mountain Yungu Temple North Sea Scenic Area Begin-to-Believe Peak Cloud Dispelling Pavilion Flying-over Rock Bright Summit - Day 5
Huangshan - Hongcun and Tunxi
Huangshan - Hongcun and Tunxi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tiandu International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hongcun Ancient Village exploration - UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hui-style architecture
- South Lake visit
- Crescent Moon Pond visit
- Chengzhi Hall visit
- South Lake Academy visit
- Tunxi Ancient Street stroll - 1,200-meter historic street with Southern Song, Ming and Qing dynasty styles
Landmarks Hongcun Ancient Village South Lake Crescent Moon Pond Chengzhi Hall South Lake Academy Tunxi Ancient Street - Day 6
Huangshan to Xian
Huangshan to Xian- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
- Day 7
Xian - Terracotta Warriors and City Landmarks
Xian - Terracotta Warriors and City Landmarks- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Army Museum visit - first emperor Qin Shihuang's archaeological complex
- Largest pit exploration - over 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses
- Second pit visit - approximately 1,300 warriors and horses in ancient formations
- Ancient City Wall exploration - leisurely walk along inner and outer walls, watchtowers, and moat with panoramic Xian views
- Bell Tower visit - Ming Dynasty landmark, 600 years old
Optional Activities
- Evening musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square
Landmarks Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall Bell Tower Drum Tower - Day 8
Xian to Beijing
Xian to Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda visit - seven-story Tang-style pagoda in Da Ci'en Temple, completed 652 AD
- Muslim Quarter exploration - vibrant historic quarter 430 meters west of Bell Tower, over 1,000 years old
Landmarks Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter 
- Day 9
Beijing - Imperial Landmarks and Royal Gardens
Beijing - Imperial Landmarks and Royal Gardens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit - world's largest public square and symbol of China
- Forbidden City tour - world's largest palace complex, UNESCO World Heritage site with 8,700+ rooms, following central axis route
- Jingshan Park visit - panoramic views over Beijing and Forbidden City
- Summer Palace stroll - imperial gardens, temples, pavilions, lakes, and bridges
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Meridian Gate Jingshan Park Summer Palace - Day 10
Beijing - Great Wall at Mutianyu
Beijing - Great Wall at Mutianyu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall visit - longest and best fully-restored section with 23 Ming-era watchtowers
- Cable car ascent to 14th watchtower
- Western route hiking - green pines and cypresses covering surrounding area
- 20th watchtower climb - highest point with stunning natural scenery
- Bird's Nest exterior photos - Beijing National Stadium
- Water Cube exterior photos - Beijing National Aquatics Center
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Bird's Nest Water Cube - Day 11
Beijing - Departure
Beijing - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing on your own
