Day 1: November 6, 2026 - North America – BeijingDepart from major North American cities on international flights to Beijing.
Meals: Self-arranged
Day 2: November 7, 2026 - Arrival in Beijing (Lunch/Dinner)Arrive in Beijing, China's imperial capital with over 3,000 years of history. Airport pick-up service. Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Beijing or similar 5-Star
Day 3: November 8, 2026 - Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)Beijing is China's capital. After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square and enter the magnificent Forbidden City - the emperor's palace behind the royal red walls. This architectural masterpiece has been exclusive to royalty for centuries and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For 500 years, only emperors resided here. After the tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for good harvests. Evening welcome dinner featuring Beijing Roast Duck.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Beijing or similar 5-Star
Day 4: November 9, 2026 - Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)After breakfast, tour one of the world's most iconic landmarks - the ancient Great Wall. This UNESCO World Heritage engineering marvel was built between the 5th century BC and the 16th century AD, stretching approximately 4,000 miles. Return to Beijing in the afternoon and visit the National Stadium (Bird's Nest), the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics (exterior photo stop).
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Beijing or similar 5-Star
Day 5: November 10, 2026 - Beijing – Xi'an (Breakfast/Lunch)After breakfast, explore Beijing's old quarter: experience a rickshaw tour through the Hutongs, visit families still living in this historic neighborhood and see well-preserved courtyards. After lunch, fly to Xi'an, one of China's oldest cities. Known as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, this city has over 3,000 years of history and represents one of China's most glorious cultural periods.
Hotel: Renaissance Xi'an Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 6: November 11, 2026 - Xi'an (Breakfast/Lunch)After breakfast, visit the Eighth Wonder of the World: the magnificent Terracotta Warriors. In the massive tomb where Emperor Qin Shi Huang was buried over 2,000 years ago, see the 8,000 life-sized warrior figures buried with him. Return to the city in the afternoon and visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square. Evening optional activity: Dumpling Banquet Dinner and Tang Dynasty Dance Performance (USD 70/person).
Hotel: Renaissance Xi'an Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 7: November 12, 2026 - Xi'an – Shanghai (Breakfast/Dinner)After breakfast, fly to Shanghai. Tour the City God Temple in the old Shanghai district and Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai's main shopping streets and one of the world's busiest. Stroll along the Bund. Evening optional activity: Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Night Tour (USD 45/person).
Hotel: Renaissance Shanghai Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 8: November 13, 2026 - Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch)After breakfast, drive to Suzhou, China's famous garden city. Visit Lingering Garden, Silk Exhibition Center, and stroll along Shantang Street. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon.
Hotel: Renaissance Shanghai Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 9: November 14, 2026 - Shanghai – Guilin (Breakfast/Dinner)After breakfast, fly from Shanghai to Guilin. Named for its abundance of osmanthus trees, meaning "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus." Famous for its karst landscape, Guilin is one of China's most popular tourist destinations, known for the saying "Guilin's scenery is the best under heaven."
Hotel: Guilin Daguan Mansion Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 10: November 15, 2026 - Guilin – Yangshuo (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)After hotel breakfast, visit Dong Minority Folk Park, then drive to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, take a bamboo raft cruise on the Li River. The riverbanks are beautiful, with the Li River winding like a green ribbon through the mountains. The clear water reflects the green mountains, making them even more enchanting. In the afternoon, visit Yangshuo West Street old town and minority villages. Evening optional activity: Impression Liu Sanjie outdoor performance (USD 60/person).
Hotel: Guilin New West Street International Hotel or similar
Day 11: November 16, 2026 - Yangshuo – Guilin (Breakfast/Lunch)After breakfast, return to Guilin. Visit a tea plantation surrounded by Guilin's famous karst mountains. Learn about different types of tea, watch tea preparation demonstrations, and participate in a tea ceremony. Then visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's symbol. Free time in the afternoon to explore this beautiful city.
Hotel: Guilin Daguan Mansion Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 12: November 17, 2026 - Guilin – Hong Kong (Breakfast)After hotel breakfast, take the high-speed train to Hong Kong. Transfer to hotel. Evening free time.
Hotel: Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West or similar 5-Star
Day 13: November 18, 2026 - Hong Kong (Breakfast/Lunch)After hotel breakfast, half-day Hong Kong Island tour: Kowloon Peninsula, visit Repulse Bay Beach, one of Hong Kong's most expensive residential areas, and Stanley Market - a market in the quaint village of Stanley on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, popular with locals. Delicious dim sum lunch arranged. Free time in Hong Kong in the afternoon.
Hotel: Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West or similar 5-Star
Day 14: November 19, 2026 - Hong Kong – North America (Breakfast)After breakfast, airport transfer to Hong Kong International Airport, concluding your journey.
Departure Dates and Pricing:
| Date of Departure | Double | Single | Original Price |
|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 2199 | 3099 | 2399 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 2199 | 3099 | 2399 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 2199 | 3099 | 2399 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2299 | 3199 | 2499 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 2299 | 3199 | 2499 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2299 | 3199 | 2499 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | 1999 | 2999 | 2199 |
Price Includes:
Domestic flights: Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Shanghai, Shanghai-Guilin
High-speed train: Guilin-Hong Kong
5-star hotels in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, and Hong Kong; luxury hotel in Yangshuo (4-star standard)
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner where specified)
Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
Full coach transportation with excellent Mandarin-speaking guide throughout
Price Does Not Include:
Round-trip international airfare
Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
China visa for U.S. passport holders (240-hour visa-free transit available for qualifying travelers staying within the permitted duration; China visa required if staying beyond 240 hours in mainland China)
Tour leader/guide/driver gratuity: USD 190 per person