Day 1 - North America – TaipeiDepart from major North American cities on international flights to Taipei. Meals: Self-arranged

Day 2 - Arrival in Taipei (Lunch)Morning arrival at Taipei Taoyuan Airport. Airport pick-up service. Visit the National Palace Museum, Xinbeitou Station (a century-old Japanese wooden railway station), Beitou Hot Spring Museum, and Thermal Valley. Exterior viewing of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 (tower ascent not included). Evening free time to explore the famous Shilin Night Market. Hotel: The Grand Hotel Taipei or similar 5-Star

Day 3 - Taipei (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)After hotel breakfast, visit Yehliu Geopark, explore the dreamy mountain town of Jiufen, visit Shifen Waterfall (Taiwan's largest curtain-type waterfall), and Shifen Station. Hotel: The Grand Hotel Taipei or similar 5-Star

Day 4 - Taipei – Beijing (Breakfast)After hotel breakfast, fly to 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 5 - 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. 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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 14 - 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 15 - 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 16 - Hong Kong – North America (Breakfast)After breakfast, airport transfer to Hong Kong International Airport, concluding your journey.

Price Includes:

• Domestic flights: Taipei-Beijing, Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Shanghai, Shanghai-Guilin

• High-speed train: Guilin-Hong Kong

• 5-star hotels in Taipei, 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 220 per person

China Visa Assistance for US Travelers

A valid Chinese visa is required for U.S. passport holders traveling to China.

Before departure, travelers should apply for a Chinese tourist visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the United States. Depending on the applicant's supporting documents and approval by the Chinese authorities, visas are commonly issued as multiple-entry visas valid for 1 to 10 years.

XING Travel will take care of the entire process with you. We provide an official invitation letter, all required supporting documents, and step-by-step assistance to help you successfully obtain your Chinese visa.

Estimated visa and service fee: approximately US$350 per person.