China Classic Tour

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Today, we'll pay a visit for Tiananmen Square, which is the largest public square in the world. Then visit today's highlight: the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. In its 500 years of history, there were 24 emperors living here. Experiencing several times renovation and expansion during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is still remaining its original layout.

At last we will visit the Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It's China's existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. This Chinese monument is built entirely in wood, without using a single nail, which has become the symbol of Beijing. For the Chinese the ground is sacred, so the emperor used to celebrate the main rites here.

Temple of Heaven

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Continue your journey today with a high-speed train to Xi'an. Xi'an - ancient capital of China with a 2000 - year history. Arrive in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province and the largest city in northwest China. Once the imperial centre of China for 2,000 years, Xi'an is now a vibrant, modern city dotted with many interesting historical sites and is a great place to explore.

You will be impressed by this close-up experience! The Ancient City Wall, which stretches round the old city is the first landmark visitors will encounter in Xi'an. It is also one of the most famous attractions in Xi'an. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Xian City Wall

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Today you'll journey out in to the countryside surrounding Xi'an and visit what is undoubtedly one of the man-made wonders of the world – the Terracotta Warriors. These clay statues of soldiers, horses and chariots – each individually sculpted from clay, each having a different costume, height, and even facial expressions – stand in battle formation.

After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - a landmark building of Xi'an. It is a well-preserved holy place for Buddhist with a history of over 1300 years.

The next stop of your journey is the Great Mosque. It is the largest and best-preserved mosque in Xi'an. It assumes the striking features of Chinese pavilions, with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. You will be amazed by the not so typical construction of this mosque.

Terracotta Warriors

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Fly to Guilin in the morning. Your tour guide will welcome you in Guilin airport and transfer to your hotel by a private van and driver.

In the afternoon, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill - the symbol of Guilin. The hill looks exactly like a huge elephant stretching its trunk drinking water of Li River. You could climb up to the top and take full view of Guilin's hills and rivers.

After that, have a trip to Reed Flute Cave, which is a famous scenic spot offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites in fantastic shapes and colors.

Elephant Trunk Hill

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Begin your day by exploring the Longji Terraced Rice Fields, about 2.5 hours to Guilin by drive. After that, hike about 40 minutes to Ping'an Village, a Zhuang minority village with fantastic terraces and unique ethnic flavor. You can do some moderate hiking in the village and try some local food there. After the tour, drive back downtown for a restful night.

Built into the hillsides, the terraces are beautiful when the sun reflects on the water of the paddy fields, and the fields glow when the harvest is ripe.

Longsheng Longji Rice Terraces

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A relaxing cruise on the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo usually feasts your eyes on the otherworldly karsts landscapes composed of verdant pinnacles and crystal-clear waters. Along the river are some rural villages, swaying bamboo groves, scattering grasslands, and paddies. On the water, you may also encounter some tourist bamboo rafts and swimming ducks.

Disembark in Yangshuo town around 1:30 pm and explore the famous West Street. Transfer to the cozy hotel in the countryside and enjoy your free time in the rest of the day.

Li River

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After breakfast, get on a traditional bamboo raft with a private punter to sail along the Yulong River, which is for known as little Li River. You sail on a bamboo raft through the idyllic mountain landscape of Yangshuo. Sitting on the reclining chair on the raft you can enjoy a tranquil moment while the reflections of the mountains and bamboo groves pass by.

Then, follow your guide to enjoy the idyllic countryside along the Yulong River either by bicycle or walk. You'll explore the peaceful villages and might meet someone in the fields with a water buffalo or someone working in the paddy.

Fly to the modern city of Shanghai in the afternoon.

Bamboo Rafting on Yulong River

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Explore the Old City of Shanghai, where you can get an idea of what the city looked like hundreds of years ago. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old town, there is the oasis of peace, the Yu Garden. As a paragon of the south Chinese landscaping style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a MUST-SEE for all visitors to Shanghai.

Then, go to the Bund which is located along the Huangpu River which is located in the Huangpu District, the center of Shanghai. It is the scenery line of Shanghai.

Drive to Shanghai Tower. It is located at the heart of the Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone. With a total height of 632 meters, the building offers a stunning view of the vibrant city in front of you.

Round off the day with the famous Nanjing Road. Get a taste of bustling Chinese commerce where retailers from all over the world display their products on streets. Once you have arrived on Nanjing Road, you will observe the colorful everyday bustle of the locals.

Yu Garden

Shanghai Tower

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Your tour guide and driver will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your flight home.