12-Day China Highlights

Highlights:

• Visit Beijing's iconic historical sites including the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace.

• Come face-to-face with the Terra Cotta Warriors and dine at the famous Dumpling Banquet in Xian.

• Experience the beautiful Longji Rice Terraces and breathtaking countryside of Yangshuo.

• Visit the Yu Garden, Old Bazaar, The bund, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Acrobatic Show, Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Museum in Shanghai.

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What to Expect:

Retrace the footsteps China's ancient emperors, visiting the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Great Wall to discover the history and culture of the Ming and Qing dynasties. While in the capital, enjoy iconic dishes such as Beijing noodles and Peking duck. Take the high-speed train to Xian and visit the mysterious Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian City Wall, Xian Muslim Quarter, and the Shannxi History Museum to discover the stories of the Qin and Tang dynasties. Enjoy the famous Xian dumpling banquet before flying to Guilin to see the Longji Rice Terraces. Glide leisurely along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, stopping along the way to visit the Huangluo Yao Village. Fly to the final stop, Shanghai, to explore both the ancient and modern history of the megacity, taking in the Yu Garden, Old Bazaar, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Tower, the Bund, and traditional acrobatic performance.