Essence of China with Hong Kong Stopover

Arrive in Beijing today. Check into your hotel and rest to ease travel fatigue.

Visit Tiananmen Square (one of the world’s largest public squares, a iconic
landmark of modern China) - Explore the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) (a 600-year-old imperial palace complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site; a guided tour is recommended to learn its history, plan 3-4 hours)

Hike Mutianyu Great Wall (less crowded than Badaling, with breathtaking
mountain views; cable car r`ides are available) - Tour the Summer Palace (China’s largest imperial garden, UNESCO Site, famous for its lakes and classical pavilions)

Visit Temple of Heaven Park (an ancient imperial site for prayer ceremonies, renowned for its “round sky, square earth” architectural symmetry) - Transfer to the high-speed rail station for your trip to Xi’an.

Explore the Terracotta Army (8,000 life-sized ancient warrior statues, UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as one of the “Eight Wonders of the World”) - Walk along the Xi’an City Wall (one of China’s best-preserved ancient city walls; bike rentals are available for a scenic ride)

Visit Xi’an Museum (discover the city’s 3,000-year history through ancient relics) - Tour the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (a iconic Buddhist landmark from the
Tang Dynasty) - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

Wander Yuyuan Garden (a classical Suzhou-style garden in the city center,
showcasing Jiangnan’s elegance) - Stroll Nanjing Road (Shanghai’s iconic shopping street, experience urban vibrancy) - Admire The Bund (a waterfront area with a mix of colonial-era architecture and modern skyscrapers)

Transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and take a flight to Guilin (flight duration: approx. 2 hours). - Check into your hotel and rest freely.

Take a Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (approx. 83 km), admiring the iconic karst peaks along the way. - Afternoon: Check into your Yangshuo hotel and stroll West Street to experience local culture and cuisine.

Take a bamboo raft ride along the Yulong River for a peaceful, up-close view of the karst landscape and rural scenery. - Afternoon: Return to Guilin and visit Elephant Trunk Hill (the symbol of Guilin). - Transfer to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport and take a direct flight to Hong Kong (flight duration: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes). Check into your hotel upon arrival.

Take the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak for panoramic views of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour. - Explore Stanley Market (a vibrant open-air market selling clothing, antiques and souvenirs, with views of Stanley Bay).

Conclude your China journey. After breakfast, transfer to the airport
according to your flight schedule and return to your hometown.