A Private Luxury China Tour – Beijing – Xi’an – Yangtze River Cruise – Shanghai – Guilin – Longsheng – Hong Kong

Day 1 (Fri): Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival, be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing.

Day 2 (Sat): Beijing
Your introduction of China begins with an inspiring visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu (with Cable Car ride). After lunch at The Beijing Golf Club (or similar), return to the city and enjoy a tour of the Hutongs OR Lamma Temple. In the evening, enjoy a Peking Duck dinner at the award-winning Dadong restaurant followed by breathtaking “Legends of Kung Fu” Performance. (B,L,D)

Day 3 (Sun): Beijing
Today’s full day private tour features all of “must sees” of Beijing. Visits include the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. (B,L)

Day 4 (Mon): Beijing
Today, enjoy a private car and guide at your disposal (up to 8 hours) to shop or further explore this exciting capital of China. (B)

Day 5 (Tue): Beijing / Xi’an
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi’an. Upon arrival, commence city sightseeing of Yangling Museum (with glass bottom pit entrance) and the City Wall. Transfer to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 (Wed): Xi’an
Today’s full day tour includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall and the Tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di with its remarkable Terracotta army dating over 2000 years. After lunch, visit the City or Shaanxi Museum before returning to your hotel. (B,L)

Day 7 (Thu): Xi’an / Chongqing / Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy a morning sightseeing of the Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter and the Stone Tablets Forest. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Enjoy dinner at JW Marriott Chongqing before boarding the YANGZI EXPLORER for your river journey down the Mighty Yangtze. (B,D)

Day 8 (Fri): Yangtze River Cruise (Shibaozhai)
Today’s shore excursion takes you to Shibaozhai, gem of Chinese architecture. There you will find an 11-story-high red wooden pavilion built against a protruding rock with sheer cliffs on the north bank overlooking the great Yangtze. (B,L,D)
Note: When the water level is low, shore excursion will be changed to Wanxian.

Day 9 (Sat): Yangtze River Cruise / Wushan
Today cruise through the legendary Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu and Xiling. This afternoon, enjoy an unforgettable experience by journeying along Shennong Stream. (B,L,D)

Day 10 (Sun): Yangtze River Cruise / Yichang / Shanghai
Today visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest reservoir and power generation facility in the world. Upon disembarkation, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Check-in at your hotel and admire the Shanghai’s spectacular skyline from your hotel. (B,L)

Day 11 (Mon): Shanghai
Enjoy a morning tour of Old Town, Yu Yuan Gardens and Shanghai Museum. After a Dumpling or Western Lunch at one of the city’s famed restaurants,  further explore Shanghai with your personal guide and car at your disposal. In the evening, enjoy a breathtaking ERA Acrobatics Show. (B)

Day 12 (Tue): Shanghai (Zhujiajiao)
This morning, take a break from Shanghai’s ultra-modern cityscape to Zhujiajiao’s tranquil countryside. The ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao is famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty architectures, stone bridges and quiet canals. Here, we stroll through the bustling morning market as well as explore its quiet canals by Sampan. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.

Day 13 (Wed): Shanghai / Guilin
Fly to Guilin. Upon arrival, commence sightseeing of Guilin city visiting Fubo Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill and Flute Reed Cave. This evening, enjoy dinner a fascinating Cormorant Fishing excursion along the Li River. Dinner is served at your hotel in Guilin. (B,D)

Day 14 (Thu): Guilin (Li River / Yangshou)
Today’s memorable excursion begins with an invigorating cruise down the majestic Li River to the quaint and charming artisan village of Yangshuo. Enjoy sightseeing of the area’s spectacular countryside visiting local villages, Moon Hill and Butterfly Spring Park. Return to Guilin in the afternoon. (B,L)

Day 15 (Fri): Guilin / Longsheng
After breakfast, we embark on a scenic 2.5 drive for Longsheng, a breathtaking scenic region renowned for its magnificent Dragon Rice Terraces. The Longji (Dragon Spine) Terrace began its construction in the Yuan Dynasty and was completed in early Qing Dynasty, a history of 650 years. The rolling mountains are sculptured with tightly packed terraces on the precipitous slopes, extending for hundreds of miles. All year round, the terraces present different beauty in different seasons. Upon arrival, embark on an invigorating hike (approx. 30 minutes) through Ping An village to the charming Li An Lodge that boasts panoramic views of the Longi Rice Terraces. Lunch and Dinner are served at the resort. (B,L)

Day 16 (Sat): Longsheng / Hong Kong
Morning at leisure to relax and soak up Longsheng pristine natural setting. Transfer to Guilin airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 17 (Sun): Hong Kong
Private morning tour of Hong Kong Island visiting the Victoria Peak (with tram ride), Sampan Ride in Aberdeen, Stanley Market and a Western lunch at Repluse Bay’s Verandah Restaurant OR a Dim Sum Lunch at the Exclusive China Club, Man Mo Temple and Hollywood Road. Return to Kowloon by Star Ferry and walk back to the Peninsula Hotel. (B,L)

Day 18 (Mon): Hong Kong
A full day at leisure to sightsee, shop or sample the tantalizing culinary delights of Hong Kong. (B)

Day 19 (Tue): Depart Hong Kong
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

• Price is per person, based on double occupancy
• Price includes all entrance fees, China domestic airport taxes & fuel surcharges
• *Domestic Air based on Economy Class. Optional First/Business Class upgrade available at a supplement of $2,200 per person (market fares – subject to change)
• Price excludes Trans-pacific airfares. Discount Economy and Business Class Fares available upon request.
• Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Low Season (LS) – March, June – August
• High Season (HS) – April-May, September – November
• Prices subject to change without notice