Day 1. Arrive Beijing. You will be met by a local representative and transferred to the InterContinental Financial Street Hotel Beijing. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure: relax at the hotel, take a stroll through the bustling capital city of China, or enjoy some early shopping at the Wan Tong Shopping Mall just minutes away.
Day 2. Beijing sightseeing. You will begin today's touring by visiting Tian An Men Square, the largest plaza in the world. Later, visit the Forbidden City, whose acres of splendid 15th-century halls and pavilions graced with imperial treasures, now comprise the Palace Museum, Treasure Gallery and Imperial Garden. Enjoy a Chinese lunch in a beautiful setting at The Zen Restaurant near Tian An Men Square. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to experience the back streets of Beijing - known as the Hutong - with a pedicab ride. Wind down the evening with a traditional Chinese Dinner.
Day 3. The Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs. Walk on The Great Wall of China at Badaling, the only man-made object visible to the naked eye from outer space. Enjoy extended time here at the Great Wall to soak up the experience. (Approximately two hours.) After lunch, enjoy a photo stop of the famous 2008 Olympic sites - The National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) and The National Aquatic Centre (The Water Cube). Arrive back at the hotel in the late afternoon for some rest or shopping to Wan Fu Jing - Beijing's famous walking street. Tonight enjoy a genuine Peking Duck banquet!
Day 4. Beijing to Xian. This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven. After a tour, practice your Tai Chi with a Tai Chi master from Beijing. After lunch, enjoy the prestigious Summer Palace where the emperors and empresses spent their time enjoying the vast gardens and man-made lake. This afternoon you will fly to the ancient capital of Xian, a veritable treasure trove of Chinese culture. Spend two nights at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Dinner: Xian's famous noodles!
Day 5. Xian sightseeing. Visit thousands of life-sized terra cotta warriors which have been on guard for 2,000 years. The individually sculpted warriors have been touted as the archaeological find of the century. This afternoon you will visit the Grand Mosque and the Muslim neighbourhood. Tonight enjoy a traditional song and dance performance at the Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show.
Day 6. Xian to Guilin. This morning, embark on a tour to the Huxian Village. You will be greeted by a traditional Lion Dance and from there visit the famous Farmer's Painting and enjoy the local countryside life. Then you will board a short flight to Guilin, one of China's most picturesque cities. The landscape has been the subject of Chinese painters for centuries with its breathtaking limestone mountains, tree-lined streets, rice paddies and the meandering Li River. You will spend two nights at the Waterfall Hotel.
Day 7. Li River Cruise. Today cruise the Li River, one of the most mystical landscapes in the world. The river meanders through steep hills and green fields offering spectacular views. Enjoy a western-catered lunch with all the trimmings on board. After the Li River, you will have several hours to shop, stroll, bicycle or people-watch in the many cafes in Yangshuo. Depart Yangshuo by coach and return to Guilin. After a rest back at the hotel, enjoy a local Chinese-style dinner.
11-Day Tour - Days 8-11
Day 8. Guilin to Shanghai. Fly to Shanghai, the largest city in China. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore and shop around Shanghai. Tonight, enjoy a Shanghainese-style dinner. Stay three nights at the Okura Garden Hotel.
Day 9. Shanghai Sightseeing. Today's sightseeing includes teeming Nanjing Road and the legendary Bund, or riverfront esplanade, (heart of the European settlement of the old Shanghai of novels and movies). You will also visit the elegant Yu Yuan Garden. There will be time here to do a little shopping and pick up your last minute souvenirs. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and the famous Chinese Acrobatic show.
Day 10. Shanghai World Expo or Suzhou. Today's tours include either your choice of the World Expo 2010 site or visiting Suzhou by train. The World Expo, conveniently located in downtown Shanghai, runs from May 1st until October 31st. Admission tickets are included. Suzhou is called the Venice of the East and you will visit the Grand Canal and also a silk factory where they weave beautiful fabric from moth cocoons. This evening is your to walk the Bund, take a cruise on the Hung Pu River, or get in some final shopping on Nanjing Road.
Day 11. Shanghai to North America. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to the terminal of the Magnetic Line in Pudong where you will board the Maglev to the airport. The Magnetic train floats on a magnetic field, propelled by a linear induction motor hitting speeds of over 300kms per hour! Catch your flight to your next destination.
14-Day Tour - Days 8-11

Departure Dates	11-day Tour	14-day Tour
May 2 & 18	$2069	$2519
June 8, July 6	$1989	$2449
September 14, 21 & 28, October 5, 12 & 26	$2139	$2599
November 2	$2109	$2559
April 2 & 26, 2011	$2149	$2639