Best of China from Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a convenient public transport, including subway, buses, trams, ferries, and taxis. Besides, English is widely spoken in Hong Kong. You can easily get to the destinations and explore the city freely by yourself. To save the cost for you, we only reserve the two-night hotel stay for you in Hong Kong. All transfers and sightseeing visits will be on your own arrangement. 

Upon arrival at Hong Kong Airport, please find your way to Regal Kowloon Hotel booked by us. The hotel occupies a favorable location. It is close to East Tsim Sha Tsui Subway Station, New Town Plaza and Harbor City. Also, you can find many restaurants nearby. For your reference, you can take Airport Shuttle Bus to the hotel directly. It costs HKD 130 per person for single way, and takes around 45 minutes. You can also get to the hotel by taxi. The taxi fare is around HKD 310.
 
Accommodation: Regal Kowloon Hotel

Have breakfast in the hotel. We have some suggestions for your visiting today. You may take the bus or a taxi to the Victoria Peak, where you can have a panoramic view of the rippling Victoria Harbor and the whole city. Or, you may promenade along the graceful Repulse Bay or Aberdeen Harbor to enjoy the seaside view. Additionally, you can buy some delicate handicrafts and souvenirs at Stanley Market.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Today, you will head for the airport by airport shuttle bus, bus A21 or taxi on your own, and then catch a flight to Beijing. The air ticket will be booked by us and we will inform you the schedule in advance. Upon landing at Beijing Capital Airport, our professional guide will meet you outside the customs, and then the driver will transfer you to the hotel with a comfortable drive. The remainder of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing - the former Sheraton

Today's China group tour from Hong Kong will start with Tiananmen Square. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be accompanied by our guide to this famous city square. The guide will show you around to see solemn buildings around the square, including Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People's Heroes, and National Museum of China. Behind Tiananmen Tower is the Forbidden City, the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911). Emperors used to deal with state affairs and resided with their royal family there. The grand halls and palaces with delicate decorations will remind you of their past glory. 

Then, you will enjoy an a la carte lunch at a fancy restaurant, which is valued at CNY 150 per person and included in our price. The restaurant serves you delicious and authentic Chinese food including the special roasted Peking Duck.  

In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors worshipped the Heaven and prayed for a good harvest. The evening will be highlighted by a wonderful Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater. The marvelous martial arts show will definitely astonish you. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch

In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the Mutianyu Great Wall. While walking on the wall, you can touch the antique blue bricks, admire the grand emplacements, or take photos inside exquisite watchtowers. It will leave you an unforgettable memory. The cable car ride will take you up and down from the wall. 

Today's lunch is on your own arrangement because the restaurants in the mountain area are not so good. You can choose to have a simple lunch with our guide's suggestions. 

Afterwards, we will return to downtown Beijing and have some leisure time at a famous local market before getting back to the hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Today's itinerary starts with the Summer Palace, the imperial garden during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The guide will show you around to see traditional pavilions and bridges in perfect harmony with Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. Next, we will stop at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest) for you to appreciate its unique building and take nice photos.

After that, you will enjoy an a la carte lunch at a decent restaurant specially arranged for you. The lunch is valued at CNY 150 per person and included in our price.

In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to trace old Beijing culture at Hutongs and traditional courtyards. Besides, learning to make Chinese paper cutting with a folk artist will also be an exciting experience for your China tours. Then you will be taken to Beijing Capital Airport for a flight to Xi'an. Upon landing, our Xi'an local guide will escort you to the hotel and help you with check-in procedures.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel

In the morning, our guide and driver will take you to the Terracotta Army Museum. The life-sized pottery warriors stand or squat in battle array, wearing different facial expressions. Also, you will see terracotta battle steeds, exquisite bronze chariots, as well as many kinds of ancient weapons there, showing the powerful military strength of the Qin Dynasty (221 - 207BC). 

Then, you will be invited to a local family and enjoy an a la carte lunch, which is valued at CNY 120 per person and included in our price. It will be an unforgettable experience to taste authentic home cooked food and try how to cook Chinese food in a local family. 

In the afternoon, our guide will lead you to Xi'an Museum, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) for storing Buddhist sutras brought back from India. You can ascend the top along the winding wooden stairs to have a bird's eye view of the surroundings. In the evening, you will be entertained with the fabulous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while enjoying the delicious Dumpling Dinner.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling Dinner

In the morning, our guide will accompany you to the City Wall Park. You can take a leisure walk along the park and join to practice Tai Chi with a master. Then we come to the time-honored City Wall. If you are interested, you may have a try of cycling on the Wall, which is highly commended by our former clients. Bike rental fee is not included in the tour price. 

Afterwards, an a la carte lunch will be served at a well-known restaurant, which is valued at CNY 120 per person and included in our price. 

In the afternoon, the guide and driver will see you off at Xi'an Airport, where you will catch a flight to Shanghai. Upon landing, our Shanghai local guide will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel

Today's itinerary starts with Shanghai Museum, which shows ancient Chinese artworks, including bronze ware, porcelain, paintings and calligraphy. Then, our guide will lead you to Yu Garden and its nearby bazaar. Yu Garden is a typical representative of classical gardens of south region. There are ancient halls, small ponds, waterside pavilions, small bridges, old opera stages, as well as many cultural relics. The tranquil atmosphere will delight and relax you. 

After that, you will enjoy an a la carte farewell lunch which is valued at CNY 120 and included in our price.

In the afternoon, we will arrange a visit to the well-preserved old buildings at the Former French Concession. Then we continue to the waterfront sightseeing belt, the Bund. Walking around, you can see a number of skyscrapers on the eastern bank, and many exotic buildings on the western bank. Besides, you will take a one-hour cruise tour along the Huangpu River. After the trip is completed, we will drive back to the hotel and our guide will say bon voyage to you.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte farewell lunch

Today, your 10 days' China small group tour from Hong Kong comes to an end. The hotel-airport transfer service is not included because of the different flight schedules of the group members. You are suggested to reserve a taxi from your hotel. Taxi in China is quite convenient and less expensive. We wish you a nice trip home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast