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Beijing (4N) Be j 0 0 miles km 400 400 Inbound (1N) nd d Xian (2N) Shanghai (3N) Guilin (2N) u lin Yangshuo (1N) Macau au Hong Kong Air Road Boat Shanghai glories of China - 14-day itinerary (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner The striking landscape along the Li River is the defining highlight of this popular itinerary. Stay overnight in the small town of Yangshuo surrounded by rice fields and limestone hills in Southern China. Add the history of Beijing and Xian along with cosmopolitan Shanghai and you have the best that China can offer. days 1-2: us to shanghai Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East.' Meet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. day 3: shanghai Sightseeing today includes a visit to the Shanghai Museum, which houses over 120,000 pieces of bronze, coins, jade, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy. Walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. In the evening, enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine. (B, L, D) day 4: shanghai Visit the beautiful Yu Gardens, the Old Town and then cross the great Nanpu Bridge to explore the modern Pudong area. Explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920's style shikumen buildings. In the evening, enjoy a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River. (B, L, D) day 5: shanghai to guilin Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin. (B, L, D) day 6: guilin to yangshuo Cruise the stunning Li River to Yangshuo and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of beautiful limestone hills, picturesque fishing scenes and villages. (B, L, D) day 7: yangshuo to guilin The next day, return to Guilin and visit the colorful stalagmites and stalactites of Seven Star Cave and the adjacent park which is home to one adorable panda. Take in an evening display of traditional cormorant fishing. (B, L, D) day 8: guilin to xian Visit Mt. Diecai before flying to Xian, the former ancient capital. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. (B, L, D) day 9: xian Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century – The Terracotta Warriors. These figures were created 2,000 years ago to accompany Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. Also, walk along the Ancient City Wall. (B, L, D) day 10: xian to Beijing Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the renowned Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics. Stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets. Later, fly to Beijing, China's capital city. (B, L, D) day 11: Beijing Stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. These buildings are from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and house over 8,000 rooms. (B, L, D) day 12: Beijing Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance and admire the panoramic views. The Great Wall is China's most iconic attraction, which stretches over 4,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Also, visit the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening. (B, L, D) day 13: Beijing Experience a rickshaw ride through the traditional Hutong areas and tour the exquisite Summer Palace. The evening's meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck. (B, L, D) day 14: Beijing to us Fly to the US, arriving home the same day or the following morning depending on flight schedules. (B) Consult your American Express travel counselor for more details. 26 Glories of China