Day 1
Destination: Entrance City to Beijing
Travel: Flight No. TBA (Your arrangements)
Accommodation: in Beijing
Services & Highlights: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)

Day 2
Destination: Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3
Destination: Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4
Destination: Beijing
Accommodation: in Beijing
Services & Highlights: Beijing Opera, Cloisonne Factory, Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

--Beijing Opera: Beijing opera, more commonly known as Peking opera to westerners, is deemed the national opera of China. The accompanying music, singing and costumes are all fascinating and artistic. Full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera presents to the audience an encyclopedia of Chinese culture as well as unfolding stories, beautiful paintings, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures and acrobatic fighting.You don't need to dress up for the Opera, casual or smart casual would be fine.
--Cloisonne Factory: Cloisonne is an intricate and detailed process, dating back over 700 years, to produce fine enamel on a copper base. You can watch the workers at all stages of the process to see how these beautiful objects are produced. There’s a showroom attached for those who would like a souvenir of the visit, big or small, and all objects are guaranteed.
Address: No.488, Wujia villege, Huanrou town, Beijing City
--Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car): This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a pleasant drive 90km NE of Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. Walk along the wall on your own interest and return by cable car. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.

Day 5
Destination: Beijing to Overnight train
Travel: Train No. K608/K605 (Beijing West Railway Station - Datong Railway Station) Dep 00:38 - Arr 06:48 (Soft sleeper)
Accommodation: Stay on train
Services & Highlights: Hotel to Train station Transfer (Beijing), overnight on the train.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6
Destination: Overnight train to Datong
Accommodation: in Datong
Services & Highlights: Train station to Hotel Transfer (Datong), Hanging Temple (or the Temple in Midair), The Yungang Grottoes, Shanhua Monastery, Datong Nine-Dragon Screen Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

--Hanging Temple (or the Temple in Midair): The Hanging Monastery was magically built into a near vertical rock face, the whole structure being supported by nothing more than a few wooden beams.
--The Yungang Grottoes: 16 kilometers west of Datong City.Yungang Grottoes are the most famous historic site in Datong.
--Shanhua Monastery : located in central Datong within the old city walls. It was first constructed during the Tang dynasty (618-907AD) though most of the present wooden building dates back to the 12th century. The temple houses some intricately carved Jin dynasty (265-420AD) statues and has a screen wall decorated with dragons.
--Datong Nine-Dragon Screen Wall: In the east of Datong City.It is one of the four famous nine-dragon screen walls in China.

Day 7
Destination: Datong to Pingyao
Travel: Train No. K7807 (Datong Railway Station - Pingyao Railway Station) Dep 09:05 - Arr 16:08 (Soft sleeper)
Accommodation: in Pingyao
Services & Highlights: Hotel to Train station Transfer (Datong), on arrival at Pingyao, you’ll take a taxi to the hotel on your own.
Meals: Breakfast

--Wang Family Courtyard: The Wang Family Residence is located in the northernmost part of Jingsheng Village in Lingshi County, Shanxi Province. It is 150 kilometers south of Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi, and 12 kilometers from the county seat. Facing south and occupying a higher ground, the compound overlooks a vast horizon.
--Shuanglin Temple: It is located in Qiaotou village, six miles southwest of the Ancient City of Pingyao.“A real, unique treasure!”

Day 9
Destination: Pingyao to Overnight train
Travel: Train No. 1095 (Pingyao Railway Station - Xi'an Railway Station) Dep 20:42 - Arr 07:20 (Soft sleeper)
Accommodation: Stay on train
Free day on your own. you’ll take a taxi to the train station for you train to Xi’an, the train leaves at 20:42.
Meals: Breakfast

--Terracotta Warriors: Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. 1.5 hours from Xian, there is also an excellent museum and film about the history of the vaults. Photos (no flash) are allowed. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
--Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
--Great Mosque: In the heart of Xian's Muslim quarter, close to the city centre, this is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China. Remarkable for the combination of Chinese architecture with Islamic practice, the courtyards align from east to west facing Mecca. The pavilions, halls and gateways are wonderfully decorated, and this is an active place of worship for the Hui descendants of Silk Road traders and travelers.
--Muslim Quarters of Xi'an: The Muslim quarters lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xi'an. The 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall, souvenir shop, café and bars which are mostly run by Muslim people. Tourists, especially from overseas come and shop here.

--Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha: The Great Buddha in Leshan is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province and on the Lingyun Mountain where Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet. It has been the largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far.You can sit on board to have an overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha.

--Monastery of Ten Thousand Years: 1,043 meters above sea level, was built in the 4th century. It was burned several times in the following centuries. The present brick building was reconstructed in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The Brick Hall, a domed building with small stupas on it, was built of bricks. In the hall is a statue of the Bodhisattva. Puxian on a white elephant, 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. It weight is estimated 62,000 kilograms.

--The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yak Meadow): The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: It's a snow capped mountain with an altitude of 5596 meters above sea level. The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. Its high mountain and meadow views setting off the snow and rivers, construct amazing picture. It is a large patch of pasture tucked away hidden amongst a virgin spruce forest on the eastern side of the Yulong Snow Mountain.
--The Mural in Baisha Village: Baisha village is about 16 kilometers north of Lijiang City. It is the important birthplace of "Tusi" (the Chinese word means chieftain of a clan) from Mu clan. Its characteristic artistic style and precious historic content of the mural deeply attracted visitors from home and abroad.

--The Stone Forest: A fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to the millions years movement of Earth. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, their folk customs has become one spectacular scene, the colorful embroidery and minority dances combine with the natural sceneries, which will surely leave you a deep impression.
--Green Lake Park: Located just opposite the Kunming University, it is one of the most picturesque parks in downtown Kunming. There are nine spring outlets at north of the lake, so it was also named "Nine Dragon Pond" in ancient tomes. Here you may take a leisure walk or enjoy the performance by local people. In November and December every winter, huge flock of red-beaked gulls migrate here from Siberia, constructing a nice scene.
--Sani Minority Villages: Around the world renowned Stone Forest clusters many small Yi ethnic villages which are collectively known as Sanni Villages. These ancient ideologically isolated villages are famous for their mystical ancient traditions and beliefs.

--The Dragon Gate on Xishan/West Hill: Located 1.5km west of the Kunming, the Dragon Gate in Western Hill is close to the Dianchi Lake. This group of grottoes, sculptures, corridors and pavilions were hacked from the cliff between 1781 and 1835 by a Taoist monk and his co-workers.
--Taihua Monastery: It is located on the side of the highest peak of the Xishan Mountain.As a monastery set up by the roving Chan (Zen) sect monk Xuan Jian in 1306. Well known for its carelessly arranged botanical gardens and flourishing plants, there's a massive gingko tree near the entrance which is more than 580 years old, together with other valuable flowers and trees, consisting a colorful garden.
Note: renovations are underway at the Taihua Hemple in the West Hill, which may cause inconvenience to travelers. These renovations are expected to be completed in half a year.
--Huatingsi Monastery: One of the oldest and largest Buddhist complexes in Kunming. There are 572 painted sculptures and more than 260 stone animals and birds, which are of marvelous shape and some romantic feel. Still remained in the temple are 17 stone stele of Ming and Qing Dynasty, along with 7 tower tombs from Qing Dynasty.
--Xishan Longmen Chair Lift: The Western Hills have the nickname of the "A Sleeping Beauty Hills". In actuality, the Western Hills is a forested and lovely park which is perfect, take the cable car to enjoy the natural sceneres.

--Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Day 20
Destination: Yangshuo to Guilin to Shanghai
Travel: Shanghai Airlines FM9332 (Guilin Liangjiang Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Airport) Dep 20:25 - Arr 22:35 (Economy class)
Accommodation: in Shanghai
Services & Highlights: free day in Yangshuo on your own. Airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals: Breakfast

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