( Yunnna : Lijiang )

Day 1/Arrive in Hong Kong                                                      
Arrive in Hong Kong, one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. (No meal)

Day 2/Hong Kong                                                                     
You will take a half-day guided tour of the Hong Kong Island. Climb to the top of Victoria Peak for spectacular views of Kowloon, the harbor, and the South China Sea. Visit the tranquil fishing village of Aberdeen, and the beautiful Repulse Bay. (Tour price not include the Sampan at the Aberdeen and the Peak Tram to the Victoria Peak) The following time is at leisure. (B,L)

Day 3/Hong Kong-Kunming                                                      
The morning is at leisure. Transfer to the airport and fly to Kunming in the afternoon. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. (B)

Day 4/Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming                                   
Today's highlight is to visit the Stone Forest (Shilin) in Lunan Yi Nationality. Then, drive back to Kunming. Walk along the Flower and Bird Market. (B,L,D)

Day 5/Kunming-Dali                                                                  
Take a morning flight to Dali. Take a cruise on Erhai Lake, and visit Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Monastery. Walk around the Dali Ancient Town and enjoy the Three Flavors of Tea with Bai People's Performances. (B,L,D)

Day 6/Dali-Jianchuan-Lijiang                                                   
After breakfast, drive to Lijiang and visit Jianchuan on the way. Visit Shizhong Mountain Stone Cave and Sideng Street in Shaxi. Check in hotel on arrival in Lijiang. (B,L,D)

Day 7/Lijiang                                                                              
Visit the Suhe Tea and Horse Old Town, Baisha Murals, Black Dragon Pool. Then, walk along Lijiang Old Town, one of UNESCO's protected world Heritage Sites. (B,L,D)

Day 8/Lijiang                                                                               
Take a cable car to visit Spruce Plateau of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit Yufeng Temple, located at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Enjoy Dongba Religion Dance in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 9/Lijiang-Zhongdian                                                          
After breakfast, depart from Lijiang and drive west to visit the Stone Drum Village. Go on driving to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Proceed to Zhongdian in the late afternoon, known as Shangri-La. (B,L,D)

Day10/Zhongdian                                                                       
Begin today's sightseeing with a visit to Napahai Lake. Then, visit Songzanlin Lamasery, Dukezong Ancient Town. You will also have a chance to visit Tibetan family and try home-made Yak Butter tea and Tibetan Cheese. (B,L,D)

Day11/Zhongdian-Kunming-Guilin                                              
Take a morning flight back to Kunming. Visit Dragon Gate, and Kunming Municipal Museum. Take an evening flight to Guilin. (B,L,D)

Day12/Guilin-Yangshuo                                                               
Today's highlight is the cruise down the Li River, stretching 83km waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo. The following time is at leisure to explore the town. (B,L,D)

Day13/Yangshuo-Guilin                                                               
Drive back to Guilin. Take sightseeing of the beautiful Fubo Hill, Seven-Star Park and Elephant Trunk Hill. (B,L,D)

Day14/Guilin-Hangzhou                                                               
Take a morning flight to Hangzhou. Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake. Visit the Huagang Park (Flower Harbor Park), and Su Causeway. (B,L,D)

Day15/Hangzhou-Suzhou                                                             
Visit Huqingyutang, Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, who set up Huqingyutang Drugstore and was called "the medicine king in south of the Yangtze River". Take an afternoon train to Suzhou (the group above 10 persons may ride bus). (B,L,D)

Day16/Suzhou                                                                               
Visit Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), New Suzhou Museum. Enjoy a boat on the Grand Canal. You will also visit Silk Museum. (B,L,D)

Day17/Suzhou-Shanghai                                                              
Today's highlight is a visit to a famous water-town - Tongli. Then, drive back to Suzhou and ride a train to Shanghai (the group above 10 persons may ride bus), known as "Paris in the East". (B,L,D)

Day18/Shanghai                                                                           
Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden included Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market), Jade Buddha Temple. Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day19/Shanghai                                                                          
This morning, you will visit Shanghai Museum. Then, move on to visit Xujiahui Cathedral and Shanghai French Concession. Some free time is for you to explore the city. (B,L,D)

Day20/Shanghai-Xi'an                                                                 
Take a morning flight to Xi'an. Climb the ancient City Wall, and visit the Great Mosque. Enjoy a characteristic Dumpling Dinner in local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day21/Xi'an                                                                                                          
After breakfast, visit Shannxi History Museum. Then, visit once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors and Horses, stop to visit a mountain village on the back way. Then, pay a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B,L,D)

Day22/Xi'an-Beijing                                                                    
Take a morning flight to Beijing. Visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. (B,L,D)

Day23/Beijing                                                                               
Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, and Ming Tombs (Shenlu - Spirit Road, Changling Tomb). On the way back to the hotel, stop at Olympic Park and outside view the National Stadium (Bird's Nest, no entry) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube, no entry). (B,L,D)

Day24/Beijing                                                                               
Visit the enchanting Summer Palace, the Yonghe Lama Temple. Enjoy Peking Duck for Dinner.(B,L,D)

Day25/Depart from Beijing                                                          
Transfer to the airport and board on your homebound flight. TOUR ENDS! (B)
Note: B-Breakfast  L-Lunch  D-Dinner 

Hotel List (or the same standard) & Prices:                                                                                                                                   

 4-star Hotel

Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one cabin: USD--pp

 3-star Hotel

Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one cabin: USD--pp

Price Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Hong Kong-Kunming, Kunming-Dali, Zhongdian-Kunming, Kunming-Guilin, Guilin-Hangzhou, Shanghai-Xi'an, Xi'an-Beijing
- Train tickets (daytime train with soft seat, for the group below 10pax): Hangzhou-Suzhou, Suzhou-Shanghai
- Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary in local good restaurant
- (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
- Individual English speaking guide (No private guide on the Yangtze Cruise)
- All transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned van

Price Excluded:
- International flight and airport tax
- China Entry Visa
- Tips, personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure"
- Guide service during the plane, train or cruise

Seasons
* High season: May, Sep, Oct & Nov 01-15, 2009
* Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, Jun 01 - Aug 31, & Nov 16-30, 2009
* Low season: Dec 2009, Jan, Feb 2010