11 Day Best of China Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Macau and Hong Kong

Detailed Itinerary:

This morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at around 7:30AM to 8:00AM. Then you will be transferred to Mutianyu Great Wall for the adventurous hiking. 

Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District of Beijing and is 73 kilometers from Beijing downtown. It was originally built in Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 557) and reconstructed in Ming Dynasty to strength its construction. Mutianyu Great Wall is outstandingly featured with dense distribution of watchtowers, with 22 watchtowers at 100 meter intervals. Mutianyu Great Wall fully displays the essence of the Great Wall of China. Built in soaring mountain ridges, Mutianyu has magnificent construction and compact layout. Its breathtaking views with the surrounded mountains and elegant green forests are also attractive features to tourists.

Detailed Itinerary:

The tour today starts with the magnificent Forbidden City. Later you will be taken to the remarkable Temple of Heaven. Around lunchtime, take a break for lunch. Then continue to the beautiful Summer Palace. At last our guide will take you back to your hotel.

Forbidden City is also called Imperial Museum. It was the imperial palace for emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now the Forbidden City is the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. With its magnificence of royal architectures and imperial treasures, Forbidden City is a must-visit attraction in Beijing.

Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, which was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Its grand size of architectures and profound cultural connotation make Temple of Heaven a must-see attraction in Beijing.

Summer Palace is the largest and the most well-preserved royal park in China. It is famed as “The Museum of Royal Gardens”. You will be captivated by its natural beauty and cultural interests.

Detailed Itinerary:

Detailed Itinerary:

This morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to visit Banpo Museum and the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Around lunchtime, take a break for lunch. Then continue to the magnificent Emperor Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Your tour concludes with a stopover at the Terracotta Replication Factory.

Banpo Museum is located in Banpo Village, about three miles east of Xian City. Built on the archaeological site of Banpo, the Banpo Museum houses a collection of artifacts and relics of the Neolithic settlement. You will see exhibitions of ancient utensil and production tools unearthed.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses is famed as “World’s Eighth Great Wonder” and the largest excavation of the 20th century. You will see artifacts of numerous life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses in different features, facial expressions, clothing and hairstyles arranged in battle formations. This will be a great chance to get a fresh idea about Chinese ancient history and culture.

Detailed Itinerary:

Detailed Itinerary: Today our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Pingan Village for a hiking tour. You are free to explore the rice terraces and mountain summit. Afterwards you will check-in to your hotel.

Longsheng county is an area 100km north of Guilin, known for its amazing rice terraces. With a history more than 700 years, the spot is not just an attraction but is still being used for growing rice by Yao and Zhuang villagers. Longji Rice Terraces are much prettier after the raining, fog or while it has been harvested.

Good walking shoes are required. If you cannot walk for a long time, sedan chairs are available, which are carried by local villagers along the mountain roads. Extra cost is about RMB 300 round trip.

Detailed Itinerary:

Detailed Itinerary: Today you will get up early to take the 2.5-hour bullet train to Guangzhou. Once arrive in Guangzhou, make you way to Landmark Canton Hotel to take shuttle bus (depart at 8:00AM) to Hong Kong. The boarding place is in front of the hotel lobby. You will arrive at Metropark Hotel Mongkok in Hong Kong at 12:00PM. Enjoy your 5-hour afternoon Hong Kong tour starting from the lobby of Metropark Hotel Monkok at 12:50PM. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel by coach.

Detailed Itinerary: Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at around 7:50AM, you will then be transferred to the Hong Kong Ferry Terminal for departure to Macau. Upon your arrival in Macau, your sightseeing tour begins with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Once the tour ends you will be transferred to Macau Ferry, take 1 hour ferry to Hong Kong, and then take coach back to your hotel. 

Attraction Details 

TEMPLE OF A-MA (UNESCO HERITAGE)
The temple was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved a seamen's life. The temple is one of the most famous Taoist temples. Macau was later named by the Portuguese settlers in mid-16th Century. This temple has become a World Heritage in 2005.

RUINS OF ST. PAUL'S
In the heart of the old city stands the great carved stone facade of St. Paul's, which, with the grand staircase, are all that remain of the first church and Colleague of the Jesuits in China. Designed by an Italian Jesuit, the church was built in the early 17th century. In 1835 a fire destroyed all but the facade.

NA TCHA TEMPLE (UNESCO HERITAGE)
This Chinese traditional styled temple known as Na Tcha Temple was built for worshipping Na Tcha (a mythical character). The temple was enlisted as a World Heritage in 2005. The temple is located just behind the Ruins of St. Paul's. 
　     
SECTION OF THE OLD CITY WALLS (UNESCO HERITAGE)
This surviving segment of City Wall was built in 1569. It is a remnant of an early Portuguese tradition of constructing defensive walls around their port settlements. It was enlisted as a World Heritage in 2005.
    　
MOUNT FORTRESS (UNESCO HERITAGE)
The fortress was Macau's principal military defense structure which was built in conjunction with the Jesuits form 1617 to 1626. The fortress covers an area of 10,000 square metres and is in the shape of a trapezoid. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
MACAU TOWER (Admission on own expenses)
Soar to a breathtaking 223 meters above the ground. Macau Tower offers you a different vision of the entire city. Gaze out over to Cotai Strip, look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites all in one spot. 

It offers the best view of Macau and has been awarded "Best Theme Attraction in Asia Pacific" for 2005 & 2006 by TTG Asia – Macau Tower. For those with fear of heights, there are also souvenirs shops, Mocha clubs (machine based casino gaming) and coffee shops located at the ground floor.
    　
Optional: Macau Tower, HKD120/adult & HKD70/child or senior (aged 65 or above).　           　
　     
CASINO
Casinos in Macau offer a large variety of casino games that give versatile entertainment to visitors. Try your luck! No picture taking is allowed inside the Casino. We will visit SANDS CASINO.

Some of our clients do not want to enter the casino due to personal or religious reason. It is OK. Kindly remind you that this is a group tour, the casino visit is included in the itinerary. Those who do not enter the casino can rest outside the casino and wait.

Detailed Itinerary: Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

If you take the afternoon or evening flight, we recommend you to go to these places before you go to the airport.