DAY 01 HometownQBeijing

Starting your tour by taking deluxe flight to Beijing, cross the international date line.

DAY 02 Arriving Beijing

Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China. Nexus Holidays tour guide greets you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

DAY 03 Beijing

Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from the heaven. Start your city tour with a visit to the Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Next stop is the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, its monuments and buildings situated around the square’s perimeter. Then tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. Then tour to the Summer Palace, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for Emperors and the chosen few. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show in the evening.

DAY 04 Beijing

The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man-made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. Visit the Cloisonne Factory and the biggest Jade Exhibition Center in Asia. Followed by a tricycle tour to the historic Hutong and Alley of Beijing old town, take in the sights and sounds of Beijing of old times. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show in the evening.

DAY 05 Beijing

Tour to the Summer Palace in the morning, the largest ancient preserved royal garden in China and a former summer resort for Emperors and the chosen few. Then visit the silk carpet factory。After lunch you will be transferred back to the hotel for your free time. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 06 BeijingQXian

Fly to Xian in the morning, the first Chinese city opened up its doors to the ancient world during the Tang Dynasty as the first stop on the Silk Road. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. Upon arrival visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the attached defending army to the first emperor of China, it is regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner and Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening.

DAY 07 Xian

Sightseeing the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum in the morning, after lunch visit the Ancient City Wall, it is not only the most complete city wall that has survived in China, but it’s also one of the largest and most complete ancient military defence systems in the world. Then tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city, it is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in , the day will end with a visit to the Porcelain Terra Cotta Warriors Factory.

DAY 08 XianQHangzhou

Fly to Hangzhou in the morning. Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this place as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. Upon arrival take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city and crammed full of interesting sights. Visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the tea plantation.

DAY 09 HangzhouvWuzhenvSuzhou

Take coach to Wuzhen after breakfast, a quiet Water Town with 1300 years history, small bridges here and there., take a ride on the hand-pad-driven wood boat. Then head to Suzhou. Suzhou has been praised as the “Paradise on the Earth” since ancient times and is an extraordinarily delicate and elegant city. Known as “Venice of the East”, Suzhou is built around Grand Canal. The city’s many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. Our sightseeing includes the Tiger Hill and the Silk Mills.

DAY 10 SuzhouvShanghai

Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, then travel to Shanghai-the largest commercial and financial center of China by motor coach. Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along the Huangpu River, where used to be foreign concessions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. Here is the best place to capture the western influence of the old days. Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Old City Temple. After dinner you may take optional tour, the night cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense,(￥150 RMB）.

DAY 11 ShanghaiQHong Kong

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Freshwater Pearls Exhibition Center. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong, upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. the day is free on your own.

DAY 12 Hong Kong

Whole day free on you own. No meals will be included. You may take the optional tour on your own expense, half day seat-in coach tour of Hong Kong, (HK$200).

DAY 13 Hong KongQHanoi

Take a morning flight to Hanoi, an elegant and graceful city unlike any other city in Asia. It is a stately capital, and old grand dame whose worn beauty hints at untold stories—a secret past. It has tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Residence, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ba Dinh Square and the Temple of Literature. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.

DAY 14 HanoivHa Long

Transfer to Ha Long, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Upon arrival you will embark on a scenic boat trip to visit Ha Long Bay, among the 3000 spectacular limestone islands.

DAY 15 Ha LongvHai PhongvHanoi

Take coach to Hai Phong in the morning, Hai Phong is the third largest city and the largest harbour in Vietnam, and it is the gateway to the ocean for capital Hanoi. afterwards, return to Hanoi.

DAY 16 HanoiQHo Chi Minh City

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, the largest city of Vietnam, Vietnam is a land with undiscovered charms. This small country retains its culture, absorbing and adapting the strengths of its foes but never losing its traditions or its sense of history. In Vietnam, traditions carry real meaning.

DAY 17 Ho Chi Minh City

A morning city tour of the dynamic city takes in the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office and Thao Cam Vien, a garden combines botanical garden and zoo together. In the afternoon visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.

DAY 18 Ho Chi Minh CityQHometown

Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home.