16-day's tour with following route:

Peking (3N) - Xi'an (1N) - Chongqing - Yangzi-Cruise (3N) - Yichang - Wuhan - Guilin (2N) - Sanya (4N) - Hong Kong (1N)

For those who would like to combine a visit to some of the most important sights in China with an inner river cruise on the Yangzi River, and at the end of the journey relax oneself with a bath holiday on the Hainan Island, the itinerary stated below is ideal. During this journey, you will experience two historical capitals of China: Peking and Xi'an as well as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Peking, the Terracotta-Army and Da Yan Ta in Xi'an; go sailing on the Yangzi River while appreciate the grand landscape of the Three Gorges; view the Karst miracles and the purely clear water in Guilin; enjoy the sunshine, beach and waves given by Sanya bathing resort on Hainan Island, a tropical island in South China Sea. Finally, you go back home by way of Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the East"

Itinerary (16 days, 15 days in China):

Day01 Flight to Peking

Day02 Peking 3N in 3*Taiwan hotel

In the morning greeted in the airport and transfer to hotel to have a rest. In the afternoon free.

Day03 Peking B/L

Stroll in the Tian An Men square, which is probably the biggest one of its kind in the world. Then go to visit Forbidden city (Gugong) the emperor's palace which was built between 1406 and 1420 with 9000 halls and rooms, containing many precious relics. Facing south and rising from a terrace, the largest palace in the world represents the supreme power and authority emperors enjoyed during the feudalistic dynasties as well as best exemplifies the elements of palace architecture. In the afternoon visit Summer Palace which was built in 1153 in northwest of Peking. I t is an outstanding example of imperial gardens in classical Chinese style, housing tens of thousands of precious cultural relics.

Day04 Peking B/L/D

After the breakfast go to the Great Wall, one of the eight ancient wonders of the world and the only man-made construction on earth that the astronauts can see in the moon. Starting out in the east on the banks of Yalu River in Liaoning Province, the Wall stretches westwards for 12,700 kilometers to Jiayuguan in the Gobi Desert. It was built as a defensive structure and gradually become the symbol of the ancient Chinese civilization. Then visit the Ming Tombs, which is a group of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors and their empresses and concubines. Two of the toms are opens to the public. The most famous is the Dingling, an underground palace. As an saying goes " Who is in Peking and has never eaten Peking-duck, he has not ever been in Peking". In the evening enjoy the famous specialty: Peking-duck.

Day05 Peking - Xi'an flight 0735/0915 CA1215 1N in 4*Royal Nikko hotel B/L

Early in the morning transfer to Peking airport and then fly to Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province. In the morning visit the Museum of Terracotta-Army where three underground vaults open to the public, displaying thousands of life-sized terra-cotta warriors, horses and chariots, all arranged in battle formation of that time. Besides, visit Da Yan Ta (Big-Wild-Goose-Pagoda), which was allowed to establish in 650 by Li Zhi, an emperor of Tang Dynasty.

Day06 Xi'an - Chongqing flight WH2403 in 1740/1840 3N on 3*cruise ship B/L

In the morning visit Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the Ming City Wall. After lunch visit the Great Mosque of Ming Dynasty in which Muslims worship. The minaret is built in Chinese pagoda style and the mosque resembles the Chinese temple and monastery that shows the integration ability and the influence of Chinese culture. In the afternoon transfer to airport for flying to Chongqing. After arrival transfer to the harbor where the 3-star cruise ship parks.

Day07 In the cruise ship B/L/D

Sail on the Yangzi River to appreciate the grand Three Gorges.

Day08 In the cruise ship B/L/D

Sail on the Yangzi River to appreciate the grand Three Gorge.

Day09 Yichang- Wuhan, Wuhan - Guilin flight CZ334 in 1820/1930 2N in 3*Dangui hotel B/L

In the morning arrive in Yichang and finish the cruise. Then drive by the highway to Wuhan, the industrial center and capital of Hubei province. In Wuhan visit the famous Yellow-Crane-Tower (Huang He Lou). In the afternoon transfer to airport for flying to Guilin. Characteristic of Guilin scenery is its oddly-shaped solitary hills rising out of flat ground.

Day10 Guilin B/L

After breakfast in Guilin, go sailing on the Lijiang River to Yangshuo. The Lijiang River is crystal clear, and no matter how deep the water is, the bottom - the pebbles, sand, and weeds can be seen. In the afternoon view Elephant-Trunk Hill named from its shape on the bank of the Lijiang River. On the way back Guilin, drive over the vast fertile plain which is formed by alluvial soil and limestone.

Day11 Guilin -Sanya flight HU803 1300/1500 4N in 4*Resort Golden Palm B

In the morning free. At noon transfer to airport for flying to Sanya. After arrival in Sanya transfer to hotel.

Day12-14 Sanya B

All these days free.

Day15 Sanya - Hong Kong flight KA611 2005/2120 1N in 3*Park Hotel B

In the daytime free. In the evening transferred to airport for flying to Hong Kong. After arrival in Hong Kong transfer to hotel

Day16 Flight Hong Kong - home B

In the morning visit Victory Peak where have a superb panoramic view of the Victoria Harbor and the Kowloon Peninsula; the Repulse Bay with its huge statues of Tin Hau, Goddess of The Sea overlooking the most popular and accessible beach of Hong Kong island; and visit the floating village of Aberdeen. In the afternoon free. In the evening transfer to airport, fly back home.

End of the tour.