Shanghai is Chinas great metropolis, where east and west collide on streets lined with futuristic skyscrapers and 10th century temples. Explore the antiquities of the Shanghai Museum before admiring the magnificent architecture with a stroll along the Bund. Round off the day with a delicious meal of Shanghai cuisine. Moreover you will visit the peaceful Yu Gardens and wander the bustling streets of the old town before exploring the modern Pudong area and viewing the 1920s architectural styling of Xintiandi. Finally, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise.
In the the scenic city of Guilin you will visit the Seven Star Park which is not only home to two Giant Pandas but also has beautiful scenery to stroll through. The South China Pearl Museum covers the fascinating 1700 year history of pearling in the South China Sea with displays and demonstrations. There are also beautiful pieces available to buy.
Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to charming village of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalo and local fishermen.
Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of jewel-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Spend the morning exploring the countryside before having an afternoon at leisure. There are many activities available including cycling, rafting, and walking though you may prefer to relax in the town. In the evening see the famous cormorant fishermen.
Heading to Beijings symbolic heart, stroll across Tiananmen Square and into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches. Round off the day with an evening Chinese acrobatic show.