Sacred and Minority Tour & Hong Kong

Day 1 Beijing

Upon your arrival at the Beijing airport, you are greeted by your private English-speaking guide and skilled driver and transferred to the hotel to shake off jet lag.


Day 2 Beijing

Hop on the private vehicle with your guide to start your China tour in Temple of Heaven which was an ancient emperor worshipping site and now is the playground for a forest of the local citizens to build a healthy body via a variety of practicing programs like Taichi, color-silk dancing, rope-whipping, etc. Strolling across the Tiananmen Square that is heavy with history, you then enter the imperial Forbidden City which has carried the rich history of about 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasty. When the night falls, you can just choose to call it a night via soaking up the sedate-style traditional art--Beijing Opera or more active alternative--Kungfu show.


Day 3 Beijing

Today make our way to ancient marvel--Mutianyu Wall section (round-trip cable cars). Stop by a small rural village for view of an unspoiled snaking wild wall. View the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games limelight focus--Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Then twiddle your chopsticks on the Beijing cuisine specialty--Quanjude Peking Duck.


Day 4 Beijing - Shanghai

Paddle boat on the Kunming Lake of Summer Palace, China's largest imperial garden. Sit back on your trishaw to learn about the Chinese love of living large in the vast courtyards of the winding Hutong lanes and glance at the old Beijing life in old stuff collections of a Hutong private museum. Transfer to airport for Shanghai flight. On arrival in Shanghai, the Shanghai guide meets and transfers you to hotel for a good rest.


Day 5 Shanghai

Have a panorama of Shanghai city on the top observant deck of Shanghai World Financial Center. Visit Shanghai Museum of People's Square to view the impressive art collections. Stop by the tranquil Jade Buddha Temple and try the vegetarian dishes where pure common veg ingredients are specially cooked to create the meat flavor. Observe the layout exquisiteness of Yuyuan Garden and mingle in the bustling bazaar in the Old Town District. Add a touch of risky action to the intraday tour in the awe-inspiring performance of Shanghai Acrobatic Show.


Day 6 Shanghai - Xi'an

Take your time in experiencing the real life details of the Shanghai locals in a local family. Shopping in the local grocery market, cooking Shanghai dishes and partaking in the residents' entertainment activities can be tasted in this visit. The remaining day is your free exploring time: amble around the historic and trendy mixed French Concession or just idle away the day in old and new Shanghai blending area--Xintiandi. Board the maglev train to head for Xi'an flight at a lightening speed.


Day 7 Xi'an

Cycle on the broad ancient City Wall that functioned as ancient military defence. Stroll the Great Mosque, a nice blending building of Chinese and Islamic touch. Pamper your taste buds with various exotic snacks in the Muslim Quarter. Visit the residence of an ancient officer--Gao's Courtyard that has survived 400-year changes.


Day 8 Xi'an

Gaze at the life-sized Terracotta Warrior armies that the ancient Qingshi emperor built to resume his reign in his afterlife. Visit the Xi'an great landmark--Great Goose Pagoda and gain more insights into China ancient history in Shaanxi History Museum. Top off today's itinerary with the ancient Tang Dynasty imperial show.


Day 9 Xi'an - Lhasa

Different from military-focus Terracotta Warrior, Tomb of Emperor Liu Qi we visit today showcases more about the ancient daily life through its impressive exhibit of the figurines. Fly to Lhasa and transfer to hotel. The rest day is free time so you can better acclimatize the breathtaking altitude and get well recharged for the next day's tour.


Day 10 Lhasa

Appreciate Lhasa unique architectural treasure--Potala Palace. Visit Sera Monastery, one of "Pillars of the State" with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery. Intimately encounter the traditional Tibetan's custom when sampling butter tea and authentic Tibetan snacks in the Tibetan's family visit.


Day 11 Lhasa

The Tibetan Buddhism most holy shrine status of Jokhang Monastery is well revealed through the heavy yak butter smell and devoted prayer flocks. Clockwise walk Barkhor Street to hunt for your favored souvenir among many kinds of Tibetan crafts. Tour the heavily-planted Norbulingka--the summer palace for the Dalai Lama to shut off the affairs and purify the mind. Trace the Tibetan history passage in the informative display items in the Tibet Museum.


Day 12 Lhasa - Chengdu

Today farewell the spiritual Tibet and fly to Chengdu. Seduce your taste buds with the fierily hot and delicious Sichuan dishes or savor light-taste cuisine alternatives if spicy foods are not your cup of tea (or exactly not your plate of dish). Stroll Chengdu largest and local-frequented Buddhism temple--Wenshu Temple. Mingle in the leisurely Chengdu people that play mah jong, tune the radio or exercise or relaxingly sip fresh tea in the outdoor teahouse of People's Park. If you are into Chinese art performance, Sichuan opera face changing is recommended to conclude intraday Chengdu trip.


Day 13 Chengdu - Lijiang

Complete your Chengdu trip with an early visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the cuddly giant pandas. Fly to Lijiang and transfer to hotel.


Day 14 Lijiang

Absorb the picture-perfect Black Dragon Pool Park. You can visit the optional Dongba Research Institute to learn about the Naxi civilization treasure in the wealthy collection of cultural relics. Take the cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for the breathtaking glacier view. Stop by the most-admired man in the Baisha village--Dr. Ho in his herb medicine clinic and know more about the traditional Chinese herb medicines. Read the life stories of different religions in the Baisha mural paintings. Tranquil your mind in the Naxi Orchestra for Xuan Ke Taoist temple music performance displayed by a group of skilled musicians.


Day 15 Lijiang - Kunming

Marvel at the First Bend of Yangtze River and awestruck Tiger Leaping Gorge following the ancient Stone Drum Village. Fly to Kunming and transfer to hotel.


Day 16 Kunming - Guilin

Stone Forest, as its name indicates, is natural stone masterpieces clusters and the concluding stop of the Kunming trip. Fly to Guilin. Meet your Guilin guide in the airport and transfer to your Guilin hotel.


Day 17 Guilin

Ascend Solitary Beauty Peak located at the leafy Wangcheng to capture a fine view of Guilin. Tour the emblem of Guilin city--Elephant Trunk Hill and impressive grotto--Reed Flute Cave.


Day 18 Guilin - Yangshuo

Hop aboard the Li River Cruise to see how the famed Li River inspired Chinese poets and painters. After disembarking in Yangshuo, you can freely explore the surrounding. West Street lined with the cafes, bars, souvenir shops provides you many night hangout choices.


Day 19 Yangshuo - Hong Kong

Cycle with your guide around the Yangshuo countryside to see: farmhouses, the buffalo wallowing in the puddle, the working farmers, Moon Hill, Banyan Tree, etc. Yulong River raft is nice to take in old Yulong Bridge, nestled villages, wavering bamboo bush, hills along the rafting trip. Fly to Hong Kong and have an accompanied transfer to Hong Kong hotel.


Day 20 Hong Kong

Cross the Victoria Harbor in a local commuting way--the long-operated Star Ferry. Ascend the Victoria Peak by the old and yet safe tram to embrace the Hong Kong Island, the Victoria Harbor, Kowloon and hills afar. Float on the Sampan to deeper experience bustling Aberdeen. If you are a seafood fan, rich fresh seafoods here won't disappoint your picky taste buds. Splash clear seawater and barefoot feel soft sand on the Repulse Bay. Search good bargains in the Stanley Market--a large traditional open-air market selling an array of cheap clothing.


Day 21 Hong Kong

A whole free day is left for you to deeper explore this architectural and commercial hubbub city.


Day 22 Depart Hong Kong

It is time to seal your China travel experience and head for your homebound flight.


  • B: Breakfast
  • L: Lunch
  • D: Dinner