12 Days Family Best of China

On arrival at the airport, guide from Etripchina will greet your family at the flight arrival. Please look for a sign of your name. It is about a 40-minute journey from the airport to your hotel at downtown of Beijing if no traffic jams.

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Travelerinn Hua Qiao Beijing 3* /Sunworld Hotel 4* /Crowne Plaza Beijing 5*

Activities
Tiananmen Square,Fly kite at Temple of Heaven The Forbidden City, Fly Kites at the Temple of Heaven

Start a full day visit from the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building built in 1420. It is now also a place where local people dance, practice Taichi and various kinds of exercise. Join them or fly kite if weather permits.

After lunch, head to the largest city square, Tian'anmen Square and pay a visit to the 600-hundred-year old Forbidden City. The complex is well preserved with 980 buildings over 720,000 m2. Great squares, halls, gates, gardens and courtyards form a 'city within a city'. Since 1925, this imperial palace had been turned into a museum exhibiting extensive collections of artifacts and artwork.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at local restaurant

Travelerinn Hua Qiao Beijing 3* /Sunworld Hotel 4* /Crowne Plaza Beijing 5*

Activities
The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Beijing Olympic Green, Shahe Cloisonne Factory

Take a 2.5 hours ride eastwards to Mutianyu Great Wall. This section of the wall is a bit further from the city than the most popular Badaling section. It is less crowded and the scenery is spectacular. Take cable car up to the top and enjoy a family time with your kids. Most of the walking could be downwards when heading for the toboggan.

After lunch on the way, drive back to the city and experience another highlights at the Olympic Green, a park built for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at local restaurant

Travelerinn Hua Qiao Beijing 3* /Sunworld Hotel 4* /Crowne Plaza Beijing 5*

Activities
Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Lizexiang Pearl Store , Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport Transfer (Xian)

Explore a bit more about Beijing before getting to another ancient capital of China, Xian. Unlike the high-rise buildings, Hutong exemplifies real life of ordinary people in Beijing. Taking a rickshaw tour to navigate Hutong and stop anywhere to take photos. You will be surprised by the courtyards, local market, local customs by getting to the deepest Hutong alleys.

After lunch, bid farewell with your guide in Beijing International airport and take flight to Xian. On arrival, you will be greeted and transfer to your hotel, which is located in the center of the city.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at local restaurant

Xian Skytel Hotel 3* /Days Hotel & Suites Xinxing 4* /Sofitel on Renmin Square 5*

Activities
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Xian Imperial Fine Arts center

For all families, it is really amazing to visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which were made 2000 years ago and discovered in 1974. The museum has a great collection of warriors and you can view how it is restored in the excavation pits. It takes 2-3 hours wandering around the impressive creatures.

Have lunch at local restaurant on the way back. In the late afternoon, visit the City Wall, a major landmark of Xian. It is the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. If weather permits, we will arrange for a biking tour on the wall.

Breakfast, Chinese lunch at local restaurant

Xian Skytel Hotel 3* /Days Hotel & Suites Xinxing 4* /Sofitel on Renmin Square 5*

Activities
Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport Transfer (Chengdu), Panda Breeding and Research Center

Take morning flight from Xian to Chengdu. In the afternoon, visit the Panda Breeding and Research Center. Located near Chengdu city, It is a non-profit research and breeding area for giant pandas. Lots of Pandas live in here ranging in age and it is a stunning place for families with kids.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel 3* /Tianfu Sunshine Hotel Chengdu 4* /Crowne Plaza Chengdu 5*

Activities
Car transfer from Chengdu to Emeishan, Emei Mountain, Cable Car leading to Monastery of Ten Thousand Years, Monastery of Ten Thousand Years

Take a ride southwards to Emei Mountain and the journey is only about 1 hour from your hotel in the city center. Emei Mountain is one of the nature wonders in China and has many Buddhist temples. Take cable up to the top and have short hikes to enjoy the stunning scenery. Stay overnight at the town.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Emeishan Hotel 3* /Hong Zhushan Hotel 4* /Hong Zhushan Hotel 5*

Activities
Tansfer from Emei to Leshan, visit Leshan Giant Buddha, Cruise to have a look at Leshan Giant Buddha, Airport Transfer (Chengdu), Airport Transfer (Guilin)

Today, depart in the morning for the Leshan Giant Buddha, largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far. Curved from cliffs, the Buddha sits at the joint of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. You will get a good view when taking a cruise and climbing up the stairs to the top.

Take a break for lunch and then transfer to Chengdu airport for flight to Guilin. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in downtown Guilin.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Guilin Eva Inn 3* /Guilin Bravo Hotel 4* /Lijiang Waterfall Hotel 5*

Activities
Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Chinese Cookery Class

One of the highlights today is a 4-hours river cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with remarkable scenery along the banks. The open up deck offers great opportunities to soak in the the thrust hills, waterfalls, water buffalo, colorful trees, and more. Lunch will be prepared on board and you will arrive in Yangshuo around 2pm.

Have a rest in the hotel and have family fun for cookery in the afternoon. It starts from choosing ingredients at the local market, then back to the kitchen and learn preparing dishes. Enjoy your own tasty food and those from the school.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel 3* /New West Street Hotel 4* /Green Lotus Hotel 5*

Activities
Yangshuo Countryside Cycling, Airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport Transfer (Shanghai)

Half day to explore more of Yangshuo. Try biking with kids alongside the paddy fields surrounded by the fascinating mountains. Pay visit to local family en route and see a real country life. Take a break for lunch and transfer back to Guilin for flight to Shanghai. On arrival, greeted and transferred to your hotel.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 3 * /The Bund Hotel 4* /Radisson Shanghai New World 5*

Activities
The Shanghai World Financial Center, Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, The Bund, Shangcheng Acrobatics, Julong Silk Exhibition

A full day visit to Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, World Financial Center and the Bund. Enjoy acrobatics at Shangcheng in the evening.

Yuyuan Garden is a complex of traditional-style buildings located in the center of Shanghai. A market lie in front of the garden selling everything from popular local snacks and food, crafts, antiques and souvenirs to Starbucks, teahouses and some great restaurants.

Shanghai World Financial Center is the tallest building in China. At 100 stories there is a level with a glass floor. It is amazing and a great fun for children.

The Bund is home to rows of European-style buildings offering much to see and do.

Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 3 * /The Bund Hotel 4* /Radisson Shanghai New World 5*

Activities
The Shanghai World Financial Center, Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, The Bund, Shangcheng Acrobatics, Julong Silk Exhibition

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the airport for home. Your 12 day family tour ends. We hope you and your kids enjoy much fun with us during the trip.

Breakfast