Visiting six cities:Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Nanjing, Suzhou and Shanghai

Tuesday, Dec. 21 - San Francisco/Beijing(IM)

Depart San Francisco on Air China's 747 wide body aircraft.

Wednesday, Dec. 22 - Arrive Beijing(IM)

Evening arrival in Beijing with check-in at the deluxe Landmark Hotel.

01- Thursday, Dec. 23 - Beijing

Free day in Beijing.

02- Friday, Dec. 24 - Beijing

Free day in Beijing.

03- Saturday, Dec. 25 - Beijing(B,L,SD)

Leave Beijing by deluxe motor coach. At the Badaling, climb "The Great Wall", one of the world's fantastic wonders. The tour continues to the renowned Sacred Way leading to the famous Ming Tombs. After exploring an underground Ming Tomb, return to Beijing for a special Peking Duck dinner party.

04- Sunday, Dec. 26 - Beijing(B,L,D)

Explore the best of Beijing with a visit to Tiananmen Square square, and the incomparable Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the spectacular and vast Summer Palace with optional boat ride on Lake Kunming. Evening entertainment includes a memorable Peking Opera performance.

05- Monday, Dec. 27 - Beijing/Xi'an(B,L,D)

Visit the Temple of Heaven. Fly to Xi'an. Check-in at the Orient Hotel. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show.

06- Tuesday, Dec. 28 - Xi'an(B,L,D)

Today is primarily devoted to leisurely viewing the world famous 6,000 Terra Cotta warriors, horses and chariots buried with the first Chinese Emperor, Qin Shihuang. Also, tour historic Huaqing Hot Spring Park and the Banpo Neolithic Village Museum.

07- Wednesday, Dec. 29 - Xi'an/Guilin(B,L,D)

After breakfast, depart for a two-hour flight to Guilin, a city of surreal beauty. After check in at the Guilin Plaza Hotel and lunch, explore Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill and Reed Flute Cave.

08- Thursday, Dec. 30 - Guilin(B,L,D)

Travel by deluxe motor coach through lush countryside of bamboo, water chestnuts, sugar cane and rice fields, Arrive at a local village and embark on a memorable Lijian River cruise passing through scenic Yangshuo. After visiting the local free market, return to Guilin

09- Friday, Dec. 31 - Guilin/Nanjing(B,L,D)

Fly to Nanjing. After lunch, visit the Yangtze River Bridge. Dr. Sun Yetsen Mausoleum. Check-in at the charming Dingshan Garden Hotel.

10- Saturday, Jan. 1 - Nanjing/Suzhou(B,L,D)

Travel by morning train to Suzhou and check-in to the New Suzhou Hotel. Full day city tour of Suzhou, the "Venice of the Orient" includes a premiere Silk Spinning Factory. Garden of the Fishing Net Master, Garden of the Humble Administrator and a refreshing cruise on the Grand Canal.

11- Sunday, Jan. 2 - Suzhou/Shanghai(B,L,D)

Depart by train to the cosmopolitan metropolis of Shanghai. Upon arrival, check-in at the Qianhe Hotel.

12- Monday, Jan. 3 - Shanghai(B,L,D)

Tour today includes best of Shanghai: the Shanghai Bund, the Yu Yuan Garden with its zigzag bridges, knolls and famous rookeries and the world's largest jade Buddha displayed at the Jade Buddha Temple. Acrobats show in the evening by world famous Shanghai acrobats Troupe.

13- Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Shanghai/San Francisco(B, IM)

Departure to San Francisco on Air China's flight with memories of a Unique China experience.