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Day 1 - 2 Beijing
Arriving Beijing, transfer to your hotel. The next day, visit the Temple of Heaven, what use to be a worshiping site for the ancient emperors, observe local people practise Tai Chi, calligraphy and singing in its neighbouring park, where your children could fly a kite or learn calligraphy with locals, followed by leisurely walking through Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world to the Forbidden City - the most glorious imperial palace in China. Experience it all while enjoying the panoramic view from Jingshan Hill. Sample the famous Peking duck for dinner before marvelling at an amazing Kung Fu show, featuring a fusion of modern musical with Chinese traditional martial arts! (1B/1D)
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Day 3 Beijing, Great Wall
Today walk the Great Wall of China at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Your family will take a one-way cable car up to one of the many watchtowers to view the winding wall as it rise and fall over mountains into the distance. Walk the Great Wall on your way down, stop at a Cloisonné workshop to see ancient craftsmanship on way back to your hotel. (B)
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Day 4 Beijing
Today enjoy a rickshaw ride through the zigzag alleyways called Hutong to catch a glimpse into traditional local Chinese life and visit a local family courtyard, and then head off the former imperial summer resort - the Summer Palace to see the lavishly decorated temples, halls, and courts, walk through the Long Corridor with beautiful hand painted ceiling, enjoy a relaxing Dragon boat ride across the Kunming Lake. Transfer to the railway station to experience a comfortable overnight train to Xi’an. (B)
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Day 5 Xian
Upon arrival, your family will be transferred to your hotel and then ride a bike on the original City Wall, the most complete city wall that has survived through history and is also one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Explore the Old Muslim Quarter and Old Mosque, home to a large Chinese Muslim population and hybridity of traditional Chinese temple architecture with Middle Eastern influences. Taste authentic local specialty dumpling for dinner before enjoying the extraordinary Tang Dynasty culture show.(B/D)
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Day 6 Xian, Terracotta Warriors
Visit the historically significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, where you will find 7000 individually crafted clay soldiers standing on guard. You will get a chance to learn how to make these warriors at a workshop. See the intricately carved murals and feel the Buddhists chanting at Big Wild Goose Pagoda before flying Guilin. upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)
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Day 7 Guilin, Li River Cruise
Enjoy a spectacular Li River cruise, which goes past bizarre shaped mountains and stunning limestone karst scenery, disembark at charming country town of Yangshuo, explore tea shops, antiques, art studios, calligraphers, and souvenir shops or laid back at a cafe at the traditional West Street before heading back to your hotel in Guilin. Sample a local special dinner. (B/L/D)
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Day 8 Guilin / Hong Kong
Visit “Palace of Natural Art” Reed Flute Cave where your kids will be surprised by colourful lights to highlight the stalactites inside of caves, and then view the beautiful vista of the Elephant Trunk Hill before flying to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, seat in coach transfer to your hotel. (B)
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Day 9 - 10 Hong Kong
A family fun day at Disneyland, seat in coach transfers between hotel and Disneyland. Your China tour ends with a seat in coach transfer to the airport on Day 10(B)
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