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Beijing, China
Day 1: London to Beijing
Flight: Depart London Heathrow at 12:00; arrive in Beijing at 05:30 (next day, local time).
Travel Time: Approx. 10 hours.
Days 2-4: Beijing (3 Days)
Day 2:
05:30-07:30: Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
08:30-12:30: Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
12:30-14:00: Lunch featuring traditional Peking duck.
14:30-17:30: Explore the Temple of Heaven and its surrounding park.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 3:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-14:00: Half-day excursion to the Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section).
14:30-16:00: Return to Beijing and enjoy lunch.
16:30-18:30: Watch a Peking Opera performance.
19:30: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Explore the Summer Palace and its gardens.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine center for insights and treatments.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
Beijing (3 Days) – Home of imperial cuisine and Peking duck
Day 10
Starter: Peking duck pancake rolls
Main: Peking duck
Dessert: Lotus paste pancakes
Alcoholic drink: Wuliangye
Hot drink: Rice tea
Cold drink: Iced green plum juice
Day 11
Starter: Hot sesame noodles
Main: Sweet and sour pork
Dessert: Tangyuan
Alcoholic drink: Sorghum wine
Hot drink: Red date tea
Cold drink: Iced rose tea
Day 12
Starter: Steamed spare ribs with black beans
Main: General Tso’s chicken
Dessert: Nian gao
Alcoholic drink: Ergoutou
Hot drink: Black tea
Cold drink: Soy milk
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Xi'An, China
Day 4 Beijing to Xian
20:30: Overnight train to Xi’an (11 hours).
Days 5-6: Xi’an (2 Days)
Day 5:
08:00: Arrival in Xi’an and check in to your hotel.
09:00-10:00: Breakfast.
10:30-14:00: Visit the Terracotta Army site.
14:30-16:00: Lunch featuring Xi’an’s famous dumplings.
16:30-18:30: Explore the ancient City Wall and take a bike ride along its top.
19:30: Dinner and rest.
Day 6:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-11:30: Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and its surrounding area.
12:00-13:30: Lunch.
14:00-16:00: Walk through the Muslim Quarter and enjoy street food.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Flight to Guilin (2.5 hours).
Xi’an (2 Days) – Ancient capital, famous for dumplings and hearty flavors
Day 13
Starter: Dumplings
Main: Lanzhou beef noodle soup
Dessert: Snow fungus soup
Alcoholic drink: Rye based baijiu
Hot drink: Herbal wellness tea
Cold drink: Monk fruit tea
Day 14
Starter: Steamed pork buns
Main: Kung Pao chicken
Dessert: Green tea ice cream
Alcoholic drink: Wolfberry wine
Hot drink: Licorice root tea
Cold drink: Aiyu jelly drink
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Guilin, China
Days 7-9: Guilin & Yangshuo (3 Days)
Day 7:
00:00: Arrival in Guilin and check-in.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-14:00: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo, enjoying stunning karst landscapes.
14:30-17:30: Explore West Street in Yangshuo and enjoy local snacks.
19:00: Dinner and overnight in Yangshuo.
Day 8:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Participate in a martial arts class and learn tai chi.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Cycle through the countryside to visit Moon Hill and local villages.
19:00: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-11:30: Visit Reed Flute Cave in Guilin.
12:00-13:30: Lunch.
14:00-17:00: Free time to explore Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Flight to Chengdu (1.5 hours).
Guilin & Yangshuo (3 Days) – Famous for rice terraces, river views, and regional Guangxi cuisine
Day 3
Starter: Jianbing
Main: Yangzhou fried rice
Dessert: Mango sago pomelo
Alcoholic drink: Millet wine
Hot drink: Goji berry tea
Cold drink: Lychee juice
Day 4
Starter: Fried wontons
Main: Hainanese chicken rice
Dessert: Egg tarts
Alcoholic drink: Lotus leaf liquor
Hot drink: Jasmine tea
Cold drink: Ginger honey lemon drink
Day 5
Starter: Spicy chicken skewers
Main: Mongolian beef
Dessert: Fried milk custard
Alcoholic drink: Honey wine
Hot drink: Lemongrass and ginger tea
Cold drink: Aloe vera drink
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Chengdu, China
Days 10-11: Chengdu (2 Days)
Day 10:
00:00: Arrival in Chengdu and check-in.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
12:30-14:00: Lunch featuring Sichuan hotpot.
15:00-17:00: Explore Jinli Ancient Street and enjoy local snacks.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 11:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-11:30: Visit Wuhou Shrine and the Temple of Marquis Wu.
12:00-13:30: Lunch.
14:00-16:00: Relax at a local tea house and learn about Sichuan tea culture.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Flight to Shanghai (2.5 hours).
Chengdu (2 Days) – Capital of Sichuan cuisine, bold and spicy
Day 1
Starter: Dan Dan noodles
Main: Mapo tofu
Dessert: Sweet lotus seed soup
Alcoholic drink: Baijiu
Hot drink: Chrysanthemum tea
Cold drink: Suanmeitang (sour plum drink)
Day 2
Starter: Sichuan dry fried green beans
Main: Chongqing spicy chicken
Dessert: Black sesame soup
Alcoholic drink: Plum wine
Hot drink: Eight treasure tea
Cold drink: Grass jelly drink
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Shanghai, China
Days 12-14: Shanghai (3 Days)
Day 12:
00:00: Arrival in Shanghai and check-in.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Walk along The Bund and visit the Shanghai Tower.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-16:30: Explore Yu Garden and the nearby Old City God Temple.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 13:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-12:30: Visit the Shanghai Museum.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Take a Huangpu River cruise.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 14:
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-11:30: Tour the French Concession and its art deco architecture.
12:00-13:30: Lunch.
14:00-16:00: Free time for shopping on Nanjing Road.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Train to Hangzhou (1 hour).
Shanghai (3 Days) – Fusion of east and west, sweet-savory balance
Day 15
Starter: Xiao long bao
Main: Shanghai soup dumplings
Dessert: Chinese almond cookies
Alcoholic drink: Changyu wine
Hot drink: Pu erh tea
Cold drink: Chrysanthemum and goji berry tea
Day 16
Starter: Spring rolls
Main: Beef chow fun
Dessert: Red bean ice cream
Alcoholic drink: Huangjiu
Hot drink: White tea
Cold drink: Green bean soup
Day 17
Starter: Char siu
Main: Spicy lamb hot pot
Dessert: Eight treasure rice pudding
Alcoholic drink: Pear wine
Hot drink: Lotus leaf tea
Cold drink: Tangerine peel and honey drink
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Hangzhou, China
Days 15-16: Hangzhou (2 Days)
Day 15: Hangzhou
22:00: Arrival in Hangzhou and check-in.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit West Lake and take a boat tour.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Explore Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 16: Hangzhou → Suzhou
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-11:30: Visit a Longjing tea plantation.
12:00-13:30: Lunch.
14:00-16:00: Stroll through Hefang Street.
17:00: Take a high-speed train to Suzhou (approx. 1.5 hrs).
19:00: Check-in and dinner in Suzhou.
Days 17-18: Suzhou (2 Days)
Day 17: Suzhou
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
14:30-17:00: Explore Tiger Hill and Yunyan Pagoda.
19:00: Dinner and evening stroll along Shantang Street.
Day 18: Suzhou → Shanghai → London
07:00-08:00: Breakfast.
08:30-11:30: Visit the Master of the Nets Garden and Suzhou’s old town.
12:00-13:30: Lunch.
14:00: Take a high-speed train to Shanghai (approx. 30 mins).
16:00-18:00: Free time in Shanghai (optional last-minute shopping or sightseeing).
18:00: Transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
20:00: Flight to London via Beijing.
Hangzhou (4 Days) – Delicate and slightly sweet dishes, home of West Lake cuisine
Day 6
Starter: Hot and sour soup
Main: Dongpo pork (Hangzhou specialty)
Dessert: Osmanthus jelly
Alcoholic drink: Chrysanthemum infused wine
Hot drink: Osmanthus tea
Cold drink: White fungus and lotus seed drink
Day 7
Starter: Grilled lamb skewers
Main: Lions head meatballs
Dessert: Almond tofu
Alcoholic drink: Red glutinous rice wine
Hot drink: Hawthorn berry tea
Cold drink: Tamarind drink
Day 8
Starter: Crispy duck skin rolls
Main: Shanghai braised ribs
Dessert: Lychee jelly
Alcoholic drink: Peach blossom wine
Hot drink: Tieguanyin
Cold drink: Rose syrup with lemon
Day 9
Starter: Egg drop soup
Main: Dim sum
Dessert: Dragon beard candy
Alcoholic drink: Green bamboo leaf liquor
Hot drink: Ginseng tea
Cold drink: Papaya milk