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Arrive in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to your
comfortable hotel. (D)

Morning tour to Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the capital, then move on to visit the Imperial Palace,
known as the Forbidden City - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon sightseeing
includes Summer Palace - a former resort area of the royal family. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet in the evening.
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Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labor -
the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along
the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the
Ming Dynasty. (B-L-D)

Take morning flight to Kunming, known as "The City of Eternal Spring". In the afternoon, visit the Western Hill, from
top of which you through the Dragon Gate and get a beautiful panoramic view of Dianchi Lake. (B-L-D)

Day. 5 Kunming-
Stone Forest

After breakfast, drive to the Stone Forest (90 km) boasted as the World’s Karst Wonder, and pay a visit to Seven
Star Yi people’s village on the way. This area offers visitors a unique landscape of stark limestone pillars twisted
and sculpted by wind and water erosion some 270 million year ago. From a distance, these stone pillars look
indeed like a dense forest; hence the name of Stone Forest. It covers an area of 350 square kilometers, yet only
about 11.92 square kilometers have been developed as scenic landscape open to the public. (B-L-D)

Drive back to Kunming. Pay a visit to visit the Golden Temple which is 330 years old and is the largest bronze-made
temple in China. Proceed to visit Yunnan Municipal Museum. Stay overnight in Kunming. (B-L-D)

Take a morning flight to Zhongdian, which is called “Shangri-La”. Pay a visit to Songzanlin Lamasery, or “Second
Potala” as it is affectionately known, a spiritual place that invites you to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan
Buddhism. (B-L-D)

Visit Napahai Lake Nature Reserve, the habitat for the black neck cranes. Then, walk around DuKeZong Ancient
Town. Today, you will also have chance to visit Tibetan family and try home-made Yak Butter tea and Tibetan
Cheese. (B-L-D)

Today you will drive to Lijiang, and stop at Tiger Leaping Gorge. As one of the world’s greatest four gorges, it is
located in Hutiaoxia Town in Zhongdian County and is honored as one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges
on the globe. If road and time permit, you can stop at the village of Stone Drum where you will have a look at the first
bend of the Yangtze River. (B-L-D)

Visit the Suhe Tea and Horse Old Town, Baisha Murals in Baisha Naxi village and Black Dragon Pool to have a
look at the renowned Moon Embracing Pavilion. You will have some time for sightseeing of the Old Town of
Lijiang, also known as Dayan Town with Sifang Street at the core, the entire city spreads out in all directions, and
is crisscrossed by a labyrinth of flagged streets and alleyways. (B-L-D)

After breakfast, drive to Dali, Dali is a historically and culturally famous city of China, which is renowned for her
historical interests. Dali City stands against Cangshan Mountain in the west and adjoins Erhai Lake in the east,
and is embraced by undulating hills around. On arrival in Dali, visit Zhoucheng Village. (B-L-D)

In the morning, and take a cruise on Erhai Lake. Just as its name implies, the lake is similar in form to that of a
human ear. Enjoy the tea ceremony of Bai People (Three-Course-Tea) in Xizhou Old Town.You will also have
some time to explore the Old Stone Town of Dali with its colorful markets. Take a late afternoon flight to Kunming.
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Fly to Guangzhou in the morning. Begin today’s tour with visiting to the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, which is the
most symbolized building of Guangzhou, and a key venue for the large-scale meetings and performances as well.
Then visit the Memorial Hall of the Chen Family, also known as Guangdong Folk Art Museum, the largest and best
preserved and decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province. Finally visit Temple of Six Banyan
Trees (386-581A.D). (B-L-D)

Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you board your international flight home. (B)