Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Then, visit to Tian'anmen Square,
the largest urban square in the world, built in 1417. Stop at the National Center for the Performing Arts, which
adjacent to the Tian'anmen Square (No entry). Then, move on to visit Jingshan Park (Prospect Hill Park), which is
also known as Coal Hill, because it is said that the emperor used to keep emergency coal stores inside the mound
. Jingshan offers a great view out over the Forbidden City complex. (D)

After breakfast, visit the Imperial Palace, well-known as Forbidden City which is the large scale construction of the
palace extended from 1406 to 1420. It was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. 24 emperors
lived and ruled China from here. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., which was originally the
platform to offer sacrifices to Heaven during Ming and Qing Dynasties. The buildings and parklands reflect an
ancient Chinese thought of "the Heaven is round and the earth is square". Enjoy Peking Duck for Dinner. (B,L,D)

Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and a symbol of Chinese
civilization. Then, drive to visit the statue-lined Shenlu (Spirit Road) leading to the Ming Tombs, here you can see
some marvelous stone sculptures. The Ming Tombs area is for 13 deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Visit
the Changling Tomb which is the largest of the 13 as you can imagine it is quite impressive. On the way back to
hotel, stop at Olympic Park and outside view the National Stadium (Bird's Nest, no entry) and the National Aquatics
Center (Water Cube, no entry), which are the main stadium of the 29th Olympiad in 2008. (B,L,D)

Visit the enchanting Summer Palac, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. As a masterpiece
of Chinese landscape garden design, it integrates the natural landscape of hills and open water with manmade
features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges into a harmonious and aesthetically exceptional
whole. In the afternoon, you will walk through some old "Hutongs", lanes or alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan (a
compound with houses around a courtyard). The rest of day is free. (B,L,D)

In the morning, pay a visit to Beijing Zoo to see the giant panda. Then, transfer to visit the Yonghe Lama Temple,
the largest and most perfectly preserved Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple outside Tibet. It was built in 1649 as the
residence of Prince Yong of Qing Dynasty, and was converted to a temple after he became Emperor moving to
Forbidden City. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city or go shopping. (You can visit Wangfujing Street,
one of the busiest shopping centers in China, and later Xiu Shui Shopping Mall or San Li Tun Supermarket). (B,L,D)

Transfer to the airport and board on your homebound flight. TOUR ENDS! (B)

Price Included:
-      Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
-      Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Xi'an-Shanghai
-      Train tickets: Beijing-Xi'an
-      Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary in local good restaurant
-      (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
-      Local English speaking guide
-      All Transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned van

Price Excluded:
-      International flight and airport tax
-      China Entry Visa
-      Tips, personal expenses
-      Single room supplement
-      Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure"
-      Guide service during the plane, train or cruise