Day 3
Beijing (AB,L,SD)
The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall - Juyongguan.
Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and
descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. Attend a welcome banquet
featuring Beijing Roast Duck in the evening.
Day 4
Beijing (AB,L,D)
After breakfast, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the "old
city" neighborhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens
hidden behind Beijing's modern facade. Visit Prince Gong's Palace,
the Drum Tower, and old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by
Beijing residents. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, where the
Empress Dowager Ci Xi would go to escape the heat of the city.
Day 5
Beijing/Xi'an (AB,L,D)
After breakfast, take an early morning flight to Xi'an. Transfer
to the hotel (or similar), then take a tour of the ancient city
walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower.
Day 6 Xi'an
(AB,L,SD)
Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home
to more than 6,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated
from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch,
visit the Neolithic Village of Banpo which contains relics from
the earliest known inhabitants of China, as well as the Xiahe Village.
In the evening, attend a Tang Dynasty dinner show.
Day 9
Xi'an/Guilin (AB,L,D)
After breakfast, take a morning flight to Guilin. Upon arrival,
transfer to the hotel, then begin sightseeing with a city tour,
including Reed Flute Cave and Fobo Hill.
Day 10
Guilin (AB,L,D)
Today's excursion is a cruise along the beautiful Li River. Experience
the magical beauty of limestone rock formations and farm land commonly
seen in Chinese landscape paintings. Disembark at the charming village
of Yangshuo, which has one of the best antique and craft markets
in China. Browse at the market, then board a return coach to Guilin.
Day 11
Guilin/Hong Kong (AB,L,D)
Today's excursion begins with the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Hill
of Piled Brocade, followed by Seven Star Peak. Take a late afternoon
flight to Hong Kong and transfer to the hotel.
Day 12
Depart Hong Kong (AB)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. 
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