Destinations: Arrival in Beijing

Activities: You'll be met on arrival in Beijing and transferred to a hot spring resort on the outskirts, which is at northern part of Beijing and close to Great Wall. You can spend rest of the day at the resort, just enjoy the hot spring or traditional Chinese massage.

Destinations: Beijing

Activities: In the morning you can choose to enjoy a spa course (optional) at the resort, before taking your Great Wall tour in the afternoon. After some climbing time on the Wall we will transfer to downtown. Dinner tonight is at Quanjude Restaurant, where you'll eat some of the best 'Peking Duck' in Beijing.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Beijing

Activities: After breakfast head out for Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square, which is closely linked to the Forbidden City, from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. Later you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors prayed for good harvests and rain, or gave thanks for the harvest.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Beijing to Xian

Activities: Visit one of the best museums in China, the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Among the 400,000 items on display are treasures from many Dynasties including some magnificent bronzes and porcelain which have never before been on permanent display. Then you will be able to take a half-hour stroll along the Ancient City Wall. For the energetic, we recommend biking along the top of the wall (Bikes can be rented for around 20 yuan/hour).

Destinations: Xian

Activities: Spend today visiting some marvelous and incredible Terracotta Warriors. Then continue to HuaQing Pool. In late afternoon we get to the Hot Spring Resort near Huaqing Pool and stay overnight.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Xian to Hangzhou

Activities: Hangzhou, a city famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritage. On arrival we will start the tour from Lingyin Temple (Monastery of the Hidden Souls). It is one of the most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China and houses a variety of Buddhist literature and treasures. The next stop is the Meijiawu Tea Plantation you will experience the unique tea culture, taste the fragrant tea and appreciate the beautiful village scenery.

Destinations: Hangzhou

Activities: Today's itinerary features the most famous scenic spots in Hangzhou - the West Lake. We cruise on the lake this morning to enjoy the beauty both natural and man made. The afternoon is spent at the Huqingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum. The Museum of Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine is a key cultural relics and historic site under the protection of the government. It is housed in the ancient buildings of a famous Hangzhou Chinese herbal medicine shop. The exhibition halls introduce the origin, development and application of traditional Chinese medicine and its role in the history of medicine.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Hangzhou to Shanghai

Activities: Take train to Shanghai. On arrival we will go directly to the Bund - the old colonial sector, which is home to a myriad of European-styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. It is a must-see when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance. In the afternoon you can experience a spa course with dynamic oriental culture. There are two suggested options which are among the best of Shanghai. Oasis Spa - a secret club style venue with excellent view of the bond and Pudong area. Find out more at www.bundoasisspa.com. If you prefer spa within a hotel, Banyan tree Spa will be the best choice. Located in Westin Shanghai which is one of the best hotels in Shanghai, Banyan Tree Spa offers top oriental treatments and unforgetable experience. See more at www.banyantreespa.com/shanghai/index.php

Destinations: Shanghai

Activities: Today you visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden, the Shanghai Museum, which rivals the Shaanxi Museum in Xi'an and is well worth a visit, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the famous Oriental TV Tower (also known as the Pearl Tower, for its distinctive shape). The second-highest platform provides wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu River, and those with a good head for heights can choose to buy a ticket to continue on to the very top.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Depart from Shanghai

Activities: Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport for your departure.