China: From Ancient to Modern
The modern capital Beijing—with its sprawling Summer Palace and the majestic Great Wall—is a worthy successor to the former capital Xi’an.
That ancient city is home to the Terracotta Warriors and other monuments to ancient Chinese customs. In the south, Yangshuo’s natural formations are equally as eye opening—where dramatic mountain peaks and cliffs are highlighted by the enchanting Moon Hill.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (available April-October only)
Participate in a Taiji lesson
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Beijing
Visit the Beijing Zoo
Take a day trip to Mutianyu
Tour the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
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Day 5: Xi'an
Fly to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient City Wall
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 6: Xi'an
Take a guided tour of Xi’an
Enjoy free time in Xi'an
- Drum Tower
- Bell Tower
- Muslim Quarter
- Food Street
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
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Day 7: Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin
Travel to Yangshuo
Take a walking tour of Xi Jie
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Day 8: Yangshuo
Take a guided tour of Yangshuo
Take a Li River bamboo raft excursion
Climb Moon Hill
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Liu Sanjie performance
Opt to experience “Impression Liu Sanjie," a 70-minute theatrical spectacle that must be seen to be believed. The show makes use of the region’s spectacular limestone mountains, and features more than 600 performers. Note: The show is not available during Chinese New Year’s and may be cancelled in cases of bad weather.
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Day 9: Shanghai
Travel to Guilin
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Enjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 10: Shanghai
Take an expertly guided tour of Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a tour of Suzhou
Visit the Master of the Nets Garden
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
Ride the Star Ferry
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Day 13: Hong Kong
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
Visit Stanley Market
Enjoy a Dim Sum tasting
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (available April-October only)
Participate in a Taiji lesson
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Beijing
Visit the Beijing Zoo
Take a day trip to Mutianyu
Tour the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
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Day 5: Xi'an
Fly to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient City Wall
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 6: Xi'an
Take a guided tour of Xi’an
Enjoy free time in Xi'an
- Drum Tower
- Bell Tower
- Muslim Quarter
- Food Street
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
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Day 7: Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin
Travel to Yangshuo
Take a walking tour of Xi Jie
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Day 8: Yangshuo
Take a guided tour of Yangshuo
Take a Li River bamboo raft excursion
Climb Moon Hill
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Liu Sanjie performance
Opt to experience “Impression Liu Sanjie," a 70-minute theatrical spectacle that must be seen to be believed. The show makes use of the region’s spectacular limestone mountains, and features more than 600 performers. Note: The show is not available during Chinese New Year’s and may be cancelled in cases of bad weather.
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Day 9: Shanghai
Travel to Guilin
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Enjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 10: Shanghai
Take an expertly guided tour of Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a tour of Suzhou
Visit the Master of the Nets Garden
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
Ride the Star Ferry
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Day 13: Hong Kong
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
Visit Stanley Market
Enjoy a Dim Sum tasting
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Internal flights
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily (1 dinner with extension)
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Summer Palace; Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; Great Wall of China; Temple of Heaven Park; Terracotta Warriors; Calligraphy class; World Financial Center; Jade Buddha Temple; Yu Yuan Garden; Master of the Nets Garden (with extension: Star Ferry ride; Peak Tram)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
