Best of China and Thailand

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Today, we'll pay a visit for Tiananmen Square, which is the largest public square in the world. Then visit today's highlight: the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. In its 500 years of history, there were 24 emperors living here. Experiencing several times renovation and expansion during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is still remaining its original layout.

At last, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It's China's existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. This Chinese monument is built entirely in wood, without using a single nail, which has become the symbol of Beijing. For the Chinese the ground is sacred, so the emperor used to celebrate the main rites here.

Forbidden City

Temple of Heaven

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Continue your journey today with a high-speed train to Xi'an. Xi'an - ancient capital of China with a 2000 - year history. Arrive in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province and the largest city in northwest China. Once the imperial center of China for 2,000 years, Xi'an is now a vibrant, modern city dotted with many interesting historical sites and is a great place to explore.

You will be impressed by this close-up experience! The Ancient City Wall, which stretches round the old city is the first landmark visitors will encounter in Xi'an. It is also one of the most famous attractions in Xi'an. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Cycling on the Ancient City Wall

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Today you'll journey out in to the countryside surrounding Xi'an and visit what is undoubtedly one of the man-made wonders of the world – the Terracotta Warriors. These clay statues of soldiers, horses and chariots – each individually sculpted from clay, each having a different costume, height, and even facial expressions – stand in battle formation.

After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - a landmark building of Xi'an. It is a well-preserved holy place for Buddhist with a history of over 1300 years.

Terracotta Warriors

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Start your journey in the morning to the Great Mosque. It is the largest and best-preserved mosque in Xi'an. It assumes the striking features of Chinese pavilions, with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. You will be amazed by the not so typical construction of this mosque.

Then take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, take a stroll on the Bund. It is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Continue to down to the Nanjing Road which enjoys the reputation as China No.1 commercial center. It was the earliest commercial street in Shanghai since the city opened to the outside world.

The Bund

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Today you will make a journey through the old city of Shanghai. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old town, there is the oasis of peace, the Yu Garden. As a paragon of the south Chinese landscaping style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a MUST-SEE for all visitors to Shanghai.

Then visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to learn more about the history of Shanghai. A look at the miniature model of the city is especially recommended. It is regarded as the 'Window of the City' where people can know about Shanghai.

Round off the day with the panorama hall of the more than 630-meter-high Shanghai Tower with a breathtaking panoramic view over the city. It is also the tallest building in China.

Yu Garden

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Today, you will take a flight head south to Guilin, known for its unique karst cone mountain landscape.

In the afternoon, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill - the symbol of Guilin. The hill looks exactly like a huge elephant stretching its trunk drinking water of Li River. You could climb up to the top and take full view of Guilin's hills and rivers.

After that, have a trip to Reed Flute Cave which is famous scenic spot offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites in fantastic shapes and colors.

Elephant Trunk Hill

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Today, you will enjoy the picturesque city of Yangshuo. At first, explore the Li River on cruise. Enjoy the Li River tour with the buffet lunch on broad. Savour the fairy-tale scenery while cruise down the meandering river to Yangshuo. You can go on the sundeck or just sit and appreciate the picturesque scenery from the window.

Arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon, then get on a traditional bamboo raft with a private punter to sail along the Yulong River. It is known as the little Li River, you sail on a bamboo raft through the idyllic mountain landscape of Yangshuo. Sitting on the reclining chair on the raft you can enjoy a tranquil moment while the reflections of the mountains and bamboo groves pass by.

Li River

Bamboo Rafting on Yulong River

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Enjoy the relaxing morning at will by cycling or taking a golf cart tour to the nearby villages. After lunch, head back to Guilin airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Sawasdee ka! (Hello in Thai) Welcome to the Land of Smile--Thailand! You will be greeted by our tour guide at the arrival hall and transferred to hotel. Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal; you can start a little adventure on your own.

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Depart in the early morning and drive for about 2 hours to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. It is the most well-known Thai featured living floating market located 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Bangkok. It opens from 8:00 am to 11:00 am every day usually packed with hundreds of vendors and buyers rowing in the small boats to deal or exchange goods. You will have the opportunity to ride on a traditional long-tail boat to visit the floating village aside then change to a small boat to further experience the authentic Thai life in the market.

After lunch, when return to Bangkok, you will visit the Wat Pho, also called Reclining Buddha Temple built by King Rama I, about 200 years ago, where you will see a huge, gilded statue of the reclining Buddha.

Grand Palace, a national landmark and the most respected royal monument is the last stop of today where you will also pay a visit to famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most respected Buddha statue in Thailand.

Damnoen Saduak Market

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After breakfast, you will be driven about 2 hours to Ayutthaya 80km north to Bangkok. On the way visit Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace.

Ayutthaya is the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a UNESCO world heritage site since 1991 where you will soak yourselves in the Thai culture and history. Wat Mahathat is undoubtedly the landmark in the ruin where you see the tree surrounds the head of the stone Buddha. The temples in the ruin recorded the prosperity and decline of ancient Thailand. During the visit, your guide will take you to taste the famous local snack-Roti Sai Mai (Roti Sai Mai), also known as "Sweet Angel Hair". Then transfer back to your hotel.

Ayutthaya

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Today, you will fly from Bangkok to Phuket. Upon arrival at airport, you will meet your private guide at the exit with your name sign. Then you will be escorted to the hotel. You can arrange the remaining day by yourself.

Phuket

Free day on your own. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.

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Free day on your own. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.

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After breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure until depart for Phuket Airport for your flight home or to your next destination.