China is a land of history and refinement unparalleled in the world.
On this exclusive 18-day tour, experience some of China's most beautiful cities, cruise down the lovely Yangzi River, and come to appreciate China's past and present through immersion in its unique life and culture. Begin in Beijing with welcoming ceremonies and an introduction to changing China by Charlotte Xu, our tour director. Our 5-night stay in Beijing will include excursions to a Buddhist lamasery, a Confucian Temple, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Visit the Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of traditional China. Fly to Guilin where you'll view one of nature's most stunning achievements, cruising on the Li River through glorious mountains which have inspired countless Chinese poets and painters.