Arrive home the same day. Fly to Xian, China's great ancient capital at the eastern end of the fabled Silk Road. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, sightseeing includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Bell Tower and the Provincial Museum. Stop at Hua Qing Hot Springs en route.
Tonight enjoy a feast of delicate dumplings.
Highlights include the monumental Tian An Men Square, the expansive courtyards and ceremonial halls of the Forbidden City, and the dazzling Temple of Heaven. Also visit the Summer Palace, where the emperors escaped the intense heat of the city. This evening, enjoy a Peking Duck dinner. After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your return flight via Asiana Airlines to the States. Arrive home the same day.