Your Itinerary
Day 1
Board your overnight transpacific flight.
Day 2Arrive in Tokyo, Japan
Welcome to Japan! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 3Tokyo
This morning’s tour includes visits to the Tokyo Tower, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and a pearl gallery. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 4Tokyo
Explore Tokyo on your own. (B)
Day 5Tokyo–Beijing, China
Today, fly to Beijing. (B)
Day 6Beijing
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour to the Great Wall of China, which once stretched 4,000 miles across China’s barren northern terrain. Walk along the wall and enjoy stunning views of this mammoth fortress. Return to Beijing and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 7Beijing
Today, enjoy a full day at leisure for independent discoveries. (B)
Day 8Beijing–Xi’an
Fly to Xi’an, an archeological treasure trove in central China. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 9Xi’an–Guilin
This morning, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors that have been standing guard at the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, for over 2,000 years. Later, fly to charming Guilin. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 10Guilin
Today, cruise on the tranquil Li River and be transported far from modern civilization. Mystical mountains surround you as you pass rice paddies, fishermen on bamboo rafts, and water buffalo grazing in the river. Return to Guilin for time at your leisure. (B,L)
Day 11Guilin–Shanghai
Today, fly to Shanghai, China’s premier center of trade and industry. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 12Shanghai
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes time to stroll along the Bund and a visit to the Shanghai Museum, featuring stunning displays of ancient bronze, jade, and ceramics. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 13Shanghai
Explore Shanghai on your own. (B)
Day 14Shanghai–Hong Kong
Today, fly to the beautiful harbor city of Hong Kong. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 15Hong Kong
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes a cable tramcar up Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of the city, a sampan ride on the harbor, and a visit to Stanley Market, where narrow streets are filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls. The afternoon is at your leisure for personal discoveries. (B)
Day 16Hong Kong
A full day to explore Hong Kong on your own. (B)
Day 17Hong Kong
Depart Hong Kong. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)