Arrival to the capital Beijing in the morning, welcomed by traditional noodle lunch then hotel check in; browsing through hutongs for a unique city walk experience with your option of on foot or by pedicab; enjoy authentic peking duck for dinner

Full day trip to the great wall where you can have plenty of time walking on and admiring the magnificence of this ancient marvel. Upon return in the late afternoon, browse around by the Liang Ma river, sip a cup of coffee or cocktail, enjoy a piece of pleasantness.

To many westerns, this is the most well-known place in China. Here we come to the mysterious Forbidden City. Also known as the Palace Museum, this 72 hectare imperial land houses over 1.9 million pieces of collections covering calligraphic artworks, utensils, vases, books and vast more. Get ready to see, hear and experience a world of treasures. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon, and be inspired by this delicate 600-year old royal estate.

Board an early morning bullet train to the city of Luoyang. Experiencing China high speed rail by covering over 800 km in about 4 hours. Upon arrival, tour to the UNESCO listed Long Men Grottoes where it showcases the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese carving art dated some 1500 years ago.

(Train service to be confirmed)

Is kungfu the first thing popped up when mentioning China? Then enjoy our day tour to Shao Lin Temple today to witness or join to practise one of the most popular origins and kungfu styles. Visit here also for the architecture and zen philosophy.

Take a train ride again to Xi’an, the city once the capital of 13 dynasties. After lunch, walk up the ancient city wall and immerse yourself in the thousands year old ambience. Light show in the evening to wrap up the day. (Train service to be confirmed

(Train service to be confirmed)

Visit the army base of the Qin dynasty, known as the Terra Cotta Warriors. Having continuously excavated over half a century, archaeologists are still discovering more warriors every day. On a macro scale, the armies of soldiers are simply magnificent; looking close, the expression of each figure is so vivid as if a live performer standing there. Afternoon activity includes a visit to Ban Po Museum, a typical village of neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao culture around 6000 years ago. We also invite you to a stunning cultural performance in the evening.

Come visit Yong Xing Fang, a market, an ancient neighbourhood, and a collection of cultural elements. In the afternoon, take a flight to Shanghai. The 632 metre Shanghai tower is the country’s tallest building and ranked 3rd in the world. Atop to enjoy fascinating nightview of the city as well as modern China. (Flight to be confirmed)

(Flight to be confirmed)

South of the Yangtze River is always seen as a totally different world to the north. Food, lifestyle and even people’s temper are quite not the same as northern Chinese. Today we shall have a day tour in the southern water town. Take a river cruise on a little dinghy, feel the tranquil of southern China and meet the locals.

Today you will have some freedom browsing around Shanghai city, perhaps the most westernised region in the country. See the high techs, feel a unique culture, and experience the future China. Flight return home late afternoon. (Flight to be confirmed)

Arrive in Auckland. End of journey!