8-day Best China Family Tour

Day 1Arrival/Beijing

When you arrive in Beijing your guide will meet you and your family. You will be driven to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax.

Day 2Beijing

In the morning your guide will meet you and your family and you will be driven to Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. There your children will be taught how to fly traditional Chinese kites. Traditional Chinese kites are built of bamboo and cloth and are shaped like dragons, swallows, and hawks. They are beautiful works of art. Your children will be able to keep their kites as a reminder of this wonderful experience. You will then go to The Forbidden City. Home to China’s Emperors for more than 500 years, the Forbidden City is an amazing palace complex, which was designed to leave visitors in awe. After visiting The Forbidden City, you will be driven to the Temple of Heaven. The temple was where the emperor would annually pay tribute to heaven. Famed for its unique architecture and beautiful landscaping, the Temple of Heaven is a highlight of any trip to Beijing. The temple is a favorite place for locals and their families to relax and play traditional games.

Day 3Beijing

In the morning your guide will meet you and your family and you will be driven to the Great Wall (Badaling Section). Although everyone in the world has seen photos of the wall, they are never prepared for an actual visit. Its magnificence and length is astounding. After visiting the wall, you and your family will be driven back to Beijing to visit the Water Cube and Bird's Nest, two of the 2008 Beijing Olympics' Venues.

Day 4Beijing/Xian

In the morning your guide will meet you and your family and you will be driven to the Beijing Zoo. Filled with animals from China and around the globe, this is a favorite spot of children and will introduce them to China’s native animals. You will then visit the Beijing Aquarium. After visiting the aquarium, you and your family will be driven to the airport for your flight to Xian. When you arrive in Xian your local guide will meet you and you and your family will be driven to your hotel.

Day 5Xian

In the morning your guide will meet you and you and your family will be driven to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Discovered in the 1970’s, the warriors are one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. After visiting the warriors you will then visit a local factory that makes life sized reproductions of the warriors. At the factory you and your children will get the chance to make your own miniature version to take home. You will then be driven to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda is the centerpiece of a beautiful temple complex. The pagoda was built during the Tang Dynasty to hold Buddhist Sutras brought back from India. The temple complex is large and filled with amazing architecture and wonderful garden areas. You and your family will then learn how to paint Chinese Calligraphy with a master calligrapher. In the evening you will enjoy a Jiaozi Banquet. Jiaozi are Chinese dumplings filled with meat, vegetables, and fruit. They are as beautiful as they are delicious. After the banquet you will enjoy the pageantry and color of China's Tang Dynasty at the Tang Dynasty Show. Fun for all ages this wonderful show will bring the ancient dynasty to life.

Day 6Xian/Guilin

In the morning your guide will meet you and you and your family will be driven to the airport for your flight to Guilin. When you arrive in Guilin your guide will meet you and you and your family will be driven to Merryland Theme Park. The park has something for everyone and is a wonderful way to spend the day with your family.

Day 7Guilin/Yangshuo

In the morning you will be driven to the docks where you will board your Li River Cruise ship to Yangshuo. The cruise will take you through some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. When you arrive in Yangshuo, you will stroll down the famous West Street, which is known for its shops, cafes, and bars.

Optional: In the evening you and your family will be driven to visit the Impressions of Liu Sanjie Performance. This incredible performance uses the Li River as the stage and the local mountains as the backdrop. The performance uses hundreds of performers to bring the story of Liu Sanjie to life. It is an incredible experience.

Day 8Yangshuo/Guilin/Departure

After breakfast, you will be driven to Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin City. The hill is a natural karst rock formation which appears like a giant elephant dipping its trunk into the Li River. You will then be driven to Fubo Hill. Located on the banks of the Li River, the hill is the centerpiece of a small park. From the top of the hill you will get splendid views of Guilin and the Li River. After visiting Fubo Hill, you and your family will be driven to Reed Flute Cave. The cave’s stalagmites and stalactites have taken on bizarre shapes, giving the cave an other-worldly atmosphere. After visiting the cave you and your family will be driven to the airport for your flight home.