Mar20,2026 (Fri)

Depart Dublin

 

Mar21,2026 (Sat) - Arrival Beijing

Hotel: Beijing Xinqiao Hotel

Detail Program: Be met at the Beijing airport

 

Mar22,2026 (Sun) - Beijing (B,D)

Hotel: Beijing Xinqiao Hotel

Detail Program: Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Beijing Roast Duck

Description:

Tian'anmen Square -- Tian'anmen Square is the biggest city centesquare in the world, covering 44 hectares in the heart of Beijing. It is the place where history-changing events and ceremonies occurred. The north entrance gate is the magnificent Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'anmen), the symbol of the People's Republic China. Tiananmen Square is the Holy Land in the hearts of the Chines people and is the heart of great China. The Forbidden City -- The Imperial Palace was formerly known as the Forbidden City, which covers an area of over 720,000 m2, has more than 9,000 buildings and construction area of 150,000 square meters. Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is the existing China's largest and most complete ancient buildings. It was first built in 1406 and finished in 1420. In its 500 years of history, there were 24 emperors living here. Experiencing several times renovation and expansion during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is still remaining its original layout.

Jingshan Park -- Located in the center of Beijing and facing the north gate of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park is superbly landscaped with hills to ascend by steps, clear lakes and dignified ancient buildings. It is an ideal place to have a Birdseye view of the Forbidden City from the pavilion on the small hill. The park used to be one of the ancient imperial gardens in Beijing, and now has developed as a peaceful public park. Although it doesn't seem so high, it is a perfect spot to have an - 7 - overlook of the Forbidden City, even many famous attractions in Beijing. To the north, you can get a clear view of the ancient Drum and Bell Towers, a classical feature of Chinese cities. To the west, you can see Beihai Park and its hill-top White Pagoda. Beijing Roast Duck -- Beijing cuisine enjoys international fame for the variety of dishes developed in the imperial kitchens of several dynasties. None is more universally renowned than the roasted duck named for the city, Beijing Roast Duck. Esteemed by gourmets for its mouth-watering aroma, tempting appearance and delicate taste, there are secrets in the cooking, skill in the preparation and serving and delight in the tasting. The crispy skin and the juicy meat leave a deep impression on first-time consumers during their Beijing trip; and the essence of this dish is the skin, so there are special techniques to serving and eating the crisp skin for maximum enjoyment.

Tian'anmen Square

Mar23,2026 (Mon) Beijing (B)

Hotel: Beijing Xinqiao Hotel

Detail Program: The Great Wall Mutianyu Section (cable car not included), The Ming Tomb-Changling Tomb

Description: The Great Wall Mutianyu Section (cable car not included) -- Mutianyu Great Wall was first built in the mid-6th century

during the Northern Qi, making it older than the Badaling section. It is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi and

Jinshanling in the east. In 1569, the Mutianyu Great Wall was rebuilt, mainly with granite and is one of the best-preserved sections with

the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall, being 7-8 meters high and 4-5 meters wide with 22

watchtowers on this 2,250-meter-long section. It served as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.

The Ming Tomb-Changling Tomb -- The changling tomb is the final resting place of the third Ming Emperor, Zhu Di. He named his

ruling era Yongle (eternal joy) and was hence known as Emperor Yongle. He ruled China from 1402 to 1422. The construction of the

tomb started in the seventh year of his reign and took five years to be completed. It is the biggest and first built tomb in Ming Tombs.

 

Mar24,2026 (Tue) Beijing (B)

Hotel: Beijing Xinqiao Hotel

Detail Program: The Summer Palace with boat ride, The Temple of Heaven, Rickshaw Hutong Tour (about 20 minutes)

Description: The Summer Palace with boat ride -- Originally known as the "Garden of Clear Ripples", the Summer Palace is a

magnificent imperial garden located 15 km north of Beijing City. This is the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former

summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen few! The site includes more than 100 ancient style pavilions, mansions, towers, halls,

temples, bridges and an enormous clear water lake. During the hot Beijing summers, the Imperial Family preferred the beautiful

gardens and airy pavilions of the Summer Palace to the walled-in Forbidden City. It is also the best preserved royal palace, known as

the Royal Garden Museum.

The Temple of Heaven -- Temple of Heaven is located in the south-east of the Forbidden City. It covers an area of 273 hectares which

is four times larger than the Forbidden City. It was used to hold a memorial ceremony for the God in Winter Solstice Festival and to

pray for harvest in the first month of the lunar year by the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties. It is China's existing largest structure

for sacrifice to heaven.

Rickshaw Hutong Tour (about 20 minutes) -- If exploring the Forbidden City has improved your understanding of the lifestyles of China

's ancient Imperial Court , then this half-day Hutong Tour will give you an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people and reveal

their social culture in today's Beijing City. The narrow streets of old Beijing are known as Hutongs. You'll take a rickshaw tour along the

Hutongs and see the 100-year-old houses, courtyards and a vanishing way of life in today's Beijing.

 

Mar25,2026 (Wed) Beijing--Xi'an (B)

Train: Second Class of bullet train G307 (09:10/15:07)

Hotel: Titan Times Hotel

Detail Program: Be transferred to the Beijing train station, be met at the Xi'an train station, Muslim Street

Description: Muslim Street -- Located in the centre of Xi'an City, the Muslim Street is a fantastic place to wander. All shops and

restaurants in the street are operated by Muslims. The stalls flanking the narrow alleys sell almost everything you can imagine. Xian

Muslim Street, also known as antique street, it is collectively name of many streets in Muslim district which consists of Beiyuan gate,

North Guangji street, west Yangshi, Dapiyuan several streets. Local people used to call there for the Muslim lane. It makes distinctive

scenery of this ancient city based on the rich Muslim culture and atmosphere. Most streets here are built with bluestone paving,

tree-lined road lined with Ming and Qing dynasties style buildings, which is full of Muslim characteristics.

 

Mar26,2026 (Thu) Xi'an (B)

Hotel: Titan Times Hotel

Detail Program: Qin Terracotta Army Museum, The Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Description: Qin Terracotta Army Museum -- The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses", is a collection of terracotta

sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in

210-209 BC and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The Terracotta Army was discovered in March 1974 by a

farmer. So far, 1,868 terracotta warriors and chariots have been unearthed. in 1987 the Terracotta Army was listed by UNESCO as a

world cultural heritage and known as the eighth wonder of the world.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda -- The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and originally had five stories,

although the structure was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian and its exterior brick facade renovated during the Ming

Dynasty. One of the pagoda's many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by

the Buddhist translator and travellers Xuanzang. Now this well-preserved holy place for Buddhist has been the symbol of Xi'an. (go up

to pagoda is not included)

 

Mar27,2026 (Fri) Xi'an--Guilin (B)

Flight :Economy class GT1042 (10:40/13:00)

Hotel: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

Detail Program: Be transferred to the Xi'an airport, be met at the Guilin airport, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave

Description: Elephant Trunk Hill -- Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill, also called the elephant hill, lies on the conjunction of the Li River and the

peach blossom river. It is the badge of Guilin city. The whole hill looks exactly like a huge elephant stretching its trunk drinking water of

the Li River. It is the masterpiece of karst landscape, composed of pure limestone deposited on seabed 360million years ago.

Reed Flute Cave -- Located at the northwest of Guilin City, 5 kilometres away from the centre of the city, Reed Flute Cave is a famous

scenic spot, mainly offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites, stone columns, curtains and flowers in fantastic shapes and

colours while appreciating landscape and rural scenery. The Reed Flute Cave offers a majestic fairyland of karst caves with landscape

and rural scenery.

 

Mar28,2026 (Sat) Guilin--Longsheng--Guilin (B)

Hotel: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

Detail Program: Longji Rice Terraces

Description: Longji Rice Terraces -- The Rice Terraces in Longji village show a picture of great momentum and imposing beauty, being

reputed as having no match in the world. Longji Rice Terraces are reached from Guilin by mountain roads amid spectacular scenery.

With a history of more than 700 years, the area is still being used for growing premium quality rice by Yao and Zhuang villagers. The

rice terraces are built into the hillsides and look like great steps cut into the slopes as they wind around the mountainsides. This

ingenious construction makes best use of the scarce arable land and water resources in the mountainous area.

 

Mar29,2026 (Sun) Yangshuo (B)

Hotel: Grand Rezen Hotel Yang Shuo

Detail Program: Li-river Curise (4Star Boat with Standard Seat), Yangshuo West Street

Description: Li-river Curise (4Star Boat with Standard Seat) --Li River, situated in Guilin City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,

is a bright pearl on the list of China's tourist attractions and it is the highlight of sightseeing tour in Guilin. The 83-km-long waterway

from Guilin to Yangshuo is the masterpiece of Li River, decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats and lined

bamboos which is just like enjoying a melodious symphony. Hanyu vividly described the enchanting beauty of the Lijiang River in his

poem: The River looks like a blue silk ribbon, and the mountains resemble emerald hairpins".

Yangshuo West Street -- Yangshuo is a small oriental but Western-influenced town with a history of 1000 years. The West Street in the

town earns its name since almost everyone in West Street can speak fluent English and every restaurant or bar offers menus in several

languages. You'll feel no borders or distance here and will soon fall under the spell of this charismatic, welcoming small-town

atmosphere. Moreover, West Street is flanked by fascinating little shops and vendor stands selling a broad variety of superior quality

souvenirs, perfect gifts for friends and relatives. West Streets charms increase when night comes; countless bars, caf s and bistros

open till midnight with dynamic music and live bands to ensure you can have a really memorable night with your new-found friends.

 

Mar30,2026 (Mon) Yangshuo-- Guilin (B)

Hotel: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

Detail Program: Yangshuo Cooking Class, Yangshuo Yulong River (Yulong bridge to Xiniutang )

Description: Yangshuo Cooking Class -- Yangshuo cooking class offers you the opportunity to learn how to cook real local food. Their

skilled and friendly teachers who speak fluent English would love to impart the stories and secrets of Chinese cuisine to you in a

friendly fun atmosphere. You will be taken to the local markets to learn about the ingredients that will use in the dishes. In the kitchen,

each one of you will have an individual wok and bench, learning by doing. Each class include 2 meat dishes and 2 vegetable dishes

Meat dishes

Sichuan flavour Gongbao chicken

Fried mix vegetables with chicken in oyster sauce

Sweet and sour pork

Local Beer fish

Steam stuffed mushrooms with pork

Braise egg rolls with minced pork

Steam dumplings with pork and vegetables

Stuffed pumpkin flowers with pork in soup (seasonal )

Vegetable dishes

Braise eggplant with garlic and chili sauce

Fried rice noodles with vegetables

Sichuan flavour string beans

Cucumber salad with vinegar and chili sauce

Braise Tofu with mushroom

Sichuan flavour crazy potato

Steam dumplings with mixed vegetables

Steam taro with soya sauce (seasonal)

Yangshuo Yulong River (Yulong bridge to Xiniutang ) -- Known as little Li River, Yulong is about 43km (26 miles). The scenic part is

stretching from Yulong Bridge in Baisha Town, to Gongnong Bridge near the Big Banyan Tree. The meandering river is lined by green

bamboo and rolling hills. Local people use bamboo rafts as daily transportation up and down the river between their houses, markets,

and rice paddies. Sitting on the reclining chair on the raft, you can enjoy an all-around view of the river and hills.

 

Mar31,2026 (Tue) Guilin--Shanghai (B)

Flight: Economy class HO1148 (11:00/13:35)

Hotel: Jinrong International Hotel

Detail Program: Be transferred to the Guilin airport, Be met at the Shanghai airport, The Bund

Description: The Bund -- The Bund is a waterfront area in central Shanghai. The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings,

lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks and trading houses from United Kingdom, France, the United States,

Italy, Russia, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as the consulates of Russia and Britain. The Bund is located

along the Huangpu River which is located in the Huangpu District, the centre of Shanghai. It is the scenery line of Shanghai. It has the

Shanghai landmarks Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Jinmao Tower in the opposite across the Huangpu River. It is a must-see place while

enjoying your Shanghai Tours.

 

Apr1,2026 (Wed) Shanghai (B)

Hotel: Jinrong International Hotel

Detail Program: Oriental Pearl TV Tower (the 2nd sphere) and Shanghai History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road

Description: Oriental Pearl TV Tower(the 2nd sphere) and Shanghai History Museum -- The Oriental Pear Radio and TV Tower has 3

main sightseeing floors where tourists could enjoy the city view from different heights. The Space Capsule (the 3rd sphere) is 350

meters off the ground and at 263 meters is the major sightseeing floor, the 2nd sphere. There are 2 outdoor sightseeing floors. One is

259 meters off the ground (in the 2nd sphere) and the other is 90 meters from the ground, in the 1st sphere. Tourists can visit these

parts together or separately. The basement houses the Shanghai Municipal History Museum.

Yuyuan Garden -- Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast

of the Old City of Shanghai, China. It was first built in the 16th century by provincial governor, Pan Yunduan, in honour of his father who

was the then government minister. It has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all

connected by corridors and passageways. The delicate design and exquisite layout of the whole garden reveals a strong impression of

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Nanjing Road -- Nanjing Road, 5.5 km in full length, enjoys the reputation as China No. 1 commercial centre. It was the earliest

commercial street in Shanghai since the city opened to the outside world. The street stretches across the central city of Shanghai and

next to Huangpu River in the east, the cross point of Jing'an Temple and West Yan'an Road. The road is divided into east and west

parts by Xizang Road. On both sides of the street, there are more than 360 malls, department stores, specialized shops, restaurants

and cultural and recreational facilities.

 

Apr2,2026 (Thu) Shanghai--Suzhou

Hotel: Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel

Detail Program: Humble Administrator's Garden, Hanshan Temple, New Suzhou Museum, No.1 Silk Factory

Description: Humble Administrator's Garden -- Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng yuan) is the best representation of Chinese

classical gardens of the Ming Dynasty. Its design is duplicated in many gardens throughout China, and there's even a replica in the

New York Metropolitan Museum. In total, the garden contains 48 different buildings with 101 tablets, 40 stelae, 21 precious old trees,

and over 700 Suzhou-style penza. In 1997, Zhuozheng Yuan, along with other classical gardens of Suzhou was proclaimed a

UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hanshan Temple -- Hanshan Temple (Hanshan si) is located in Maple Bridge Town (Fengqiao) in the west outskirts of Suzhou and

used to be one of the ten most famous temples in China. Hanshan Temple is famed in East Asia because of the poem "A Night

Mooring by Maple Bridge", by Tang Dynasty poet, Zhang Ji. The poem describes the melancholy scene of a dejected traveller, moored

at night at Fengqiao, hearing the bells of Hanshan Temple. New Suzhou Museum -- The Suzhou Museum is a museum of more than

15,000 pieces of collections. Most are ancient paintings and calligraphy, ceramics, crafts, unearthed relics and revolution relics. New

Suzhou Museum is the last design of Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei in his career. It is not only a public construction symbol in

Suzhou, but also an innovative mark bridging Chinese architectural culture from the tradition to the future. No.1 Silk Factory -- Silk has

a history of some 4,500 years in China, so they have become adept at producing many different types of silk, as well as dyeing it and

weaving different patterns into the fabric. Suzhou is famous for its silk production. In the Silk Factory you can see a display of the

life-cycle of the silk worm and demonstrations of how the silk is harvested from the cocoons and eventually woven into fabric. It is quite

astonishing to learn that one cocoon can produce about 2 km of silk strand, and that several of these strands are twined together to

make a single thread. The process is so slow and painstaking; it comes as no surprise that genuine hand-made silk articles are so

expensive.

 

Apr3,2026 (Fri) Suzhou--Shanghai (B)

Hotel: Shanghai Jinrong International Hotel

Detail Program: Tongli Water Town

Description: Tongli Water Town -- Originally named Fushi, Tongli is an old but very well-preserved water township with a history of

more than 1,000 years. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it encloses 5 lakes and 15 canals divide the town into 7 islands which are

connected by 20 ancient bridges of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Tongli is famous for its one garden, two - 15 - halls and

three bridges. One garden refers to Tuisi Garden. Two halls are Chongben Hall and Jiayin Hall. Three bridges are Taiping Bridge

("Safety" in English), Jili Bridge ("Good luck" in English) and Changqing Bridge ("Longevity" in English). Local tradition calls for those

celebrating a Wedding or Birthday to pass over all three bridges.

 

Apr4,2026 (Sat) Shanghai (B)

Hotel: Jinrong International Hotel

Detail Program: Wukang Road, Tianzifang, Xintiandi, Buffet dinner at 56th panoramic restaurant of Jinmao Mansion

Description: Wukang Road, -- Wukang Road, a 1.17 km long road, along which each house and its detail show its stories and history.

All the buildings hear are in European style. Walking on Wukang Road you'll get the sense that you have arrived in Europe.

Tianzifang -- Tianzifang is located in the Lane NO.210, Taikang Road in Shanghai City. It is an arts and crafts enclave that has

constructed from a refurbished domestic location in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China. Tianzifang is famous for tiny craft

shops, coffee stores, fashionable art galleries and thin alleys. It has become a famous holiday location in Shanghai, and an instance of

maintenance of local Shikumen buildings, with a few similarities to Xintiandi.

Xintiandi -- Xintiandi means "New Heaven and Earth", is a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai, China. It is

composed of an area of restored traditional shikumen (stone gate) houses on narrow alleys, a modern shopping mall with a cinema

complex, and some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants. Most of the cafes and restaurants

feature both indoor and outdoor seating. Xintiandi has an active nightlife on weekdays as well as weekends, though romantic settings

are more common than loud music and dance places.

 

Apr5,2026 (Sun)

Departure Shanghai

Detail Program: Be transferred to the Shanghai airport

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