Day One                                          New York/Beijing  
Meet your tour leader at the airport and depart for Beijing. Cross the International Date Line to the wonders of China. In-flight meals.

Day Two                                          Beijing      
We will be met by our local guide Jason or Wendy at the Beijing International Airport and transfer to our hotel.  The balanced of the day is at leisure.  Welcome Peking duck dinner at the newly opened Changan Restaurant. (D)

 

Day Three                                       Beijing
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, which at 98 acres, is the largest public square in the world and site of many history-making events. Our kids will fly a kite on Tian’an men followed by walking tour of the impressive Forbidden City, the secluded and guarded home to the Emperors of China. A visit to the 15th century Temple of Heaven shows you where the Emperors made offerings for the harvest. And now it is a popular place for local people to play chess, practice tai chi or sing Peking Opera.  This evening we will attend a Dai ethnic dinner party and enjoy the famous acrobatic show. (B.L.D)

Day Four                                         Beijing

Today's visit will be to the famous Beijing Zoo. The Beijing Zoo was originally an Imperial Park during the Ming Dynasty and in the late Qing period (1908). Now the Zoo covers over 50 hectares, with more than 600 species from all over China and other countries as well, including golden monkeys, Yangtze alligators, red crowned cranes, and tigers from the northeast of China. The star of the show will be the Giant Panda.  The best time to catch these lovable sleepyheads is in the morning. We will spend the morning at the Zoo and followed by a "back alleys" rickshaw Hutong tour of Chinese life at its most traditional and obtain a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lifestyles of the local people. (B.L.) 

 

Day Five                                          Beijing/Xi’an
After breakfast at hotel, bus transfer to visit Great Wall, one of history's most remarkable accomplishments that extends over 3,000 miles.  A walk along a section of this enormous wall is a not-to-be-missed experience. According to a famous Chinese saying, "One is not a real hero until one reaches the Great Wall."  In the afternoon, fly to Xi'an (the "City of Everlasting Peace"), one of the world's largest and grandest cities.  Xi'an was the capital of China for 11 dynasties, its zenith during the Tang Reign (618-917).  A highlight of our visit here will be to some of Asia's most significant archeological discoveries.  Xi’an Garden Hotel (B,L)

 
Day Six                                            Xi'an     
This morning we will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (a newly built square with Tangseng's statue - Monkey King's Master in the famous Chinese story "Journey to the West," and the big yard inside the temple are good for both adults and kids). The Shaanxi History Museum displays Tang style architecture in its many exhibition halls.  After lunch, tour the old City Wall with the South Gate Tower (showing the ancient military defense system and the only one of its kind in China). Enjoy an elegant and graceful Tang Dynasty Theater Performance in the evening.  (This show is a performance of Chang’an music and dances that originated over 1000 years ago.) Dinner tonight will be a special local Shanxi cuisine.   Xi’an Garden Hotel (B,L,D,)

Day Seven                                       Xi’an

A highlight of our visit this morning will be the extraordinary 2,300 year-old Terra Cotta Warriors of China's first emperor, Qinshihuang.  The warriors still stand on the actual site where peasants discovered them in 1974.  Later visit Shanxi Art and Clay factory to see how the Terra Cotta Warriors were made.  Afternoon we will arrive at a typical Chinese village. Through meeting the local village leader, visiting a local school and helping a farmer make soy milk, we will learn about village life so as to better understand the aspirations and life of the majority of China's people who live in rural areas. Evening is as leisure for your family to stroll around park near the hotel.  (B, L)

 

Day Eight                                        Guilin

Morning flight to Guilin, a romantic scenic beauty that inspired poets and artists for centuries. The city has been eulogized in literary works as one the most beautiful places in the world.  Relax at the hotel followed by a city tour to see the famous Ludi Cave with its elaborate naturally formed Crystal Palace of the Dragon King. We will also stop by the Seven-Star Cave Park to enjoy the magnificent view of hills, pavilions, ponds and bridges. Guilin Brava Hotel (B.D)

 

Day Nine                                         Yangshuo

After breakfast, visit one of China’s renowned Tea Plantations and get an introduction to the art of tea growing, as well as the traditions involved in tea preparation. Later, drive through a magical landscape to the poetic and colorful town of Yangshuo. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and quaint streets as the sun slowly sets. Remainder of the day at leisure.  Paradise Yangshuo Hotel. (B, L)        

Day Ten                                          Yangshuo
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend a magical day in an environment of natural beauty, with hundreds of hills and colorful, water-filled rice fields, blended with quaint villages and open, friendly people. Many travelers describe Yangshou as “what I expected China to look like.” During the day, travel to picturesque villages by means of electric carts, visit some of the minority (tribal) groups of China, and cruise the Li River to the traditional market in Fuli. Later afternoon, return to Guilin by bus.  Guilin Brava Hotel.  (B.L.)

 

Day Eleven                                      Capital City of Home Province

Morning flight to the capital city of your child’s orphanage province (please complete the attached orphanage visit form.)  Our local guide will meet you at the airport, transfer to your hotel and will accompany you throughout the visit to the orphanage.  (B)

 

Day Twelve & Thirteen                   Orphanage visit

We will arrange for you to visit the orphanage city or foster family that you child lived inn while in China.  It’s the most important day during your entire trip.  Your child will be able to see the place where she lived before.  It will also be a wonderful chance for the caregivers who took care of them to be able to see your child again.  (B)

 

Day Thirteen                                    Capital city of home province to Guangzhou

Fly to Guangzhou in the morning.  Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the White Swan Hotel.  Remainder of the day for your family to stroll and catch up your last minute shopping around Shamian area.  Farewell dinner tonight will be Cantonese Dim Sum. White Swan Hotel  (B)

 

Day Fourteen                                   Guangzhou to US

This morning you will be transferred to the airport in time for your international flight home. (B)