Day 1-2 | Tel Aviv to Beijing
We will depart from the airport on a flight to Beijing, the capital and cultural center of China since 1426. Upon our late-morning arrival, after passport control and customs, we will have breakfast at a hotel near the airport. After a brief orientation, we will embark on a city tour of Beijing, starting with the Olympic Park, where we will see iconic Olympic structures such as the “Bird’s Nest” and the “Water Cube.” We will then proceed to the city center for a tour of Tiananmen Square, known for the 1989 student protests.
Accommodation in Beijing

Day 3 | Beijing
After breakfast, we will travel to the Forbidden City (Gugong), the palace complex that served as the imperial palace for Chinese emperors from the 15th century until 1911. The Forbidden City was off-limits to the general public and only accessible to the imperial family. We will explore the palaces where Chinese emperors ruled their vast empire. Following a short trip to Liulichang, the cultural center of ancient China, we will navigate through the hidden alleys of Beijing to reach Dashilar, the city’s most important commercial district in ancient times. In the evening, we will attend a Kung Fu performance by monks from the Shaolin Monastery, followed by dinner on Guijie, known as “Ghost Street,” featuring one of Beijing’s famous Peking duck restaurants.
Accommodation in Beijing

Day 4 | Beijing and the Great Wall
After breakfast, we will visit the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan), one of the most beautiful and interesting structures in Beijing, where Chinese emperors performed rituals to honor their ancestors. We’ll witness locals, from the young to the elderly, engaging in morning activities like Tai Chi, morning exercises, and traditional dances. Afterward, we will head to the Summer Palace, a retreat for Chinese emperors during the summer months. Following this, we will continue to the Great Wall of China, one of China’s most famous symbols. We’ll take a cable car to the highest point at Badaling for a breathtaking view of the winding wall along the mountain ridges. We will then proceed to a special hotel located in a historic village at the foot of the Great Wall.
Accommodation at the foot of the Great Wall

Day 5 | Beijing to Xi’an
In the morning, we will explore a traditional village area in Beijing, showcasing authentic northern Chinese village life. From there, we will travel to the city center and board a high-speed train to Xi’an, the ancient capital of China. Xi’an, a city soaked in history and rich culture, served as a significant settlement for over a million and a half years. Upon arrival, we will embark on our first city tour, followed by dinner and accommodation.
Accommodation in Xi’an

Day 6 | Xi’an
In the morning, those interested can participate in a fascinating tour along the city walls to observe the locals engaging in activities such as Tai Chi, ping pong games, morning exercises, communal singing, and more. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, we will visit the Terracotta Army site, also known as Bingmayong, which means “Soldiers and Horses Buried Mausoleum.” The army was built in the third century BCE by China’s first emperor, Qinshihuang, to guard his tomb. We will continue our tour to the Grand Mosque (Qingzhensi) and explore the bustling market streets surrounding it. In the evening, we will visit a local home for dinner, providing a rare opportunity to witness the daily lives of the locals.
Accommodation in Xi’an

Day 7 | Xi’an to Shanghai
After breakfast, we will head to the airport for a flight to Shanghai, where we will arrive in the afternoon. Upon arrival, we will embark on a tour of the economic capital of modern China. Our first stop will be Xintiandi, one of the city’s old quarters built during the colonial period, surrounded by the glittering skyscrapers of the modern city. We will then explore the Shanghai Museum, housing some of China’s most important cultural treasures, followed by dinner.
Accommodation in Shanghai

Day 8 | Shanghai
After breakfast, we will visit the City God Temple area (Chenghuangmiao) and then proceed to Yuyuan Gardens, also known as “China Town” in Shanghai. We will continue to one of Shanghai’s tallest towers for a panoramic view of the city. We will stroll along Nanjing Donglu, the city’s main boulevard, leading to the iconic Bund, where colonial-era buildings from the 19th century stand against the backdrop of modern Shanghai. In the evening, we will attend a Chinese acrobatics show before returning to the hotel.
Accommodation in Shanghai

Day 9 | From Shanghai to Huangshan
After breakfast, we will take a high-speed train from Shanghai to Tunxi, located in the Anhui province. Tunxi served as one of the most important economic and cultural centers in China during the 18th and 19th centuries, preserving its authentic charm for centuries. Tunxi is also our gateway to exploring the Huangshan region. We will embark on a tour of the surrounding villages, including Hongcun, Xidi, and Nanping, all of which have served as filming locations for numerous Chinese movies. After touring one of the villages, we will return to Tunxi and explore the ancient streets of the city, which have been the main thoroughfare since the 11th century, as evidenced by the well-preserved ancient houses on both sides of the street.
Accommodation in Tunxi

Day 10 | Huangshan
Our destination is the classical and traditional tourist site in China, Huangshan, representing the classical Chinese beauty for generations. The tour of Huangshan is like a journey through a Chinese landscape painting, with changing scenery, giant granite peaks, and ancient twisted pine trees, shaped by the fierce winter winds on the mountain. We will ascend Huangshan via a cable car, climbing to its highest point through the “Valley of the Clouds.” Upon descending, we will explore the Yellow Mountain, climbing to its famous viewpoints overlooking the “Sea of Clouds,” threatening peaks, rocks, and its famous trees. We will continue our journey through the “Grand Canyon of Huangshan” along the western canyon cliffs. After the tour, we will descend from the mountain and return to Tunxi. Accommodation in Tunxi

Day 11 | From Tunxi to Hangzhou
In the morning, we will take another high-speed train from the Huangshan region to Hangzhou, the capital of China in the 12th century and one of the most elegant and prosperous cities in China for over 1,000 years. Hangzhou, often referred to as the “Venice of the East” by Marco Polo, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in China. Upon arrival in Hangzhou, we will embark on a tour of the Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuheta), immersing ourselves in the most important religion in China and Asia – Buddhism. We will continue the tour along the shores of West Lake (Xihu), with its beautiful temples and pagodas lining the picturesque lake, connected by small bridges and walkways leading into the lake. We will proceed to Lingyin Temple, part of which is carved into the rock in cave-like grottoes, a classic example of traditional Chinese temples protected by the army during the “Cultural Revolution.”
Accommodation in Hangzhou

Day 12 | From Hangzhou to Guilin and Longji
After breakfast, we will head to the airport for a flight to Guilin, located in the southern part of China, known as the “most beautiful place under heaven” by the Chinese. Upon arrival in Guilin, we will journey to the Longsheng area, deep within the ethnic minority regions of southern China. The road to Longsheng is beautiful, passing through rice fields and tea plantations, and passing by small villages of different ethnic minorities. Just before reaching Longsheng, we will ascend to the “Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces” (Longji Titian), a mountain ridge transformed by the local people into terraced rice fields stretching from horizon to horizon, surrounded by Yao and Zhuang ethnic minority villages perched on the slopes of the hills. After the visit, we will return to the fast route, passing through Guilin until we reach our destination for the day, the town of Yangshuo, which the Chinese claim has the most beautiful scenery in the Guilin area. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, we will tour its bustling market streets and return to the hotel.
Accommodation in Yangshuo

Day 13 | Yangshuo
After breakfast, we will embark on a cruise on the Li River, one of the most beautiful and famous places in all of China and the world. Along the cruise, we will witness the rural life along the river, with fishermen on their bamboo rafts and the clear waters reflecting the green hills. We will continue the tour in the beautiful karst landscapes of Guilin and into the heart of the rural population living in wooden houses and small stone houses scattered between the towering cliffs and the lush rice fields. In the evening, we will attend a magical show directed by the Chinese director Zhang Yimou, known for films such as “Hero” and “Red Lanterns,” followed by dinner and a return to the hotel.
Accommodation in Yangshuo

Day 14 | Yangshuo to Guangzhou and Flight Home
After breakfast, we will tour the most beautiful and hidden areas around Guilin, the Dragon River meeting point area (Yulong He). We will embark on a tour along the river and through the surrounding villages. We will be hosted for a concluding meeting in the ancient community hall of one of the large families. We will then continue to the train station for a trip to the large city of Guangzhou, where we will go on a short tour of the city and then continue to the airport for a flight back home.

The Price Include:

• Accommodation in hotels as specified in the program on a bed-and-breakfast basis
• 2 Domestic flights as detailed in the program
• Half board based on full dinners and light lunches
• Fast train travel as detailed in the program
• All the sites and shows that are written in the program, including entrance fees
• Cruise/sailing as detailed in the plan
• Cable car rides as detailed in the program
• Travel in an air-conditioned bus
• English/French-speaking local guides accompany the trip
• Mineral water on the bus

The Price does not Include:

• International Flight
• Tips for service providers
• Meals that are not included in the itinerary
• Drinks during meals
• China entry visa – $115 in cash to be paid at the border crossing
• Personal expenses (shopping, etc.)
• personal insurance
• Everything that is not under the section “The Price Include”