ניפגש בנתב"ג ונצא בטיסה דרך יעד ביניים לבייג'ין, לאחר הנחיתה ביום למחרת בבייג׳ין, נצא לסיור ראשון בעיר הבירה. נתחיל בביקור בארמון הקיץ (Summer Palace) , קומפלקס קיסרי מרהיב הכולל אגמים, גנים, פביליונים וגשרים ציוריים. נטייל לאורך המסדרון הארוך ונעלה לתצפית על אגם קונמינג. בהתאם לזמן נמשיך אל שוק המשי (Silk Market)  מהשווקים הידועים בבייג׳ין, בו נוכל ליהנות ממפגש ראשון עם המסחר המקומי, לרכוש מזכרות ומוצרי משי, ולחוות את הדופק התוסס של העיר. בתום הסיור, העברה למלון. ארוחת ערב ולינה בבייג'ין.

After breakfast, we will set off on a special tour of the symbols of China's power. We will start at the Great Wall of China in the Juyongguan Great Wall section, one of the best-preserved points of the wall. We will walk on the wall and be impressed by the mountain views. We will continue to the Spirit Way, the ceremonial avenue leading to the tombs of the Ming Dynasty, along which are statues of guardians and mythological animals. We will visit the Olympic Village, the site of the 2008 Olympics, and see the "Bird's Nest" and the impressive Water Hall from the outside. We will stop at the Burning Cream Factory and learn about traditional production methods based on natural ingredients from ancient Chinese medicine. Depending on the time, we will visit the Cloisonné Factory in Beijing, a tourist and manufacturing site dedicated to the ancient Chinese enamel art (known as "Jingtailan"). The technique involves decorating metal utensils (usually copper) by soldering thin metal wires to create intricate patterns, filling the resulting cells with colored enamel, firing in a kiln, and hand-polishing until a shiny appearance is achieved. At the end of the tour, in the evening we will enjoy a traditional dinner at a restaurant where we will taste Beijing's iconic dish - Peking Duck. After the meal, we will return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Beijing.

After breakfast, we will descend into the heart of Beijing. We will start by visiting Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. We will continue to the Temple of Heaven, an impressive site where emperors would pray for a good harvest. We will visit a local market and experience the true atmosphere of the city. Later, we will enter the Forbidden City, the vast imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. We will visit a Chinese Traditional Hospital and hear a brief explanation of the principles of ancient Chinese medicine. Then we will go on a rickshaw tour of the hutongs in the stone alleys of ancient Beijing. In the evening, we will visit Wangfujing Street. Lunch and overnight in Beijing.

After breakfast, we will board a high-speed train to Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China. Upon arrival, we will visit the Great Mosque of Xi'an, one of the largest pre-modern mosques in China . Although the mosque was first built in 742 AD, during the Tang Dynasty , its current form was largely built in 1384 AD, during the reign of Emperor Hongwu, the emperor of China from the Ming Dynasty , as recorded in the "Xi'an Municipal Records". The mosque is an active place of worship in the Muslim Quarter of Xi'an, a popular tourist site. The complex includes more than twenty buildings in five courtyards, and its total area is 1.23 dunams. We will tour the colorful and lively Muslim Street. In the evening, we will take an illuminated tour around the Great Goose Pagoda and watch the dancing fountains of lights. We will end with a Tang Dynasty Show. We will continue with a Xi'an style dumpling dinner, dinner and overnight stay in Xi'an.

After breakfast, we will go to the famous site – the Terracotta Warriors. We will visit Halls 1 and 3 where thousands of life-size warriors and horses are displayed. We will continue to the Terracotta Factory and learn about the creation and preservation process. Then we will board a flight to Guilin. After landing, transfer to the hotel in Guilin. Lunch, overnight in Guilin.

Drive back to Guilin with a stop at a local village, we will visit the Reed Flute Cave illuminated with colorful lights. We will continue to Fubo Hill and view Elephant Trunk Hill - the symbol of the city. We will continue and visit the Pearl Factory. In the evening we will go on a cruise between the four lakes.
Dinner and overnight in Guilin.

After breakfast, we will drive to Yangshuo and sail on an electric bamboo raft on the Yulong River among green mountains and rice fields. Free time on West Street In the evening, we will watch the Impression Show, a large-scale visual art work that combines music, lighting, dance and nature. It was first performed in 2004 and was the first in the "Impression" series of shows in China.

The show's greatest uniqueness is its stage. Instead of an indoor theater, the show takes place on the waters of the Li River in a natural setting of karst cliffs (the famous limestone mountains of Yangshuo) serve as a living backdrop illuminated by powerful lighting. The stage extends over about 2 kilometers of river, making it one of the largest open stages in the world. The show was created by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou, who gained world fame as the director of the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The show has about 600 participants. His style is characterized by bold use of colors (especially red), choreography of crowds and sophisticated use of light and shadow. After the spectacular show, dinner and overnight stay in Yangshuo.

After breakfast, we will depart for the Longsheng area. We will visit the Longji Rice Terraces, an engineering marvel and breathtaking landscape in southern China. The terraces, built hundreds of years ago, extend over steep slopes and create a spectacular appearance of giant stairs climbing towards the sky. The place offers an authentic cultural experience. Here we will meet the local minorities, such as the Zhuang and Yao tribes, and learn about their unique way of life. A visit to the Longji Rice Terraces is a journey into the heart of traditional Chinese nature and culture. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport and flight to Shanghai. After landing, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will go out and visit the Shanghai Museum. We will continue to Yu Garden and the Old Quarter, including a visit to the synagogue. We will walk along the Bund and continue to Nanjing Road and the Xintiandi area. We will go up to the observation deck from the Jin Mao Tower. In the evening, we will watch a Shanghai acrobatics show. Dinner and overnight in Shanghai.

After breakfast we will travel to Hangzhou, sail on West Lake, visit Huagang Guanyu Park and continue to Lingyan Temple, one of the largest and most important temples in Chinese Buddhism, nestled between forests and hills. In the evening - a night tour of the illuminated city. Dinner and overnight in Hangzhou.

After breakfast, we will board a high-speed train back to Beijing. Upon arrival, depending on the flight time, transfer to the airport and flight back to Israel. Landing at Ben Gurion Airport in the morning. Day 13, full of unforgettable experiences and impressions from a magical journey across China.