Day 1

Canada – Beijing
Departing Canada and fly to Beijing, China. Crossing the International Date Line enroute.
Arriving Beijing in the Day 2
Meals : In-flight
Day 2
Beijing
Welcome to China!!
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport you will be met by your trip leader and transferred to your hotel. You will have the evening to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow
Accommodation: Loong Palace Hotel & Resort or similar for 5 nights
Day 3
Beijing
In the morning you will practice Tai Chi in the Temple of Heaven. Tai Chi is an internal martial art system which places emphasis on the development and control of Chi (consciousness) energy within the body. In the afternoon you will visit the 2008 Olympic Games sites including the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Afterwards, you will experience a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony while sampling China’s locally-favored brews at a Tea House.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Beijing
Begin your day with your daily hotel buffet breakfast, featuring a large selection of Asian and Western cuisine. You will then set out with your trip leader to discover Beijing’s imperial treasures. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and grandest public plazas in the world. Enter the imposing walls of the Forbidden City, once the exclusive domain of the Ming Dynasty, for an extensive tour through this vast complex. Afterwards, visit the Silk Factory Outlet to learn about silk, the very trade item which started the famous Silk Road, and its delicate manufacturing process. You have the option to join the Hutong Tour and explore the Hutong neighborhood, one of Beijing’s rapidly disappearing traditional districts, on a rickshaw. As part of this tour, you will visit a local family for lunch and go shopping in the Beijing Wangfujing Walking District and Beijing Flea Market (Knock-Off Market). Return to your hotel in the evening, relax and refresh or enjoy an optional evening performance - Acrobatic Show.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Beijing
Today, you will travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of the city to the magnificent Great Wall of China. Once on top of this ancient defensive structure, you’ll find that some sections are quite steep, but the views are magnificent and the experience is truly unforgettable. You will then learn about Jade, China’s most precious and celebrated stone, and its manufacturing process at the largest Jade factory in Beijing. Afterwards you will head back to the city to enjoy an oriental foot massage. Furthermore, you have an option to join a tour of the Summer Palace – renowned for its beautiful gardens and enjoyed by the Emperors and their families for hundreds of years or return to your hotel in the evening, relax and refresh or enjoy an optional evening performance at the Legend of Kung Fu Show.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Beijing
Today you may choose to explore the city of Beijing at your own pace. Alternatively, you can join a selection of optional tours with our experienced local guide.
Must- See Attractions:
You can visit the Beijing Zoo – famous for its collection of rare and unique animals in China, including its resident Giant Pandas.
You may choose to visit the Lama Temple which is the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing. It was built in 1694 and was originally the home of Qing Emperor Yongzheng before he became emperor.
In addition, you can visit the Capital Museum which houses a large collection of ancient porcelain, bronze, calligraphy, painting, jade, sculpture, and Buddhist statues from imperial China as well as other Asian culture
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7
Beijing – Departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or you may choose to extend your stay and continue to explore the mesmerizing cities of China. We hope you enjoyed your journey to China with us!
Meals : Breakfast

You will visit the following 2 places:

Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada; 52% of its residents have a first language other than English. Classed as a Beta global city, the city is well known for its majestic natural beauty, as it is nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently ranked as one of the "best cities to live in" and is certainly a beautiful destination to visit.

Toronto

Toronto, a prominent centre for music, theatre, motion picture production, television production, is home to the headquarters of Canada's major national broadcast networks and media outlets. Its varied cultural institutions, which include numerous museums, festivals and public events, entertainment districts, national historic sites, and sports activities, are key attractions to the over 25 million tourists that visit the city every year.  Toronto is well known for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere, the CN Tower. As Canada's commercial capital, the city is home to the Toronto Stock Exchange, the headquarters of Canada's five largest banks, and the headquarters of many large Canadian and multinational corporations. Its economy is highly diversified with strengths in technology, design, financial services, life sciences, education, arts, fashion, business services, environmental innovation, food services, and tourism. Toronto is placed among the Global Leaders in the Global Financial Centres Index, and is also consistently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Mercer Quality of Living Survey.