• Begin in Beijing for several days and explore the city's main attractions: the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and the traditional residential districts (hutongs).
  
  
• Spend a leisure day with independent exploration or excursions to Ming Tombs or the Great Wall.

• Next, fly to Guilin to view China's most breathtaking scenery.
  
  
• Cruise the Li River and visit local villages in Yangshuo.
• Continue to Kunming, the 'City of Eternal Spring', in Southwestern China.
  
  
• Spend several days near Dali and Lijiang: visit small towns, Hilltribe markets, important temples and monasteries, and remote villages — this is where Tibetan, Laotian, Burmese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Chinese cultures converge.

• Next, fly to Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai for three spectacular nights at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai, a resort nestled in terraced rice fields and surrounded by mountains.
  
  
• Relax amid the stunning infinity pool, renowned spa, cooking school, and other facilities.
  
  
• Optional touring includes the mountaintop temple of Doi Suthep, the Night Market, handicraft districts, elephant rides, and local Hilltribe villages.
  
  
• Conclude your cultural journey with two nights in Bangkok at the legendary Oriental Bangkok.
  
  
• Flexible city touring includes a private longtail boat ride through the residential canals (klongs).
  
  
• Learn about Buddhist art and beliefs at Wat Phra Keow.
  
  
• Optional activities include visiting the Weekend Market, witnessing monks chanting at the Marble Temple, or viewing the decorative art and antiques at the Jim Thompson Museum and the Prasart estate.

Day 01	Arrive Beijing Arrival transfer to the Grand Hyatt Beijing for 3 nights. Afternoon tour of Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Visit Night Markets.
Day 02	Beijing Visit Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs, flexible browsing at food markets, antique districts, or Liu Li Chang. (B)
Day 03	Beijing At leisure to explore Beijing independently. Optional excursions available to Great Wall or Ming Tombs, upon request. (B)
Day 04	Beijing - Guilin Transfer and flight to Guilin to hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon visit to Reed Flute Cave. (B)
Day 05	Guilin & Yangshuo Drive along Li River to Yangshuo for private touring to local villages. Drive back to Guilin late afternoon. (B)
Day 06	Guilin - Kunming Transfer and flight to Kunming to Harbor Plaza Hotel. Afternoon tour of Lake District, Old Town, Bird & Flower Market, and the Provincial Museum. (B)
Day 07	Kunming - Dali Early morning flight to Dali and transfer to Dali Asia Star Hotel for overnight. Morning visit to market in Xizhou and time to explore town. Visit Three Pagodas en route back to Dali. Afternoon touring Old Town in Dali, optional late afternoon cruise on lake. (B)
Day 08	Dali - Lijiang Morning drive to Lijiang to Grand Hotel Lijiang for 2 nights. Afternoon visit to Baisha Village, Longquan (Dragon Spring Village), Museum of Naxi Culture. (B)
Day 09	Lijiang Visit Yuefeng Monastery, Black Dragon Pool, afternoon at leisure in Lijiang. Evening performance of Naxi Orchestra. (B)
Day 10	Lijiang - Kunming - Chiang Mai Transfer and flight to Kunming to connect with ongoing flight to Chiang Mai. Arrival transfer to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai for 3 nights. (B)
Days 11 & 12	Chiang Mai At leisure at resort. Optional sightseeing excursions can be arranged, upon request. (B)
Day 13	Chiang Mai - Bangkok Transfer and flight to Bangkok to the Oriental Bangkok for 2 nights. (B)
Day 14	Bangkok Morning boat ride on residential canals, visit Central Market, Wat Phra Keow and Grand Palace. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 15	Depart Thailand At leisure until airport transfer. (B)

Cost

Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $6,370

* Optional surcharge for regional business class flights (when available): From $235 per person

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