Imagine going up the Great Wall by cable car ,,, and riding down by toboggan. A China Family Holiday brims with unexpected opportunities for all-ages fun. Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, then make a clay "soldier" of your own. Learn the arts of calligraphy and tai chi in a private lesson, try your hand at kite-making and ride (or pedal) a pedicab through the winding alleys of Beijing's hutong district.

Day 3: Shanghai

Walk along the Bund, the city's waterfront promenade, and in Old Town, explore Shanghai's Science and Technology Museum. Tonight visit the entertainment district of Xiantiandi and attend a welcome dinner. Portman Ritz-Carlton B L D

Day 4: Shanghai/Zhujajiao/Shanghai

Travel to Zhujajiao, a "water village" with stone bridges and buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Your afternoon is at leisure, and the Day ends with a performance by the Shanghai Acrobatic Circus. Portman Ritz-Carlton B L

Day 5: Shanghai/Guilin

Fly to Guilin and visit the Tunnel or Reed Flute cave. In the evening, watch the cormorant birds' fishing performance on the scenic Li River. Sheraton Guilin B L

Day 6: Guilin/Yangshuo/Guilin

After breakfast cruise the Li River and explore Yangshuo by bicycle, followed by a visit to a local farming village. This evening attend a singing and dancing show on minority culture. Sheraton Guilin B L

Day 7: Guilin/Xian

Fly to Xian, where sightseeing includes the Ancient Gate of the city walls, the Xian Museum and the Stone Tablets Forest. A Tang Dynasty show ends an exciting Day. Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel B L

Day 8: Xian

Visit the Tomb of Qin Shihuangdi with its amazing terra cotta warriors and learn to make pottery armies. In the afternoon, fly to Chengdu. Shangri-La Hotel B L D

Day 9: Xian/ Chengdu

Visit the Panda Research Center and the Tea House in People's Park. Tonight's performance of wizardry is the King of the Changing Face. Grand Hyatt Beijing B L

Day 10: Chengdu/ Beijing

After a morning at leisure, fly to Beijing. Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel B L

Day 11: Beijing

Explore the historic Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and a traditional kite factory. Travel by pedicab (or pedal yourself) through the historic hutong district. Grand Hyatt Beijing B L

Day 12: Beijing

Travel outside Beijing to the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Take a thrilling toboggan sled down the wall, or opt for the cable car. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven; then travel by pedicab (or pedal yourself) through the historic hutong district. Tonight, attend a farewell dinner and reception. Grand Hyatt Beijing B L D 

Day 13: Beijing/USA or Canada

Board your homebound flight.

8/09