15-Day China and Thailand Highlights Tour

Welcome to China! You will meet up with your private China tour guide upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport. Transfer to hotel and relax.

- Jetlag:
To ease from jetlag, we'd suggest you flight in during daytime as you will have much time to adjust and relax.

Accommodation
3 nights at Sunworld Hotel Beijing (superior class 4*)/ Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall (deluxe class 5*)

The first stop of today will be the Tian'anmen Square, where you will get a close up at the portrait of Chairman Mao. The square is also the entrace of the Forbidden City.
Don't waste your time waiting in the line. Today you will enter the Forbidden City with your insider tour guide who is an expert of the royal palace. You will walk through this massive site learning about the stories behind. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Your tour guide will take you up the top of Jingshan Mountain in Jingshan Park and you will watch the sunset of the Forbidden City.

You will hit the road early in the morning as to beat the big crowds. Arrive at the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall, enjoy a cable car ride up to the top. Go for a gentle hike along the backbone of the mountain. Have a simple lunch after the visit.
In the afternoon, drive back to the city and visit the Temple of Heaven where the royal families took as an alter to worship the heaven.

After breakfast, have some free time in the city. Fly to Shanghai and free at leisure for the rest of today.

Accommodation
3 nights at The Bund Hotel (superior class 4*)/ Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (deluxe class 5*)

As fast-moving as it is, Shanghai has a lot to share. Today you will firstly visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to learn about how Shanghai was built. And the visit Yuyuan Garden. Taste some local cuisine for lunch.
Walk in the Former French Concession while your tour guide tells you some interesting stories back in the days. Admire the city in lights after nightfall in The Bund along the Huangpu River.

Enjoy a whole day free at leisure in Shanghai.

- Shopping time!
Get some great deals in the malls around the People's Square. If you are interested in antiques, remember to check out Dongtai Road Antique Street.

Thailand is known as the Land of Smile for its friendly people, beautiful landscape and various experiences. Fly to Bangkok from Shanghai and get yourself relaxed in this charming city.

Accommodation
2 nights at Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam (superior class 4*)/ Banyan Tree Bangkok (deluxe class 5*)

Sense Bangkok's passion with an insightful visit to the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha, which will unveil the history and Buddhism cultures. Later, visit the National Museum and Jim Thompson House. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with authentic Thai taste.

Take a flight to Chiang Mai and spend some free time in this peaceful place.

Accommodation
2 nights at Dusit Princess Chiang Mai (superior class 4*)/ Rachanmankha a Member of Secret Retreats (deluxe class 5*)

Thai people think natural ingredients would help them better understand and approach to long life both physically and mentally. And today you will learn a thing or two about how Thai people cook at a Cooking Class at Thai Orchid Cookery School. Lunch is included.
In the afternoon, take visits at Wat Prahat Doi Suthep and at night you will have some fun at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

Have some free time in Chiang Mai and take a flight to Phuket. Check in at the hotel and enjoy a whole free day on the beach.

Accommodation
3 nights at Metadee Reosrt & Villas (superior class 4*)/ Tavorn Pam Beach Resort Phuket (deluxe class 5*)

Enjoy yourself on the beautiful beach of Phuket.

Have some free time before the flight to Bangkok. Check in and have some time shopping or leisure.

Accommodation
1 night at Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam (superior class 4*)/ Banyan Tree Bangkok (deluxe class 5*)

Have some free time in Bangkok before the flight back home. Hope to see you again soon!