Dear Lily,
Thank you very much for you attention with your questions.
Well noted that you are planning to visit to China for 10-12 days and this is your first time to visit China. Generally speaking, for first comer, we often suggest them visit to some highlight cities or places in China, such as Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, Yangtse River, Hong Kong. Of course, it depends on client's personal requests.
I am delighted to introduce the above cities to you briefly.
Beijing--- It is the capital city of Beijing. It is a city combining history, culture and modernization. Beijing is world famous and well known for Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, ect.
Xian--- Xian is a city in North China. People might not know Xian, but they might hear about Qin Terracotta Warriors and Army, which is world-renown. It is in Xian.
Guilin--- It is a city in South China. Guilin is famous for its natural view with good hills and waters. Many famous persons visited Guilin. Yangshuo is the most attractive place in Guilin. There are many foreigners settle down in Yangshuo, although it is only a small county in Guilin.
Shanghai--- Shanghai is the largest city in China. It is a modern metroplis. It is suitable for shopping and leisure. There are many water towns nearby Shanghai.
Yangtse River--- Yangtse River is the longest river in Asia and it is the 3rd longest river in the world. There is a 4 days 3 nights cruise from Chongqing to Yichang to have a natural view of China. It is fairly leisure.
Hong Kong--- Commercial and Shopping heaven and easy to get international air tickets.