China Scenic 11 Days 9 Nights
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Highlights
- Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
- Explore the home to Ming and Qing emperors, Forbidden City
- Visit The Great Wall of China
- Discover Xian, the capital of Shannxi Province, one of the oldest cities in China
- Opportunity to enjoy the cultural musings of the Tang Dynasty Show
- Visit Guilin, a city renowned for its picturesque landscapes and dramatic natural beauty
- Visit the Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art
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- Transpacific air tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO)
- Fuel surcharges on airlines tickets
- Round trip airport transfers
- Luxury hotel accommodations
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing places as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Land only package includes China domestic flights (Beijing -> Xian -> Guilin -Shanghai); does not include international airfare and airport transfers in or out.
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Excitement fills the air as we board the international flight to Beijing. As the plane crosses the International Date Line we spend the night aboard.
Accommodation: Doubletree Hilton Beijing or Similar
Touch down in the capital city of China and greet our local guide in the arrivals hall. Transfer to our luxury hotel where we can unwind and relax for our full day of sightseeing tomorrow.
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Board the flight headed home, filled with memories to last a lifetime.
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Upgrade to an Executive Room (Beijing 3 nts) 2017 $8 92:00 PM - 12:00 PM -2 hour(s) Day # 2
This Package Includes:
1. Upgrade to an Executive Floor Room
2. Access to the Executive Lounge
3. Complimentary Breakfast in the Executive Lounge
4. Complimentary Snacks and Drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol drinks) in the Executive Lounge
5. Laundry Allowance
Rating : Recommend
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Breakfast
Forbidden City (only available for purchase prior to trip departure date**)$28 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4 hour(s) Day # 3
Turn back time to the days of China’s great emperors on a 4-hour optional tour of Beijing’s historical showpiece: the UNESCO-protected Forbidden City. Located on the northern edge of Tiananmen Square in the heart of China’s vast capital, this gargantuan walled palace was the residence and political base of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from the 14th to the 20th centuries.
Your tour takes you around the highlights of this huge complex, made up of hundreds of buildings, including upturned-roof pavilions, squares, gateways, terraces, bridges, galleries, gardens and halls. As you stroll and explore, learn the story and secrets behind the main buildings, ornate architecture, artefacts and treasures, and gain fascinating insight into the lives, wealth, courts and power of the rulers who lived here. A must-do for any visitor to Beijing. Your afternoon tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Beijing hotel.
** This optional tour is only available for purchase prior to your trip departure. You may add it to your reservation up to 7 days prior to your trip departure date. A valid passport is required for entry to the Forbidden Palace. You will be denied entry if your passport on entry does not match the passport on file for your reservation, and your ticket will be non-refundable.**
Rating : Must See
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Admissions
Transportation
Audio Narratating Introduction
Great Wall & Sacred Way $49 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8 hour(s) Day # 4
Stride along the Great Wall of China and visit the Sacred Way of China’s past emperors on this fascinating 8-hour optional day trip from Beijing.
After pickup from your hotel in the city, soak in views of Beijing’s suburbs and rural China as you travel north to one of the most scenic sections of the Great Wall, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Started in the 3rd century BC and largely built during the Ming dynasty, this massive structure is estimated to extend more than 4,000 miles across northern China, with some parts restored or rebuilt according to the original plans.
On arrival, ascend to the ramparts and enjoy ample time to walk along the paved walkway at the top, seeing the watch towers and admiring the far-reaching views over the battlements as they snake over the surrounding mountain ridges.
After your visit here, break for a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant and then continue to the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs: the ‘divine road’ built in the 15th century to lead the spirits of China’s dead emperors to the gates of heaven.
Take time to stroll along the winding path, which is lined with stone statues of animals and human figures, before returning to Beijing, where your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
Rating : Must See
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Admissions
Transportation
Lunch
Dumpling Banquet $28 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2 hour(s) Day # 5
Enjoy a feast of dumplings, a universal favorite which holds a rich history in China. Tonight, you'll get a chance to taste 18 different varieties of dumplings, ranging from sweet to savory.
Rating : Recommend
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Transportation
Dinner
Terracotta Warriors, First Qin Emperor's Mausoleum & Big Wild Goose Pagoda $55 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6 hour(s) Day # 6
Visit the famed Terracotta Warriors Museum, where you'll tour the excavation pit, the copper chariot, and watch a circle vision film about the discovery. Enjoy lunch en route, then visit Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and China's most well-preserved Buddhist pagoda, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Afterwards, we stop by at Arts & Crafts Center. (Will provide earphone if over 10 visitors.)
Rating : Must See
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Admissions
Transportation
Audio Narratating Introduction
Lunch
Tang Dynasty Dinner Show$59 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM 3.5 hour(s) Day # 6
Enjoy a world-class dinner prepared by internationally-acclaimed chefs, then watch the legends of the Tang Dynasty unfold. This show recounts the cultural history and splendor the dynasty's past through captivating performances of song and dance.
Rating : Must See
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Admissions
Transportation
Dinner
Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Xi Street (Min. 6 participants)- will arrange on day 9 $70 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 8 hour(s) Day # 8
Cruise along the poetic Li River, one of Guilin's most renowned scenic destinations. Soak up the tranquil scenery, dotted with rice paddies, limestone karst formations, and the ocassional water buffalo or fisherman. Disembark at Yangshuo and stroll along the famed Xi Street, where you can find traditional handicrafts as well as modern cafes and bars.
Rating : Must See
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Transportation
Cruise Ticket
Lunch
Lujiazui FTDZ & Huang Pu River Cruise$25 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4 hour(s) Day # 10
Then, cruise along the city's main shipping artery, the Huangpu River, and enjoy sweeping views of Shanghai's cityscapes. Colonial buildings along the Bund and gleaming skyscrapers in Pudong.
Rating : Recommend
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Transportation
Cruise Ticket
Acrobatics Show with Dinner$407:00 PM - 10:30 PM 3.5 hour(s) Day # 10
Enjoy dinner and an acrobatics show, performed by the world-renowned Shanghai Acrobatics Troupe. Watch as the award-winning performers execute jaw-dropping stunts and bring back the grandeur to acrobatics.
Rating : Must See
Activity Includes
English speaking tour guide
Admissions
Transportation
Dinner
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