China Sampler
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- With only 16 guests or fewer, you’ll have a better vantage and more time at the Terra Cotta Army.
- Feel the ancient rhythms of Xian as you explore the Muslim market with an engaging, savvy resident.
- Delve into the traditional ways of China when you meet tea farmers at their home near Hangzhou.
- An intimate stroll along historic Pingjiang Road is the best way to appreciate the splendor of Suzhou’s centuries-old Song Dynasty architecture.
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- Escorted, comprehensive sightseeing with all entry fees
- 19 meals featuring international and Chinese cuisine: 9 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners
- 9 nights in our handpicked, first class and deluxe hotels
- All on-tour transportation and both internal flights
- Gratuities for drivers, waiters, and porters
- Luggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges, and all airline fees and fuel charges for your included flights
- GeneralAssist, our toll-free 24/7 emergency on-tour assistance
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Providing our guests with superior value has always been and will always remain at the heart of our company. That is why all of our trips include extensive expertly-guided sightseeeing, unique experiences you won’t find on other tours, and congenial meals that reflect authentic regional flavors. Everywhere we go, we search out the finest accommodations to enhance your journey… from the most evocative luxury hotels and historic boutique properties to the best safari camps and small ships.
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