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Double
Occupancy: from $ 999*
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| Single
Occupancy: from $1419* |
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September departure add $100 per person to land package |
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Fly
into BEIJING and out of SHANGHAI |
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DEPART
USA |
RETURN
from SHANGHAI |
RETUN
from HONG KONG |
June
6 |
June
14 |
June
16 |
August
30 |
September
7 |
September
9 |
September
12 |
September
22 |
September
22 |
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| DAY
1 TRAVEL TO BEIJING, CHINA |
| Our
adventure begins with an overnight flight to the “Middle
Kingdom’s” capital, Beijing, the nation’s
spiritual heart for the last seven centuries. [In-flight meals] |
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| DAY
2 BEIJING |
| Arrive
in Beijing, capital of China and the host city for the 2008
Olympic games. With a population of over 14 million, this
fascinating city is renowned for its wide, tree-lined boulevards
and both ancient and modern neighborhoods. The balance of
your day is free to relax, refresh and explore.
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| DAY
3 BEIJING |
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After breakfast we visit Tiananmen Square, the world’s
largest square, lined with monumental public buildings and fronting
the legendary “Forbidden City.” |
Once
inside, visit vast imperial courtyards, splendid 15th-century
halls and pavilions graced with imperial treasures that now
comprise the Palace Museum. Also see the Summer Palace and magnificent
gardens along Lake Kunming.
This afternoon is at leisure, or you may join us for a pedi-cab
(tricycle) tour through Beijing’s ancient back alleys
and passageways known as Hutongs. Tonight we are invited to
a fabulous Peking Duck Dinner. [B,L,D] |
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| DAY
4 BEIJING - GREAT WALL - MING TOMBS |
| The
Great Wall of China is one of the seven great man-made wonders
of the world and can be seen with the naked eye from outer space.
After touring the wall, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed
by a visit to the Ming Tombs. See the colorful temples, Soul
Tower and perfectly preserved mausoleums of 13 emperors of the
Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). |
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| Leisure
evening back in Beijing to consider a Traditional Chinese Kungfu
Show. [B,L] |
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| DAY
5 BEIJING - XIAN |
Visit the
Temple of Heaven, where emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties
prayed
for a good harvest. |
Later
board a flight to the ancient city of Xian, starting point of
the
historic Silk Road. After dinner this evening, we’ll enjoy
the world famous Tang Dynasty Theater Performance. [B, In-flight
L, D] |
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| DAY
6 XIAN |
In 221
BC, Qing Shi Huang unified China and became its first emperor.
When he died, an entire Terra Cotta Army was created and buried
with him. His burial site was
accidentally discovered by farmers in 1974 and quickly became
one of the century’s greatest archeological discoveries.
Also see the Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient
City Walls and Bell Tower. [B,L] |
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| DAY
7 XIAN - SHANGHAI |
| Morning
at leisure before we fly to Shanghai. Also known as Hu, Shanghai
is the largest industrial city in China covering an area of
2,239 square miles with population of 18.7 million. |
| The
afternoon is free for you to explore downtown or shop for silk
and pottery. Tonight we attend a Chinese Acrobatic Show. [B,
In-flight L, D] |
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| DAY
8 SHANGHAI |
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After breakfast we’ll depart for the People’s Square,
which has become the political and cultural center of Shanghai
since it was rebuilt in 1994. Highlights include a massive fountain
called the Light of Huangpu River. Then we’ll continue
to Yu Yuan Gardens - one of the world’s most beautiful
and historic gardens for over 400 years. Each pavilion, hall,
stone and stream in the garden expresses the quintessential
South China landscape design from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Enjoy a Dim-Sum lunch and take in more sights including the
Shanghai Museum, the bustling Nanjing shopping district and
the famous Bund riverfront promenade. This evening we get together
for our farewell dinner. [B,L,D] |
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| DAY
9 TRAVEL HOME OR JOIN HONG KONG EXTENSION |
This
morning we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight
home, or begin our optional
excursion to Hong Kong. [In-flight meals] |
Morning
at leisure. Fly to Hong Kong in the afternoon. Time to shop
until you drop in this
“Bargain Shopper’s Paradise.” Enjoy a free
evening to take in what the Guinness Book of World Records calls,
“The world’s largest permanent Light and Sound Show.”
Over 33 key buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbor create
the stage for an all-round vision of colored lights, laser beams
and searchlights performing a stunning, unforgettable spectacle
synchronized to music and narration that celebrates the energy,
spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. [B] |
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OPTIONAL
HONG KONG EXTENSION (3 days – 2 nights)
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| DAY
10 HONG KONG |
| We’ll
tour Hong Kong Island and the colorful Wanchai District, then
travel to the top of Victoria Peak for a spectacular view of
Hong Kong Harbor and Kowloon. Visit Stanley Market, fashionable
Repulse Bay and Aberdeen’s floating fishing village to
get a glimpse of the lifestyle of the “Water People.”
Your afternoon and evening are free to further explore Hong
Kong's diversity and sophistication. [B] |
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| DAY
11 TRAVEL HOME |
| This morning
we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight home. [In-flight
meals] |
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