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15 Day
China Scenic Tour
Tour Code: OAZ
Visits: Beijing - Xian - Guilin -
Yangshuo - Shanghai
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01 : USA - Beijing
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We begin
our vacation by boarding our flight bound for China. As the
jetliner flies over the Pacific, spend the night aboard and
cross the international date line.
DAILY MEAL
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02 : Arrive Beijing
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Arrive at
Beijing where we are met by our Ritz tourguide after clearing
customs and baggage retrieval. Beijing is the capital of
modern China and is home to over 13 million people. On the way
into town, we see that it is a city in the midst of putting
its best face forward to greet the fanfare that will be the
2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Catch up on some rest after
the trans-Pacific flight in our luxury accommodations.
DAILY MEAL
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03 : Beijing
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Located
exactly in the middle of Beijing, the Forbidden City was the
imperial palace to the emperor and his royal court. Covering a
vast, expansive 74 hectares, it stands as the world's largest
palace complex; it was home to Ming and Qing emperors from
1420 to 1924, when the last emperor Puyi abdicated the throne.
In the afternoon, continue on to another "world's largest" -
Tiananmen Square. Located right across the street from the
Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square is the world's largest
open-air urban square. After lunch, the group spends time
walking along Lake Kunming at the Summer Palace, the emperor's
place for respite from Beijing summer heat. Tonight, you
attend a special Peking Duck Feast, savoring the tasty morsels
of duck prepared in the traditional local style.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DP)
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04 : Beijing
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The
grandiose Great Wall runs almost 4000 miles across China's
north (long than even the Yangtze!) and is one of the world's
seven great man-made wonders. Construction of the Wall began
in the 3rd century BC and was a work in process until the 17th
century AD. This defensive wall was built to protect citizens
from the constant attacks from the Mongols, Turks, and other
nomad tribes from the north. We walk atop a section of the
Wall and appreciate its imposing wonder. After the Great Wall
our destination is the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb Museum.
Return to our hotel later in the afternoon; dinner is served
at the hotel this evening.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DH)
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05 : Beijing
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There are
no activities planned for today - enjoy a full day at leisure.
Use the time to rest up at our luxury hotel, making full use
of its facilities. Don't miss the opportunity to take an
optional tour to the Hutongs. Several hundred years old, the
Hutongs of Old Town Beijing are narrow alleyways formed by the
walls of "siheyuan," the traditional courtyard style homes
from Beijing's past. Sadly, many of these quaint siheyuans are
being demolished and replaced with skyscrapers in Beijing's
modernization. A pedicab will take your through Old Town
Beijing, navigating through the narrow Hutongs to visit the
siheyuan of a local family.
DAILY MEAL
(AB)
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06 : Beijing - Xian
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After
breakfast we are off to the airport. On the way, stop at the
Temple of Heaven to experience the place of prayer of the
emperors. Arrive at Xian, the ancient capital city that served
as the launching point of the celebrated Silk Road. Xian's
history encompasses the entirety of Chinese civilization, a
fact that its proud citizens are not remiss to impress upon
us. On the way from Xianyang Airport into town, we drive by
Xian's ancient City Wall, one of the last vestiges of imperial
era. We also stop at the Bell Tower. Tonight, dinner is served
at our hotel.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DH)
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07 : Xian
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An army
of 6,000 Terra-Cotta Soldiers guard the tomb of the very first
emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Witness this incredible
archeological discovery firsthand at each of the three
excavation pits (more recently a 4th one has been opened).
After sufficient time surveying the troops, return to our
hotel, wash up before our evening festivities including a
sumptuous Imperial Dumpling Banquet, followed by the world
famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DS)
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08 : Xian - Guilin
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Board a
domestic flight that flies southwest to Guilin, a city of
unrivalled natural beauty. Although not a large city
(population of 670,000), it has the reputation of being one of
China's most picturesque cities. Karst limestone formations
imbue Guilin's landscape with a mystical quality. We explore
Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic
stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and
otherworldly.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DH)
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09 : Guilin - Yangshuo
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A
meandering river cruise down the Li River is a delightful way
to savor the serene, fairy-tale scenery of Southern China as
it passes by. We may even catch the fascinating sights of
fisherman with cormorant birds! Lunch is served aboard. Our
riverboat arrives at the town of Yangshuo, where we will
overnight. Local conditions permitting, tonight we will attend
"Yinxiang Liusanjie," an exciting local minority show
performed on the banks of the Li River.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DS)
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10 : Yangshuo - Guilin
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With a
population of less than 300,000, Yangshuo is quaint town
situated on a small plain with the Li River on one side and
numerous karst peaks surrounding it. Our group will take a
tour around town, then head back to Guilin by motorcoach
where, in the evening, we attend a special performance of
Minority Folklore Dance.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DS)
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11 : Guilin - Shanghai -
Suzhou |
We depart
Guilin and head for Suzhou. Upon our flight's arrival into
Shanghai, we continue onwards by motorcoach to the picturesque
canal town of Suzhou. With 2500 years of history, Suzhou is an
ancient town interlaced by canals and has been aptly nicknamed
the "Venice of the East."
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DH)
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12 : Suzhou - Wuxi
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Our
sightseeing tour of Suzhou this morning takes us to the Humble
Administrator's Garden and the Grand Canal, the main trade
artery that connected northern China and its south back during
the Yuan Dynasty. Enjoy a cruise of the Grand Canal. Suzhou
has long been known as an imporant center of the silk trade
ever since the Song Dynasty. A stop has also been scheduled at
a Silk Factory where we see firsthand how the excellent
Chinese silk is produced and have an opportunity to shop.
Continue on by motorcoach to Wuxi, where we overnite.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DH)
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13 : Wuxi - Shanghai
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Wuxi was
founded 3000 years ago by two fugitive princes who escaped
here from the north. Originally a tin mining town, the city
was renamed Wuxi (means "without tin") when the tin was
depleted. Today Wuxi is an important industrial center for
China's textile industry. In the morning we tour Lake Tai, a
large fresh water lake containing over forty small islands and
known locally as a producer of China's most excellent fresh
water pearls. Leave Wuxi after lunch and travel back to
Shanghai by motorcoach. Time permitting, we'll start the city
tour of Shanghai driving by bustling local shopping area
Nanjing Road and the fabulous waterfront Bund; if not, we'll
do it tomorrow. Check in to the hotel where dinner is served.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, L, DHF)
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14 : Shanghai
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Shanghai
is a city unlike any other in China. It is the bustling,
undisputed economic heartbeat of China that enjoys all of the
comforts and amenities of a fully modern metropolis. Shanghai
today looks to regain its former position of being one of the
largest financial centers in the world, behind New York and
London. It is a city that seamlessly blends East and West.
This morning, admission tickets have been provided for us to
see the exhibits at Shanghai Museum, located at the very
center of the city, People's Square. The afternoon is at
leisure. We may choose either to stay at the museum for the
duration of the day, continue on to Nanjing Road for free
time, or head back to the hotel. After a farewell banquet
tonight, attend an exciting performance of Chinese Acrobatics.
DAILY MEAL
(AB, DS)
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15 : Shanghai
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Our
vacation is over all too soon! Transfer to the airport to
board the homebound international flight, recrossing the
international date line to arrive back at home.
DAILY MEAL
(AB)
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Hotels |
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Beijing - New
Otani (5*) |
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Xian - Sheraton
Hotel (5*) |
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Guilin - Lijiang
Waterfall Hotel (5*) |
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Guilin - Yangshuo
New Century Hotel (3*) |
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Suzhou - Renaissance
Hotel (5*) |
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Wuxi - Sheraton
Hotel (5*) |
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Shanghai - Radisson
Plaza (5*) |
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Features |
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Fine Dining
Three meals a day while in China except free time
Full American or buffet breakfast daily
Chinese or western dinners in hotels or at local restaurants
Local specialties for your delight:
Beijing - Peking Duck Banquet
Xian - Imperial Dumpling Banquet |
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Special Entertainment
Xian - Tang Dynasty Stage Show
Yangshuo - “Yinxiang Liusanjie” Minority Show
Guilin - Minority Folklore Dance
Shanghai - Chinese Acrobatics Show |
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Air Fare
Round trip international air ticket and China domestic air
tickets |
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Sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing tours
Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide throughout China |
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Travel Protection
Travel Protection Insurance provided at no additional cost to
you, if final payment is received 60 days prior to the departure
date
USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
Individual extensions to other cities in Asia are available.
Please check online www.chinacustomtours.com |
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Tax for this package is $231 |
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Pricing |
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Departure -
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