Tour Code: BXGS
Aside from the must-see cities of Beijing , Xi'an , and Shanghai , this tour's added attraction is Guilin - a city magical on its own. The Li River Cruise is the highlight of any trip in this beauteous part of the Guangxi Province .

Visits: Beijing , Xian, Guilin , Shanghai & Zhujiajiao
Itinerary:

Day 1 (Friday) USA to Beijing

Fly to Beijing , the capital of China

 

Day 2 (Saturday) Arrive in Beijing

Arrive Beijing , the capital of China . Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to Chang An Grand Hotel or similar 5 star hotel.

 

Day 3 (Sunday) Beijing

Morning tour to the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City . Continue to visit the elegant Summer Palace with a boat cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake . Also visit the Panda House at the Beijing Zoo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 (Monday) Beijing

Morning tour to the exterior of the Bird Nest & the Water Cube for photography. Drive to the Great Wall Badaling and the Sacred Way to visit the Changling Exhibition of the Ming Tombs. If time permits, visit a Jade Carving Factory. Enjoy a cultural show tonight.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5 (Tuesday) Beijing

This morning, visit another renowned imperial site ¨Cthe Temple of Heaven . Then visit the Beijing City Planning Museum and watch a 3D film which tells the glory, history and development of Beijing . In the a fternoon, take the old¨Cfashioned Pedicab to tour the historical Hutong area. If time permits, visit a Pearl Workshop. Enjoy Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 6 (Wednesday) Beijing/Xian

Take morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to Aurum International Hotel or similar class hotel. An afternoon city tour includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda dating from the Tang Dynasty 1352 years ago. Also visit the Sha'anxi Provincial Historical Museum.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 (Thursday) Xian

Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-cotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, one of the greatest archeological finds of the century. See all excavated Exhibitions 1, 2 ,3, 4 and watch the archaeologists work on further excavation. Watch the Circle Vision Movie of this historical story. Also visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center . Tonight taste Dumpling Dinner & enjoy Tang Dynasty Music Show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8 (Friday) Xian/Guilin

Fly to Guilin , the most scenic city in China . No scenery in the world could be ranked in parallel with Guilin for its magnificent natural landscape. After Lunch, visit the Reed Flute Cave & the Piled Silk Hill.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 9 (Saturday) Guilin

Embark on a gorgeous cruise on the Li River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese landscape paintings. At Yangshuo, browse at the free market, then drive back to Guilin through the picturesque countryside.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10 (Sunday) Guilin / Shanghai

Take a morning flight to Shanghai , the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce in China . Check-into Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar class hotel. Take an afternoon tour to the Bund - the window of Shanghai history and modern fast changes. Visit Xintiandi, a very well-known boutique area, where you will find fashion, tradition, fun & elegance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 11 (Monday) Shanghai

This morning, visit the Old Downtown and the classical Yu Garden. Then visit the Shanghai Museum . The attractions include enormous fine stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. After the Museum visit, take a stroll to the Peoples Square , where you will find the best collection of modern architecture. If time permits, visit the Carpet Factory. Enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 12 (Tuesday) Shanghai

Today's highlight is a visit to the Shanghai World EXPO. It covers a large area of over 5.6 Square KM with 27 master halls. The theme is to show all new creational hopes, concepts, designs, technologies, and present to the world a full potential of urban life in the 21st century as a significant one for urban evolution with New Approaches of Human Habitat, Beautiful Lifestyle. (Shanghai EXPO is valid for May 01 ¨C Oct.31, but on Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post exhibition might also available ). If Shanghai EXPO is not available, visit the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao & Jade Buddha Temple .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day13 (Wednesday) Depart Shanghai

Transfer to airport for your homeward flight or your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

 

Dates & Price 04 / 2010 ¨C 03/2011 (Per Person)

Departure Friday	Return Wednesday	Land Only	Air/Land from LAX/SFO	Air/Land from NYC	Single Supplement
4/02/2010	4/14/2010	$1449	$2359	$2559	$380
4/09/2010	4/21/2010	$1449	$2359	$2559	$380
4/16/2010	4/28/2010	$1449	$2359	$2559	$380
4/23/2010	5/05/2010	$1449	$2359	$2559	$380
4/30/2010	5/12/2010	$1449	$2359	$2559	$380
5/07/2010	5/19/2010	$1449	$2359	$2559	$380
5/14/2010	5/26/2010	$1449	$2399	$2599	$380
5/21/2010	6/02/2010	$1449	$2399	$2599	$380
5/28/2010	6/09/2010	$1439	$2439	$2639	$360
6/04/2010	6/16/2010	$1439	$2439	$2639	$350
6/11/2010	6/23/2010	$1439	$2439	$2639	$350
6/18/2010	6/30/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
6/25/2010	7/07/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
7/02/2010	7/14/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
7/09/2010	7/21/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
7/16/2010	7/28/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
7/23/2010	8/04/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
7/30/2010	8/11/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
8/06/2010	8/18/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
8/13/2010	8/25/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
8/20/2010	9/01/2010	$1439	$2459	$2659	$350
8/27/2010	9/08/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
9/03/2010	9/15/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
9/10/2010	9/22/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
9/17/2010	9/29/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
9/24/2010	10/06/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
10/01/2010	10/13/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
10/08/2010	10/20/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
10/15/2010	10/27/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
10/22/2010	11/03/2010	$1499	$2459	$2659	$410
10/29/2010	11/10/2010	$1459	$2419	$2619	$360
11/05/2010	11/17/2010	$1399	$2299	$2499	$300
11/12/2010	11/24/2010	$1399	$2299	$2499	$300
11/19/2010	12/01/2010	$1399	$2299	$2499	$290
11/26/2010	12/08/2010	$1359	$2259	$2359	$290
12/03/2010	12/15/2010	$1359	$2259	$2459	$290
12/10/2010	12/22/2010	$1359	$2399	$2599	$290
12/17/2010	12/29/2010	$1359	$2499	$2699	$290
12/31/2010	1/12/2011	$1359	$2499	$2699	$290
1/14/2011	1/26/2011	$1359	$2259	$2459	$290
1/28/2011	2/09/2011	$1359	$2259	$2459	$290
2/11/2011	2/23/1011	$1359	$2259	$2459	$290
2/18/2011	3/02/2011	$1359	$2259	$2459	$290
2/25/2011	3/09/2011	$1389	$2299	$2499	$320
3/04/2011	3/16/2011	$1389	$2299	$2499	$320
3/11/2011	3/23/2011	$1389	$2299	$2499	$320
3/18/2011	3/30/2011	$1389	$2299	$2499	$320
3/25/2011	4/06/2011	$1449	$2359	$2559	$360

* Fuel surcharge and taxes apply and are additional.

 

Land Tour Includes:

•  4 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Chang An Grand Hotel Beijing or similar

•  2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Aurum International Xian or similar

•  2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Park Hotel Guilin or similar

•  3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Galaxy Hotel Shanghai or similar

•  Tours with lunch and dinner as listed in Beijing , Xian, Guilin & Shanghai , including Peking Duck Dinner & Peking Opera in Beijing & Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xian, Acrobatic Show in Shanghai

•  Professional English speaking tour guide service

•  Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers & domestic flight air tickets

 

Tour Cost Excludes:

•  The domestic flights fuel surcharges & airport tax at additional charges

•  Personal expenses

•  Tip/ gratuities to guide, driver & porters

•  China visa fee of $160 each

•  Travel insurance

 

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