Tour code: BXS

 

A perfect tour for first time visitors, the 11 Day Best of China Tour takes you on an enchanting journey to three of China 's famous cities - Beijing , Xi'an , and Shanghai . marvel at the world class attractions such as the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and, the Old and New Shanghai.

 

Visits: Beijing , Xi'an , Shanghai & Zhujiajiao

 

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Friday) USA to Beijing

Fly to Beijing , the capital of China

 

Day 2 (Saturday) Arrive Beijing

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

 

Day 3 (Sunday) Beijing

Take a morning tour to the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City of Supreme Harmony Then continue to the largest imperial garden in the world, the elegant Summer Palace with a cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake . Visit the Panda House at the Beijing Zoo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 (Monday) Beijing

This morning take a tour of the exterior of the Bird Nest & the Water Cube for photography. Continue to the Great Wall at Badaling and walk along its ramparts for a breathtaking view of the largest man-made project in ancient China . After that proceed to the Ming Dynasty's Imperial Tomb & the Sacred Way . Visit a Jade Carving Factory if time permits. Enjoy a cultural show tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5 (Tuesday) Beijing

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 6 (Wednesday) Beijing/Xian

Take morning flight to Xian, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road . Its long standing history and colorful culture have left over numerous brilliant historical sites and precious cultural relics. 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, the greatest finds of the century. Check into Aurum International Hotel or similar class hotel.

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, Special Dinner

 

Day 8 (Friday) Xian/Shanghai

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 9 (Saturday) Shanghai

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

 

Day 10 (Sunday) Shanghai

Today's highlight is the Shanghai World Exhibition. It covers an 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, New Approaches of Human Habitat, Beautiful Lifestyle. (Shanghai EXPO period is for May 01 ¨C Oct.31, but for Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post exhibitions might also available ). If Shanghai EXPO is not available, take an excursion to the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao & the Jade Buddha Temple .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day11 (Monday) Depart Shanghai

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

Meals: Breakfast

 

Dates & Price for 04/2010 ¨C 03/2011 for BXS

Departure Friday	Return Monday	Land Only Per Person	LAX/SFO Per person	New York Per person	Single Supplement
4/02/2010	4/12/2010	$1149	$1999	$2199	$329
4/09/2010	4/19/2010	$1149	$1999	$2199	$329
4/16/2010	4/26/2010	$1149	$1999	$2199	$329
4/23/2010	5/03/2010	$1149	$1999	$2199	$329
4/30/2010	5/10/2010	$1149	$1999	$2199	$329
5/07/2010	5/17/2010	$1149	$1999	$2199	$329
5/14/2010	5/24/2010	$1149	$2089	$2289	$329
5/21/2010	5/31/2010	$1149	$2089	$2289	$329
5/28/2010	6/07/2010	$1129	$2089	$2289	$299
6/04/2010	6/14/2010	$1129	$2089	$2289	$299
6/11/2010	6/21/2010	$1129	$2089	$2289	$299
6/18/2010	6/28/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
6/25/2010	7/05/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
7/02/2010	7/12/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
7/09/2010	7/19/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
7/16/2010	7/26/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
7/23/2010	8/02/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
7/30/2010	8/09/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
8/06/2010	8/16/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
8/13/2010	8/23/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
8/20/2010	8/30/2010	$1129	$2099	$2299	$299
8/27/2010	9/06/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$349
9/03/2010	9/13/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
9/10/2010	9/20/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
9/17/2010	9/27/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
9/24/2010	10/04/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
10/01/2010	10/11/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
10/08/2010	10/18/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
10/15/2010	10/25/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
10/22/2010	11/01/2010	$1199	$2149	$2349	$389
10/29/2010	11/08/2010	$1129	$2049	$2249	$329
11/05/2010	11/15/2010	$1129	$2039	$2249	$329
11/12/2010	11/22/2010	$1129	$2039	$2249	$299
11/19/2010	11/29/2010	$1129	$2039	$2239	$299
11/26/2010	12/06/2010	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
12/03/2010	12/13/2010	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
12/10/2010	12/20/2010	$1099	$2099	$2299	$279
12/17/2010	12/27/2010	$1099	$2199	$2399	$279
12/31/2010	1/10/2011	$1099	$2199	$2399	$279
1/14/2011	1/24/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
1/28/2011	2/07/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
2/11/2011	2/21/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
2/18/2011	2/28/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
2/25/2011	3/07/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
3/04/2011	3/14/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
3/11/2011	3/21/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$279
3/18/2011	3/28/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$309
3/25/2011	4/04/2011	$1099	$1999	$2199	$309

*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

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

•  Tours with lunch and dinner as listed in Beijing , Xian, Shanghai , including Peking Duck Dinner & Peking Opera, 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 at additional charges

•  Personal expenses

•  Tips/gratuities to guide, driver & porters

•  China visa fee of $160 each

•  Travel insurance

  

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