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

Tour code: BXGS - Enriched package with more features
Visits: Beijing , Xian , Guilin , Shanghai & Zhujiajiao

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1/Friday USA to Beijing
Fly your hometown to Beijing via our selected airline flights

Day 2/Saturday Arrive Beijing
Arrive Beijing , the capital of China , where the 2008 Olympic Games will be held. Our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to the Chang An Grand Hotel (5 Star superior).

Day 3/Sunday Beijing
Full day escorted city tour includes Tiananmen Square , the Ancient Forbidden City, the beautiful Summer Palace .
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4/Monday Beijing
Full day escorted excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, drive through the Sacred Way to visit the Changling Exhibition of the Ming Tombs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5/Tuesday Beijing
Full day sightseeing includes the Temple of Heaven where the Emperors worshipped to see local people doing Taiji and morning exercises, the Museum of China Ancient Architecture and History of Beijing and Beijing's Hutongs - traditional Chinese courtyards dating from 700 years ago, enjoy Peking Duck dinner and Peking Opera performance tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

Day 6/Wednesday Beijing to Xi'an
Take a morning flight to Xi'an , a world-renowned ancient capital of 13 Dynasties, which is 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. An afternoon city tour includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda dating from the Tang Dynasty, 1352 years ago, and also visit the Sha'anxi Provincial Historical Museum, the greatest finds of the century. Check-in at Aurum International Hotel (4 star superior).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7/Thursday Xi'an
Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the century, the extraordinary life-sized terra-cotta warriors were buried with the first emperor for over 2200 years. Enjoy a dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Music Show tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

Day 8/Friday Xi'an to Guilin
Fly to Guilin , the most scenic city in China , upon arrival, escorted city tour to the Fubo Hill and Piled Silk Hill. Check into Park Hotel (4 star superior).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 to Shanghai
Take a morning flight to Shanghai , the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce of China . Upon arrival, transfer to Galaxy Hotel (4 star superior). The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11/Monday Shanghai
Full day city tour includes The Bund (Waterfront), Yu Garden in the Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple. Also visit the Shanghai Carpet Factory. This evening, after dinner, attend an amazing Shanghai acrobatic show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12/Tuesday Shanghai to Zhujiajiao to Shanghai
Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a beautifully preserved riverside village, known as the new Venice of China; have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Shanghai Museum - an architectural master piece.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13/Wednesday Shanghai to USA
Departure transfer to the airport for homeward flight. Your flight will bring you back home the very same day.
Meals: Breakfast

April 2008 - March 2009 Dates & Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes:
-- Round trip transpacific air transportation
-- All intra-China air/land transportation
-- 11 night hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast at the first class hotels below:
Beijing Chang An Grand Hotel or similar (5 star superior)
Xian Aurum International Hotel or similar (4 star superior)
Guilin Park Hotel or similar (4 star superior)
Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar (4 star superior)
-- Escorted sightseeing tours and meals as specified.
-- Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city
-- Peking Duck Dinner & Cultural Show
-- Xi'an Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show
-- Shanghai Acrobatic Show
-- Round trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges in each city

Tour Cost Excludes:
-- Chinese visa fee $160.00 per person
-- USA Departure tax and fuel surcharge
-- China Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
-- International airport departure tax out of Shanghai
-- Tips & gratuities to guides, drivers, and porters
-- Personal expenses

Remarks:
-- Please indicate Tour Code BXGS at time of booking
-- Please provide your full names and passport numbers upon reservation
-- Guaranteed departure for minimum 2 passengers
--For additional air add-on from your departure city, please contact us.
--We mainly use Northwest, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Japan Airlines, American Airlines, Air China , Air Canada , and China Eastern for international carriers.
-- Extra cost may apply if our contracted air space is unavailable
-- Any reservation made within 14 days prior to departure is subject to a $50.00 per person late booking fee.
--75% of tour cost for children 2-11 year old who share room with parents without extra bed
-- We highly recommend that you purchase our travel insurance program
-- We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa cards
-- Extra night hotel in Beijing & Shanghai is available upon request
-- We may use the similar hotels if the above hotels are not available
-- Tour Fares are subject to change

For payment, trip cancellation, please refer to the Terms & Conditions
For more information, please contact us at 1-800-865-6221 or
email us at info@chinacustomtours.com

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	For payment, trip cancellation, please refer to the Terms & Conditions
	For more information, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-865-6221 or email to us at info@chinacustomtours.com