Tour Code: PSGXB

Aside from the must-see cities of Shanghai , Xi'an , and Beijing , 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: Shanghai , Guilin , Xian & Beijing

   

Tour Itinerary:

 

Day 1 (Friday) USA to Shanghai

Fly to Shanghai via our selected airline flights

 

Day 2 (Saturday) Arrive Shanghai .

Arrive Shanghai , the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce in China . Check-into Shanghai Skyway Pullman or similar class hotel.

 

Day 3 (Sunday) Shanghai

This morning, visit the Old Downtown and the classical Yu Garden. Then visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the Shanghai Carpet Factory. Enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 4 (Monday) 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. In the afternoon, visit the Shanghai Museum , one of best museums in the world. After the Museum, stroll out the North Gate to the People's Square. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 5 (Tuesday) Shanghai / Guilin

Transfer to airport and fly Guilin , the most scenic city in China . No scenery in the world could be ranked in parallel with Guilin for its magnificent natural landscape. Upon arrival, transfer to Grand Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or similar class hotel. Afternoon sightseeing includes the Reed Flute Cave abd the Piled Silk Hill.

Meals; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6 (Wednesday) Guilin

Embark on a gorgeous cruise on the Li River on deluxe upper deck of an air conditioned boat. 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. If time permits, walk along the Li River and Banyan Lake in front of your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 7 (Thursday) Guilin / Xian

T ake morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to Xian Sofitel 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 Banpo Neolithic Museum. Enjoy a dumpling dinner

at the famous Defachang Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 8 (Friday) 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. Tonight enjoy Tang Dynasty Music Show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 9 (Saturday) Xian / Beijing

Fly to Beijing and check into Beijing Regent Wangfujing Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing includes the Temple of Heaven , with visits to the Imperial Hall, the Imperial Vault and the Circular Mound Altar. If time permits, visit the Beijing City Planning Museum and watch a 3D film which shows the glory, history and the development of Beijing . Enjoy cultural show

Tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 10 (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 .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 11 (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 Cloissone Factory and observe the skilled artisans at work. Enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 12 (Tuesday) Depart Beijing

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

Meals: Breakfast

 

Dates & Price for PSGXB 2010-2011

Departure Friday	Return Tuesday	Land Only Per Person	Air/Land from LAX/SFO	Air/Land from NYC	Single Supplement
4/02/2010	4/13/2010	$1939	$2839	$3039	$720
4. 16	4. 27	$1939	$2839	$3039	$720
4. 23	5. 04	$1939	$2839	$3039	$720
4. 30	5. 11	$1969	$2869	$3069	$750
5. 07	5. 18	$1969	$2869	$3069	$750
5. 14	5. 25	$1969	$2919	$3119	$750
5. 21	6. 01	$1969	$2969	$3169	$750
6. 04	6. 15	$1849	$2799	$3999	$610
6. 25	7. 06	$1849	$2849	$3049	$610
7. 09	7. 20	$1849	$2849	$3049	$610
7. 23	8. 03	$1849	$2849	$3049	$610
8. 20	8. 31	$1849	$2849	$3049	$610
9. 03	9. 14	$1999	$2949	$3149	$770
9. 17	9. 28	$1999	$2899	$3099	$770
9. 24	10. 05	$1999	$2899	$3099	$770
10. 01	10. 12	$1999	$2899	$3099	$770
10. 08	10. 19	$1999	$2899	$3099	$770
10. 15	10. 26	$1999	$2899	$3099	$770
10. 22	11. 02	$1999	$2899	$3099	$770
11. 05	11. 16	$1999	$2899	$3099	$710
11. 19	11. 30	$1949	$2849	$3049	$710
12. 17	12. 28	$1699	$2799	$2999	$520
1/7/2011	1/18/2011	$1699	$2699	$2899	$520
2. 11	2. 22	$1699	$2599	$2799	$520
3. 11	3. 22	$1849	$2749	$2949	$620
3. 18	3. 29	$1849	$2749	$2949	$620

*Fuel Surcharge and taxes apply and are additional.

 

Tour Features:

•  3 night accommodation with buffet breakfast in Shanghai Skyway Pullman Hotel (5 star deluxe)

•  2 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Guilin Grand Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (5 star)

•  2 night accommodation with buffet breakfast in Xian Sofitel Hotel (5 star deluxe)

•  3 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Beijing Regent Wangfujing Hotel or Inter-Continental Hotel Financial District (5 star deluxe)

•  Full package tours (9 sites of UNESCO World Heritage) with daily lunches as listed above and 5 dinners including Peking Duck, Dumpling & Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, Beijing Cultural Show & Shanghai Acrobatics

•  Professional English speaking tour guide service

•  Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers with baggage handling in each city

•  Domestic flights based on ¡°Y¡± class seats between Beijing/Xian/Guilin/Shanghai

 

Land Cost Excludes:

•  The domestic flights fuel surcharge and airport tax at additional charges

•  Personal expenses

•  Tips/gratuities to guide, driver & porters

•  China visa fee of $160 each

•  Travel insurance

  

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