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Golden China
/ 13 days "Deluxe / Private Tour" |
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Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Guilin, Hong Kong |
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Daily
Departure "Guaranteed" All the year round / All meals
included |
The Historical
Highlights of China
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DAY
01 |
West
Coast/Beijing |
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Depart the West Coast for Beijing. |
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DAY
02 |
Beijing |
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Upon
arrival in Beijing, meet your local guide and transfer
to the Capital Hotel (or Similar). |
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DAY
03 |
Beijing (AB, L, D) |
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After
breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, then enter the
Forbidden City, home of Chinese Emperors for more than
500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, one
of the finest examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in
Beijing. |
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DAY
04 |
Beijing (AB, L, SD) |
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The
highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at
Juyongguan. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the
Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow
valleys. Afternoon at leisure. Attend a welcome banquet
featuring Beijing Roast Duck in the evening. |
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DAY
05 |
Beijing (AB, L, D) |
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After
breakfast, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the “old
city” neighborhood of narrow lanes and courtyard gardens
hidden behind Beijing’s modern facade. Visit Prince
Gong’s Palace, the Drum Tower, and old-style courtyard
houses still inhabited by Beijing residents. After
lunch, visit the Summer Palace, where the Empress
Dowager Ci Xi would go to escape the heat of the city. |
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DAY
06 |
Beijing/Xi’an (AB, L, D) |
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After
breakfast, take an early morning flight to Xi’an.
Transfer to the Sheraton Hotel (or similar), then take a
tour of the ancient city walls, the Big Wild Goose
Pagoda and the Bell Tower. |
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DAY
07 |
Xi’an
(AB, L, D) |
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Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archeological
Museum, home to more than 6,000 life-size terra cotta
warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first
emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the
Neolithic Village of Banpo which contains relics from
the earliest known inhabitants of China. In the evening,
enjoy a (optional) special dinner and cultural show
recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang
Dynasty. ($135) |
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DAY
08 |
Xi’an/Shanghai
(AB, L, SD) |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to
Shanghai-“Paris of the Orient”. Transfer to the Central
Hotel (or similar). Afternoon sightseeing features the
bustling shopping street Nanjing Road, and The Bund,
famous promenade along the Huangpu River. Enjoy a cruise
on the Huangpu River with views of Shanghai’s
ever-changing skyline. |
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DAY
09 |
Shanghai (AB, L, D) |
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Pay a
visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, renowned for its huge
statue of Buddha carved out of a single piece of white
jade. In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, famous for its
rock gardens, pavillions, halls and ponds, and Old
Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of
interesting curios. |
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DAY
10 |
Shanghai/Guilin (AB, L, SD) |
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After
breakfast, take a morning flight to Guilin. Upon
arrival, transfer to the Royal Garden Hotel (or
similar), then begin sightseeing with a city tour,
including Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo
Hill and Seven Star Park. Attend a banquet of the finest
local specialties in the evening. |
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DAY
11 |
Guilin/Hong Kong (AB, L) |
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Today’s excursion is a cruise along the beautiful Li
River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone rock
formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese
landscape paintings. Disembark at the charming village
of Yangshuo, which has one of the best antique and craft
markets in china. Browse at the market, then board a
return coach to Guilin. Transfer to the airport for your
evening flight to Hong Kong, where you will be met and
transferred to the Marco Polo Hotel (or similar).
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DAY
12 |
Hong
Kong (AB, L) |
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Enjoy
a half day sightseeing tour of Hong Kong Island,
including visits to Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley
Market and Aberdeen Fishing Village. Enjoy a dim sum
lunch before returning to your hotel. Afternoon at
leisure. |
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DAY
13 |
Hong
Kong/West Coast (AB) |
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After
breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back
to the USA. |
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TOUR FEATURES |
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Scheduled trans-pacific flight (from and to LAX) (Land
and Air prices) |
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For supplements from other US gateways , please
refer to our reservation department |
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Accommodation as per itinerary (Deluxe Hotels) |
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31
meals |
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Domestic
flights (Land and Air prices) |
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All transfers (arrival and departure) |
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All entrance fees |
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Guiding fees |
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Professional tour directors to escort you
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NOT INCLUDED |
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Airport taxes and September 11 th security fees
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Port taxes |
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Tips and optional tour |
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2012 Golden
China / 13 day tour "Daily departure" for the
period |
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Between |
And |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single Supp |
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Jan 07 |
Feb 03 |
$3695 |
$2399 |
$895 |
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Feb 04 |
Mar 03 |
$3845 |
$2565 |
$935 |
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Mar 04 |
Mar 31 |
$3695 |
$2399 |
$875 |
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Apr 01 |
May 05 |
$3895 |
$2595 |
$1095 |
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May 06 |
Jun 02 |
$3995 |
$2499 |
$1195 |
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Jun 03 |
Jun 31 |
$3985 |
$2495 |
$945 |
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Jul 01 |
Aug 04 |
$3945 |
$2475 |
$995 |
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Aug 05 |
Sep 01 |
$3855 |
$2475 |
$975 |
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Sep 02 |
Oct 06 |
$3835 |
$2595 |
$1175 |
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Oct 07 |
Nov 03 |
$3995 |
$2855 |
$1245 |
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Nov 04 |
Dec 01 |
$3895 |
$2695 |
$1345 |
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Dec 02 |
Dec 15 |
$3895 |
$2395 |
$995 |
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2013 |
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DEC 16 |
DEC 30 |
$3795 |
$2495 |
$845 |
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JAN 04 |
MAR 10 |
$3945 |
$2645 |
$795 |
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Land only price begins and ends in Beijing and
Hong Kong . A $75 airfare surcharge will be added
per person each way for departure and / or return
on weekends. |
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China's long
and colorful history dates back not just centuries but several
millennia. As the third largest and most populace nation in the
world, China offers not only some of the world's most spectacular
scenery, but a diverse and interesting cross section of cultures.
First time
visitors may wish to focus on well known cities such as Beijing
for the Great Wall and Forbidden City, Xian for the Terra cotta
Warriors & Horses, the Yangtze River for the awe-inspiring scenery
of the Three Gorges Area, and the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai
for shopping. Returning visitors may wish to venture further and
explore minority cultures in Yunnan Province, pristine national
parks in Sichuan Province, fascinating history along the Ancient
Silk Road, or the misty mountain landscapes of Huangshan (Yellow
Mountain), to name a few. No matter where you travel in China you
are certain to be welcomed by friendly people who are eager to
share their history and culture with you. Be prepared for the
experience of a lifetime! And remember, as China Travel
Specialists, we deliver the quality and value you expect!
Beijing,
located in the North, has been China's political and cultural
center for the last 800 years. Reigning as both an ancient capital
of Imperial China and the modern capital of a thriving nation,
Beijing retains plenty of evidence of its royal past, with
aristocratic parks, temples, and palaces (all open to the public).
Beijing is home to an incredible cultural display of art and
historical artifacts in more than 50 museums, folk traditions that
flourish in theaters, delicious dining in exotic settings, and
cultural centers with fascinating demonstrations of centuries-old
arts and crafts. Nowhere else can you get a more concentrated
impression of the old and new China. Beijing is the treasure trove
of Chinese culture, where many of the sights that make China a
world-class destination are located.
Shanghai, whose
name literally means "on the sea", is one of the world's largest
seaports and one of China’s major industrial and commercial
centers. It is located on the east coast of China near where the
Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea. Shanghai is also
China’s most populous urban area with 11 million inhabitants.
Hong Kong
maintains its status as the most popular travel destination in
Asia, where the exotic East fuses with the contemporary West in a
dynamic contemporary city. English is widely spoken and Hong
Kong’s compact area along with her excellent public transport
system makes it easy to get around. Hong Kong's energetic
atmosphere is unforgettable. Ranked as one of the largest trade
entities in the world, a broad business base has developed and
today it is the most dynamic international business (trading,
transportation and communications) center in the region. Hong Kong
is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, and her 7 million
inhabitants have a worldwide reputation for working hard and
playing hard.
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