10-Day China Highlight Tour
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Day 1 (Sun) / (Wed)
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Hometown– Beijing
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We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of China, an ancient city of great splendor. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane.
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Day 2 (Mon) / (Thu)
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Beijing
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Arrive at Beijing Capital Int’l Airport, our representative will greet and escort us to our hotel.
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Day 3 (Tue) / (Fri)
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Beijing
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(AB, L, SD)
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We will visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. It is widely regarded as the noblest example of religious architectures in all of China. This site is where emperors came to worship heaven for a bountiful harvest. Then we will visit a jade workshop, where we will learn about Chinese jade culture. In the afternoon, we proceed to the fabled Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive defensive structure built to keep off intrusion. Tonight’s welcome dinner features China’s famous Peking duck.
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Day 4 (Wed) / (Sat)
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Beijing
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(AB, L, D)
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In the morning, visit the Summer Palace, former summer retreat for the imperial family during the late Qing Dynasty. Now it is China's largest and best-preserved royal garden. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the fresh-water pearl shop. In the afternoon, we’ll walk around Tiananmen Square, probably the largest and most magnificent public square in the world. We will then explore the Forbidden City, the largest and most well-preserved imperial palace. This vast and exotic palace was brilliantly captured in the movie “The Last Emperor”. Proceed to Tongrentang, China’s most famous traditional pharmacy, where you could learn the mystifying Chinese theory of Yin & Yang balance.
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Day 5 (Thu) / (Sun)
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Beijing – Xi’an
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(AB, SD)
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In the morning, board a flight to Xi’an. It is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Xian held that position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history. We will visit City Wall - one of the few ancient city walls still standing in China. It refers to a civic defensive system used to protect towns and cities in China in pre-modern times. The system consisted of walls, towers, and gates, which were often built to a uniform standard throughout the Empire. Enjoy a good night of Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the Tang Dynasty Show.
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Day 6 (Fri) / (Mon)
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Xi’an
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(AB, L, SD)
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In the morning, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda in China. Then we will transfer to one of the most exciting archaeological finds of the 20th Century - Terracotta Warriors and reproduction factory. Current estimates – there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the major of which are still buried in the pits. Lastly, indulge in a hot-pot dinner at a local restaurant.
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Day 7 (Sat) / (Tue)
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Xi’an – Shanghai – Suzhou
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(AB, SD)
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In the morning, board a short flight to Shanghai, the most populous city in China. Due to its rapid growth in the last two decades, it has again become a global city, exerting influence over finance, commerce, fashion, and culture. Upon arrival, we will explore the Special Economic Zone of Pudong and walk along the East Side of Huangpu River with memorable views of the Bund and the Huangpu River. Then we will visit the famous waterfront, the Bund. In the afternoon, we will drive directly to Suzhou, which is known as ‘Venice of the East’ with its network of canal streets that are criss-crossed by 300 bridges. Tonight enjoy the buffet dinner at hotel.
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Day 8 (Sun) / (Wed)
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Suzhou
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(AB, L, D)
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Suzhou has over 2,500 years of rich history, and relics of the past are abundant to this day. In the morning, we will visit the Garden for Lingering In. Then we will take a boat ride to explore the Grand Canal which is second only to the Great Wall as a Chinese ancient engineering feat. Because Suzhou is famous for its delicate and smooth silk and embroidery, we’ve arranged for a visit to a silk factory. Lastly we will visit the Suzhou Museum, a museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphies, and hand-made crafts.
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Day 9 (Mon) / (Thu)
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Suzhou – Shanghai
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(AB, L)
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In the morning, we drive back to Shanghai and visit the City God Temple Open Market. We will also make a stop at a Chinese tea house. If time permits, we will go to Tianzifang, a place where we can get the feeling of creative arts, romantic cafe and old Shanghai atmosphere. Tonight we will enjoy the Chinese Acrobatic Show.
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| Day 10 (Tue) / (Fri) | Shanghai – Hometown | (AB) |
| After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our return flight home, taking with us lasting memories of this wonderful trip to China. |
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AB: American Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
SD: Special Dinner
TOUR FEE INCLUDES
- International and China domestic airfare
- 5* Deluxe hotel accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Admissions and meals as stated
- Escorted tour with a minimum of 20 passengers
- Refer to "General Condition of Wonderful Vacation"
- We reserve the right to modify the itinerary for smooth operation. Please call for details
- Tour fare is subject to change without notice. This is due to any airfare increase, increase in government taxes, additional fuel charges and fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency.
* Seasonal surcharge may apply for June, July, August, and December.
