| DAY
.1 |
Arrive
Beijing |
|
Arrive
at Beijing and transfer to hotel. |
| DAY
.2 |
Beijing
Sightseeing Tour |
| |
After
a hearty American style breakfast, leave Beijing by deluxe motor coach.
Today you will climb the Great Wall, one of the world's fantastic
architectural achievements. The tour continues to the renowned Sacred
Way leading to the famous Ming Tombs. In the evening, return to Beijing
for a special Peking Duck dinner party. |
| DAY
.3 |
Beijing
Sightseeing Tour |
| |
This
morning, explore the best of Beijing with a visit to Tian'anmen Square,
the world's largest square, and the incomparable Forbidden City. After
lunch, visit the spectacular and vast Summer Palace with an optional
boat ride on Lake Kunming. Evening enjoy a memorable Peking Opera
performance. |
| DAY
.4 |
Beijing
Sightseeing Tour, Beijing-Xi'an |
| |
In
the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, where dynastic Chinese rulers
historically worshipped the Emperor of Heaven. After lunch, fly to
Xi'an, home of the famed Terra Cotta warriors. Check into the Hotel. |
| DAY
.5 |
Xi'an
Sightseeing Tour |
| |
Today
is primarily devoted to leisurely viewing of the world famous 6,000
Terra Cotta warriors, horses, and chariots buried with the first Chinese
Emperor, Qin Shihuang. Also, tour the Banpo Neolithic Village Museum.
A traditional Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing Show provides evening
entertainment. |
| DAY
.6 |
Xi'an-Shanghai,
Shanghai Sightseeing Tour |
| |
Depart
by train to the cosmopolitan metropolis of Shanghai. Upon arrival,
check into the Hotel. Visit the Bund, emporium-lined Nanjing Road,
the centuries old Yu Yuan Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple and a Children's
Palace. In the evening, attend the famous Acrobatic show. |
| DAY
.7 |
Shanghai
Sightseeing Tour |
| |
Free
day in Shanghai, you can walk the streets of Shanghai at your own
pace or you can take a city sightseeing bus. |
| DAY
.8 |
Shanghai-Hangzhou,
Hangzhou Sightseeing Tour |
| |
A
morning cruise on West Lake reveals the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou's
willow draped islands, Then, travel by deluxe motor coach into the
nearby hills and visit the resplendent 4th century Lingyin Monastery.
Enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening. |
| DAY
.9 |
Hangzhou/Guilin |
| |
After
lunch, depart for a two-hour flight to Guilin, a city of surreal beauty.
Check into the Hotel. |
| DAY
.10 |
Guilin
Sightseeing Tour |
| |
Travel
by deluxe motor coach through lush countryside surrounding Guilin,
where you will see bamboo, water chestnut, sugar cane and rice fields.
Arrive at a local village and embark on a memorable Lijiang River
cruise passing through scenic Yangshuo. After visiting the local free
market, return to Guilin and explore Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed
Flute Cave. |
| DAY
.11 |
Guilin/Guangzhou/Hongkong |
| |
Morning
flight to Guangzhou and transfer by express train to exciting Hong
Kong. Upon arrival, check into the Hotel. Spend your first evening
in Hong Kong exploring the sights and sounds of this unique metropolis. |
| DAY
.12 |
Hongkong
Sightseeing Tour |
| |
Enjoy
a half-day tour of the dynamic cityscape of Hong Kong Island. Sightseeing
includes the quaint footpaths of the Stanley Market, fashionable Repulse
Bay, and the historic fishing village at Aberdeen. Next, ride to the
summit of Victoria Peak and revel in the stunning, panoramic vistas
of Hong Kong and its picturesque harbor. |
| DAY
.13 |
Hong
Kong Sightseeing Tour |
| |
The
entire day is free for exploring, shopping, or simply experiencing
Hong Kong on your own. An optional one day excursion to Macao is also
possible. |
| DAY
.14 |
Departure |
| |
Departure
for home with memories of a unique China experience. |
