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An exciting tour that combines Beijing with Historical destinations of Xian, and Guilin. Experience the ancient culture, meet the natives and explore the magnificent sights. Experience centuries old traditions and Shop in the exotic bazaars. Finally Hong Kong, The Heart of Asia.


Day 1-2 USA/BEIJING:
Leave aboard Cathay Pacific Airways for Beijing with connection in Hong Kong. Enjoy the onboard hospitality day 2 cross the dateline.

Day 3 BEIJING: Arrival assistance and transfer to hotel Poly Plaza/Zhong Bao Plaza. Day at leisure to rest and relax.

Day 4 BEIJING:
We will travel up to the northern section of the Great Wall, north of Beijing and return through the valley of the Ming Tombs where 3 Chinese Emperors are buried in an exquisite valley setting. (BL)

Day 5 BEIJING/XIAN:
Sightseeing the Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City, home of the Emperor of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the famous Tianamen Square. Later this afternoon fly to Xian. Arrival transfer to Hotel Dynasty. (BL)

Day 6 XIAN:
This city of eleven dynasties with huge archeological treasures, is also the burial site of the first emperor of China. Sightseeing Goose Pagoda and ancient wall and Provincial Museum. (BL)

Day 7 XIAN:
Sightseeing includes the famous Terra Cotta warriors, individually sculptured faces of life size warriors, including a number of horses and chariots, also visit the historical provincial Museum Shanxi. (BL)

Day 8 XIAN/GUILIN:
Fly to Guilin, one of the most breath-taking spots in China, where astonishing limestone peaks rise out of their semi-tropical river surroundings. Afternoon tour of Reed Flute cave and Elephant trunk hill. Hotel Guilin Plaza. (BL)


Day 9 GUILIN/HONG KONG:
We'll take a cruise along the Li River. A common sight is the cormorant fisherman, with their wide-brimmed straw hats and narrow bamboo rafts. Evening flight to Hong Kong. Transfer to Hotel Harbour Plaza. (BL)


Day 10 HONG KONG/LAX/JFK: After breakfast sightseeing tour of the Hong Kong Island, see one of world's finest harbors, the scenic deep water bay and the Wanchai waterfront district. Afternoon transfer to airport for homeward bound flight.