Day 01 Depart North America
Depart today and begin your fascinating journey to the ancient wonders of mysterious China.
Day 02 ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive in China, the ancient Land of the Dragon. You are welcomed at the airport and escorted to the CAPITAL HOTEL (or similar). Beijing, the capital city and heart of the People’s Republic of China, is over 3,000 years old, having also been the capital during the reign of Kublai Khan, the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. Tonight you are welcomed to the Middle Kingdom with a traditional Peking Duck dinner. D
Day 03 FORBIDDEN CITY & TIAN AN MEN SQUARE
Visit the Forbidden City, ancient residence of emperors and bastion of imperial power, forbidden to all but the highest nobility. The 250-acre palace contains more than 9,000 rooms. Closed to the common people for centuries, it was only opened to the public in 1949.Also visit Tian An Men Square-the largest square in the world, built to accommodate rallies of a million or more, and explore the Summer Palace, retreat of China’s royal families for over 2,000 years. B, L,D
Day 04 GREAT WALL EXCURSION
The highlight of your stay in this ancient capital is a visit to the Great Wall. It is easy to see why the astronauts can see the Great Wall, built 2300 years ago and extending 3,750 miles, from space! Learn about Chinese Feng Shui while visiting the Ming Tombs area where 13 emperors of China’s last “Chinese” dynasty are buried. See many of the exquisite artifacts that were buried with them. B,L,D
Day 05 TEMPLE OF HEAVEN-BEIJING/XIAN
Visit the Temple of Heaven this morning, possibly the country’s most popular symbol. It was believed to be the closest place to heaven and was where the emperors would communicate with the gods. Later, you are flown to another ancient capital, Xian, formerly Changan, once the largest city in the world and the national capital for eleven Chinese Dynasties. Xian, being the terminus of the Silk Road, was a major link between Asia and Europe. In the evening you are treated to a traditional Tang Dynasty Show, focusing on the ancient culture of the period. Grand New World (or similar) B, L,D
Day 06 TERRA COTTA WARRIORS
Xian captured the interest of the world in 1974 when peasants, in the course of digging wells, uncovered the astonishing 3rd-century BC burial sites of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi. Visit the archaeological site to see thousands of terra cotta warriors that have been standing guard over the Imperial Tomb for 2,000 years. See the “Forest of Stelae”-ancient stone tablets displaying ancient classics in traditional calligraphy. Stop at the Neolithic Village of Banpo dating from 6,000 BC. B, L, D
Day 07 XIAN/SHANGHAI
Fly to Shanghai,” the Paris of the East,” China’s most westernized and largest city, where the mighty Yangtze River meets the East China Sea. Your tour of Shanghai includes a visit to Yu Yuan Garden- offering a compressed landscape designed for meditation and done in classical Chinese style; the Temple of the Jade Buddha- with two fabulous white jade statues brought over from Burma; and a drive along the famous Bund-the wide tree-lined avenue along the Huangpo River and the former “Wall Street” of foreign powers. Later , thrill to a performance of the famous Chinese Acrobats. REGAL EAST ASIA HOTEL (or similar) B, L,D
Day 08 SUZHOU EXCURSION BY TRAIN
Ride on the Grand Canal, China’s ancient commercial waterway, and visit a few of Suzhou’s exquisite gardens, representing perhaps the finest examples of the classical style in China. B, L, D
Day 09 SHANGHAI/HOME
Leave the Orient behind today and board your home-ward flight, filled with memories of your exciting journey into the many marvelous treasures of ancient China. B
Single : C$ 2480.00 Per Person
Twin Sharing Accommodation : C$ 1990.00 Per Person
Tour Depart : Daily
Trip Details:
• All transfers.
• Airfare Peking / Xian / Chongqing & Yichang / Shanghai.
• Sightseeings as indicated with English-speaking guide.
• All meals as specified.
• Hotel accommodation on twin share basis with daily ABF.
• Evening entertainment.
• Yangtze River Cruise on board VICTORIA Cruises.
Tour Cost Does Not Include:
• Roundtrip international airfare with tax.
• China visa fee.
• Travel insurance.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips to guide and driver.
Air fares: Please call us at 1-800-898-2638 for International Airfares from your departure city
Treasures of Ancient China