13 day journey to Beijing, Xian, Guilin, and Shanghai. You will receive 4 & 5 star accommodations, guided sightseeing and admissions, ground transportations, transfers with baggage handling, meals, cultural shows, and professional English speaking guides to assist and answer any questions you may have throughout the tour. Added values include a Peking Duck Dinner, Tang Dynasty song & dance show, and an Acrobatic show in Shanghai.
Day 01 Depart Canada
Your journey begins with your transPacific flight. Move your watch a day ahead as you cross the International Dateline.
Day 02 Arrive at Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, the political and cultural center of the world's most populous nation. You will be met and transferred to the 4-Star Grand View Garden Hotel in Beijing.
Day 03 Beijing
Today's highlights include a tour of Tian An Men Square, the largest public plaza in the world, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. (B/L/D)
Day 04 Beijing
Enjoy an all day excursion to the Great Wall. En route, you will also visit the ancient Changling Tomb; the largest and best preserved of the 13 Ming Tombs near Beijing. Walk on the Sacred Way- (Shen Dao) which means 'the road leading to Heaven'- to the imperial tombs. (B/L/D)
Day 05 Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven, see local people doing Taiji(Tai Chi) and morning exercises. Enjoy a Hutong Tour, Peking Duck dinner, and cultural show. (B/L/D)
Day 06 Beijing - Xian
After breakfast, you will have time to pack. Transfer to airport and fly to Xian. Arrive in Xian and transfer to the 4-Star Royal Garden Hotel. Enjoy a city tour in the afternoon. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B/L/D)
Day 07 Xian
Marvel at the Terra Cotta warriors and horses in battle formation guarding the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner will be followed by an amazing Tang Dynasty song & dance show. (B/L/D)
Day 08 Xian - Guilin
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Guilin. Arrive at Guilin and transfer to the 4-Star Guilin Park Hotel. Enjoy a city tour in the afternoon visiting Elephant Trunk Hill and Piled Silk Hill. (B/L/D)
Day 09 Guilin
Take the Li River Cruise and marvel at the unusual needle-like limestone hills and the lush tropical growth. Arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon and stroll around in the free markets. Take the coach back to Guilin for dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Guilin - Shanghai
Take morning flight to Shanghai. Arrive at Shanghai, the legendary seaport and the most populous city of the world and transfer to the 4-Star Shanghai Best Western New Century Hotel. Enjoy a free day in the afternoon. (B)
Day 11 Shanghai
Highlights today include a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Yuan Garden and the Bund, which is located along the bank of the Huangpu River. An amazing Acrobatic show follows dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 12 Shanghai
Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai followed by lunch. In the afternoon visit the Shanghai Museum followed by dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 13 Depart Shanghai
Free time in the morning to explore or relax. Say goodbye to Shanghai as you board your transPacific flight home. (B)
Tour Departs: Daily
Tour Cost valid for
Double
Single
Apr- May
C $2445
C $2935
Jun - Aug
C $2390
C $2890
Sep - Nov
C $2485
C $2975
Dec - Jan - Feb.
C$2315
C$2795
Tour Cost Includes:
• 11 nights of hotel accommodations (on twin sharing basis) with breakfast in hotels;
• Meals as listed above ( 09 lunches and 09 dinners in local restaurant);
• All transfers and transportation within the tour by coach;
• Entrance fee to the above scenic spots;
• Domestic Airfare Beijing/Xian/Guilin/Shanghai;
• Well-trained English speaking tour guide;
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
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