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Delve into the unique world of ancient China during this fabulous vacation. Your tour begins in China's capital city, Beijing. Here, marvel at historic wonders such as the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, and Summer Palace. No vacation to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall of China, where you have the opportunity to walk along the wall and enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Sample cultural delights, including a special Peking duck dinner and a performance of the Peking Opera. Experience life in a historic neighborhood while enjoying a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing's hutongs, the city's ancient alleys. Fly to Xi'an, where you visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Then marvel at the army of Terracotta Warriors that guarded China's first emperor's tomb for 2,000 years. Next, travel to Hangzhou and explore the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple. In Hangzhou, enjoy a leisurely cruise on West Lake before setting off for Suzhou, renowned for its silk production and elegant embroidery. Finally, your tour takes you to Shanghai, China's most populous city and center of trade and industry. The Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop as you end your amazing China vacation. On this trip, you witness the remnants of China's history and experience the vibrancy of the cities as they are now.
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Day 1: (Thu.) Board your transpacific flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Beijing, China.
(Fri.) Welcome to China’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 3: Beijing.
(Sat.) Your full-day sightseeing starts with a visit to the FORBIDDEN CITY and its IMPERIAL PALACE, once the home of China’s great emperors. Nearby is 100-acre TIAN’ANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue to the former SUMMER PALACE, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries set among beautifully landscaped grounds and situated on Kunming Lake. This evening, savor a special PEKING DUCK WELCOME DINNER. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Beijing.
(Sun.) The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across China’s barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Then, visit a CLOISONNÉ WORKSHOP and see local artisans use the techniques of this ancient art form to turn pieces of copper into colorful decorative items. After lunch in a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk down the SACRED WAY of the Ming Tombs and marvel at the impressive hand-carved stone statues. Tonight, experience local culture at the PEKING OPERA, including a behind-the-scenes look at the colorful makeup being applied to the performers. (B,L)
Day 5: Beijing–Xi’an.
(Mon.) This morning, enjoy a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing’s HUTONGS, the city’s ancient alleys. During this visit you’re welcomed into the courtyard of a family’s home and a daycare center to experience life in this historic neighborhood. A short flight brings you to the city of Xi’an in central China. Look forward to this evening’s highlight, “The Tang Dynasty” DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances. (B,D)
Day 6: Xi’an.
(Tue.) One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi’an today is an archaeological treasure-trove. Sightseeing begins with a visit to the DAYAN PAGODA, built in 652 AD. During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. In 1974, the TOMB of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, was accidentally discovered by local farmers. Marvel at the legion of TERRACOTTA WARRIORS that has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. (B,L)
Day 7: Xi’an–Hangzhou.
(Wed.) Fly to Hangzhou with its beautiful gardens and picturesque surroundings. Sightseeing includes visits to the PAGODA OF SIX HARMONIES and LINGYIN TEMPLE. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Hangzhou–Wuzhen–Suzhou.
(Thu.) Enjoy a leisurely morning CRUISE on the West Lake; sights include a collection of ancient bridges, causeways, temples, and palaces with well-manicured gardens and rock sculptures. View Three Moon Reflection Island prior to traveling by motorcoach to Wuzhen, a 1,000-year-old water town with ancient homes, workshops, and stores still standing on the banks of the rivers. Continue on to Suzhou, renowned for its silk factories. Here you’ll visit the INSTITUTE OF EMBROIDERY to witness local artists making vibrant and elegant Chinese silk embroidery and marvel at the display of stunning Ming Dynasty Imperial Robes. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Suzhou–Shanghai.
(Fri.) This morning’s sightseeing includes a visit to the tranquil GARDEN OF THE MASTER’S FISHING NET, designed during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). The garden is an architectural achievement for its illusionary use of space, making it seem much larger than its actual size. Then, enjoy a boat ride on the OLD CANAL and visit a SILK-REELING FACTORY. Continue by motorcoach to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and center of trade and industry. Tonight there will be plenty of time to enjoy the city, shop some of the 400 stores on Nanjing Road and the famous Friendship Store on the Bund, or be amazed at the fabulous acrobatic show optional tour. (B,L)
Day 10: Shanghai.
(Sat.) Full day of sightseeing. Stroll along the Bund, the city’s riverfront boulevard lined with historic buildings, housing, banks, and trade houses. You’ll visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM and experience the YU YUAN GARDENS. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and visit the CHILDREN’S PALACE, one of China’s famous kindergartens. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 11: (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Beijing: Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, cloisonné workshop, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, and Peking Opera; Hutong tour by rickshaw; enjoy a Peking Duck welcome dinnerXi’an: Enjoy “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show; sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Dayan Pagoda and Terracotta Warriors; noodle-making demonstrationHangzhou: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple; cruise on West LakeSuzhou: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Institute of Embroidery, the Garden of the Master’s Fishing Net, and a silk-reeling factory; boat ride on the Old CanalShanghai: Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Shanghai Museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children’s Palace, and the BundAll Intra-Tour Flights
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B), 7 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D), including a Peking Duck welcome dinner in Beijing and a farewell dinner in Shanghai.
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| Beijing Traders Hotel (F), Xi’an Grand Mercure on Renmin Square (F), Hangzhou Ramada Hangzhou Haihua (F), Suzhou Garden View Hotel (F), Shanghai Sofitel Hyland Shanghai (F) | | ^Top |
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