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The Highlights of China - 12 Days
 This 12-day, 11-night itinerary touches on the
highlights of any visit to mainland China and Hong Kong: the
great monuments of Beijing, the spectacular Terra-cotta warriors
in Xian, the famous Li River in Guilin and the excitement of
Hong Kong. It also includes many unique programs such as the
visit on rickshaw to the hutongs, the city’s back lanes, for a
rare opportunity to see the day-to-day lives of Beijing
residents, and an evening cocktail cruise to view the
spectacular Symphony of Lights show in Hong Kong.
Day 1 USA/Beijing Relax on
your transpacific flight to Beijing.
Day 2 Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, capital of the
People’s Republic of China. Upon arrival, you are met by your
guide and transferred to a centrally located first class hotel
for four nights stay. In Beijing, you have a choice staying in
either a charming traditional Chinese courtyard style or a
modern Hotel.
 Day 3 Beijing Today we have a
full day excursion to the magnificent Great Wall, the only
man-made object visible from moon by naked eyes. After a very
traditional northern Chinese style lunch served at local
restaurant, we return the city via the valley of Ming Dynasty
Tombs. This evening, you are invited to a Peking Duck banquet.
(B, L, D)
 Day 4 Beijing
After breakfast, you are off to see
the sights, including the vast Tian An Men Square, and Ming
treasures adorning the imperial palace in the once Forbidden
City. In the afternoon, more Ming extravagances are evident as
you tour the exquisite architecture and vivid embellishment of
the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. We end the day with
the pleasure of an evening cultural performance of Beijing
Opera. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Beijing
In the morning, we take rickshaws
for a fascinating tour of Beijing’s Hutongs-old narrow lanes
lined with ancient courtyard houses, giving us a glimpse into
the daily life of Beijing residents. En route, we climb to the
top of Drum Tower, used to report time in Ancient China, for a
panoramic view of old Beijing. After lunch, you are free to
explore the city this afternoon. (B, L)
Day 6 Beijing/Xi'an
We fly to Xian, a former grand capital of
11 Chinese dynasties, renowned for its wealth of antiquities. A
city tour takes us to the 700 years old City Walls and the
 Shaanxi Provincial Museum, one of the best history
museums in the nation. We stay at centrally located Grand
Mercure Xian Hotel for two nights. (B, L)
Day 7 Xi'an
We have an excursion to the world renowned
Terra-cotta Warriors, guarding the tomb of the first emperor of
Qin Dynasty for over 2,000 years. We also visit the Huaqin Hot
Springs and Banpo Neolithic Museum. Back in the city, we visit
the Grand Mosque and its nearby Muslim living quarters. In the
evening, we enjoy a fabulous Tang Dynasty Dance and Music
performance. (B, L, Dinner show).
Day 8 Xian/Guilin
This morning we fly to Guilin, one of
China's most beautiful cities that brings to life the classical
scenery celebrated in Chinese paintings. Transfer to the Bravo
Hotel Guilinl by the Li Rivers for two nights stay. In the
afternoon, we visit the extraordinary underground caverns of the
Reed Flute Cave and the Fubo Hills. (B, L, D)
 Day 9 Guilin
Today, we take a leisurely scenic cruise
along the Li River, which winds its way through the pointed,
craggy hills, rice paddies, limestone rock formations and be
charmed by the romantic effects of mist and cloud. After lunch
on boat, we disembark at the small town of Yangshuo. We spend
some time browsing Yangshuo's antique and craft stalls before
drive back to Guilin in the late afternoon. (B, L)
Day 10 Guilin/Hong Kong
Enjoy some free time in the morning. In
the early afternoon, we embark on a unique excursion to Yaoshan
for a chair-lifted ride and some magnificent views over the
undulating hills around Guilin. After dinner, we board our
evening flight to Hong Kong, where we are transferred to the
Regal Kowloon Hotel for two nights stay. (B, D)
Day 11 Hong Kong
We spend today enjoying this
vibrant city's many sights and experiences. A half-day guided
orientation tour will take us atop Victoria Peak for a
360-degree view of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the surrounding
harbors and outer islands. Then a scenic drive takes us past
Repulse Bay to the colorful floating community of Aberdeen, and
vibrant Stanley Market, a favorite bargain shopping area. You
are free to explore the other aspects of the city in the
afternoon. In the evening, join in a cocktail cruise to view the
spectacular Symphony of Lights show which is listed as the most
elaborate in the Guinness book of the world records, followed by
a Chinese seafood dinner at Lei Yue Mun fishing village.(B,D)
Day 12 Transfer to airport for
your homeward flight. (B)
Price:
$2,938 per person, double occupancy
Land package price includes:
First class hotel accommodations with daily American breakfast
Domestic airfare
Round trip transfers in each city
Comprehensive guided tours, visits and excursions in a
private vehicle with your English-speaking guide.
Admission and entrance fees Lunch and dinner
indicated by symbols L, D
Evening cultural performances
Applicable hotel taxes and domestic airport tax.
Not included in the package price:
International Trans-pacific airfare.
China Visa fee
Other costs not stated as included
This itinerary can be customized to accommodate your interests.
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