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Imperial Treasures of China
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The Charming Advantage: (Land+Air) Round-trip air transportationHotel accommodationMeet and greet transfersQuality guided sightseeing toursMeal plans as per itineraryTour Highlights: Walk on the Great Wall of ChinaTraditional Peking Duck dinnerVisit Tiananmen SquareRickshaw ride around Beijing HutongsImperial Palace Museum (Forbidden City)Terra-Cotta Warrior StatuesShanghai City TourExclusions : Travel insuranceVisa fees, passport fees, etc.Tips and gratuitiesPersonal purchasesMeals/admission not in itineraryAccomodation:
Beijing
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Peninsula Beijing Xian
Sheraton Hotel
Sofitel on Renim Square Shanghai
Hilton Shanghai
Portman Ritz-Carlton
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| Details | | Charming Asia | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | USA - Beijing, China: Location: China
Depart from your hometown to Beijing, China. | | Day 2 | Beijing | Beijing: Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our tour guide and be transferred to your hotel. | | Day 3 | Beijing | Beijing: Make your way to one of the greatest structural achievements of mankind, The Great Wall of China. This world-famous structure overflows with historical significance and is one of the few objects on earth visible from the moon. Visit significant Beijing landmarks, Ming Tomb Museum and Sacred Way. Indulge your plates with the famed Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 4 | Beijing | Beijing: Visit the summer home of the emperor and his royal court, the Summer Palace at Kunming Lake. Proceed to the famous commercial center at Wangfujing Street and Underground City. Jaunt down the intricate maze of the Beijing's Hutongs on a traditional rickshaw ride!
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 5 | Beijing | Beijing: Start your sightseeing tour in Tiananmen Square, the largest plaza square in the world. Tiananmen Square served as the center stage for key events in Chinese history. Visit the Great Hall of the People and Mao's Mausoleum (exterior). See the Monument of the People's Heroes center of the Square. Proceed to the Forbidden City, where commoners during a period of 500 years were prohibited to enter until now.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 6 | Xi'an | Beijing - Xian: Visit one of Beijing's most prized landmarks, the Temple of Heaven. After the visit, you will be transferred to the Airport for your domestic flight to Xian. Our first stop after arrival is at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built during the Tang Dynasty in 652AD, this pagoda was constructed to hold ancient Buddhist sutras and figurines. See Xian's Old City Walls, the most complete and best preserved city walls in all of China. Afterwards, see a showcase China's ancient civilization in the Provincial History Museum.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 7 | Xi'an | Xian: See the world renowned Terra-cotta Warriors, an army of ancient soldier statues guarding the tomb of Qing Dynasty's first emperor. Visit the Great Mosque and the entrance to the Muslim Quarters of Xian. Stop by Drum Tower, a historical structure built during the Ming dynasty in 1380. Delight yourself in a Tang Dynasty Dinner-Show in the evening.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 8 | Shanghai | Xian - Shanghai: Visit the Forest of Stele Museum, a museum well known for its fine collection of inscribed stones engraved during the Han and Qing Dynasties. In the center there is the Muslim Quarter where you'll find handicraft shops, Muslim restaurants, and the famous Muslim Mosque. Take an evening flight to Shanghai. Depart to Shanghai in the evening.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 9 | Shanghai | Shanghai: Proceed to Yuyuan Market, a bazaar of stores where you can buy traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Next to the market you'll find the famous Yu Garden. This garden, reportedly first established nearly 450 years ago, is said to be one of the finest gardens in China. Continue to visit the People's Square, The Bund, and the Xin Tian Di area. Take a relaxing night harbor cruise of the Huangpu River in the evening.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 10 | Shanghai | Shanghai: Visit one of Shanghai's prominent modern landmarks, the Oriental Pearl Tower. Continue your tour and make a stop at the Jade Buddha Temple. See some of China's most exquisite historical collections at the Shanghai Museum. Afterwards, stroll along China's most popular shopping street, Nanjing Road. In the evening, enjoy dinner while watching the spectacular Shanghai Acrobatic show.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 11 | Shanghai | Shanghai: Enjoy a full day to explore the city yourself.
Meals: B | | Day 12 | Return USA | Shanghai - USA: Free at leisure until departure.
Meals: B |
| | | * Hotel accommodation is based on your package choice of deluxe or luxury. All hotels are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another of similar category. Price based on 2 passengers. Single Supplement charges apply for 1 passenger or person traveling. |
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