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China
on Sale
A
brief overview of China's most popular cities
Included
Highlights
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All airfares from
select West Coast gateways
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Accommodations
throughout
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7 breakfasts (B), 6
lunches (L)
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See the astounding art
of the acclaimed Shanghai Museum, Terra Cotta Warriors, Great Wall
of China, Ming Tombs and more.
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Comprehensive
sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart USA Depart on an
overnight flight to China's largest city, Shanghai, the landing point
for many international arrivals.
Day
2 Shanghai
Arrive at one of the great seaports of the world, an exciting starting
point for your China adventure. Your hotel is a comfortable place to
rest or set off shopping at the Arts & Crafts Center. payday loans online
Accommodations, 2 nights:
Superior Hua Ting Hotel
Day 3
Shanghai
Immerse yourself in the culture and sophistication of Shanghai on a
full day tour of the city's premier attractions. View all aspects of
Chinese arts, beautifully displayed in the astounding galleries of the
Shanghai Museum. Explore the paths and pavilions of Yuyuan Gardens;
stroll the waterfront Bund; visit the endearing Children's Palace,
then return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
Day 4
Shanghai/Xian
Fy to Xian, gateway to the Silk Road. (B,L)
Accommodations, 2 nights:
Superior ANA Grand Castle
Day 5 Xian
Walk in the steps of ancient traders and travelers on today's
sightseeing tour of Xian, the head of the great caravan route once
used for shipping silk and other prized Chinese goods to the West.
Tour the archaeological site which so far has yielded some 8000
ancient terra cotta soldiers and horses, each a unique, finely
detailed sculpture. Also tour the Provincial Museum, Big Wild
Goose Pagoda, and City Gate. (B,L)
Day 6 Xian/Beijing
Fly to Beijing, and transfer to your hotel. (B,L)
Accommodations, 3 nights:
Superior Presidential Hotel
Day 7
Beijing
Walk in the steps of ancient emperors today as you tour the powerful
Forbidden City, hidden from public view for over 500 years; and the
masterpiece Temple of Heaven, the embodiment of grace and harmony.
Continuing to the Summer Palace, now a favorite recreational spot for
locals. The pomp and grandeur of imperial China lives on in these
historic landmarks so integral to the nation's soul. (B,L)
Day 8
Beijing
A walk along the Great Wall of China ranks high on the wish lists of
many travelers, and your excursion today will confirm that this,
indeed, is one of the world's great travel experiences. Linger at the
towers and broad promenades, contemplate the spectacular scenery and
the lives lost in building this monumental world wonder, which never
truly fulfilled its purpose. Also visit the Ming Tombs, before
returning to Beijing. (B,L)
Day 9
Beijing/USA
Bid farewell to China as you transfer to the international airport and
depart on your selected airline to the United States. (B)
Pricing
& Departures
Superior
Series (COSS)
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Departs:
Monday |
Land
Only |
Single
Supplement |
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| 2003 |
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| Apr 14, 28; May 5, 12, 26 |
1999 |
348 |
| Jun 9; Jul 7; Aug 4; Sep 1 |
2099 |
301 |
| Sep 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 13,
20, 27 |
1999 |
418 |
| Nov 10, 24; Dec 8 |
1899 |
234 |
| 2004 |
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| Jan 5; Feb 2; Mar 1, 15, 29 |
1899 |
234 |
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Add $100 to the Land Price
if tour package does not include Transpacific airfare. Land
prices are inclusive of domestic airfares within China
Prices listed above are based on
departures from Los Angeles, for add-on pricing from other cities
within the US please see our Special Add-On
Cities.
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