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Day 1&2 Depart from LAX
Board a Trans-Pacific flight to Beijing.
Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, D)
Arrive in Beijing in the early morning. Prior to checking
into the hotel, we visit sites of the 2008 Olympic Games
such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube (outside).
After resting up, we visit the Summer Palace and a
pearl factory.
Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, SD)
After breakfast, we visit the Tiananmen Square, the
Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening,
we are treated to a famous Peking Duck Welcome Banquet.
Forbidden City
Day 5 Beijing (AB, L, D)
Along the way to the Great Wall, we stop by a jade factory.
After exploring the Great Wall, lunch is served. We then
return to the city for shopping followed by dinner and a
Kung Fu show.
The Great Wall
Day 6 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, SD)
The morning is free for leisure or enjoy an optional
Hutong Tour before an afternoon flight to Xian. In Xian,
we attend a spectacular Tang Dynasty Show and later
indulge ourselves with a Chinese Dumpling Banquet.
Day 7 Xian (AB, L, D)
Spend an exciting day as we visit the Terracotta Warriors
excavation site. Three pits contain over 7,300 warriors,
horses and chariots crafted more than 2,000 years ago
in honor of China’s first Emperor Qin Shi Huang. After
lunch, we continue to the Big Goose Pagoda and the
Ancient City Wall.
Terracotta Soldiers
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Day 8 Xian - Guilin (AB, L, D)
In the morning, we take a flight to Guilin. Explore Elephant
Trunk Hill and later marvel at the stalagmites in the Reed
Flute Cave.
Day 9 Guilin (AB, L, D)
We cruise down the Li River and arrive at Yangshuo free
market. In the evening, we attend a Folk Dance and Song Show
Day 10 Guilin - Shanghai (AB, L, D)
Depart Guilin for Shanghai where we visit Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, and take a
ride up the famous Pearl TV Tower. After lunch we stroll along Nanjing Road and the Bund.
Day 11 Shanghai - Suzhou (AB, L)
Today we visit Suzhou, known for its delicate gardens. In Suzhou we visit Tiger Hill, the Lingerin
Garden and Silk Factory #1 before returning to Shanghai. An optional Shanghai Harbor
cruise completes the evening.
Day 12 Shanghai - Hong Kong (AB, L)
Take a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, check into our hotel in the "Golden Miles" the shopping and entertainment district.
Day 13 Hong Kong (AB)
Enjoy a half day city tour of Hong Kong which includes visiting Victoria's Peak. driving on to Repulse Bay Beach and Aberdeen Fishing Village. Afterwards, enroute to Factory shopping.
Hong Kong
Day 14 Hong Kong (AB)
Free day to explore Hong Kong.
Day 15 Hong Kong - USA (AB)
Free morning in Hong Kong before catching a flight back home.
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| AB: | American Breakfast Buffet |
| L: | Lunch |
| D: | Dinner |
| SD: | Specialty Dinner |
**This Itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, etc.
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