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13 Day the Golden Route of China

Beijing . Xi'an . Guilin . Shanghai. Zhujiajiao  

Tour code:  BXGS

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1/Friday              USA to Beijing

Fly your hometown to Beijing via our selected airline flights 

Day 2/Saturday         Arrive Beijing

Arrive Beijing, the capital of China, where the 2008 Olympic Games will be held, is the nation’s political, scientific, cultural and foreign exchange center, one of the six ancient cities of China, as well as a world-renowned historical, cultural and educational city. It has not only countless ancient palaces, imperial gardens, altars, temples, tombs and other historical and cultural sites, but also many picturesque natural scenic spots. Beijing has been well knownin he world for its numerous historical sites, elegant gardens and beautiful landscape. Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet and transfer you to Chang An Grand Hotel or New Otani Hotel (5 Star deluxe).

Day 3/Sunday          Beijing (B, L, D)

Full day escorted city tour includes Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world,where the five-star red flag is raised at dawn, and lowered at sunset everyday; the Ancient Forbidden City, the larges and best preserved palace in the world; the beautiful Summer Palace, one of the most classical gardens in the world; and the Temple of Heaven where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped.

Day 4/Monday            Beijing (B, L, D)

Full day escorted excursion to the Badaling Great Wall and the Changling Exhibition Hall of the Ming Tombs, altogether 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried here. Of them, Changling Mausoleum is well known for its grand architecture.

Day 5/Tuesday           Beijing (B)

Free day at leisure for shopping or take our optional programs.

Day 6/Wednesday     Beijing to Xi’an (B, L, D)

Take a morning flight to Xi’an, a world-renowned ancient capital of 13 Dynasties, which is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road.  Its long-standing history and colorful culture have left over numerous brilliant historical sites and precious cultural relics. An afternoon city tour includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda dating from the Tang Dynasty, 1352 years ago, and also visit the ancient City Wall, the largest and well-preserved extant wall in China and one of a few ancient military facilities in the world. Check into Garden Hotel or similar (4 star deluxe).

Day 7/Thursday         Xi’an (B, L, D)

Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the century, the extraordinary life –sized terra-cotta warriors were buried with the first emperor for over 2200 years. Enjoy Tang Dynasty Music Dinner Show tonight.

Day 8/Friday              Xi’an to Guilin (B, L, D)

Fly to Guilin, the most scenic city in China, upon arrival, escorted city tour to the Elephant Trunk Hill & Piled Silk Hill. Check into Guihu Park Hotel (4 star centrally located).

Day 9/Saturday         Guilin   (B, L, D)

Embark on a gorgeous cruise on the Li River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese landscape paintings. At Yangshuo, browse at the free market, then drive back to Guilin through the picturesque countryside.

Day 10/Sunday          Guilin to Shanghai (B)

Take a morning flight to Shanghai, the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce of China. Upon arrival, transfer to Ocean Hotel or similar (4 star deluxe). The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Day 11/Monday       Shanghai (B, L, D)

Full day city tour includes The Bund (Waterfront), Yu Garden in the Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple, also visit Shanghai Carpet Factory. This evening, after dinner, attend an amazing Shanghai acrobatic show.

Day 12/Tuesday      Shanghai to Zhujiajiao to Shanghai (B, L, D)

Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a beautifully preserved riverside village, known as the new Venice of China, lunch at a local restaurant, afternoon visit the Shanghai Museum, the architectural master piece.

Day 13/Wednesday    Shanghai to USA (AB)

Departure transfer to the airport for homeward flight. Your flight will bring you back home the very same day.

B= Breakfast    L= Lunch          D= Dinner

November 2004 – March 2005 Departure Dates & Cost

Departure dates                      Land only         W. Coast          E. Coast           Single Supp.

2004 Nov 5, 12, 19, 26             $1090              $1740              $1860              $260

Dec 17                                      $1220              $1920              $2020              $390

2005

Jan 14, Feb 25                         $1080              $1730              $1850              $250

Mar 11, 18, 25                         $1090              $1740              $1860              $260

April 2005 – March 2006 Departure Dates & Cost

Suggested Optional Tours in Beijing

  -- Hutong Tour +Lama Temple with lunch and transfers: $50 per person

  -- Peking Duck Dinner+ Peking Opera with transfers:   $50 per person

Tour cost includes:

  -- Round trip transpacific air transportation

  -- All intra-China air/land transportation

  -- China airport departure taxes

  -- 11 night hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast at the first class hotels below:

Beijing Chang An Grand Hotel or New Otani Hotel as marked * (5 star deluxe)

            Xian Garden Hotel or similar (4 star deluxe)

Guilin Park Hotel or similar (4 star deluxe)

            Shanghai Ocean Hotel or similar (4 star deluxe)

 -- Escorted sightseeing tours and meals as specified.  

 -- Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city

 -- Xi’an Tang Dynasty dinner show

 -- Shanghai Acrobatic show

 -- Round trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges in each city

Cost excludes:

-- Chinese visa fee

-- USA Departure tax

-- International airport departure tax out of Shanghai

-- Personal expenses

-- Tips & gratitude to guides, drivers & porters

Remarks:

-- Please indicate Tour Code “BXGS” at time of booking

-- Please provide your full names and passport numbers upon reservation

--Guaranteed departure for minimum 2 passengers

--West Coast cities including LAX, SFO; East Coast cities including JFK, WAS, BOS, PHL. For additional air add-on from your departure city, please contact us.

--We mainly use Northwest, United, Japan, AA, Air China, Air Canada, China Eastern, etc. for international carriers.

-- Extra cost may apply if our contracted air space is unavailable

--Any reservation made within 14 days prior to departure is subject to a $50 per person late booking fee.

--75% of tour cost for children 2-11 year old who share room with parents without extra bed

-- We highly recommend you purchase our travel insurance program

-- We accept American Express, Discover, Master and Visa cards

-- Extra night hotel in Shanghai is available upon request

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