Day 1 HOME CITY - BEIJING
Your journey begins with a transpacific flight to Beijing. Move your watch a day ahead as you cross the International Dateline.
Day 2 BEIJING
Welcome to Beijing, the political and cultural centre of the world’s most populous nation. You will be met by your friendly guide and transferred to the unique 4-star YuYang Hotel.
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Forbidden City, Beijing
Day 3 BEIJING
Today, you will tour Tian An Men Square, the largest public plaza in the world and the Forbidden City, where Two-dozen emperors lived from the 15th to the early 20th century. It also houses the Palace Museum, which contains priceless treasures. In the afternoon, you will visit the beautiful Summer Palace Enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner tonight.
(B/L/D)Day 4 BEIJING - XIAN
On a daylong excursion, you will walk the mighty Great Wall. It is the only man-made structure visible from the moon - stretching across China for about 4,000 miles. Transfer to the airport and board a flight to Xian. Transfer to the 4-Star Tangcheng Hotel.
(B/L/D)Day 5 XIAN
Visit the ancient City Wall and the Wild Goose Pagoda. Free afternoon to explore.
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Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian
Day 6 XIAN
Visit the spectacular sight of the tomb of emperor Qin Shi Huang guarded by 8,000 Terra Cotta Warriors and horses in battle formation. Enjoy an amazing Tang Dynasty dancing show.
(B/L/D)Day 7 XIAN - HANGZHOU
Take a morning flight to Hangzhou. Visit the Six Harmony Pagoda and Hefang Street – an ancient street where you will find many interesting carvings, paintings and coins of the Ming Dynasties. Stay at the 3-Star Lily Hotel.
(B/L/D)Day 8 HANGZHOU - SUZHOU
Highlights of today will be a visit to the Lingyin Temple and taste a copy of the delicious green tea as well as learn about green tea at the famous Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Take a boat cruise on the tranquil water of the beautiful West Lake in the afternoon. Coach to Suzhou in the late afternoon. Stay at the 4-Star Castle Hotel.
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Suzhou
Day 9 SUZHOU
Visit the Silk Worm Factory to learn about the Silk civilization. Enjoy a Grand Canal boat cruise and visit the Master of Nets Garden.
(B/L/D)Day 10 SUZHOU - SHANGHAI
This morning, visit the Embroidery Institute. Take the coach ride to Shanghai. Rest of day to explore. Overnight at the 4-Star Dorure International Hotel.
(B/L/D)Day 11 SHANGHAI
Today visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, the Children Palace and the famous Shanghai Museum. An amazing Acrobatic Show awaits.
(B/L/D)Day 12 SHANGHAI - HOME CITY
Free morning for last minute shopping. Bid farewell to China as you board your flight home taking this wonderful feast of experience and memories with you.
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