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8 Days Best of China Tour (Luxury)

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Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai
Tour Code: CV-03L
From USD 1482
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Welcome by our guide at airport and drive you to the hotel. The rest of today is free for you to relax or feel the historic capital city of China.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, your visit in Beijing begins from the largest public square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will enter the world's largest palace building complex-Forbidden City. Afterwards, drive to Old Beijing's Hutongs(narrow alleys) for a rickshaw ride, visit a traditional courtyard house and taste a delicious lunch served at a local family home. Then enjoy the breathtaking views of Summer Palace, the finest imperial garden built in Qing Dynasty.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The morning excursion takes you to Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven for good harvest. After lunch at a local restaurant, you take a scenic drive to the Great Wall, the less- crowded Mutianyu section (including round-trip cable car). Taste delicious Peking Duck at dinner. In the evening, watch the world-famous Kungfu Show before driving back to hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	Check out in the morning, and then take a photo stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube-the main stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympics on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone. Beijing 798 Art Zone with more than 200 art & culture galleries was once a military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's. As for lunch, you can get by yourself in Beijing 798 Art Zone. Then take the afternoon flight to Xi'an for more Chinese history experience. Upon arrival in Xian, our local guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Take an excursion to China's greatest archaeological discovery-Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an underground army for the tomb of China's First Emperor over 2,200 years ago. After lunch, drive to the square in front of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda is the landmark of this city. A walk around the square will help you appreciate the exquisite Tang-styled architectures and sculptures. This evening, you attend a special Dumpling banquet followed by a remarkable Tang Dynasty Culture Show.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner(Dumpling Banquet)
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	The morning tour includes the well preserved Xian City Wall, which was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City; a bike ride on the wall is arranged. Followed by visiting the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby, you touch the real local life here. After a la carte lunch, you fly to Shanghai, China's most dynamic city and vibrant financial center. Our local guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 7	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	In the morning, head for Shanghai Museum where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed, the Bund and Nanjing Road. This afternoon, you will visit the 400-year old classical Chinese garden in the Old Town of Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden with its surrounding local market. Yuyuan garden is the most famous garden in Shanghai and decorated with beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. Afterwards, pay a visit to Tianzifang Lane, where you can find special architectures of old shanghai city as well as a lot of bars, cafes, craft shops, studio, galleries, and boutiques. This evening, you will enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Chinese Acrobatic Show
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 8	Place & Transport	Departure from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Pick you up at your hotel and transfer to the airport. Our service ends here and your China journey will remain in your mind for a long time.

	Meals	Breakfast

Land Only Prices & Highlights

10% OFF sale is available for all tours running between Nov 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2013, excluding the period of Jan 1 to Jan 3 2013 and the period of Feb 6 to Feb 18 2013.

Note: To enjoy the private group with your family or friends, please find the prices (per person) below:

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Occupancy Type	2-5 Travelers (USD)
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy	1703
Single Occupancy	2315
High Season (3/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy	1775
Single Occupancy	2349
Low Season (12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	1482
Single Occupancy	1908
Low Season (12/1/2013-2/28/2014)
Twin Occupancy	1507
Single Occupancy	1884
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The prices shown above are not valid during China's Offical Holidays (National Day - 01 to 07, Oct., Spring Festival - 09 to 15, Feb. 2013, ect.).

Services Inclusions:

1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
2. Meals: as specified above;
3. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
7. Government taxes & fees.

Services Exclusions:

1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
2. China visa fees;
3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.

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