8 Days Beijing-Xian-Shanghai


Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You may have a rest and get ready for your unforgettable China tour in the rest of the day.


	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Your China tour begins with the visit to the largest and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As the itinerary moves on, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys in Hutong area, visit a local family as well as have the lunch with the family members. Then go on to visit the fantastic Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Hutong Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The first stop of today's itinerary is the great Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided to the snaking Mutianyu, an uncrowded section of great wall with comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to enjoy. Lunch is offered at an elegant restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall and dinner is arranged to let you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck.
	Attractions	Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, your local guide will meet you at airport and then transfer to the hotel. Beijing 798 Art Zone was once a military-industrial factory complex, and currenly homes to more than 200 art & culture galleries. Usually, it is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village.
	Attractions	Water Cube Bird’s Nest 798 Art Zone
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	In the morning, pay a visit to the world famous Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of Eight World Wonders where you might be shocked by the magnificence of rows of life-size warriors in order. After a local dainty lunch, make a stop at the square in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and choose the best angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China". As walking around the square, you can also appreciate the exquisite architectures and sculptures on its two sides.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian – Shanghai
	Today's Activities	In the morning, our guide will lead you to the old City Wall, which had been constructed over 600 years ago to protect the city from an attack (bicycle riding on the wall is included). Then head to the Great Mosque to experience the blend of Islamic and Chinese cultures. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be driven to the hotel.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 7	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Today, you will go to the Shanghai Museum to view the splendid Chinese treasures first, and then take a walk around the Bund. After lunch, pay a visit to the Yuyuan Garden and its surrounding market. Finally, roam the Tianzifang, a neighborhood where you can appreciate the creative arts, enjoy a cup of coffee at the romantic cafe and feel old Shanghainese atmosphere.
	Attractions	Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Tianzifang
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 8	Place & Transport	Depart from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Get to the airport and board your homeward flight by yourself. Your memorable China tour ends. Tips: The transfer service from hotel to Pudong or Hongqiao airport could be provided upon your request. Besides, we can also provide you an extension tour to Suzhou, Hangzhou or other cities, as well as the flight and hotel reservation service.

	Meals	Breakfast

USA Promo Prices(USD) & Departures (Flights Included)

The promo prices (GT-03 US$1699, GT-02 US$2199, GT-01 US$2399) include round trip airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Beijing.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required for each booking to enjoy this promo price.
The deals are valid only for tours operated from Mar 1 to Apr 29.
10% OFF Spring promotion is not available for this promo price.

Tour Code	Duration	Air & Land	Status	Action
GT-03-120302_us	3/2/2012 - 3/9/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120306_us	3/6/2012 - 3/13/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120309_us	3/9/2012 - 3/16/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120313_us	3/13/2012 - 3/20/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120316_us	3/16/2012 - 3/23/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120320_us	3/20/2012 - 3/27/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120323_us	3/23/2012 - 3/30/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120327_us	3/27/2012 - 4/3/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120330_us	3/30/2012 - 4/6/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120403_us	4/3/2012 - 4/10/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120406_us	4/6/2012 - 4/13/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120410_us	4/10/2012 - 4/17/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120413_us	4/13/2012 - 4/20/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120417_us	4/17/2012 - 4/24/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120420_us	4/20/2012 - 4/27/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120424_us	4/24/2012 - 5/1/2012	$1699	Available	Book
GT-03-120427_us	4/27/2012 - 5/4/2012	$1699	Available	Book

Prices & Departures:

Feb 2012Mar 2012Apr 2012May 2012Jun 2012Jul 2012Aug 2012Sept 2012Oct 2012Nov 2012

Tour Code	Duration	Twin Occupancy (USD)	Single Occupancy (USD)	Action
GT-03-120228	2/28/2012 - 3/6/2012	0	0	Full

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