China Tours
9 Days Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai Tour

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Tour Price:
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$1079
USD Price Details
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This tour will take you across the landscape of modern China. Travel from the capital Beijing to the ancient city Xi'an and on to the metropolis Shanghai. You will experience the best of China's culture, history and natural beauty.
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Day by Day Itinerary
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Day1
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Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
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Descriptions:  
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Meals:  No meals
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Day2
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Destinations:
Beijing
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Descriptions:  
In the morning, you'll visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City. The complex of imperial palaces was home to emperors for over 500 years during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. After lunch, You'll be led to the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the imperial court, and take a boat ride on Lake Kunming. You'll feast on delicious Beijing Roast Duck for dinner.
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and Beijing Roast Duck
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Day3
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Destinations:
Beijing
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Descriptions:  
Today is set aside for a cultural excursion to the unforgettable Badaling Great Wall, a must-see attraction for all who visit China. After lunch, you'll move on to the Ming Tombs, where giant marble statues along the Sacred Way guard the massive tombs of emperors (1368-1644AD).
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and dinner
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Day4
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Destinations:
Beijing
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Descriptions:  
You'll have an early morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, where you can see local people doing taiji (tai chi) and morning exercises. It was where emperors prayed for good harvests, sought divine approval and atoned for the perceived sins of the people. Afterwards, You'll go on a tour of Beijing's Hutong areas for a glimpse of local life. In the narrow hutong lanes and alleys, you'll witness the charm of old Beijing and get a taste of street life. For dinner, you'll eat like Beijingers at a local restaurant before attending a cultural show that will give you a special impression of China.
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and dinner
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Day5
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Destinations:
Beijing-Xi'an
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Descriptions:  
You'll arrive by plane in the morning and be greeted by your local guide. Afterwards, you'll visit Big Goose Pagoda, Xi'an's signatural landmark and the home of original Buddhist scriptures brought from India during the Tang Dynasty. Then it's off to the Provincial History Museum, which features artifa dating back over 6,000 years.
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and dinner
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Day6
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Destinations:
Xi'an
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Descriptions:  
You'll enjoy a tour of the Terracotta Army Museum, in which life-sized infantrymen, archers, officers and their horses guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang. After breakfast, you'll visit the City Wall that still encompasses the center of Xi'an. Later, you'll have a sumptuous dumpling dinner and enjoy a Tang Dynasty Show.
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and dinner
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Day7
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Destinations:
Xi'an-Shanghai
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Descriptions:  
After breakfast, you'll arrive by plane in Shanghai. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to check in. In the afternoon, you will visit Shanghai Museum, one of China's greatest art and history museums.
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and dinner
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Day8
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Destinations:
Shanghai
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Descriptions:  
Today you'll visit the Bund, Shanghai's famous riverfront, featuring outstanding examples of European colonial architecture and postcard-perfect views of the futuristic Pudong skyline. Next stop: Yu Gardens, former residence of imperial officials, featuring tranquil classical gardens. Afterwards, it's on to the Jade Buddha Temple, home of a priceless jade Buddha sculpture. Finally, an acrobatics show will light up your evening and is sure to impress with astonishing displays of skill and strength.
Meals:  Western breakfast, Chinese lunch, and dinner
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Day9
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Destinations:
Shanghai
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Descriptions:  
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Your memorable tour in China ends.
Meals:  Western breakfast
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Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)


High Season: Apr. May. Jun. Aug. Jul. Sep. Oct. Low Season: Jan. Feb. Mar. Nov. Dec.

2010 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)

Price Includes:
- 1. Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned;
- 2. Meals as listed in the itinerary, B= American breakfast; L= Chinese lunch; D=
Chinese dinner;
- 3. Excellent private guide;
- 4. Private vehicle with driver;
- 5. Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels;
- 6. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary. Single supplement will
be charged;
- 7. Domestic flights (Economy-class) or trains as listed, airports taxes and fuel
charges;
- 8. Service charge & Government taxes.
Price Excludes:
- 1. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, telex, telephone calls or excess baggage
charges;
- 2. China visa fees;
- 3. The international flight or train of entering and exiting China;
- 4. Any meals that are not specified;
- 5. Tips to guides and drivers.

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