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14 Days China Tour, No Shops Package of Beijing Xi'an Yangtze

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14 Days Small Group Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour Type: Small Group of max 18, guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 10 nights at good 5-star & 4-star hotels, 3 nights on Yangtze River cruise

Highlights:
Must-see sights - Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army.
See giant pandas unprecedentedly up close in their hometown of Chengdu.
Set all your earthly cares aside as you cruise on Yangtze River.
Enjoy a la carte meals, Peking Opera & Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

From USD 3289USD 2958

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing

Welcome to the mysterious land of China. Once you have collected your luggage and been cleared by customs, your professional guide will greet you in the Arrivals Hall of Beijing Airport. We will transfer you to the hotel for a three-night stay, where we suggest you relax during the remainder of the day to recover from jet lag, so that you can enjoy this 14-day China tour to the fullest. Accommodation: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong

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Beijing

Day 2 Beijing

After breakfast this morning, there will be a short briefing when you can get to know other members of your group. Your sightseeing tour in Beijing will start from the magnificent Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and considered to be the political center of China. Within walking distance, you reach the Forbidden City, world-famous for its imperial history as the home and office for emperors during Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 – 1911 AD). You will step into a sacred compound, where everything must conform to dreadfully strict standards, from the selection of materials of its floor tiles to how a servant served her master. For example, it’s said the maids couldn’t sleep or walk casually at night, to make sure they were near at hand in case their bosses needed them; most terribly, they couldn’t answer the call of nature freely!

★ Join us to visit the treasure house in Forbidden City In the northeast of the Forbidden City lies the Treasure Gallery. As its name implies, it exhibits the most extravagant side of ancient palace life, represented by a 2m tall, 5,000 kilo jade sculpture, depicting a Chinese ancestor controlling the flood. With us, you get to step into this treasure house and appreciate this giant jade sculpture, along with other treasures including lifelike potted landscapes, all made of precious gemstones.

You will enjoy an a la carte welcome lunch meal (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a quality restaurant at midday, where the famous Peking Roast Duck – a cultural symbol of both Beijing and China - is also served. Remember to eat the duck with refreshing scallions and cucumber, if you don’t want to fill your mouth with too much fat.

After lunch, we visit Yonghe Temple, or Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery, the center for the Qing government to preside over state affairs concerning Tibetan Buddhism. Then we head to the ancient Temple of Heaven. As the place for Ming and Qing emperors to pray for bumper harvests, its majestic main buildings, with blue-tiled roofs symbolizing Heaven, will surely impress you.

This evening, you will be surprised with a special treat – we will take you to a prestigious local theater to appreciate Peking Opera. As a cultural bridge that connects China and the world, it’s a special drama form that can go beyond the limit of language and be understood through appearance and movements of the artists. That is, to be a Peking Opera artist, you have to be not only a singer, but a dancer, an actor, perhaps even a martial artist, as there are often acrobatics in fight scenes. Facial makeup and costumes also contribute to your understanding of a certain character. Today, we will give you a chance to see how the artists put up heavy colorful makeup before their shows start. Afterwards, we will take you back to your hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch

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Day 3 Beijing

Day 3 Beijing
Today your guide and driver will transfer you to Mutianyu Great Wall, a section of the Great Wall of China and famous for its season-defying beauty. The round-trip cable car is included. As your host, we will provide the group with red wine for a celebratory toast to commemorate this memorable moment on the Great Wall.

In the afternoon, we pass by Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest). We will stay shortly before it for you to catch a glimpse of the unique features of this sports venue and take nice photos.

Then we head to Hutongs, where we will arrange for you a Hutong tour by rickshaw, to travel through ancient alleys lined with courtyard houses on both sides. Your tour will end with a visit to a local family in a courtyard house. You will be encouraged by the family members to ask whatever interests you, like the traditional family culture of living in a multi-generational household or the stories behind the Hutong they live in. It’s getting late. Now it’s time for us to get you back to the hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

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Beijing to Xi'an by Flight

Day 4 Beijing to Xi'an by Flight

This morning, giant pandas are waiting for your visit at the Panda Hall, Beijing Zoo. We will go there when they are most playful for you to observe their life. See if you can catch one male panda do a handstand against a tree – instead of being an acrobat, it’s actually … peeing, just to mark its territory.

Out from the zoo, we head for your last stop in Beijing - Summer Palace, an imperial garden constructed during Qing Dynasty featuring a blend of picturesque natural landscape and classical Chinese architecture.

After a local flavor lunch, you will board a flight to Xi'an, where your local guide will pick you up outside the baggage claim area at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for a three-night stay.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Xi'an

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Xi'an

Day 5 Xi'an
Today's sightseeing will start with a visit to the Terracotta Army, which serves as the funeral object of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 – 210 BC), who united China amid wars and chaos and turned it into the first empire in China’s history. The army fascinates visitors not only with their grandeur, but also with the mysteries unearthed along with it. The biggest one that still puzzles the world concerns the Emperor’s underground palace. It’s said a hundred ton of mercury – symbolizing river and ocean - was flowing inside, carrying his coffined body to uncertain locations, which is probably true, as a test of the surface soil has proved the existence of mercury.

★ Privilege of Our Guests:

► Special Home Visit to Know the Discoverer of the First Terracotta Warrior! The stunning underworld wonder might still be a hidden secret if it’s not for Mr. Yang Zhifa, who accidentally dug out the first terracotta warrior in 1974. After visiting the museum, we will guide you to visit his home and learn first-hand information about the great unearthing. At Mr. Yang’s home, you can witness the hoe he used to dig, the wooden cart that transported the warrior, and its replica, which was rewarded to him for his discovery by the museum. Grab the opportunity to take photos with this great discoverer!

► Make a Mini Terracotta Warrior on Your Own You will be more surprised about our next activity arranged by our travel experts. Following the guide, you will be led to a studio to make a mini Terracotta Warrior by yourself. Under the guidance of a craftsman, you will learn to make it step by step using mini molds and carve details to refine it. The making process is simple and interesting, and you will surely be proud of your final work. Of course, you can take your masterpiece back home.

Considering Xi’an’s profound history, next we’d like to take you to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, to witness an ancient tower that was used to store Buddhist sutras brought from India 1,300 years ago – a testimony to the cultural inclusiveness and prosperity of Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD). This evening, you will be entertained by the fascinating and colorful Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while enjoying a delicious Dumpling Dinner. Then we will drive you back for a good rest.

Travel Tips: Guests visiting in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec need to arrange the dinner and evening activity on their own for this day, since the theater is usually not open at those times.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Dumpling dinner

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Xi'an

Day 6 Xi'an
This morning, before you visit the mighty City Wall, we will take you to explore the City Wall Park first, where you can not only experience the real life of local people, but also learn to do Tai Chi – a most-practiced school of Chinese Kung Fu exercise that involves gentle moves and meditation - in a laid-back atmosphere. Then we ascend the City Wall, which is quite a pride of Xi'an. The circumvallation, along with the surrounding green belt and the moat, which shines like a necklace, adds charm to this ancient city of thirteen dynasties. If you are interested, you may rent a bicycle to ride on the ancient wall.

You will eat your lunch at the popular and lively Muslim Quarter, a bazaar for both locals and visitors. For anyone with a sweet tooth, there are Ba Bao Zhou (cold and sweet rice porridge), Zeng Gao (glutinous rice with red dates), Suan Mei Tang (sweet-sour plum juice), etc. If you prefer spicy food, there are Hu La Tang (spicy soup with meatballs), Liang Pi (steamed cold noodles), Biang Biang Mian (belt-wide noodles), etc. The list goes on and on.

Then you will continue with visits to the Great Mosque and Shaanxi History Museum. The former is a tranquil mosque with classical Chinese architecture hidden in the bustling Muslim Quarter; the latter a UNESCO-recognized first class museum boasting a collection of 1.7 million historical relics. If the Shaanxi History Museum is not available, alternatively, the famous Forest of Stone Steles Museum will be arranged instead. After we exit the museum, it will be time for us to take you back.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Local flavor lunch

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Departure from Shanghai

Day 14 Departure from Shanghai
Please pack your luggage after breakfast and check out before 12:00pm. We have to part ways now. You can book a taxi or take Metro Line 2 at the metro station before your hotel to either Pudong or Hongqiao International Airport. Have a smooth journey home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

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14 Days Small Group Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour Type: Small Group of max 18, guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 10 nights at good 5-star & 4-star hotels, 3 nights on Yangtze River cruise

Highlights:
Must-see sights - Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army.
See giant pandas unprecedentedly up close in their hometown of Chengdu.
Set all your earthly cares aside as you cruise on Yangtze River.
Enjoy a la carte meals, Peking Opera & Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

From USD 3289USD 2958

Arrival Date	Departure Date	Double Occupancy	Single Room Supplement
Apr 08(Mon)	Apr 21(Sun)	USD 3449 USD 3095	USD 1089
Apr 19(Fri)	May 02(Thu)	USD 3449 USD 3095	USD 1089
May 10(Fri)	May 23(Thu)	USD 3449 USD 3095	USD 1089
May 24(Fri)	Jun 06(Thu)	USD 3399 USD 3051	USD 1039
Jun 10(Mon)	Jun 23(Sun)	USD 3399 USD 3051	USD 1039
Jul 05(Fri)	Jul 18(Thu)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Jul 19(Fri)	Aug 01(Thu)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Aug 02(Fri)	Aug 15(Thu)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Aug 16(Fri)	Aug 29(Thu)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Sep 06(Fri)	Sep 19(Thu)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Sep 16(Mon)	Sep 29(Sun)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Oct 07(Mon)	Oct 20(Sun)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Oct 18(Fri)	Oct 31(Thu)	USD 3489 USD 3130	USD 1129
Nov 01(Fri)	Nov 14(Thu)	USD 3289 USD 2954	USD 1009
Nov 15(Fri))	Nov 28(Thu)	USD 3289 USD 2954	USD 1009

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Price Includes

Domestic airfare & train fares
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
Professional English-speaking guides
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Yangtze River cruise with full board
Tips or gratuities for hotel porters

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Price Excludes

International airfares
Entry Visa fees
Personal expenses
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers


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