Classic China
12 days/ 11 nights, Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, fully escorted

Tour Code: BXGS

Day 1
Arrive in Beijing (Saturday)
Welcome to Beijing-the capital of China and home to many wonders. On arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your impressive 5 star hotel.
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Day 2
Beijing
Today, we will walk across Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and the symbolic center for all of China. We will then visit the magnificent Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Afternoon, we will visit Summer Palace. The Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) in the northwestern suburb of Beijing was built in 1750, so far the best-preserved imperial garden in China, and was endorsed by the UNESCO in 1998 as a world cultural heritage site. As a paragon of Chinese gardens, this huge garden includes Longevity Hill, whose beauty is set off by a multitude of halls, kiosks and trees, and Kunming Lake, a vast man-made construction with water filled by a large reservoir north of Beijing. [B/L/D]
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Day 3
Beijing
A full day excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, one of the most amazing feats of human labor. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Ming Tombs at Changling along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. [B/L/D]
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Day 4
Beijing
After breakfast, we will visit Temple of Heaven to see local people doing Taiji and morning exercises. Built in 1420, Temple of Heaven was where Ming and Qing emperors prayed Heaven for good harvests. Major structures are hall of Prayer for good Harvest, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and Abstinence Palace. UNESCO endorsed Temple of Heaven as a world cultural heritage site in December 1998. Later, we visit Museum of China Ancient Architecture & History of Beijing. Afternoon, we will take a tour to Hutong. Hutong is an ancient urban alley peculiar to Beijing. The ancient city has several thousands of hutong around the Forbidden City. Most of them were formed in Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Most hutongs in Beijng are mainly located in the area near Shichahai, the most beautiful place in old Beijing, with the oldest water areas, the mansions of the former princes, temples, famous personages’ former residences. Enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner & cultural show in the evening. [B/L/SD]
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Day 5
Beijing/Xi'an Flight
After breakfast, we fly to Xian and transfer to 4 star hotel. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. Afternoon, we will visit the Large Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city, it is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang. Later visit Shanxi Provincial History Museum, a striking Tang-Dynasty style pavilion, houses a large collection of 113,000 historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi. [B/L/D]
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Day 6
Xi'an
Today we will visit the spectacular sight of the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang guarded by 8,000 Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in battle formation. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world”.  Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. [B/L/SD]
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Day 7
Xi'an/Guilin Flight
Upon arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your 4 star hotel. According to a popular Chinese saying, Guilin’s scenery bests all others in the world. Its shapely-rising limestone towers and crystal-clear waters are often portrayed in Chinese artworks. Afternoon we have a city tour to Elephant Truck Hill & Piled Silk Hill. Enjoy yourself in the pleasant surroundings. [B/L/D]
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Day 8
Guilin
Today, enjoy a scenic boat cruise down the Li-Jing River to the small town of Yang Shuo. Along the route, experience an endless variety of spectacular scenery and colorful river traffic which ranges from one man bamboo rafts to large junks plus an occasional wading water buffalo. [B/L/D]
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Day 9
Guilin/Shanghai Flight
Today, we fly to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. The cosmopolitan port city of Shanghai is a treat to the senses with its mix of ancient and modern influence. [B]
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Day 10
Shanghai
We will have a full day city tour in Shanghai. Start the exploration form The Bund, a waterfront promenade lined with a mile-long of European buildings. Later, visit the small yet exquisite Yu Yuan Garden, and the Jade Buddha Temple, a venerable and famous Buddhist temple, which was built in 1882 to keep two precious jade Buddha statues. Afternoon, we stop at Carpet Factory & enjoy an exciting Acrobatic Show in the evening. [B/L/D]
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Day 11
Zhujiajiao
Take a morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a typical ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Wander around well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, ancient stone bridges and streets. After lunch, we will visit the marvelous Shanghai Museum. Its galleries contain world-class collections of ancient arts and artifacts. The Bronze Gallery is a must-see section. [B/L/D]
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Day 12
Depart Shanghai (Wednesday)
You will be transferred to airport for flight to your sweet home. [B]
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Package Price

Arrive in Beijing
Saturday

Exit Shanghai
Wednesday

Package Rate
Per Person

Single Supplement

Extra Night Per Room in Beijing

Extra Night Per Room in Shanghai

2008. 3. 29

2008. 4. 09

$1479

$439

$119

$109

4. 05

4. 16

$1479

$439

$119

$109

4. 12

4. 23

$1479

$439

$119

$109

4. 19

4. 30

$1479

$439

$119

$109

4. 26

5. 07

$1479

$439

$119

$109

5. 03

5. 14

$1479

$439

$119

$109

5. 10

5. 21

$1479

$439

$119

$109

5 .17

5. 28

$1479

$439

$119

$109

5. 24

6. 04

$1479

$439

$119

$109

5. 31

6. 11

$1459

$419

$119

$100

6. 07

6. 18

$1459

$419

$119

$100

6. 14

6. 25

$1459

$419

$119

$100

6. 21

7. 02

$1459

$419

$119

$100

6. 28

7. 09

$1459

$419

$119

$100

7. 05

7. 16

$1459

$419

$119

$100

7. 12

7. 23

$1459

$419

$119

$100

9. 13

9. 24

$1539

$489

$129

$109

9. 20

10. 01

$1539

$489

$129

$109

9. 27

10. 08

$1539

$489

$129

$109

10. 04

10. 15

$1539

$489

$129

$109

10. 11

10. 22

$1539

$489

$129

$109

10. 18

10. 29

$1539

$489

$129

$109

10. 25

11. 05

$1469

$469

$129

$109

11. 01

11. 12

$1359

$339

$119

$109

11. 08

11. 19

$1359

$339

$119

$109

11. 15

11. 26

$1359

$339

$119

$109

11. 22

12. 03

$1299

$299

$100

$89

11. 29

12. 10

$1299

$299

$100

$89

12. 06

12. 17

$1299

$299

$100

$89

12. 13

12. 24

$1299

$299

$100

$89

12. 20

12. 31

$1299

$299

$100

$89

12. 27

2009. 1. 07

$1299

$299

$100

$89

2009. 1. 03

1. 14

$1299

$299

$100

$89

1. 10

1. 21

$1299

$299

$100

$89

1. 17

1. 28

$1299

$299

$100

$89

1. 31

2. 11

$1299

$299

$100

$89

2. 07

2. 18

$1299

$299

$100

$89

2. 14

2. 25

$1299

$299

$100

$89

2. 21

3. 04

$1339

$289

$100

$100

2. 28

3. 11

$1339

$289

$100

$100

3. 07

3. 18

$1379

$339

$100

$100

3. 14

3. 25

$1439

$399

$119

$100

3. 21

4. 01

$1469

$419

$119

$100

*Price per person in Canadian dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together
Includes:
  • 11 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with buffet breakfast
    • Beijing Plaza Royal or Chang An Grand Hotel or Oriental Bay Hotel (all 5 star)
    • Xi'an King Dynasty Hotel or Aurum International Hotel (4 star)
    • Guilin Park Hotel or similar (4 star)
    • Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar (4 star)
  • Sightseeing tours with lunch and dinner as listed, including
    • Peking Duck Dinner & Cultural Show in Beijing
    • Chinese Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
    • Acrobatic Show in Shanghai
    • Lunch & dinner at local restaurant with one glass of soft drink
    • Special lunch at local restaurant with soft drinks
    • Special dinner at local restaurant with soft drinks & local wine
  • National guide service from Beijing to Shanghai
  • Professional English speaking tour guide service
  • Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
  • Domestic airfare Beijing/Xi'an/Guilin/Shanghai with airport tax and fuel surcharge
  • Baggage handling
Excludes:
  • International flights & airport taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities to guide, driver & porters