Classic China
Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai

12 days/ 11 nights, with eight UNESCO sites and Shanghai EXPO

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 superior first class 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 including cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake (subject to weather and water condition). 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. After that we visit the Pandas Garden in Beijing Zoo. It has been breeding the largest numbers of pandas as an institution away from the original habitat areas and it constitutes with other Panda Sanctuaries for being the UNESCO site. [B/L/D]
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Day 3
Beijing
This morning we start tours first to iconic ”Beijing 2008 Olympic Center”-the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube, where hosts to many spectacular events. We stroll around the outside for photography. Then, we continue 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). This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. If time permits, we will visit a Jade stone carving factory en route and observe the skilled artisans at work as they create intricate designs. Enjoy cultural show in the evening. [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. Then we visit Beijing City Planning Museum and watch a 3D film which tells the glory history and fast changes 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. Visit and shopping at Pearl work-shop late in the afternoon if time permits. Enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner 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. We will see all excavated Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4, and watch the archaeologists are continuing on the fields for further excavation. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world”.  After that, we will visit a Ceramics & Pottery Centre. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner& Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. [B/L/SD]
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Day 7
Xi'an/Guilin Flight
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. Upon arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your first class hotel. Afternoon we have a city tour to Reed Flute Cave, a tour to the underground crystal palace. Piling Silk Hill is where you discover the old small temples and grottoes and experience the bird overview of beautiful landscape. Enjoy yourself in the pleasant surroundings. [B/L]
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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. After disembarkation and strolling a while in Yangshuo, we return back the city by vehicle and visit the art gallery. [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. Afternoon we take a city tour to colonial European past at The Bund, the window of Shanghai history and modern changes. Then, we visit Xintiandi area, a very well-known boutique area composed together with fashion and tradition. [B/L]
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Day 10
Shanghai
We will have a full day city tour in Shanghai. Start the exploration from Old Downtown and classical Yu Garden. Another UNESCO site, the Yu Garden, built 400 years ago, is a famous ancient private garden with architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, we will visit the marvelous Shanghai Museum. Its galleries contain world-class collections of ancient arts and artifacts. After that, we stroll to the People Square. The surroundings are the best collection of modern architecture.  If time permits, we visit the Carpet Factory. Enjoy an exciting Acrobatic Show in the evening. [B/L/D]
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Day 11
Shanghai
Today’s highlight is to visit Shanghai World Exhibition (Shanghai EXPO). The Exhibition covers a large area of over 5.6 Square KM with 27 master halls. The theme is to show all new creational hopes, concepts, designs, technologies, and present to the world a full potential of urban life in the 21st century as a significant one for urban evolution, a New Approaches of Human Habitat, Beautiful Lifestyle. (Shanghai EXPO is on May 01 – Oct.31, but on Feb.1-Apr.29, Nov.1-Dec31 are pre & post exhibition also available for visit). If Shanghai EXPO is unavailable before and after exhibition, we take tour excursion to a well-preserved historical site, the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao to see another unchanged face of Shanghai. Wander around well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, ancient stone bridges and streets.  Then we return back to the city and visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a venerable and famous Buddhist temple, which was built in 1882 to keep two precious jade Buddha statues. [B/L]
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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

Depart Shanghai
Wednesday

Package Rate
Per Person

Single Supplement

Extra Night Per Room in Beijing

Extra Night Per Room in Shanghai

2010. 4. 03

2010. 4. 14

USD $1409

USD $359

USD $85

USD $99

 4. 10

4. 21

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 4. 17

4. 28

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 4. 24

5. 05

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 5. 01

5. 12

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 5. 08

5. 19

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 5 .15

5. 26

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 5. 22

6. 02

USD $1459

USD $359

USD $85

USD $85

 5. 29

6. 09

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 6. 05

6. 16

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 6. 12

6. 23

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 6. 19

6. 30

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 6. 26

7. 07

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 7. 03

7. 14

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 7. 10

7. 21

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 7. 17

7. 28

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 7. 24

8. 04

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 7. 31

8. 11

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 8. 07

8. 18

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 8. 14

8. 25

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 8. 21

9. 01

USD $1419

USD $329

USD $99

USD $85

 8. 28

9. 08

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

 9. 04

9. 15

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

 9. 11

9. 22

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

 9. 18

9. 29

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

 9. 25

10. 06

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

10. 02

10. 13

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

10. 09

10. 20

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

10. 16

10. 27

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

10. 23

11. 03

USD $1499

USD $399

USD $99

USD $99

10. 30

11. 10

USD $1439

USD $339

USD $99

USD $99

11. 06

11. 17

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

11. 13

11. 24

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

11. 20

12. 01

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

11. 27

12. 08

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

12. 04

12. 15

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

12. 11

12. 22

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

12. 18

12. 29

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

2011. 1. 01

2011. 1. 12

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

1. 15

1. 26

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

1. 29

2. 09

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

2. 12

2. 23

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

2. 19

3. 02

USD $1339

USD $269

USD $75

USD $75

2. 26

3. 09

USD $1359

USD $289

USD $75

USD $85

3. 05

3. 16

USD $1359

USD $289

USD $75

USD $85

3. 12

3. 23

USD $1359

USD $289

USD $75

USD $85

3. 19

3. 30

USD $1359

USD $289

USD $75

USD $85

3. 26

4. 06

USD $1419

USD $339

USD $85

USD $99

*Price per person in US dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together
*Canadian travelers please click here (www.xe.com)  for price in Canadian dollars
Includes:
  • 11 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with buffet breakfast
    • Beijing Chang An Grand Hotel or Jing Guang New Centre (Superior first class)
    • Xi'an Aurum International Hotel or similar (First class)
    • Guilin Park Hotel or similar (First class)
    • Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar (First class)
  • Sightseeing tours with lunch and dinner as listed in the above itinerary, including
    • Peking Duck Dinner & Cultural Show in Beijing
    • Chinese Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
    • Acrobatic Show in Shanghai
    • B: Full board western buffet breakfast at hotel
    • L/D: Lunch & dinner in selected restaurants with one glass of soft drinks
    • SD: Chinese special dinner in selected restaurants with soft drinks & local wine
    • SL: Chinese special cuisine lunch with one glass of soft drinks
  • Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city
  • Admission to sightseeing spots listed in itinerary
  • Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city
  • Domestic airfare Beijing/ Xi’an/ Guilin/ Shanghai with airport tax and fuel surcharge
Excludes:
  • International flights & airport taxes
  • Domestic flight fuel surcharge is based on government published price in August 2009, if any increase afterwards, we keep right to adjust it accordingly
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Personal expenses, laundry, telephone, minibar…
  • Gratuities to guide, driver & porter