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China Impressions Supervalue - 10 Day Escorted Tour Program Details

A visit to Beijing, China’s imperial capital city, historic Xi’an, the splendid gardens of Suzhou and vibrant Shanghai


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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

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Day 1 • Depart USA

Depart USA cross international dateline.

Day 2 • Arrive Beijing

You will check into Deluxe accommodations.
Capital Hotel Beijing

Day 3 • Beijing

This morning, see vast Tiananmen Square and the extravagant Ming-era Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City , including the jewelry section. After lunch, visit the elegant Summer Palace , a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the largest imperial garden in the world. The grounds include over 3,000 structures with a variety of pavilions, towers and arched bridges surrounding Lake Kunming with boat ride (weather permitting). Tonight, attend a Beijing Duck dinner.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 • Beijing

Today experience a highlight of your trip as you visit the renowned Great Wall . On the way, if traffic allows, stop to photograph the iconic “Bird’s Nest”– the Beijing National Stadium–host to many spectacular events of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Then arrive at the amazing Great Wall, and walk along its ramparts as emperors once did. After lunch, visit a Cloisonné Factory and observe the skilled artisans at work as they create intricate designs. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to shop.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 • Beijing / Xi’an

This morning, free at leisure. Perhaps shop for local bargains. Then fly to historic Xi'an, former capital of China.
Grand New World Hotel Xi'an
MEALS: American Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 • Xi’an

A memorable day of sightseeing today as you view the extraordinary life-sized Terra-Cotta army, no two alike, buried for over 2200 years; Circle Vision Movie; Bronze Chariot and Xi'an City Wall.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 • Xi'an / Shanghai

Today, take a flight bound for cosmopolitan Shanghai. The balance of the day is free at leisure.
HuaTing Hotel & Tower Shanghai
MEALS: American Breakfast

Day 8 • Shanghai

Sightsee Shanghai's highlights: the Shanghai Museum with handheld recorver. The museum possesses more than 120,000 pieces of ancient Chinese art. Continue on to visit Childre's Palace or Urban Planning Center. Afterwards Visit Old Town Shanghai, Yu Garden and the city's colonial European past at The Bund, modern Xintiandi, and the Shanghai silk carpet factory.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 • Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai

Today you will enjoy a half day tour of Suzhou which featues a cruise of the Grand Canal, a visit to the Master of Fishing Nets Garden and if time permits a visit to Tiger Hill. You will return to Shaghai and spend the afternoon free at your leisure.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 • Journey Home AB

After breakfast, bid farewell to China as you fly home. You may choose to extend your visit and Discover More with a post tour to Vietnam or Bangkok available at attractive rates.
MEALS: American Breakfast

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Superior First Class Hotels
BEIJING - 3 nights Capital Hotel
XI'AN - 2 nights Grand New World Hotel
SHANGHAI - 3 nights HuaTing Hotel & Tower

 

Call (800) 990-3454 for reservation

Departures & Pricing

 

Capital Hotel Beijing
Capital Hotel Beijing

Grand New World X'ian
Grand New World Xi'an

Hua Ting Hotel & Towers
Hua Ting Hotel & Towers Shanghai