Departure Dates: Daily

Additional Costs

Package Price

12/01/2006 to 03/31/2007*

04/01/2007 to 05/31/2007

06/01/2006 to 11/30/2006

Land Price  (year round)

Single Room Supplement

Airport Tax

Adult

$1499.00

$1599.00

$1699.00

$999.00

$399.00

$100

Child**

$1199.00

$1299.00

$1399.00

$799.00

N / A

$100

*12/01 to 12/24: High Season Surcharge may apply    **Child: 2-11 years old, stay with adults without bed

Day

Itinerary

1

USA - Beijing

We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the bustling capital of modern day China. Spend the night onboard as we cross the international date line.

2

Arrive Beijing

, CHINA

Evening arrival.  As Beijing was recently selected as the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics, we can see that the city is in the midst of much change in preparation for its many visitors.  With no sightseeing slated this evening, we are free to catch up on rest in our luxury accommodations.

3

Beijing, CHINA

China's political center is home to over 10 million people.  Today we enjoy a full day tour of this wonderfully historical city.  Start off by visiting the expansive Tiananmen Square, which currently holds distinction as being the world's largest public square.  We continue on to the Forbidden City, so named as commoners were forbidden entry through its gates.  Later we also visit the Summer Palace, a place of rest and relaxation away from the blazing Beijing heat for the emperors and their families.  Settle in this evening to take in an amazing performance of Chinese Acrobatics.

4

Beijing, CHINA

The highlight of any tour to China is the glorious Great Wall.  Meandering its way thousands of miles across Northern China, the Wall can be seen even from the moon.  We spend ample time traversing the ancient steps of the Great Wall, descending later to visit the Ming Tomb Museum.  Upon our return to the city, we find that a delicious Peking Duck Banquet has been prepared for our enjoyment.

5

Beijing, CHINA

Two full days of sightseeing have left us in need of some free time. Enjoy a full day of leisure as we explore Beijing at our own pace.

6

Beijing - Xian, CHINA

Finish up our Beijing tour by visiting the Temple of Heaven. Widely regarded as the noblest example of religious architecture in all China, it was the site where emperors came to pray for a bountiful harvest. We fly to Xian in the afternoon, arriving to visit the City Wall.

Xian, CHINA

Xian is home to the life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang. Made to protect China's first emperor even in death, Terra Cotta Army was discovered by a farmer in 1974 and attracts thousands of visitors each year. After reviewing the fine troops, we head back into town to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. We are in for a treat this evening as we enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet, after which we take in an exciting Tang Dynasty Stage Show.

Xian - Shanghai, CHINA

Shanghai is undoubtedly China's largest metropolis with a population of 14 million.  Shanghai's modern history dates back to the early 1900's and is a modern mix of East and West.  An afternoon city tour of this cosmopolitan metropolis takes us to Yu Garden, popular shopping district Nanjing Road, and the famous waterfront Bund, where Shanghai's international influences are apparent.

Shanghai, CHINA

Our final full day in China is free for leisure activities.  Spend the day doing some last minute souvenir shopping.  If you desire, an optional tour to the Garden City of Suzhou is available.  Suzhou is a city interlaced by canals and famous for its output of high quality silk products.

10

Shanghai - U.S.A.

Bid a fond farewell to China as we board our homebound international flight.  Arrive back in the States on the same day we left.