The Beauty of Shangri-La and Hong Kong 14 Days

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The Beauty of Shangri-La and Hong Kong 14 Days

Tour Code: ACS14

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	$1899.00	$1999.00	$2099.00	$1399.00	$549.00	$100
Child**	$1599.00	$1699.00	$1799.00	$1099.00	N / A	$100
12/01 to 12/24: High Season Surcharge may apply *Child: 2-11 years old, stay with adults without bed

*** Wholesale airfare is available to and from major U.S. cities on most major airlines.

Price Includes: round-trip air ticket from LAX or SFO, China domestic air tickets, deluxe coach or van, luxury hotels or equivalent, daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, professional English speaking local guide, admission charges where applicable, travel insurance in China.

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Features:

§ Entertainment: Bai Minority Village (Dali), Tibetan Music & Dance (Shangrila), Minority Cultural Show (Kunming)

§ Fine Dining: Roast Suckling Pig Dinner (Guangzhou), Three Courses Tea (Dali), Tibetan Dinner (Shangrila), Yunnan Specialty (Kunming)

§ Suitable itinerary and schedule

Day
Itinerary
1
USA - Guangzhou
Our flight departs to China as we spend the night crossing the East Pacific.
2
En route

3
Arrive Guangzhou

Our flight arrives at Guanghzou, where our journey continues into town for a local Dim Sum lunch. This afternoon's sightseeing includes the Six Banyan Trees Temple and Chen Family Temple. In the evening, we feast upon a delightful roast suckling pig dinner.
4
Guangzhou - Kunming

In the morning we fly to Kunming, one of the most modern cities in Southwestern China. Kunming holds distinction as having the best year-round weather in all of China. It is known as the "Spring City." Upon arrival, we take a city tour, then retire to our hotel for the rest of the day.
5
Kunming - Dali

Early morning transfer takes us to the airport to board a short flight to Dali, home of the Bai Minority Group. Take a cruise of Erhai Lake. Get first-hand experience of local daily life as we visit a Bai Minority Village, tasting famous "Three Courses Tea." On the way back into town, we stop at the famous "Three Elegant Pagodas."
6
Dali - Lijiang

This morning, we travel by bus to Lijiang, the cultural center of the Naxi Minority. Lijiang has beautiful landscapes and has been designated by the U.N. as a World Cultural Heritage Site. We see the Naxi way of life has changed very little over time. A short bus ride away is Black Dragon Pond, where we take a leisurely stroll around the pristine surroundings. Tonight you will attend a concert of traditional Naxi music.
7
Lijiang
The highlight of the day must be Jade Dragon Mountain, the mythical mountain worshipped by the Naxi people. The bus drops us off at the base where we board chair lifts to access higher regions that afford a beautiful view of the famed Thirteen Peaks. Back to the ancient old city, Gaze in wonder at the sights and sounds of this ancient city as you walk down the cobblestone streets preserved for over 700 years.
8
Lijiang - Shangrila
Embark early morning on the arduous motorcoach ride to the famed Shangrila. Midway through our journey, we stop at Tiger Leaping Gorge, descending over 200 steps for the best view. Upon arrival at Shangrila, we enjoy dinner with a Tibetan family, being careful to observe the local traditions which often including singing and dancing!
9
Shangrila
Rise early in the morning as we venture to Songzan Temple, the largest Lhamasery existing outside of Tibet. Journey later by motorcoach to Napahai, a beautiful scenic spot that exemplifies how Shangrila blends harmoniously with Nature, worshiped by the Tibetan Minorities as a deity. After visiting Suodu Lake, we return back to enjoy dinner at our hotel.
10
Shangrila - Kunming
This morning, we board an early flight back to Kunming. We visit the Stone Forest, marveling at the natural stone "trees." Created by ancient winds and water erosion over millions of years, the Stone Forest is a remarkable region of limestone cliffs and peaks. In the evening, we're in for a special treat of Yunnan Specialties followed by an exciting Minority Cultural Show.
11
Kunming - Hong Kong
Depart Kunming and head towards Hong Kong, the "Jewel of the Orient." Upon arrival, we transfer to our five-star accommodations and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
12
Hong Kong
Today's half-day tour takes us around Hong Kong Island and up to Victoria Peak where we enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view of Hong Kong and its harbour. The rest of the day is free.
13
Hong Kong
Enjoy the entire day at leisure. Surely we can find things to do on this free day! Spend time strolling the shopping paradise of Asia. Tired of shopping? Take an optional tour to Macau or an evening cruise.
14
Hong Kong - U.S.A.

The morning is free at leisure until we transfer to the airport to board our Cathay Pacific (or equivalent) jetliner bound for home.

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Day	Itinerary
1	USA - Guangzhou Our flight departs to China as we spend the night crossing the East Pacific.
2	En route
3	Arrive Guangzhou Our flight arrives at Guanghzou, where our journey continues into town for a local Dim Sum lunch. This afternoon's sightseeing includes the Six Banyan Trees Temple and Chen Family Temple. In the evening, we feast upon a delightful roast suckling pig dinner.
4	Guangzhou - Kunming In the morning we fly to Kunming, one of the most modern cities in Southwestern China. Kunming holds distinction as having the best year-round weather in all of China. It is known as the "Spring City." Upon arrival, we take a city tour, then retire to our hotel for the rest of the day.
5	Kunming - Dali Early morning transfer takes us to the airport to board a short flight to Dali, home of the Bai Minority Group. Take a cruise of Erhai Lake. Get first-hand experience of local daily life as we visit a Bai Minority Village, tasting famous "Three Courses Tea." On the way back into town, we stop at the famous "Three Elegant Pagodas."
6	Dali - Lijiang This morning, we travel by bus to Lijiang, the cultural center of the Naxi Minority. Lijiang has beautiful landscapes and has been designated by the U.N. as a World Cultural Heritage Site. We see the Naxi way of life has changed very little over time. A short bus ride away is Black Dragon Pond, where we take a leisurely stroll around the pristine surroundings. Tonight you will attend a concert of traditional Naxi music.
7	Lijiang The highlight of the day must be Jade Dragon Mountain, the mythical mountain worshipped by the Naxi people. The bus drops us off at the base where we board chair lifts to access higher regions that afford a beautiful view of the famed Thirteen Peaks. Back to the ancient old city, Gaze in wonder at the sights and sounds of this ancient city as you walk down the cobblestone streets preserved for over 700 years.
8	Lijiang - Shangrila Embark early morning on the arduous motorcoach ride to the famed Shangrila. Midway through our journey, we stop at Tiger Leaping Gorge, descending over 200 steps for the best view. Upon arrival at Shangrila, we enjoy dinner with a Tibetan family, being careful to observe the local traditions which often including singing and dancing!
9	Shangrila Rise early in the morning as we venture to Songzan Temple, the largest Lhamasery existing outside of Tibet. Journey later by motorcoach to Napahai, a beautiful scenic spot that exemplifies how Shangrila blends harmoniously with Nature, worshiped by the Tibetan Minorities as a deity. After visiting Suodu Lake, we return back to enjoy dinner at our hotel.
10	Shangrila - Kunming This morning, we board an early flight back to Kunming. We visit the Stone Forest, marveling at the natural stone "trees." Created by ancient winds and water erosion over millions of years, the Stone Forest is a remarkable region of limestone cliffs and peaks. In the evening, we're in for a special treat of Yunnan Specialties followed by an exciting Minority Cultural Show.
11	Kunming - Hong Kong Depart Kunming and head towards Hong Kong, the "Jewel of the Orient." Upon arrival, we transfer to our five-star accommodations and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
12	Hong Kong Today's half-day tour takes us around Hong Kong Island and up to Victoria Peak where we enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view of Hong Kong and its harbour. The rest of the day is free.
13	Hong Kong Enjoy the entire day at leisure. Surely we can find things to do on this free day! Spend time strolling the shopping paradise of Asia. Tired of shopping? Take an optional tour to Macau or an evening cruise.
14	Hong Kong - U.S.A. The morning is free at leisure until we transfer to the airport to board our Cathay Pacific (or equivalent) jetliner bound for home.