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12 Days
BEIJING | XIAN | GUILIN
SHANGHAI | SUZHOU
from $2849 pp/do
Includes air, accommodations, sightseeing, most
meals and local guide
Day 1.
Arrive Beijing.
Welcome to the Orient. You will be met
by Goway’s local representative and transferred
to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2. Beijing sightseeing.
Today visit the Forbidden City, whose acres of
splendid 15th century halls and pavilions graced
with imperial treasures, now comprise the Palace
Museum and the Temple of Heaven. Also visit Tian
An Men Square, the largest plaza in the world.
BL
Day 3. Great Wall and
Ming Tombs. A day you won’t forget!
Walk on The Great Wall of China, the only man-made
object visible to the naked eye from outer space.
You will also visit the Ming Tombs where a total
of 13 Imperial Tombs from the Ming dynasty are
found. BL
Day 4. Beijing to Xian.
Visit the prestigious Summer Palace where the
emperors and empresses spent their time enjoying
the vast gardens and man-made lake. This afternoon
fly to the ancient capital of Xian, a veritable
treasure trove of Chinese culture. Upon arrival
in Xian you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
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Day 5. Xian sightseeing.
Visit the over one thousand life-size terra cotta
warriors which have been standing guard by the
tomb of Qin Shi Huang for 2,000 years. The individually
sculpted warriors may be the archaeological find
of the century. This afternoon visit the Big Wild
Goose Pagoda and the Shaanxi Historical museum.
BL
Day 6. Xian to Guilin.
A morning flight to Guilin, indisputably one of
China’s most picturesque cities. The landscape
has been the subject of Chinese painters for centuries
with its breathtaking limestone mountains, tree-lined
streets, rice paddies and the meandering Li River.
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Day 7. Li River Cruise.
Today cruise the Li River, one of the most mystical
landscapes in the world. The river meanders through
steep hills, green fields and offers spectacular
views. Lunch is served on the boat. After your
cruise, return to Guilin by coach. BL
Day 8. Guilin
to Shanghai. This morning you will
fly to Shanghai, the largest city in China. On
arrival you will be met and transferred to your
hotel. B
Day 9. Tour
to Suzhou. Journey by train to Suzhou,
one of the oldest and prettiest cities in China.
Visit famous classic gardens, parks and cruise
on the Grand Canal. Return to Shanghai on the
evening train. BL
Day 10. Shanghai
sightseeing. Today’s sightseeing includes
bustling Nanjing Road and the legendary Bund,
or riverfront esplanade, (heart of the European
settlement of the old Shanghai of novels and movies).
Also visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the elegant
Yu Yuan Gardens. BL
Day 11. Shanghai
to your home city. Transfer to your
return flight or possibly extend your tour to
the Orient.
DEPARTURES:
Daily.
PRICES:
Please request the latest prices for the time
you wish to travel & advise your preferred
hotel category - Moderate, First Class or Deluxe.
PRICE
INCLUDES: Flights within China, 10 nights
hotel accommodation with private facilities and
air conditioning; sightseeing as indicated; meals
as indicated by B/L/D, transfers throughout.
NOT INCLUDED:
International air fare, optional excursions, items
of a personal nature such as laundry, dry cleaning,
phone calls, drinks, cancellation and medical
insurance, excess baggage charges, Government
departure taxes and Chinese Visa.
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