China tours: Deluxe China travel visiting Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Warriors etc

9-day Golden Triangle China Tour (2009)

Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai

Scroll down to bottom for departure dates, prices and hotel list.

Day 1/Thu: Departing Home City
The journey begins with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. We lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.

Day 2/Fri: Arrival in Beijing
Meet our guide on arrival in late afternoon and transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3/Sat: Beijing
Beijing, capital of China, is the country's second largest city in terms of population. Following a brief orientation we visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and an old hutong - alleyway flanked with traditional residential courtyards. Welcome dinner features delicious Beijing roast duck, a local delicacy. (B/L/D)

Day 4/Sun: Beijing
Morning visit to the majestic Summer Palace, a royal resort during the Qing Dynasty. After lunch we tour the National Stadium, nicknamed the "Bird nest", where the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games were held. Those who have no interest in the Olympic venue may want to spend the afternoon exploring Panjiayuan flea market on their own. The evening Peking Opera show is optional if available. (B/L)

Day 5/Mon: Beijing - Xi'an
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the legendary Great Wall, 70km northeast of the city. Zigzagging over 6,000 kilometres from east to west along the undulating mountains, the Great Wall, said to be visible from the moon, was built to hold off tribal invaders from the north. On the way back to the city in the afternoon we stop by at the Spirit Way at Ming Tombs. The Spirit Way, serving at the entrance to the Ming Tombs, is lined with statues of guardian animals and officials. Evening flight to Xi'an. (B/L/D)

Day 6/Tue: Xi’an
Eastern terminus of the fabled Silk Road and one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is home to the Terracotta Army designed to follow the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) into eternity. Visit the excavation site of the Terracotta Army located 30km east of the city. A stroll on the ancient wall before dinner is also on our schedule. Tonight we enjoy a spectacular music and dance show reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), a period generally considered a golden era of the Chinese civilization. (B/L/D)

Day 7/Wed: Xi'an - Shanghai
Today's schedule takes in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an ancient structure on the grounds of a Buddhist monastery. We spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring on our own after a tour of the provincial History Museum. The modern, well-organized museum was completed in 1992 and traces the history of Xi'an from prehistory to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The extensive galleries and exhibitions offer the visitor an excellent introduction to the area that greatly improves understanding of the numerous historical sites in and around the city. Late afternoon flight for Shanghai. (B/L)

Day 8/Thu: Shanghai
Paris of China, Pearl of the Orient, city of quick riches, paradise of the adventurers - those were some of the names by which Shanghai was known before the Communists took it over from the Nationalist Government in 1949. Like of the rest of the country Shanghai is currently undergoing one of the fastest economic expansions the world has ever seen, having experienced 19% GDP growth per year for the past 16 years. Our sightseeing in Shanghai begins with a stroll on the Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style, followed by Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 9/Fri: Shanghai - Home City
Free morning to pack and relax. Transfer to airport by taxi (cab fare approx. $18) to board return flight. Arrive home the same day. (B)

Hotel list
City	Nights	Hotel	Star Rating
Beijing	3	Sheraton Beijing
Xi'an	2	Sheraton Xi'an
Shanghai	2	Sheraton Shanghai Pudong

Dates & Prices 2009
Depart (Thu)	Return (Fri)	Full Package from YVR/SFO air add-ons from other cities	Land Package excluding int'l airfare	Single Supplement applicable to travellers without roommate
Mar 19	Mar 27	$2625	$1995	$580
Mar 26	Apr 03	$2625	$1995	$580
Apr 02	Apr 10	$2625	$1995	$580
Apr 09	Apr 17	$2625	$1995	$580
Apr 16	Apr 24	$2625	$1995	$580
Apr 23	May 01	$2625	$1995	$580
Apr 30	May 08	$2625	$1995	$580
May 07	May 15	$2625	$1995	$580
May 14	May 22	$2625	$1995	$580
May 21	May 29	$2625	$1995	$580
May 28	Jun 05	$2625	$1995	$580
Jun 04	Jun 12	$2625	$1995	$580
Jun 11	Jun 19	$2625	$1995	$580
Jun 18	Jun 26	$2625	$1995	$580
Jun 25	Jul 03	$2825	$1995	$580
Jul 02	Jul 10	$2825	$1995	$580
Jul 09	Jul 17	$2825	$1995	$580
Jul 16	Jul 24	$2825	$1995	$580
Jul 23	Jul 31	$2825	$1995	$580
Jul 30	Aug 07	$2825	$1995	$580
Aug 06	Aug 14	$2825	$1995	$580
Aug 13	Aug 21	$2825	$1995	$580
Aug 20	Aug 28	$2625	$1995	$580
Aug 27	Sep 04	$2625	$1995	$580
Sep 03	Sep 11	$2625	$1995	$580
Sep 10	Sep 18	$2625	$1995	$580
Sep 17	Sep 25	$2625	$1995	$580
Sep 24	Oct 02	$2625	$1995	$580
Oct 01	Oct 09	$2625	$1995	$580
Oct 08	Oct 16	$2625	$1995	$580
Oct 15	Oct 23	$2625	$1995	$580
Oct 22	Oct 30	$2625	$1995	$580
Oct 29	Nov 6	$2625	$1995	$580

Costs Not Included in Tour Prices
Taxes & Surcharges		Recommended Tipping	Chinese Visa Fee
Full Package	Land Package
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