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21-day Highlights of China Tour (2010)China tour from Hong Kong to Beijing - 2010 China travel packages

Hong Kong - Guilin - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Beijing

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Day 1/Sun: Departing from North America
Depart home city and cross the International Date Line.

Day 2/Mon: Arrival in Hong Kong
Arrive in late afternoon and transfer to the hotel on your own. The Airport Hotelink Limousine and the free Airport Express Shuttle Bus Service both have a stop at our hotel. The former costs $130 Hong Kong dollars (16 CAD or USD) per passenger. (B)

hong kong travelDay 3/Tue: Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, along with Macau. Comprising more than 260 islands, the territory is located on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong Province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east, west and south. Hong Kong was a dependent territory of the United Kingdom from 1842 until the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. The Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Hong Kong stipulate that Hong Kong operate with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2047, fifty years after the transfer. Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defense and foreign affairs while Hong Kong maintains its own legal system based on English common law, police force, monetary system, customs policy, immigration policy, and delegates to international organizations and events. 

Our half-day Hong Kong Island tour includes Aberdeen Village, Repulse Bay and Victoria Peak. Free afternoon to explore the former British colony on your own. Hong Kong is an extremely tourist-friendly city where English is widely spoken and the public transit convenient. (B)

Day 4/Wed: Hong Kong - Guilinchina tour packagesli river cruise china travel
You may spend the morning relaxing or continuing your self-guided exploration of the dynamic city. Transfer to the airport on your own to board the one-hour evening flight to Guilin. Meet your guide on arrival and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Day 5/Thu: Guilin
Day cruise on Li River. The 83km stretch of the river between Guilin and Yangshuo affords breathtaking scenery as the river snakes through tall karst mountains, gigantic bamboo sprays, and picturesque villages -- sights that have inspired countless poets and painters for generations. Disembark after lunch and drive back to Guilin. (B/L)

Day 6/Fri: Guilin - Shanghaichina tour packages
Morning schedule features scenic Fubo Hill and Reed Flute Cave. Created by an underground river more than half a million years ago, this highly accessible karst cavern of stalactites and stalagmites served as an air raid shelter during World War II. Resembling the set of a science fiction movie, the Reed Flute Cave is bathed in purple-blue light. Late afternoon flight to Shanghai. (B/L)

Day 7/Sat: 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 achieved an average of 19% GDP growth per year for the past 18 years.

shanghai museum, china travel toursOur sightseeing today begins with a walk on the Bund, a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style. We then visit Shanghai Museum and the bazaar at the Temple of Town God. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 8/Sun: Shanghai
Today is a free day. Exploring China's most dynamic city on your own is easy and fun. Our recommended to-do list includes a visit to glitzy Pudong New District, a ride aboard the world's only commercially run Maglev train, and the popular evening cruise on Huangpu River to enjoy the city's spectacular neon-lit skyline. (B) hangzhou team farm tour

Day 9/Mon: Shanghai - Hangzhou luxury china travel package
We travel to Hangzhou by deluxe motor coach this morning. With a history of 2200 years, scenic Hangzhou has often been referred to as "Paradise on Earth" by Chinese poets and writers. A refreshing cruise on serene West Lake is followed by a visit to the Silk Museum. (B/L)

Day 10/Tue: Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou luxury china travel package
Free morning to explore on your own. We stop by Longjing Team Farm where the much treasured Chinese green tea is made before driving to Wuzhen (1 hr). The 12-century-old water town boasts many well-preserved ancient residential and commercial buildings. Tour the major sites before continuing on to Suzhou (2 hours). (B/L)

suzhou canal tour

Day 11/Wed: Suzhou
The 25-century-old city is best known for its traditional Chinese gardens, silk industry and well-preserved Grand Canal. Our schedule today includes Master-of-Nets Garden, a short cruise on the Grand Canal, the Silk Embroidery Research Institute and a silk spinning mill. (B/L)

Day 12/Thu: Suzhou - Yichang luxury china travel packagechina tour packages
Free morning. After lunch we transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (80km) to fly to Yichang where we set out for a 4-night Yangtze cruise. (B/L/D)

Day 13/Fri: Yangtze Cruise china travel packages 2010
At 6,380km the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The most impressive section of the Yangtze is the Three Gorges.

This morning we tour the site of the Three Gorges Dam. Construction of the dam began in 1992 and is scheduled to be completed by 2009. Estimated to cost over $24 billion, the project upon completion will become the largest hydroelectric dam in the world with a reservoir stretching hundreds of kilometres upstream. (B/L/D)china tours

Day 14/Sat: Yangtze Cruise china travel packages 2010
This morning we navigate Shennong Stream on a small vessel. Originating in the southern slopes of Shennongjia Nature Reserve, the crystal clear river twists and turns 60 kilometres through forested mountains before emptying into the mighty Yangtze. Admire nature’s grandeur while sailing through spectacular Wu Gorge (44km) and Qutang Gorge (8km) later today. Please note the excursion may be substituted by a motorized sampan ride through equally impressive Lesser Three Gorges of Daning River, another Yangtze tributary. (B/L/D)

Day 15/Sun: Yangtze Cruise china travel packages 2010
Today’s onshore visit features Shibaozhai or Stone Treasure Fortress, an ancient wooden pagoda built against rock cliffs facing the Yangtze. For the captain-hosted farewell dinner tonight we advise smart casual dress. (B/L/D)

Day 16/Mon: Chongqing - Xi'anchina tour packages
Our cruise ends this morning. City tour in Chongqing includes the local zoo (giant pandas) and General Joseph Stilwell’s former residence, location of the US Forces’ headquarters in China during World War II. Fly to Xi'an in late afternoon. (B/L) china travel

Day 17/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 18/Wed: Xi'an - Beijingchina tour packages
Morning flight to Beijing. Visit Tian'anmen Square and adjacent Forbidden City following lunch. Also known as Palace Museum or Gu Gong in Chinese, the Forbidden City was the place where the emperors of Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties lived and carried out their administration. (B/L)

great wall of china, beijing tripDay 19/Thu: Beijing
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the legendary Great Wall, 90km northwest 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. (B/L)

Day 20/Fri: Beijing
Today we visit the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and a hutong - traditional alleyway flanked with courtyard residences. We then wrap up the day with a sumptuous Peking Roast Duck dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 21/Sat: Beijing - North America
Spend the morning packing and relaxing. Transfer to airport by taxi (cab fare approx. $15) to board return flight in the afternoon. Cross the International Date Line and arrive home the same day. (B)

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Dates & Prices 2010

Depart (Sun)

Return (Sat)

Full Package
from Vancouver/San Francisco
air add-ons from other cities

Land Package
excluding int'l airfare

Single Supplement
applicable to travellers without roommate

Mar 14

Apr 03

$5400

$4600

$2000

Mar 21

Apr 10

$5400

$4600

$2000

Mar 28

Apr 17

$5400

$4600

$2000

Apr 04

Apr 24

$5450

$4650

$2050

Apr 11

May 01

$5450

$4650

$2050

Apr 18

May 08

$5450

$4650

$2050

Apr 25

May 15

$5450

$4650

$2050

May 02

May 22

$5400

$4600

$2000

May 09

May 29

$5400

$4600

$2000

May 16

Jun 05

$5400

$4600

$2000

May 23

Jun 12

$5400

$4600

$2000

May 30

Jun 19

$5400

$4600

$2000

Jun 06

Jun 26

$5400

$4600

$2000

Jun 13

Jul 03

$5400

$4600

$2000

Jun 20

Jul 10

$5400

$4600

$2000

Jun 27

Jul 17

$5400

$4600

$2000

Jul 04

Jul 24

$5500

$4600

$2000

Jul 11

Jul 31

$5600

$4600

$2000

Jul 18

Aug 07

$5600

$4600

$2000

Jul 25

Aug 14

$5600

$4600

$2000

Aug 01

Aug 21

$5600

$4600

$2000

Aug 08

Aug 28

$5600

$4600

$2000

Aug 15

Sep 04

$5600

$4600

$2000

Aug 22

Sep 11

$5600

$4600

$2000

Aug 29

Sep 18

$5400

$4600

$2100

Sep 05

Sep 25

$5400

$4600

$2100

Sep 12

Oct 02

$5400

$4600

$2100

Sep 19

Oct 09

$5400

$4600

$2100

Sep 26

Oct 16

$5400

$4600

$2100

Oct 03

Oct 23

$5400

$4600

$2100

Oct 10

Oct 30

$5400

$4600

$2100

Oct 17

Nov 06

$5400

$4600

$2100

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