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China Tours 2009

Splendid China Tour (26 days)
Hong Kong - Guilin - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Tai'an - Qufu - Jinan - Beijing
The leisurely paced grand tour introduces the traveller to China's three largest metropolises as well as off-the-beaten-path towns stringing together a collection of spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Highlights of the tour include a cruise on the mighty Yangtze, Terracotta Warriors, traditional Chinese gardens, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

Imperial China, Tibet & Yangtze Tour (25 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
This tour spends 5 days in Tibet and 3 days on the Yangtze. Highlights also include the fabled Great Wall, the legendary Terracotta Army, enigmatic Sanxingdui civilization, the Giant Panda Breeding Center, and a day cruise on picturesque Li River. Please note the tour is suitable only for those who are perfectly fit without any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.

China Panorama Tour (25 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chengdu - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Combining China's most popular tourist cities with exotic Yunnan Province (Lijiang, Dali & Kunming) and a luxury Yangtze cruise, the meticulously designed and well tested itinerary gives you as complete an introduction to China as possible in 25 days.

Tibet & Silk Road Tour (23 days)
Beijing - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Xi'an - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Urumqi - Shanghai
This soft adventure tour goes deep into the hinterlands of China's ethnic regions, offering tour members a rare opportunity to closely examine the life of Tibetans, Uigurs and Kazaks. The physically demanding tour requires participants to be in perfect health with absolutely no mobility difficulty or any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.

China in Depth Tour (22 days)
Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Tai'an - Qufu - Jinan - Beijing
One of our top sellers this first-class tour introduces you to China's largest metropolises of Shanghai and Beijing as well as off-the-beaten-path towns of Qufu and Tai'an. The tour features a deluxe Yangtze cruise, traditional Chinese gardens, Terracotta Army, birthplace of Confucius, Sacred Mt. Tai, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.

China Highlight Tour (21 days)
Hong Kong - Guilin - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Beijing
This trip takes in China's most popular cities plus a first-class cruise on the mighty Yangtze. From the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong to the world-class historic sites in Beijing, the sensual overload is simply overwhelming.

Best of China plus Tibet Tour (21 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Shanghai
An adventure journey designed for active travellers, the tour combines China's four most popular tourist cities with mystic Tibet. The tour requires the participant to be in perfect health with no medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.

Silk Road & Southwest China Tour (20 days)
Beijing - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Urumqi - Chengdu - Lijiang - Shangri-la (Zhongdian) - Kunming - Shanghai
A truly grand adventure combining exotic Silk Road region with Southwest China, this tour is ideal for repeat visitors looking for a more unique experience.

China Odyssey Tour (18 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
A well rounded introduction to China for first-time visitors. Explore ancient sites in Beijing and Xi'an, marvel at the natural beauty of Guilin and Li River, sail through the magnificent Three Gorges of the Yangtze - this relaxing tour allows you to do all that and much more!

Treasures of China Tour (18 days)
Shanghai - Zhengzhou - Shaoling Temple - Luoyang - Xi'an - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Beijing
Centering on the Central Plain, the tour reveals the essence of the Chinese culture and history. The Central Plain refers to the area on the lower reaches of the Yellow River and is considered the cradle of the Chinese civilization.

Classic China with Yangtze Cruise Tour (17 days)
Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Xi'an - Beijing

China Golden Route Tour (16 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Shanghai - Hong Kong

Silk Road Adventure Tour (16 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Karakul - Urumqi - Shanghai
Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo to rediscover the glorious Silk Road era, from the eastern terminus of the ancient trade route to the westernmost tip of China. Please note this is a physically demanding soft adventure tour; accommodations in some locales may be basic.

China Discovery Tour (15 days)
Shanghai - Yangtze Cruise - Chongqing - Guilin - Xi'an - Beijing

Tibet & Beyond Tour (15 days)
Beijing - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Shanghai
Please note the tour is suitable only for those who are perfectly fit without any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes.

Southwest China Tour (15 days)
Beijing - Chengdu - Lijiang - Shangri-la (Zhongdian) - Kunming - Shanghai
A truly exotic soft adventure trip perfect for repeat visitors.

Best of China Tour (14 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Shanghai
This is a perfect choice for the time-pressed who are looking for a well-rounded introduction to both old and modern China.

China Experience Travel Package (14 days)
Shanghai - Xi'an - Tai'an - Qufu - Jinan - Beijing
The itinerary is packed with UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites and features sacred Mt. Tai and Qufu - Confucius' hometown.

Yunnan Explorer Tour Package (13 days)
Beijing - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Shanghai
Biologically diverse Yunnan is where 24 of China's 55 ethnic minorities call home. The West did not notice the stunningly beautiful landscape and intriguing tribal cultures of the Chinese province until nearly a century ago when National Geographic reported on the area. It is believed those articles and photographs inspired James Hilton to write his famous novel Lost Horizon.

Yangtze Expedition Travel Package (12 days)
Beijing - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
A cruise on the Yangtze, the longest river in China, is more than just sightseeing. The shore excursions, onboard lectures and guide interpretations give you a deep insight into the history, culture and current life of the people living along the river.

Golden Triangle China Tour Package (9 days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
The well paced tour takes in China's three must-see cities for any first-time visitor. Walk on the spectacular Great Wall of China, marvel at the extravagant Forbidden City, admire the grandiose Terra Cotta Army, immerse yourself in the modernity of Shanghai's new Pudong district ... this trip has it all.

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Via Vancouver or Toronto on Air Canada

From	Price in CAD	From	Price in CAD	From	Price in CAD
Calgary	250	Montreal	450	Saskatoon	400
Edmonton	250	Nanaimo	150	Toronto	450
Halifax	600	Ottawa	450	Victoria	150
Kelowna	250	Regina	400	Winnipeg	400

Via San Francisco/Chicago/Washington on United Airlines

From	Price in USD	From	Price in USD	From	Price in USD
Atlanta	150	Las Vegas	150	Salt Lake City	150
Boston	150	Los Angeles	80	San Diego	100
Chicago	100	Miami	180	San Francisco	0
Dallas/Fort Worth	230	New York	150	Seattle	100
Denver	170	Orlando	180	Tampa	180
Detroit	100	Philadelphia	150	Washington, DC	150
Honolulu	contact us	Phoenix	180
Houston	180	Portland, OR	150

Prices are not guaranteed until confirmed at the time of booking
Taxes and jet fuel surcharges are extra.
Stop-over if permitted is subject to extra cost.
Please contact us if your city is not found on the list.