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China Essence
From USD $1869
tour code 09MV08
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Superior 1st class hotel accommodation
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Daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified
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Comprehensive sightseeing of each city's highlights
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Round trip transfer at each city
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Professional English speaking tour guide
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| Day 1 |
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USA to Shanghai
Depart from U.S.A to Shanghai, China. Cross the International Date Line
en route and lose one day.
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| Day 2 |
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Arrive in Shanghai
After clearing government formalities, meet your local guide and transfer to
your hotel.
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| Day 3 |
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Shanghai
Take a walking tour of the Bund, the 16th century classic Yu Garden and the
Shanghai Museum. This evening, enjoy the Shanghai Arobatic show.
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Included meals: breakfast, lunch and
dinner |
| Day 4 |
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Shanghai to Suzhou
Visit the Master of Nets Garden and Humble Administrator's Garden. Enjoy
a cruise along the Grand Canal.
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Included meals: breakfast, lunch and
dinner |
| Day 5 |
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Suzhou to Hangzhou
Travel to the beautiful city of Hangzhou. Cruise on West Lake.
Visit Six Harmonies Pagoda and the famous tea village in the green valley.
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 6 |
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Hangzhou to Wuzhen to Shanghai
Return to Shanghai. En route visit Wuzhen (one of the best preserved
water towns in China). Visit the traditional houses, a rice wine brewery
and a weaving workshop. Enjoy a puppet show. Upon arrival in
Shanghai, check-in and you will be free on your own.
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Included meals: breakfast
and lunch
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| Day 7 |
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Hanghai to Yichang
Free morning for leisure. Transfer and fly to Yichang to board the MV
Presidential Cruise. Experience the mighty Yangtze River.
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 8 |
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Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy an orientation on board and visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world's
largest hydroelectric power project.
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 9 |
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Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy an excursion to Shennong Stream travelling in small sampans. |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 10 |
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Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy an excursion to the Shibaozhai Ancient Pagoda. |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 11 |
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Chongqing to Xi'an
Arrival at Chongqing in the morning, and then a brief city tour if time
permits. Fly to Xi'an - the great 7th century capital of the glorious
Tang Dynasty. On arrival, meet local guide and transter to hotel |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 12 |
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Xi'an
The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horse Museum, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
In the evening, enjoy a Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty performance. |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 13 |
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Xi'an to Beijing
Fly to Beijing. Enjoy a tour of the lavish Summer Palace. In the
evening, enjoy cultural performance. |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 14 |
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Beijing
The temple of Heaven, Ti'anmen Square, and the Forbidden City. |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner |
| Day 15 |
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Beijing
The Great Wall, the Sacred Way and Ming Tomb. |
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Included meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner (Peking Roast Duck) |
| Day 16 |
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Beijing to USA
Transfer to Beijing Capital Airport for flight back home. |
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Included meals: breakfast |
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Hotels: Plaza Royal Hotel,
Aurum International Hotel, Galaxy Hotel, Bamboo Grove Hotel,
Ramada Haihua Hotel or similar standard
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| Room Type |
Price
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| Single Room |
USD $2,598 |
| Twin Room |
USD
$1,869 | | |
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