Day 01 (Mon) US/BEIJING
Take international flight from the US to Beijing, the Capital of China. Three meals and movies provided on board.

Day 02 (Tues) BEIJING
Upon arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and transferred to your hotel.

Day 03 (Wed) BEIJING (AB, L, SD)
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall of China at Juyongguan Pass, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind. After lunch, you will stroll along the Sacred Way guarding the Ming Tombs, lined with different statutes of animals such as lions, elephants, camels and etc. Later in the day, you will take a tour of the Olympic Park where you will view the exterior of the Bird Nest-China National Stadium and Water Cube-China National Aquatic Center. Attend a welcome Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Day 04 (Thurs) BEIJING (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace. You will also tour the emperor’s Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Enjoy the Beijing acrobatic show in the evening.

Day 5 (Fri) BEIJING/SUZHOU (via Shanghai) (AB, L, D)
This morning you will take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival at Shanghai airport, you will be met and transferred to Suzhou, often referred to as the “Venice of the East”. Enjoy the rest time for leisure in Suzhou.

Day 6 (Sat) SUZHOU (AB, L, D)
Today you will cruise on the world famous ancient Grand Canal of more than 2400 years history to experience the unique cultures and glimpse the daily life of the local residents. You will also visit the silk embroidery factory, the Lingering Garden and the ancient Panmen Gate, the only existing water & land gate. After dinner you will take a night tour of the Master of Fishing Nets Garden, the most elegantly designed garden while enjoy watching the singing and dancing performances in the garden tonight. (A night tour of the Master of Fishing Nets Garden may not be available in the winter season.)

Day 7 (Sun) SUZHOU/SHANGHAI (AB, L, SD)
After breakfast, you will take a bus ride to Shanghai, China’s largest city (home to 16 million people). Shanghai is also China’s principal port on a deep estuary of the Yangtze River. Often regarded as “the Paris of the East,” Shanghai has retained the flavor of its past European influences. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will visit the Bund and well-known Shanghai Museum of Art and History, which ranks among the great museums of the world. Attend a farewell dinner celebration of Shanghai cuisine in the evening.

Day 8 (Mon) SHANGHAI (AB, L)
Today’s excursion takes you to Yu Garden and the bustling Nanjing Road. After lunch, enjoy your leisure time to explore Shanghai on your own.

Day 9 (Tues) SHANGHAI/US (AB)
After breakfast you will take a departure transfer to the airport for the flight back home.

AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner
 

Tour Includes: Round trip international air transportation, all domestic air and ground transportation in China, 7 nights hotel accommodations at five star deluxe or superior first class hotels, escorted tours and sightseeing with admission and English speaking tour guides in each city, 18 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners including Peking Duck Dinner and Shanghai cuisine farewell dinner party, cultural entertainment: acrobatic show in Beijing, cruise on the Grand Canal.
                     
Discount Airfare Available Nation-wide

Not Included: air taxes, fuel and air surcharges for some departures, airport construction fees in china & visa fee's. 

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