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Highlights
- Explore China's modern cities, Shanghai, Beijing, Xian and Hong Kong.
- China's modern culture is focused on progress and optimism.
- No where is that more relevant than in this itinerary.
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Itinerary
In the afternoon, you will be picked up at the airport in 4:00PM and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
One can see Shanghai's stories in its architecture. From art deco buildings that were all the craze in the 20's and 30's, to si...
Today, you will go on a full day and comprehensive tour of Shanghai, beginning at Yuyuan Garden located in the center of the city's old quarter. This was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The g...
Today, after breakfast, you’ll enjoy a tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.
Shaped like a fan, Zhujiajiao Water Town has hundreds of years of history. Thousands of examples of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty architecture lie on the sides of the lakes and the 36 ...
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to 4:00PM. Upon arrival in 4:00PM, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is...
Your guide will meet you at your hotel this morning after breakfast, and take you on a full day tour of the city, including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park and more.
The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911. Thi...
Today you will visit two of China's most impressive engineering feats, one old and one new! After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is about a 2.5 hours' drive from downtown ...
Before your overnight train to Xian this evening you will enjoy some more sightseeing in Beijing. Begin with a Hutong Tour in Xicheng District.
Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast ...
This morning, you will first visit the Terracotta Warriors & Horses site. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is uniq...
Visit Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most o...
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to 4:00PM. Upon arrival in 4:00PM, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is...
Today, you will embark on a 5 hour tour to explore the picturesque Lantau Island. To begin, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the start of the excursion, accompanied by your expert local guide. En route throughout the tour, your guide will offer...
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the pier for your speedboat transfer to your hotel in 4:00PM.
The tourist attractions for the whole day include: Macau's most famous landmark and the symbol of the city--the Ruins of St. Paul's, one of the three oldest temples in Macau with a history of more than 500 years--A-Ma Temple, Leal Senado Square, Penha Hill and souveni...
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the pier for your speedboat transfer to your hotel in 4:00PM.
Today, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight. (This service is on a private basis.)
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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