• A. China Tour Itinerary

 

• Day 1 Arrive Beijing
  Upon your arrival in Beijing, China's capital, political, economical and cutural center of the country, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your 5 star deluxe hotel for rest.  (If you live in the US or Canada, we can help you with international air tickets)
  
  
• Day 2 Beijing ( B, L, D)
  Full day Beijing city tour to the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
  
  
• Day 3 Beijing ( B, L, D)
  Full day excursion to the Great Wall at Badaling & the Ming Tombs.
  
  
• Day 4 Beijing (B)
  At leisure. You may do some shopping or join our optional tours (upon request).
  
  
• Day 5 Beijing/Xian (B, L, D)
  Take the morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to the 4 star hotel. In the afternoon, tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda & City Wall.
  
  
• Day 6 Xian (B, L, D)
  Full day tour to Terra-cotta Army Museum. At night, enjoy a Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show.
  
  
• Day 7 Xian/Guilin (B, L, D)
  Take the flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, transfer to the 4 hotel. In the afternoon, city tour to Elephant Trunk Hill & Piled Silk Hill.
  
  
• Day 8 Guilin/Li River Cruise/Yangshuo Excursion (B, L, D)
  In the morning, transfer to the pier of Li River. Enjoy a full day cruise on the picturesque Li River. The cruise will arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon. After disembark the ship, take a relaxing walk along the narrow street dotted with tea shops and art works stores. Back to Guilin for overnight.
  
  
• Day 9 Guilin/Shanghai (B)
  Take the flight for Shanghai. Upon arrival transfer to the 4 star hotel. The rest of day at leisure and on your own arrangements.
  
  
• Day 10 Shanghai (B, L, D)
  Full day city tour: The famous Bund water front, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and Carpet Factory. In the evening, enjoy an Acrobatic Show.
  
  
• Day 11 Shanghai/Zhujiajiao Excursion (B, L, D)
  Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a beautiful river-town with traditional residential architecture, stone bridges and streets. In the afternoon, back to Shanghai to visit the Shanghai Museum.
  
  
• Day 12 Depart Shanghai (B)
  After breakfast, our guide and driver will transfer to the airport for exit flight.
  * (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)

• B. Tour Costs (seasonal)
  

• $ 1,099 USD per person and up, double occupancy (seasonal prices - upon request).
• Single Supplement: US$299;
• Pre-tour extra night hotel in Beijing: US$88 per room per night;
• Post-tour extra night hotel in Shanghai: US$98 per room per night.

• C. 2004 - Mar. 2005 Tour Dates (Day 1 in the tour itinerary)
  
  
  • January: 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
  • February: 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25
  • March: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
  • April: 3, 10, 17,
  • May: 1, 8, 15, 22
  • June: 12, 26,
  • July: 10;
  • Aug.: 14
  • Sep.: 4, 11, 25;
  • Oct.: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
  • Nov.: 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Dec. 18

Jan. - Mar. 2005 Dates: 

• Jan. 1, 15
• Feb. 26,
• Mar. 12, 19, 26
  

• D. Tour Costs Include
  
  
  • 4 or 5 star deluxe hotel accommodations
    Jan. 2004- Mar. 2005: 5 star hotel in Beijing: Jingguang New World Center or similar; 4 star hotel in Shanghai: Radisson SAS Lansheng Hotel or similar; 4 star hotel in Xian: Bell Tower Hotel or similar;  4 star hotel in  Guilin: Park Hotel or similar 
    Apr. 2005 - Mar. 2006: 5 star hotel in Beijing: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar; 4 star hotel in Shanghai: Ocean Hotel or similar; 4 star hotel in Xian: Garden Hotel or similar;  4 star hotel in Guilin: Park Hotel or similar 
  • Daily American breakfast;
  • Chinese style lunch and dinner as specified in the tour itinerary;
  • Tours with admission as specified in the tour itinerary with professional English speaking tour guides;
  • China domestic air transportation between cities;
  • Round trip transfers between hotel and airport in each city.
    

• E. April 2005 - Mar. 2006 Bejing/Xian/Guilin/Shanghai (Zhujiajiao) Tour Departures and Rates:

• F. Tour Costs Exclude
  
  
  • Round-trip international flight US/Beijing, Shanghai/US, or from/to other countries (airfare upon request)
  • City taxes, airport taxes and International Departure Tax
  • Gratuities
  • China visa (We accept China visa application at $75 per person)
    

• H. Optional Tours and Specialities (upon request)
  
  
  • Beijing Hutong Tour and Lama Temple with lunch: 58 USD per person
  • Peking Duck Dinner and Peking Opera Show: 68 USD per person
    

• H. Tour Booking Code
  
      BXGS
  

• I. International Air

  Above tour cost excludes international airfare due to the airfare seasonal fluctuation. People who want to use mileage plan should contact the Airline directly. However, we will provide international air booking service upon your request. Transpacific flights are among choices of United Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Northwest, All Nippon Airlines or Air China. Air fare can be paid by credit card. Credit card form is available upon request.
  

• J. China Visa

  Chinese Consulates no longer accept mail in application. The single entry China tourist visa application fee is $75 per person. To apply for it, please fill out the China visa form, submit with your original valid passport and 1 recent picture. Using FedEx to mail your visa application is strongly suggested. We will mail you back your passport/China visa via FedEx. Regular process takes 7- 10 working days. Express service is available upon request and additional fee.
  

• K. Tour Booking Payment Information
  

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