Tour Code: BXTS
Visiting: Beijing/Xian//Lhasa Tibet/ Shanghai/Suzhou/Shanghai
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE BASED ON MINIMUM OF 5 PASSENGERS
Day 1 (Wed) 每 Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival Beijing, the capital of China, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to the Beijing International Hotel.
Day 2 (Thu) 每 Beijing
Full day visit to the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City of Supreme Harmony, in the afternoon take Hutong tour by rickshaw with a home visit, Chinese traditional courtyards dating from Ming Dynasty 600 years.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 (Fri) 每 Beijing
Full day excursion to the Badaling Great Wall (2 hours visit at least), Sacred Way of Ming Tombs, Jade stone workshop visit en route and a photo stop at the Olympic sites of Bird Nest & Water Cube.
Optional Legend of Kungfu Show with transfers, price at $38 net per person.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 (Sat) 每 Beijing
Full day visit to the Temple of Heaven where you can watch local people doing morning exercises and learn to do Chinese Tai Chi with Tai Chi master for 30 minutes, then tour the elegant Summer Palace, the largest imperial garden in the world, later visit a pearl workshop, enjoy a Peking Roasted Duck Dinner tonight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Duck Dinner
Day 5 (Sun) 每 Beijing/Xian via air
Take a morning flight to Xian, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, its long standing history and colorful culture have left over numerous brilliant historical sites and precious cultural relics. Afternoon city tour includes a visit to the Provincial Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Check into Jian Guo Hotel Xian tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 (Mon) 每 Xian
Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-Cotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, one of the greatest archeological finds of the century, also visit the Ceramics and Pottery Center. Tonight, taste Dumpling Dinner and enjoy the Tang Dynasty Music Show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dumpling Dinner
Day7 (Tue) 每 Xian/Lhasa via air
Upon arrival Lhasa, transfer to Shambala Hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to adjust to the altitude. Dinner will be provided at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day8 (Wed) 每 Lhasa
Visit to the Potala Palace, the highest ancient palace in the world, which was built by Tibet King Songtsen Gampo to greet his bride Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty. Then visit the Jokhang Temple, which is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Pilgrims. And then go around the Barskhor Street, where you can take a view of old Lhasa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 (Thu) 每 Lhasa
Visit to the Sera Monastery, Norbulinka, Nun Monastery and a local Tibetan family. During today's trip, you will get to know better about Tibetan Buddhism, the local culture as well as the people there.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 (Fri) 每 Lhasa/Shanghai
After having breakfast, fly to Shanghai, the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce in China. Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to the Ocean Hotel Shanghai (5-star)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 (Sat) 每 Shanghai
This morning, visit the Old Downtown and the classical Yu Garden. Then visit the Shanghai Museum. The attractions include enormous fine stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture, the Bund (Waterfront) and Tianzifang Artist Area, after dinner attend a famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show tonight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 (Sun) 每 Shanghai/Suzhou/Shanghai
Full day excursion to the water town- Suzhou, visit the Garden of Master of Nets, Lingering Garden, Silk Reeling Factory and cruise on the Grand Canal. Drive back to Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 (Mon) 每每Shanghai
Free day in Shanghai
Optional tour to Hangzhou by car, the excursion to Hangzhou includes the visit to the West Lake, Qing Hefang Ancient Street, tea plantation & Billionaire Hu's former residence with lunch at $175 per person
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 (Tue) 每 Exit Shanghai
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to airport for our next destination
Meals: Breakfast
Departures & Rates for BXTS:
Wed Beijing arrival | Tue Shanghai departure | Land Only Per Person Twin Share | Single Room Supplement | Extra Night Per Room in Beijing | Extra Night Per Room in Shanghai |
1 May 2013 | 14 May 2013 | $ 2429 | $ 599 | $105 | $98 |
15 May 2013 | 28 May 2013 | $ 2429 | $ 599 | $105 | $98 |
29 May 2013 | 11 Jun. 2013 | $ 2379 | $ 549 | $105 | $85 |
12 Jun. 2013 | 25 Jun. 2013 | $ 2379 | $ 549 | $105 | $85 |
26 Jun. 2013 | 9 Jul. 2013 | $ 2379 | $ 549 | $105 | $85 |
7 Aug. 2013 | 20 Aug. 2013 | $ 2379 | $ 549 | $105 | $85 |
21 Aug. 2013 | 3 Sep. 2013 | $ 2429 | $ 589 | $105 | $98 |
4 Sep. 2013 | 17 Sep. 2013 | $ 2479 | $ 649 | $120 | $98 |
18 Sep. 2013 | 8 Oct. 2013 | $ 2479 | $ 649 | $120 | $98 |
9 Oct. 2013 | 22 Oct. 2013 | $ 2479 | $ 649 | $120 | $98 |
23 Oct. 2013 | 5 Nov. 2013 | $ 2429 | $ 599 | $120 | $85 |
6 Nov. 2013 | 19 Nov 2013 | $ 2379 | $ 530 | $105 | $85 |
Additional fuel & tax: $102 per person
Land Cost Includes:
- 4 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Beijing International Hotel;
- 2 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Jian Guo Hotel Xi'an;
- 3 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Lhasa Shambala Hotel;
- 4 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Ocean Hotel Shanghai;
- Sightseeing tours with meals as listed.
- Professional English speaking tour guide service.
- Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
- Domestic air tickets with airport tax
Land Cost Excludes:
- International Airline tickets to Beijing & from Shanghai
- Optional tours
- China Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and gratuities to guide, driver & porters. Suggested tipping amount per person per day: $ 5-7 for the guide & $ 3-5 for the driver.
Remarks:
- Please call us for discount international airfare
- Pre and Post- tour extensions are available upon request
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