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Jewels of China 12 Days




Tour Highlights

Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), Tian-an-men Square, Temple of Heaven (UNESCO World Heritage), the Great Wall (UNESCO World Heritage and One of Eight World Wonders), the Ming Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage) , Summer Palace (Imperial Garden, UNESCO World Heritage), 2008 Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chinese Acrobatic Show, Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner

Xi`an: Ancient City Wall and Gate, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum (UNESCO World Heritage and the Eighth World Wonders), Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum, Tang Dynasty Dancing and Singing Show, Dumping Banquet.

Hangzhou: West Lake, Yellow Dragon Cave, Dragon Well Tea Factory

Wuzhen Town: Ancient Water Front Town (UNESCO World Heritage)

Wuxi: Turtle Head Peninsular Park, Liyuan Garden

Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum

Tour code: NHF-01: Beijing, Xi`an, Hangzhou, Wuzhen Town, Wuxi, Shanghai


Early bird discount by booking 90 days before departure date (adult only):

  • $100 off

    Group discount:

  • 4-5 people $75.00/person off
  • 6-9 people $100.00/person off
  • 10 people & up $150.00/person off

     Departure date Return dateAdult Fare
    Land Only
    (No International Airfare)
    Child Fare
    (12yrs under, no bed)
    Single Supplement
    >>Feb.28Mar.11$1599$1099$1249$300
    >>Mar.7,14,21,28Mar.18,25,Apr.1,8$1599$1099$1349$300
    >>Apr.4,11,18,25Apr.15,22,29,May.6$1699$1199$1349$350
    >>May.2,9,16,23May.13,20,27,Jun.3$1699$1199$1449$350
    >>May.30 Jun.6,13,20,27Jun.10, 17,24,Jul.1,8$1799$1199$1449$350
    >>Jul.4,11,18,25Jul.15,22,29,Aug.5$1799$1199$1449$350
    >>Aug.1,8,15,22Aug.12,19,26,Sep2$1799$1199$1449$350
    >>Sep.5,12,19,26Sep.16,23,30,Oct.7$1799$1199$1449$350
    >>Oct.3,10,17,24Oct.14,21,28,Nov.4$1799$1199$1449$350
    >>Oct.31, Nov. 7Nov.11,18$1699$1199$1349$350
    >>Nov.14,21,28Nov25,Dec.2.9$1599$1199$1249$300

  • The above fares are for passengers departing from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Domestic add-on fares are:
    • New York, Chicago, Washington D.C, Houston: $200.
    • U.S. Eastern and Central Standard Time Zone: USD$300.
    • U.S. Mountain Standard Time Zone: USD$200.
    • U.S. Pacific Standard Time Zone: USD$150.

    ..:: Package Tour Details ::..

    Day 1 Hometown Beijing
      Starting your tour by taking flight to Beijing. Cross the International Date Line. Lose one day on the road.
    Day 2 Arrive Beijing
      Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide will greet you at the airport arrival hall and then transfer to your deluxe hotel for a good night`s rest.
    Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)
      Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years. Start your city tour with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. In the afternoon, continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was used by Emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous Peking Roast Duck Banquet. Back to hotel for rest or attend an optional energetic show-- "Legend of Kung-fu" at your own expense.
    Day 4 Beijing (B, L, D)
      This morning, you`ll also have an opportunity to shop at the largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. More than 12,000 Kilometers in total, the Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only manmade object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world, it is also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nationality. After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonne Factory. Then take motor coach to the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Back to city, walk along the New Qianmen Street and have a outside view of the beautiful Bird`s Nets and Water Cube up close. After dinner, cap off the day by attending a superb performance of Chinese Acrobatic Show.
    Day 5 Beijing (B, L)
      In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer Palace (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for Emperors and the chosen few, with a boat ride on Lake Kunming (weather permitting). A shopping visit to a Silk Carpet Shop followed by lunch. You`ll have your afternoon free to explore the city by yourself. You may choose to join our optional Experience the Hutong Life Tour: a special journey exploring the ancient Beijing Alley District by a pedi-cab, plus a visit to a local family and a local market; or just pace yourself in the Wang-fu-jing Business Street, also called Gold Street. With hundreds year of history, it is the best place to capture the historical and modern cultures of Beijing. Today`s dinner will be on your own.
    Day 6 Beijing Xi`an (B, L, D)
      Fly to Xi`an in the morning. Xi`an was the first Chinese city opening up its doors to the world during the Tang Dynasty. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Upon arrival, you will go to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, sightseeing the attached life-sized defending army to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It is regarded as "the eighth wonder of the world" and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Visit an Art Ceramics Factory before we enjoy the special local Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the traditional Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening.
    Day 7 Xi`an (B, L, D)
      Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in the morning. Enjoy a local special noodle lunch and watch Noodle Making Performance. After lunch visit the Ancient City Wall which is not only the most complete city wall that has survived in China, but also one of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems in the world. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city. It is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in «Journey to the West».
    Day 8 Xi`an Hangzhou (B, L, D)
      Leave Xi`an for Hangzhou by air this morning. Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this place as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world". Upon arrival, take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city. In the afternoon, continue your tour to visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, and taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1 tea plantation. Enjoy local cuisine dinner in the evening.
    Day 9 Hangzhou Wuzhen Town Wuxi (B, L, D)
      This morning, take motor coach to Wuzhen Town, a quiet water town with 1300 years history. When more and more well known small water towns in south of Yangtze River, such as Zhou-zhuang Village, have become modern and commercialized, Wuzhen Town is one of the few that still retain their quiet and nature characters of typical Chinese water towns. That is why we take you here. Take a paddle-wood-boat ride across the small water town to feel its serenity, peacefulness, and subtle beauty. In the afternoon take motor coach to Wuxi, a unique water village and a pearl situated in the center of China`s Yangtze Delta. Wuxi is famous for its landscapes which there are truly something to marvel at. Your tour starts with a visit to the beautiful Turtle Head Peninsular Park, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Lake Tai, the largest fresh water lake in China. Then visit the Liyuan Garden. Liyuan Garden, with its pavilions, corridors, and causeways at the lake side, is exquisitely designed and harmonious in color. Visit the Freshwater Pearls Farm before we taste delicious local cuisines served for your dinner today including Wuxi Pork Ribs with special sauce.
    Day 10 Wuxi Shanghai (B, L, D)
      After breakfast, take motor coach to Shanghai, the modern metropolis and commercial center of China. Upon arrival, start your memorable tour of Shanghai by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architectures of European design, this area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. After dinner you may take optional tour, the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense.
    Day 11 Shanghai (B, L)
      After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample time admiring the numerous exhibits, you`ll be given an opportunity to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. This afternoon, we`ll leave it free for you at leisure. You may take the time to do some last minute souvenir and gift shopping or explore this city on your own.
    Day 12 Shanghai Hometown (B)
      Your China journey is over all too soon as we transfer to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land. We know the trip is over, yet the experiences and memories will certainly last for a life time. You`ll get home the same day you leave China.

    Price Includes:
  • International airfare .SFO/LAX-Beijing, Shanghai-SFO/LAX. If you can`t depart or return with the tour group, then a $50 service fee will be charged per person and airfare difference may also apply.
  • All the transportation services in China (Land, Air, Water).
  • First class hotels in China (based on double occupancy).
  • Daily meals listed on the itinerary (American and Chinese combination breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner).
  • All luggage transfer service between airports and hotels in China.
  • English speaking tour guide in China.
  • Admissions to all scenic destinations listed in the itinerary.
  • Travel Accidental Medical insurance in China.
  • Price Excludes:
  • Chinese visa ($150.00/person). Please visit (http://www.chinatourusa.com/chinavisa.shtml)
  • Airport tax, fuel surcharge
  • Domestic add-on fares other then Los Angeles & San Francisco.
  • Tips
    • A. Group size over 6 people $7.00 per passenger per day is suggested, covering guides, luggage service, drivers.
    • B. Group size under 6 people $9.00 per passenger per day is suggested, covering guides, luggage service, drivers.
  • Personal expense.
  • Hotels

  • Beijing

    Jade Palace Hotel
    Tel: 010-62628888
    http://www.jadepalace.com.cn


  • Hangzhou

    Red Star Culture Hotel
    Tel: 571-87703888
    http://www.redstarhotel.com


  • Shanghai

    Holiday Inn Downtown
    Tel: 21-63538008
    http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/shgdt?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/hi/1/en/hotelsearchresults


  • Wuxi

    Harharbor Hotel
    Tel: 510-82335888
    http://www.harharborhotel.com/main.asp


  • Xian

    Grand New World Hotel
    Tel: 029-87216868
    http://www.gnwhxian.com/english/index1e.htm

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