10-day Beijing, Xian and Shanghai Tour

Day 1: Depart Canada
Take transpacific flight to Beijing.

Day 2: Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival in late afternoon, you will meet our professional English-speaking tour guide and transfer to the hotel by a private air conditioned tour bus. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this city once known as Peking to Westerns. 
Accommodation: Marriott Beijing City Wall * * * * * (or similar)

Day 3: Beijing (BLD)
Today, we start our sightseeing with a visit to the Tiananmen Square—the largest public city square in the world. From there you enter The Forbidden City to observe the 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens. After lunch, we visit the Summer Palace, a royal resort during the Qing Dynasty. A Peking duck dinner is prearranged to conclude your first day of sightseeing.

Day 4: Beijing (BLD)
We drive 70km northwest from the city of Beijing for a full-day excursion to the Great Wall — the world's longest man-made structure, stretching over 6,352 km (3,948 miles) from Shanhai Pass in the east to Lop Nur in the west—along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. Then, we will visit the Ming Tombs. On the way back we have an opportunity to stop for picture-taking at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were hosted. Kung Fu show in the evening.

Day 5: Beijing-Xi'an (BLD)
In the morning, we visit the Temple of Heaven and join local residents in practicing Tai Chi and morning exercises in the park. After lunch we will take a Hutong tour by rickshaw ride to look around Beijing’s traditional old alleys and visit local residential courtyards. Take a late afternoon flight to Xi’an – an ancient Chinese capital city for 13 dynasties and the home of the incredible Terracotta Army. Transfer to hotel upon arrival.
Accommodation: Empark International Hotel Xi’an * * * * * (or similar)

Day 6: Xi'an (BLD)
Today, we drive 30km east of the city to visit the excavation site of the Terracotta Army, followed by visiting the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, Acrobatic Figures and Stone Loricae. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner and entertainment with the splendid Tang Dynasty Style Music and Dance Show tonight.

Day 7: Xi'an-Shanghai (BLD)
Our morning city tour in Xi’an includes visiting the Ancient City Wall and Old Street. Take an afternoon flight to Shanghai — a world-class modern metropolitan, regarded as one of the most important commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
Accommodation: Wyndham Bund East Shanghai * * * * * (or similar)

Day 8: Shanghai (BLD)
Today's sightseeing includes visiting the Yuyuan Garden, Town-God Temple bazaar, Shanghai Museum and The Bund — a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style. A local hot pot dinner is served before the evening entertainment—the dazzling Acrobatic Show.

Day 9: Shanghai (B)
Today is yours to spend at leisure — exploring China's most dynamic city on your own is easy and enjoyable. Our recommended to-do list includes a visit to glitzy Pudong New District, a ride aboard the Maglev train, and the popular evening cruise on Huangpu River to enjoy the city's spectacular neon-lit skyline.

Day 10: Shanghai-Home (B)
Bid farewell as we transfer to the airport for a return flight home.

(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD=Special Dinner)

Tour rate table:
Group size: min 16 – max 30 passengers

Price includes:

• Round trip international airfare, tax and fuel surcharge (only applies to Full Package);
• China internal air flights;
• Hotel accommodation and cruise ship with breakfast, as specified or similar class;
• Meals daily and special food as indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD=Special Dinner;
• Daily guided sightseeing, admission fees to scenic spots and cultural entertainments as specified;
• Air-conditioned vehicle and private professional English-speaking tour guide;
• Round-trip airport-hotel transfers in each city (except the airport pickup on your arrival day in China and the airport drop-off on exit day from China for Land-Cost Packages);
• A bottle of water on the road each day

Price excludes:

• International round-trip airfare, airport taxes and fuel surcharge (applies to Land Cost Package);
• China internal airport taxes and fuel surcharge;
• The airport pickup on your arrival day in China and the airport drop-off on exit day from China for Land-Cost Packages);
• Travel insurance;
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, porters, staff on cruise and tour leader;
• Chinese Visa fee;
• Personal luxuries such as laundry, alcoholic beverages and telephone calls;
• Excess baggage

Remarks:

• Full package may change along with the adjustment of international airfare, airport tax and fuel surcharge;
• For travelling with Air Canada, once seat availability is confirmed, clients must have their tickets issued before the deadline set by the airline;
• Child Rate (2-11 yrs): 80% of the adult fare with a shared room with two adults, no extra bed

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