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12-day Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai & Tibet

City: Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai-Lhasa

Day 1: Depart Canada
Your journey begins with the overnight transpacific flight. Cross the International Date Line. 

Day 2: Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival, meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this city once known as Peking to Westerns.
Accommodation: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Doubletree by Hilton Beijing * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 3: Beijing (BLD)
Beijing, the capital of China, is recognized as the political, educational and cultural center of China. 
Today we first visit the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. From there you enter The Forbidden City to see the 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens. Afternoon we visit to the Summer Palace, a royal resort during the Qing Dynasty. A delicious Peking Duck dinner is arranged to round off a memorable start to your tour. 

Day 4: Beijing (BLD)
We drive 70km northwest of the city for a full-day excursion to the Great Wall, the world's longest man-made structure, stretching over 6,352 km (3,948 miles). After lunch, visit the Ming Tombs. On the way back we tour exterior of the "Bird’s Nest" and “Water Cube” where hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Kung Fu Show in the evening. 

Day 5: Beijing-Xi'an (BLD)
Early morning sightseeing in the Temple of Heaven where you can see and even join in the local residents’ morning exercise. After lunch we tour Beijing Hutong by rickshaw to see traditional residential courtyards. Late afternoon fly to Xi'an.
Accommodation: Xi'an Empress Hotel * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Sheraton Xi'an * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 6: Xi'an (BLD)
Today we drive 30km east of Xian to visit the excavation site of the Terracotta Army, designed to follow China’s first emperor Qin Shihuang into eternity. Followed by visiting the Shaanxi History Museum.  
Tonight you enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner and are entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Style Music and Dance Show.  

Day 7: Xi'an-Lhasa (BL)
Morning city tour includes the Ancient City Wall. Noon time flight to Lhasa. Transfer to hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing to get acclimatized to the high altitudes.
Accommodation: Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Xinding Hotel * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 8: Lhasa (BL)
Sit in a mountain-fringed valley on the north bank of the Kyichu River, Lhasa (elevation 3650m, one of the highest cities in the world) is a rapidly expanding city with a population of over 540,000.
This morning we visit the Dalai Lama's Potala Palace. Afternoon sightseeing at Jokhang Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist buildings in Tibet and a remarkable combination of Tibetan, Indian, Nepalese and Han Chinese architectural styles. No visit to Jokhang Temple is complete without checking out the Barkor Street bazaar outside the temple. 

Day 9: Lhasa (BL)
The visit to the Dalai Lama's summer residence Norbulinka is followed by grand Sera Monastery, where lively debates held Monday to Saturday from 3 to 5 pm between resident monks often draw a large audience. 

Day 10: Lhasa-Shanghai (BD)
Free morning. Afternoon flight to Shanghai (the flight could be direct or connected via Chengdu). Transfer to hotel upon arrival.
Accommodation: Best Western New Century Hotel Shanghai * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Hilton Shanghai Hotel * * * * * (or similar)  

Day 11: Shanghai (BLD)
Today we visit The Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style, Yuyuan Garden, Town-God Temple bazaar and Shanghai Museum. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. 

Day 12: Shanghai-Home City (B)
Free morning. Transfer to airport to board return flight home. 

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

Tour price (in CAD, on basis of double occupancy):
* Departures are guaranteed from 2 adults.

* Land Cost: tour fare in China, all-inclusive as per itinerary, no other hidden fee. 

* Full Package: International Airfare, tax & fuel surcharge inclusive, are subject to change.

*Prices are subject to change without notice. 

Price includes:

• International round-trip airfare, airport taxes and fuel surcharge (apply to Full Package);
• China internal air flights, airport taxes and fuel surcharge;
• Hotel accommodation and cruise ship (if applicable) including breakfast;
• Meals daily as specified;
• Daily guided sightseeing and entrance admission fee;
• Air-conditioned vehicle and private professional English-speaking tour guide;
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers in each city and luggage handling;
• Special dinners and cultural shows as specified;
• A bottle of water on the road each day.

• International round-trip airfare, airport taxes and fuel surcharge (apply to Land Cost Package);
• Travel insurance;
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, porters, staff on cruise and tour leader;
• China Visa fee;
• Personal natures such as laundry, alcoholic beverages and telephone call;
• Excess baggage.

• Full package may change along with the adjustment of international airfare, airport tax and fuel surcharge;
• For traveling 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 sharing room with 2 adults, no extra bed.

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