Your China journey unfolds as you board your transpacific jet bound for the most sophisticated city in China, Shanghai.
Day 2: Arrive Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai, the bustling commercial heart of China. It is in Shanghai that the results of the open door policy and recent western influences are most evident.
Day 3: Shanghai
Todays' sight-seeing introduces you to a cosmopolitan metropolis. Discover the riverfront Bund, the 16th century Yu Tuan Garden, the magnificent Jade Buddha Temple, the Museum of Art and History and the Children's Palace. Seasonal performances of the famed Shanghai Chinese Acrobatic troop anticipated. This evening savor Shanghai's finest delicacies, (B,L,D)
Day 4: Shanghai to Beijing
Today after breakfast fly to Beijing, the political and cultural capitol of modern China. After a brief tour around the city stroll the 98 acre Tiananamen Square, or shop on Wangfujing and Liulichang streets (B,L,D,).
Day 5: Beijing
Today move through the pageant of China's noble history. Stroll through the monumental Tiananmen Square, visit the opulent world of the Forbidden City, and spend time at the graceful Temple of Heaven and the hauntingly beautiful Summer Palace. Tonights' highlight is the scrumptious speciality of Beijing...a Peking duck dinner, (B,L,D,).
Day 6: Beijing
After an early breakfast ascend the rampart of the 2500 mile long Great Wall of China and watch it weave its seemingly endless path across mountains and valleys. Drive through the three mile Sacred Way of animal sculptures leading to the Ming Tombs.
Day 7: Beijing to Xian
Morning flight to China's great ancient capitol for eleven dynasties. Your exploration begins with an afternoon visit to Xian's downtown district. Balance of afternoon at leisure, (B,L,D.)
Day 8: Xian
Today is devoted to the most exciting archeological discovery in modern history: the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang containing more than 6000 life like terra-cotta warriors. In the afternoon visit the 6000 year old Banpo Neolithic Museum and the imperial hot spring at Huaqing. Tonight is a special classic Tang Dynasty dinner show, (B,L,D,).
Day 9: Xian to Guilin
Fly to Guilin and be prepared to be astonished by China's stunning natural beauty and dramatic landscapes, (B,L,D,).
Day 10: Guilin
Today enjoy a cruise along the meandering Li River to experience the surreal atmosphere of natural smooth monoliths towering over the genteel lovely river that has inspired Chinese artists and poets for centuries. At the picturesque hamlet of Yangshou, shop the quaint country market, (B,L,D,).
Day 11: Guilin to Hong Kong
Morning ascent to the summit of Piled Silk Hill for breathtaking views of the city. Evening flight to Hong Kong, (B,L,).
Day 12: Hong Kong
In Asia's vibrant financial capitol begin your day with a view from Victoria Peak overlooking one of the worlds most beautiful harbors. Next tour the Suzi Wong area and a stop at the famous Stanley Market before touring the south of the island to see Repulse Bay and the collection of junks at Aberdeen. Balance of the afternoon and evening for independent activities, (B,).
Day 13: Hong Kong
A day for personal sight-seeing and shopping. Try the colonial splendor of high tea at the Peninsula House, featured in "Nobel House," shop in bargain filled Kowloon, or try your luck gambling in Macao a hydrofoil ride away. Fair well dinner (B,D,).
Day 1: Depart West Coast USA to Beijing
Exotic dramatic China awaits you.
Day 2: Arrive Beijing
Arrive Beijing and transfer to your hotel.
Day 3: Beijing
Full day of sight-seeing encompassing China's past and present. Visit monumental Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Dinner is a scrumptious Beijing duck feast, (B,L,D,).
Day 4: Beijing
On a full-day excursion visit the Great Wall of China, drive through the Sacred Way to the Ming Tombs and savor a western dinner and Beijing opera, (B,L,D,).
Day 5: Beijing to Hong Kong
Leave Beijing for the shoppers paradise of Hong Kong where bargains flourish everywhere for everything, (B,).
Day 6: Hong Kong
Tour Hong Kong's prime attractions, Victoria Peak, the Suzi Wong area, the Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen. Evening for independent activities, (B,).
Day 7: Hong Kong
A day for personal sight-seeing and shopping. Enjoy high tea at the Peninsula House, shop in bargain filled Kowloon, or try your luck gambling in Macao, (B,).
Day 8: Hong Kong to USA
Farewell to the Orient and return to the USA, (B,).
Leave the USA for the exotic Orient.
Day 2: Arrive Seoul Korea
Arrive Seoul and transfer to the Ramada Olympia hotel.
Day 3: Seoul to Hong Kong
Fly to the Pearl of the Orient, transfer to your hotel, (B,).
Day 4: Hong Kong
A half-day excursion of Hong Kong's prime attractions, Victoria Peak, the Suzi Wong area, the Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen (B,).
Day 5 - 7: Hong Kong
Three free days for personal sight-seeing and shopping. Time for high tea at the Peninsula House, shopping in bargain filled Kowloon, or gambling in Macao, (B,).
Day 8: Hong Kong
Farewell to the Orient and return to the USA, (B,).