Tour Code: CA-OAZ

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Hong Kong - Tokyo - Vietnam

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 01 : USA - Beijing
  We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of modern-day China. Cross the International Date Line and spend the night aboard the plane.

• Day 02 : Arrive Beijing
  Arrive in Beijing. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our guide and transferred to our five-star hotel accommodations.

• Day 03 : Beijing (AB, L, DP)
  A full-day tour of Beijing, the capital of China, is on today's agenda. First, we visit Tiananmen Square. Built in 1651, it is the world's largest public square. The next stop is the ancient Forbidden City, home to the emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. We then proceed to the Summer Palace and Kunming Lake to stroll amongst the beautiful and regal pavilions. If time permits, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed to the gods for a bountiful harvest. We end the day with a savory Peking Duck Feast.

• Day 04 : Beijing (AB, L, DH)
  Today's highlight is the Great Wall. Built as a defense against marauders, the Great Wall spans thousands of miles across China's Northern region. We walk atop a section of the Wall and appreciate its imposing wonder. Our afternoon destination is the Ming Tomb Museum. This evening we are in for a special treat -- the amazing and spectacular feats of a Chinese Acrobatics Show.

• Day 05 : Beijing (AB)
  Two full days of sightseeing has left us in need of some free time. Enjoy a full day of leisure. Explore this historic capital city at your own pace or perhaps take an optional tour to the Hutongs of Beijing.

• Day 06 : Beijing - Xian (AB, L, DH)
  After breakfast, we leave for the airport and fly to Xian, the ancient capital city that served as the launching point of the celebrated Silk Road. Upon landing in Xian, we enjoy a brief city tour of the massive City Wall and then head to our hotel to relax.

• Day 07 : Xian (AB, L, DS)
  Today we witness an incredible archeological discovery -- the army of 6,000 Terra-Cotta Soldiers that guard the tomb of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Afterwards, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight, we are served a delicious Imperial Dumpling Banquet, followed by an entertaining stage opera of the Tang Dynasty.

• Day 08 : Xian - Guilin (AB, L, DH)
  In the morning, we fly to Guilin. Karst limestone formations imbue Guilin's landscape with a mystical quality. We explore the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and otherworldly. Elephant Trunk Hill is also visited.

• Day 09 : Guilin (AB, L, DS)
  A meandering river cruise down the Li River is a delightful way to appreciate the serene, fairy-tale landscape of Southern China. We may even catch the fascinating sights of fisherman with cormorant birds! Enjoy lunch aboard the cruise. Tonight, we are treated to a colorful dinner show of China¡¦s Minority Folklore Dance.

• Day 10 : Guilin - Shanghai - Suzhou (AB, L, DH)
  Board a flight to Shanghai where upon arrival we board a motorcoach that takes us to the picturesque canal town of Suzhou, nicknamed the "Garden City" for its abundant gardens.

• Day 11 : Suzhou - Wuxi (AB, L, DH)
  Our sightseeing tour of Suzhou takes us to the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Grand Canal. We continue on by motorcoach to Wuxi, where we spend the night.

• Day 12 : Wuxi - Shanghai (AB, L, DH)
  In the morning, we tour Lake Tai, a large fresh water lake containing over 40 small islands and known locally as a producer of the most excellent fresh water pearls. Later we board our motorcoach for the short ride back into Shanghai.

• Day 13 : Shanghai (AB, L)
  Shanghai is China¡¦s largest metropolis and its cosmopolitan center. Our tour of Shanghai takes us to Yu Garden, bustling Nanjing Road and the picturesque waterfront Bund.

• Day 14 : Shanghai - USA (AB)
  Bid a fond farewell to China as we board our homebound international flight.

• Hotels:
  • Beijing - New Otani Hotel (5 stars)
  • Xian - Sheraton (5 stars)
  • Guilin - Sheraton (5 stars)
  • Suzhou - Sheraton (5 stars)
  • Wuxi - Sheraton (5 stars)
  • Shanghai - Crowne Plaza Pudong (5 stars)
• Tour Package Includes:
  • Fine Dining: 3 meals a day for the entire trip except free days Full American or buffet breakfast daily Chinese or western dinners in hotels or at local restaurants
  • Local Specialties: Beijing - Peking Duck Banquet Xian - Imperial Dumpling Banquet
• Special Entertainments: Beijing - Chinese Acrobatics Show Xian - Tang Dynasty Stage Opera Guilin - Li River Cruise, Minority Folklore Dinner Show
• Round trip trans-Pacific air ticket
• China domestic air tickets
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours and shore excursions as specified
• Experienced and knowledgeable tour guides throughout your trip in China
• Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no additional cost, if final payment is received at least 45 days prior to departure date
• "USTOA" $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
• Tax for this package is $88

• 6/18/2005 - 7/1/2005 / $2349.00
• 7/2/2005 - 7/15/2005 / $2349.00
• 7/16/2005 - 7/29/2005 / $2349.00
• 7/30/2005 - 8/12/2005 / $2349.00
• 8/13/2005 - 8/26/2005 / $2349.00
• 8/27/2005 - 9/9/2005 / $2349.00
• 9/10/2005 - 9/23/2005 / $2449.00
• 9/17/2005 - 9/30/2005 /$2449.00
• 9/24/2005 - 10/7/2005 / $2449.00
• 10/1/2005 - 10/14/2005 / $2449.00
• 10/8/2005 - 10/21/2005 / $2449.00
• 10/15/2005 - 10/28/2005 / $2449.00
• 10/29/2005 - 11/11/2005 / $2349.00
• 11/12/2005 - 11/25/2005 / $2249.00

• Single Supplement $550.00
• International Air Taxes $88.00

• Starting September 1, 2005 China domestic airports will no longer collect airport taxes on the spot. Instead, domestic China airport taxes are to be included in the airline tickets issued prior to departure. Thus, we must charge the domestic tax amount as a seperate charge from the tour fare for all tour dates departing after September 1, as listed below:
• New York (JFK) $ 35.00