Day
1 USA/Beijing
Board your trans-pacific flight to Beijing.
Day 2 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing in the afternoon. Met by your guide
and transferred to the centrally located Palace Hotel
for three nights stay.
Day 3 Beijing
We start our day with a rickshaw ride to Hutongs, Beijings
back lanes lined with authentic courtyard houses, for
a glimpse of traditional Chinese life style. This is
followed by a visit to the former residence of Qing
Dynasty prince, Prince Gong's Palace, the epitome of
classical Chinese architecture. In the afternoon, we
visit Jinshan Park for a panoramic view of the city
before exploring the many halls and palaces of the Forbidden
City, home to 24 successive emperors for more than 500
years. In the evening, we attend a Chinese acrobatics
show. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Beijing
Travel north to spend the morning at the jewel on Beijings
crown-the Great Wall at Badaling while afternoon is
spent touring the Summer Palace where emperors went
to escape the oppressive heat of the city. In the evening,
we are guests at a traditional Peking Duck Banquet.
(B, L, D)
Day 5 Beijing/Xian
In the morning, we visit the exquisite Temple of Heaven,
where the emperors performed annual rites essential
to the well being of China; and the Lama Temple, one
of the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside
Tibet. In the late afternoon, we fly to Xian and visit
the ancient city walls before transferring to Shangri-la
Golden Flower Hotel. (B, L)
Day 6 Xian
In the morning, we visit the greatest archeological
finds of the century, the more than 2000 years old Terra-cotta
Warriors. More than 7000 individually crafted life-sized
figures with horses and chariots have been unearthed.
After visiting the Banpo Neolithic Museum, enjoy a lunch
at Huaqing Hot Springs, a Tang dynasty spa of pavilions
and bathhouses. We return to the city and visit the
Big Wild Goose Pagoda dedicated to the founder of the
Silk Road. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Xian/Guilin
After a morning visit to the Great Mosque, we fly to
Guilin where we stay at Sheraton Hotel by the banks
of Li River. (B, L)
Day 8 Guilin
Board Li River cruise ship to Yangshuo that sails through
Chinas most famous landscape. The tall pointed
hills and rice paddies are familiar from innumerable
Chinese paintings. The afternoon is spent browsing Yangshuos
antiques and crafts stalls and shops before driving
back to Guilin. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Guilin/Hong Kong
Tour of Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo
Hill. We take the evening flight to Hong Kong where
we are transferred to the New World Renaissance Hotel
for two nights stay. (B, L)
Day 10 Hong Kong
We spend the day enjoying this vibrant city's many sights
and experiences. A half-day guided orientation tour
will take us atop Victoria Peak for a 360-degree view
of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the surrounding harbors
and outer islands. Then a scenic drive takes us past
Repulse Bay to the colorful floating community of Aberdeen,
and vibrant Stanley Market, a favorite bargain shopping
area. After a dim sum lunch, you are free to explore
the other aspects of the city for the remainder of the
day. (B, L)
Day 11 Hong Kong/Bangkok
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon, we fly to
Bangkok. Upon arrival, met by your guide and transfer
to the Shangri-la Hotel for three nights stay.(B)
Day 12 Bangkok
Today is devoted to seeing the treasures of Buddhist
Thailand. A visit to Bangkok is not complete without
a visit to the Palace Grounds and to the famous Emerald
Buddha. We will also visit the Golden Buddha made of
5 ½ tons of solid gold, and the exquisite White
Marble Temple. In the evening, enjoy a classical Thai
dance performance after a Thai dinner. (B, D)
Day 13 Bangkok
Free at leisure for the day. (B)
Day 14 Bangkok/Tokyo
Transfer to airport for your flight to Tokyo. Upon arrival,
met and transfer to Keio Plaza Hotel for two nights.
(B)
Day 15 Tokyo
Full day highlights tour of Tokyo takes us to Tokyo
Tower Observatory for a panoramic view of the city and
Tokyo Bay. Attend a traditional tea ceremony at Happoen-Garden,
and then visit Imperial Palace Plaza, the exquisite
outer garden of Empress Dowagers residence. Barbecue
lunch at Chinzanso Garden Restaurant. After lunch drive
by National Diet building, ride on a sightseeing Boat
up the Sumida River. Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple &
Nakamise Shopping Arcade before return to your hotel.
Free at leisure in the evening. (B, L)
Day 16 Tokyo/Home
Board your homeward flight. Arrive home the same day.
(B)
Land package price includes:
- Intra city coach class airfare (Except Bangkok-Tokyo)
- Deluxe hotel accommodation twin sharing basis
- Daily American Breakfast at hotel (B)
- Lunches (L) and Dinners (D) at local downtown restaurants
- Comprehensive private English guided tours, visits
and all admissions except in Tokyo where seat-in-coach
tours are arranged.
- Private transfers between airport and hotel in each
city except in Tokyo where seat-in-coach transfers
are provided.
- Applicable Hotel taxes
Not included in the package price:
- International transpacific airfare
- Air fare Bangkok-Tokyo ( to be booked with International
air)
- Airport taxes
- Visa Processing fee
- Other costs not stated as included
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