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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
HOTEL INFORMATION:  Sofitel Wanda HotelHotel Class: Luxury With a central location in the Beijing, Sofitel Wanda Beijing offers easy access to the Exhibition Center, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The hotel's striking design draws on Sino-French influences and accentuates the strong cultural links between France and China reflected in the overall theme and décor. The hotel features 417 luxurious rooms, 4 restaurants, a Grand Ballroom, Health Club and indulgent LeSpa. Guest accommodations include in-room safe, high-speed internet access, mini-bar and satellite television.  Holiday Inn Crown PlazaHotel Class: Deluxe The 433 splendidly decorated rooms include marble bathrooms, individually controlled air-conditioning systems, color television with satellite TV, a private bar and coffee-making facilities.  Shangri-La Kowloon HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Award-winning luxury hotel – the landmark on Tsim Shat Sui East’s waterfront with great views. All its 700 guest accommodations offer luxurious comfort and feature a floor-to-ceiling bay window commanding breathtaking harbour views or exciting city vistas and include internet access, in-room safe and satellite television. The property also includes a state-of-the-art fitness facility and a range of restaurants and bars.  Hyatt RegencyHotel Class: Deluxe A city resort hotel on the road to Boudhanath Stupa - the most holy of Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside Tibet. The hotel is 4 Km from Tribhuvan International Airport and close to shopping areas. The Boudhanath Stupa is within ten minutes walking distance from the hotel. 290 rooms feature minibar, voicemail and in-room safe.  Four Points by Sheraton LhasaHotel Class: Deluxe Situated in eastern Lhasa city, Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa is on the Lhasa River and is a 10-minute walk from the Jokhang Temple and Barkhorn Street. The 72 guest rooms are warm and inviting with a contemporary design and include a 32-inch flat screen LCD TV, in-room safe, private balcony and free High Speed Internet Access. Three dining venues provide everything you need to make your stay complete.
Day 1 - Hong Kong
Check-in to the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a luxury landmark with a privileged location on the city’s waterfront. Day 2 - Hong Kong Island Tour Your escorted morning tour begins with breathtaking views from the summit of Victoria Peak. Then continue on to scenic Repulse Bay and Aberdeen, home to Hong Kong’s famed floating restaurants. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish. Meals B Day 3 - Hong Kong – Day at Leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore at your own pace. Your hotel’s prime location affords easy access to restaurants, shops, sites, and transportation. Meals B Day 4 - Hong Kong / Beijing Fly to Beijing where you’ll be met and escorted to the terrific, city-center Sofitel Wanda Hotel, Pacific flagship of this renowned worldwide hotel collection. Meals B Day 5 - Discover Beijing Your full day escorted sightseeing begins in Tiananmen Square, the largest public plaza in the world. Then explore through the splendid courtyards, pavilions, and palaces of the imposing Forbidden City#WHS#, once the exclusive enclave of Ming Dynasty Emperors. Then step aboard rickshaws to ride through a hutong, one of Beijing’s old settlements, where you’ll meet with a resident family to learn about life in this rapidly evolving, yet ancient, city. Tonight, savor a Beijing specialty at our Peking Duck banquet. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Beijing – Great Wall & Ming Tombs Excursion A thrilling day unfolds as you travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of Beijing, where the Great Wall#WHS# stretches onward for thousands of miles. Walk atop this ancient fortification and then stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way to visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#, burial site of 13 Chinese Emperors. Back in the city, see the remarkable venues of the 2008 Olympics, including the Bird’s Nest Stadium and the futuristic Water Cube. Meals B,L Day 7 - Beijing – Temple of Heaven / Xian Visit the 15th century Temple of Heaven#WHS#, a marvel of Ming Dynasty architectural styling and engineering. Then fly to Xian where you’ll be met and escorted to the luxury Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel. Tonight, we’ll take you to the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, a marvelous presentation of classical Chinese music and dance. Meals B,D Day 8 - Xian – Touch Antiquity Join museum staff at the Xian Museum this morning to Touch Antiquity – a rare and exciting opportunity to handle and learn about rare artifacts from China’s ancient past, some more than 3,000 years old. Then visit the excavation site of the Terra Cotta Warriors#WHS#, China’s most important archaeological discovery, where a vast terra cotta army was buried 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor. At lunch, enjoy a lively demonstration in the art of noodle-making. Meals B,L Day 9 - Xian / Chengdu – Encounter a Panda Fly to Chengdu this morning where you’ll be met and escorted to the deluxe Crown Plaza Hotel. This afternoon, an exclusive experience awaits! At the Panda Breeding Station, we’ve made special arrangements for you to Encounter a Panda, an exciting opportunity to feed and learn about the care of these amazing animals. This evening, thrill to the artistry of the Sichuan Opera, renowned for the amazing skill of actors who can subtly change their masks and make-up 10 times in the span of less than one minute! Meals B,D Day 10 - Chengdu / Lhasa, Tibet Fly to Tibet and transfer to the new Sheraton Hotel, centrally located in the heart of town close to the Jokhang Monastery. Your comfortable guestroom offers a peaceful place to relax before dinner. Meals B,D Day 11 - Lhasa - Go Inside Tibet Join your guide this morning to explore Norbulinka, the tranquil summer palace of the Dalai Lamas. Then Go Inside Tibet at the beautiful Sera Monastery. This exclusive General Tours experience brings you behind the scenes at the Monastery, with resident Buddhist monks leading the way through their living quarters. It’s a rare and enriching insight into their life and customs. Later, you’ll also meet with a doctor to learn about traditional Tibetan healing. Meals B,L,D Day 12 - Lhasa – Full Day Sightseeing Today’s touring deepens your understanding and appreciation of life, culture, and spirituality here in Tibet. Visit the Potala Palace#WHS#, former residence of the Dalai Lama. Explore the lively Barkhor Market and the nearby Jokhang Monastery, a center of Buddhist pilgrimage for centuries. Later, spend time with a master artist to learn about Thangkas – colorful, finely detailed religious paintings that have long been a Buddhist tradition. This evening, you’ll sample traditional Tibetan cooking. Meals B,L,D Day 13 - Lhasa / Kathmandu, Nepal Fly to Kathmandu where you’ll be met and escorted to the Hyatt Regency, a luxury resort hotel set on 37 acres with majestic views. Meals B Day 14 - Explore Kathmandu A full day tour explores this exotic city and the pastoral Nepalese countryside. Begin with colorful Durbar Square to see Hamuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter and then tour the Mahadev and Parvati Temples. In the afternoon, discover more of Nepal – including temples, local markets, and traditional homes with beautifully carved wooden balconies and intricate architectural detail. Weather permitting, a flight over Mt. Everest is available. Meals B Day 15 - Kathmandu – Bhadgaon Excursion Visit the ancient city of Bhadgaon, one of the three kingdoms of medieval Nepal, and see the Pashupatinath Hindu Temple and Bodhnath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. In the evening, enjoy a festive dinner of traditional Nepalese cuisine. Meals B,D Day 16 - Kathmandu Your program finishes this morning. Or, delve into another ancient culture in close-by India… Delhi is just a nonstop flight away, and we offer a comprehensive selection of Privately Guided and Small Group Escorted journeys, from our 7-day Incredible India tour to Rhythms & Colors, a 19-day in-depth exploration. Meals B
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