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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Jianguo HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Jianguo Hotel in Beijing is the first international hotel in China since 1982, and the only garden hotel in Beijing. The hotel is situated at the diplomatic quarter of Beijing, but it is walking distance from the metro and the Silk Street Market. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, voicemail, telephone, cable TV, and mini-bar. Other hotel amenities include indoor heated pool, sauna, and fitness room.  Sheraton HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Located alongside the Li River lies the five-star Sheraton Guilin Hotel. Guilin has been an inspiration to Chinese poets and artists throughout the centuries. Today, our hotel sits in the heart of this enchanting city. This hotel boasts 430 well-appointed rooms, including 19 suites with breathtaking views of the Li River and hotel garden. All rooms feature individually-controlled heating and air-conditioning, IDD telephone, personal computer outlets and electronic door locks.  Harbour Plaza HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Situated on the north shore of Victoria Harbour, Harbour Plaza Hong Kong is an oasis of luxury for all travelers. The 506 guestrooms coexist in a contemporary, spacious setting, many of which provide views of Victoria Harbour. The property includes several restaurants, fitness facility with sauna and steam room and rooftop pool and spa.  Sofitel Hyland HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Sofitel Hyland Hotel is in the center of the commercial district of Shanghai close to regional shopping, on Nanjing Road. All 401 rooms include air-conditioning, mini-bar, radio, satellite TV, telephone, and voicemail. Additional amenities include bar, restaurant, WiFi internet, beauty salon, fitness center, massage center, and sauna.  Sofitel Renmin SquareHotel Class: Deluxe Located on the grounds of Renmin square, the Sofitel Renmin Square is near local cultural excursions and shopping. All 432 rooms are equipped with telephone, voicemail, WiFi internet, radio, mini-bar, air conditioning, and TV. The hotel also has four restaurants, two bars, fitness center, Hammam, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, massage center, sauna, Thalasso therapy, and thermal baths.
Day 1 - Beijing, China
Check-in to your city-center deluxe hotel. Jianguo Hotel Day 2 - Beijing Meet a master kite maker in Tiananmen Square and tour the Forbidden City#WHS#. See the National Stadium built for the Beijing Olympics en route to the Summer Palace#WHS#. Tonight’s welcome dinner features traditional Peking Duck. Meals B,L,D Day 3 - Beijing Explore atop the Great Wall#WHS# and visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#. Meals B,L Day 4 - Beijing / Xian Join a Tai Chi lesson at the Temple of Heaven#WHS#. Then our Make-A-Friend program takes you by rickshaw through a Hutong to visit a resident family. Learn about life in Beijing and join a family to make delicious dumplings. Fly to Xian and transfer to your city-center deluxe hotel. Meals B,L Sofitel Renmin Square Hotel Day 5 - Xian / Terra Cotta Warriors Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors#WHS# museum and excavation pits 1-3 to see history being revealed: thousands of terra cotta soldiers buried 2,000 years ago to guard an emperor’s tomb. Walk through a lively farmers market and visit the ancient city walls. Tonight’s dinner show features song and dance of the Tang Dynasty. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Xian / Shanghai Touch Antiquity at the Xian Museum, a rare and thrilling opportunity to examine ancient relics 4,000 years old. Fly to Shanghai and travel to the city aboard the futuristic Maglev Train. Check-in to your deluxe hotel on famous Nanjing Road. Meals B,L Sofitel Hyland Hotel Day 7 - Shanghai Your full day city tour includes the Bund, Pudong, and the Shanghai Museum of Art. Meals B,L Day 8 - Excursion to Sezhou Cruise on the Grand Canal, visit a silk factory and stroll in the Garden of the Master of the Nets#WHS#. Meals B,L Day 9 - Shanghai / Guilin Fly to Guilin and check-in to your deluxe hotel, ideally situated along the Li River. Meals B,D Sheraton Hotel Day 10 - Guilin / Li River Cruise Marvel at the lovely, dream-like landscapes on your Li River cruise. Walk through scenic rice paddies to a local farm and stop by the lively Yangshuo Bazaar before strolling Xijie Street, with its many shops, restaurants and cafes. Meals B,L Day 11 - Guilin / Hong Kong Enjoy a free morning and your choice of an included afternoon tour: • Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill stitute • Yao Hill and Guilin Tea Institute • The ancient town of Daxu Fly to Hong Kong and transfer to your deluxe hotel in the heart of exciting Kowloon. Meals B,L Harbour Plaza Hotel Day 12 - Hong Kong Your island tour includes Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, a sampan ride through Aberdeen Fishing Village and shopping at Stanley Market. Meals B Day 13 - Hong Kong Enjoy a full day at leisure. Meals B Day 14 - Hong Kong Your tour ends this morning. Or, see more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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