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HOTEL INFORMATION:  The Peninsula BeijingHotel Class: Luxury The Peninsula Beijing has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities. Ideally located in the center of Beijing, The Peninsula Beijing is just a short stroll from Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and is within easy access of Beijing Railway Station. The hotel offers 525 guest rooms complete with air conditioning, plasma television, internet access and lighting control. Featuring two of the finest and most innovative restaurants in Beijing, Jing, a "modern meets Asian" restaurant, and the brand new Huang Ting, offering exquisite Cantonese cuisine, the hotel has set new standards of service in China. The Peninsula Beijing offers a range of fitness facilities that includes a fully equipped Fitness Center, a heated swimming pool, steam rooms, saunas, as well as massage and beauty treatments. The hotel also features the most prestigious shopping arcade in Beijing with 50 exclusive designer boutiques.  Banyan Tree ResortHotel Class: Luxury Banyan Tree Lijiang's luxurious villas reflect the rich fabric of this locale through their design and furnishings. The open concept Chinese banquet setting lets you dine in an atmosphere of old-world elegance in several dining settings while being entertained by musicians on the outdoor stage. Onsite, guests have access to tennis courts and a fitness center, as well as the Banyan Tree Gallery with exclusive handicrafts.
Day 1 - Arrive Lijiang#WHS#
Check-in to the luxurious Banyan Tree Hotel, the first 5-star resort in this ancient city. The afternoon is free to enjoy the charming Naxi-styled architecture of your private villa, fabulous resort amenities, and spectacular views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Meals D Day 2 - Excursion to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Today’s in-depth touring with your private guide begins with a breathtaking cable car ascent up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to Yunshanping Meadow, a beautiful grassland meadow surrounded by glistening, snow-capped peaks. Then visit Baisha Village to see colorful, highly-detailed, 500-year-old frescoes that offer fascinating insight into Tibetan Buddhism. Meals B,L,D Day 3 - Excursion to Tiger Leaping Gorge After breakfast, travel by private car through the stunning vistas of mountain and sky to the First Bend of the Yangtze River, downstream from its source high in the Tibetan Plateau. Continue on to Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest river canyons in the world. Return to Lijiang, and the intimate sanctuary of your luxury accommodations. Meals B,L Day 4 - Lijiang / Board the luxury Tangula Train / Dali Your private car and driver await this morning to escort you to the rail station. Step aboard the new Tangula Train where your butler is on-hand to assist as you settle in to your luxurious suite. Enjoy lunch onboard in the elegant dining car as the train departs Lijiang bound for exciting places awaiting your discovery. In the afternoon, you arrive Dali for an off-train excursion in this historic town. Explore Dali’s unique stone architecture and discover the colorful traditions of the indigenous Bai people. Dinner this evening will be served in the single-seating Dining Car as the train speeds eastward toward Kunming. Meals B,L,D Day 5 - Kunming – On Board the Luxury Tangula Train Revered by the Chinese as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, Kunming is blessed with a pleasant year-round climate and great natural beauty. Today’s excursion reveals the elegant hilltop temples, tranquil lakes, and picturesque parks that grace Kunming. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Guilin – On Board the Luxury Tangula Train The tranquil Li River and emerald, mist-enshrouded peaks of Guilin have inspired artists and poets for centuries. Step-off train this morning to explore this captivating landscape. In the afternoon, you depart for Beijing. Relax in the sanctuary of your private suite or enjoy the passing vistas and camaraderie of your fellow travelers in the Scenic Car. This evening, another elegant dinner is on board as your train sweeps north toward the capital. Meals B,L,D Day 7 - Arrive Beijing This afternoon, the Tangula Train pulls into Beijing. Our private car and driver will meet you at the Rail Station and escort you to the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, a legendary landmark just steps away from the Forbidden City. Meals B,L Day 8 - Discover Beijing Your full-day private sightseeing tour explores China’s past and present, from the most treasured ancient sites to the iconic symbols of 21st century Beijing. Discover the landscaped grounds, tranquil waterways and garden pavilions of the Summer Palace#WHS#, once the favored retreat of Ming Dynasty emperors. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the grandest public spaces in the world, and tour the Forbidden City#WHS#. Here in this palatial complex, we’ve made special arrangements for you to enjoy lunch, surrounded by ancient royal artifacts and dining on dishes inspired by the Imperial menu. You’ll also see the iconic venues of the 2008 Summer Olympics, including the Bird’s Nest Stadium and the futuristic Water Cube, where American swimmers won Gold. Meals B,L Day 9 - Beijing – Great Wall & Ming Tombs Excursion A thrilling day unfolds as you travel by private car 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 visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#, burial site of 13 Chinese Emperors. Stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way and tour Changling, greatest of these ancient burial sites. Meals B,L Day 10 - Beijing Your program finishes this morning. Or, explore more of China and Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Our travel planning experts can help you and your Travel Agent customize the perfect extended itinerary. Why not visit exciting Hong Kong or cruise through the spectacular Three Gorges of the Yangtze aboard our luxury, all-balcony ships? Meals B
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