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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Shangri-La HotelHotel Class: Luxury Shangri-La Hotel is a landmark in the western part of the city, close to the financial district, Summer Palace, State Guesthouse, the Beijing Exhibitions Hall and Beijing Zoo. Its location and fine reputation has made it the choice of business and leisure travellers to Beijing, one of the world's oldest cities and China's administrative capital. From each room, guests may enjoy magnificent view of the 3,000-square-meter hotel garden or the skyline of Beijing.  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.  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.  Shangri-La PudongHotel Class: Luxury Prominently sited along the famous Huangpu River, the Hotel has breathtaking views of Shanghai's legendary riverfront - the Bund and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Its newest tower has a range of trend-setting designer restaurants and bars, a second Ballroom, an additional Health Club and swimming pool, and CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La. Each room features the full array of Shangri-La amenities, including broadband access, data ports and IDD, satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facility.  Shangri-La Hotel, XianHotel Class: Luxury A retreat for discerning travellers, the Shangri-La Hotel boasts a minimum 40 square metres and includes 24-hour room service, same day laundry and valet service, satellite TV, data ports and broadband internet services. The Shangri-La Hotel, Xian also provides a selection of bars and restaurants including a lobby lounge, coffee shop, and speciality and Chinese restaurants and health club with an indoor swimming pool.
Day 1 - Beijing
Check-in to your luxury hotel, the elegant Shangri-La Hotel, surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds in an ideal city-center location. Day 2 - Explore Beijing Today’s full-day sightseeing includes Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s grandest and largest public plazas. Explore with your guide through the courtyards, pavilions and palaces of the Forbidden City#WHS# and visit the Summer Palace#WHS#, set on the shores of a tranquil lake. This evening, enjoy a traditional Peking Duck banquet. Meals B,L,D Day 3 - Beijing / Great Wall Excursion The Great Wall#WHS# stretches for thousands of miles across the rugged mountains of northern China. Experience the thrill of walking atop this ancient fortification and then visit Changling Tomb, the largest and grandest of the Ming Tombs#WHS#. Stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way in this tranquil valley where, weather permitting, you can try your hand at kite-flying, a traditional Chinese pastime. Back in the city, you’ll see the remarkable 2008 Olympic venues, including the futuristic Aquatics Center – the ‘Water Cube.’ Meals B,L Day 4 - Beijing / Xian Tour the Temple of Heaven#WHS#, a marvel of Ming Dynasty architecture and design. Then fly to Xian, the ancient capital of China for 13 dynasties, where luxurious accommodations await at the award-winning Shangri-La Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel. This evening’s Tang Dynasty dinner show features traditional dance, music and resplendent period costumes. Meals B,D Day 5 - Xian / Terra Cotta Warriors Buried 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor, the Terra Cotta Army#WHS# is China’s greatest archaeological discovery. You’ll visit actual excavation pits and the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum to learn more. Enjoy a lively noodle-making demonstration at lunch and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before returning to your hotel. Meals B,L Day 6 - Xian: Touch Antiquity / Chongqing / Embarkation Join curators at the Xian Museum and Touch Antiquity – a rare opportunity to examine and handle ancient artifacts thousands of years old. Then you’ll fly to Chongqing where your luxury ship awaits – the brand new Victoria Jenna. Settle in to your spacious balcony stateroom before a delightful dinner in the ship’s dining room. Meals B,L,D Day 7 - Cruising / Fengdu Today’s excursion explores the famous “Ghost City” of Fengdu, where numerous temples, some dating to the 14th century, feature fantastic carvings of spirits and creatures from Chinese mythology. Meals B,L,D Day 8 - Cruising / Three Gorges This morning, your cruise through Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and some say most spectacular of the famous Three Gorges. Later, you step aboard smaller boats to explore through the dramatic scenery of a Yangtze River tributary. Your ship sails through lovely Wu Gorge before entering the ship locks of the mighty Three Gorges Dam. Meals B,L,D Day 9 - Cruising / 3 Gorges Dam / Shanghai Visit the Three Gorges Dam to learn about this amazing engineering feat and its far reaching impact. Disembark your ship in Yichang and fly to Shanghai for a 3-night stay at the luxury Shangri-La Pudong Hotel. Meals B,L Day 10 - Explore Shanghai Full-day escorted sightseeing explores the city, old and new. Drive along the Bund, Shanghai’s grand waterfront boulevard, and through the historic Old French Concession. Explore the impressive collection of the Shanghai Museum and visit Xin Tiandi, a vibrant district where traditional buildings have been restored to house galleries, boutiques, and cafes. Traveling through Pudong, you’ll see the 21st century architecture that has transformed the Shanghai skyline. Meals B,L Day 11 - Excursion to Suzhou Today’s excursion explores the ancient town of Suzhou, famed for its peaceful waterways and tranquil gardens. Stroll through the intimate Garden of the Master of Nets, one of the most elegant, with lattice-walled pavilions, rock gardens, and ponds. You’ll also see the Marco Polo Bridge and Panmen City Gate. Meals B,L Day 12 - Shanghai / Guilin Fly to Guilin and the lovely Sheraton Hotel. Tonight, thrill to the skills and artistry of Splendid Lijiang, a riveting performance of acrobatics and dance. Meals B,D Day 13 - Li River Cruise / Guilin Cruise on the tranquil Li River through a dramatic landscape of towering peaks that have inspired artists and poets for centuries. Then join your guide to explore the lively Yangshuo Bazaar. Meals B,L Day 14 - Guilin / Hong Kong Enjoy a leisurely morning before visiting Elephant Trunk Hill, the Tea Institute, and Reed Flute Cave. Fly to Hong Kong and transfer to the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a luxury landmark with a privileged location overlooking the harbor. Meals B Day 15 - Hong Kong Your morning tour of Hong Kong Island begins atop Victoria Peak for breathtaking views of the city. Then continue on to scenic Repulse Bay and Aberdeen Fishing Village, home to traditional Chinese junks and Hong Kong’s world-famous floating restaurants. This evening’s harbor cruise offers a delightful perspective of one of the world’s most captivating and beautiful city skylines. Meals B Day 16 - Hong Kong The day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. The Kowloon Shangri-La’s perfect location in Tsim Sha Tsui East puts you in the heart of the action - close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Meals B Day 17 - Hong Kong Your program with us finishes after breakfast, or discover more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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