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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 SingaporeHotel Class: Luxury This renowned luxury hotel offers an oasis of resort-style tranquility in the heart of this vibrant city. Set amidst 15 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, the Shangri-La is just a short stroll from the shopping, dining and entertainment of world-famous Orchard Road. The hotel offers 750 luxurious rooms, an inviting free-form swimming pool, and world-class dining options. Guest room features include color television, central air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, mini-bar, data ports and broadband access, IDD telephones and voice mail, 24-hour room service, and tea & coffee making facilities.  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 - Arrive Singapore
At the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is a dynamic, multi-cultural, tropical paradise where Eastern and Western traditions blend harmoniously. Upon arrival at the sleek and ultra-modern airport, you’ll be met and escorted by private car to your luxury hotel, a tropical resort amidst lush landscaped grounds in the city center! Shangri-La Hotel Day 2 - Discover Singapore Today’s privately-guided escorted sightseeing tour reveals the city’s rich historic legacy and the energetic multi-cultural pace of life today. Begin with a drive through Little India, filled with colorful shophouses, and continue past Parliament, Supreme Court, and City Hall – impressive reminders of Singapore’s Colonial heritage. Then ascend Mt. Faber for a bird’s eye view of the city and stop at the Botanic Gardens to see a striking display of orchids. You’ll take a ride on the Singapore Flyer before lunch at Seafood Paradise. Then explore the bustling districts of Toa Payoh and Geylang for a glimpse into the daily rhythms of Singapore city life. Meals B,L Day 3 - Singapore at Leisure A full day free to explore, shop or just relax at your own pace. This evening, we’ll take you to the Singapore City Gallery to see a fascinating architectural scale model of the city. Then you’ll visit the Chinatown Heritage Center, where traditional Chinese shophouses have been restored to present the fascinating history of their early occupants - immigrants who arrived from southern China in the early 19th century. Meals B Day 4 - Singapore / Beijing, China Fly northward into the Celestial Kingdom. Upon arrival in the exciting capital city, you’ll be met and escorted to your luxury hotel, one of the finest in the city. Meals B Shangri-La Hotel Day 5 - Beijing Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the grandest public plazas in the world, and the Forbidden City#WHS# , once the exclusive enclave of the ‘Sons of Heaven’ who ruled over the Chinese Empire. Explore the lovely palaces, pavilions, and landscaped grounds of the Summer Palace#WHS#, with a tranquil boat ride on Kunming Lake (Apr to Nov). Then see Beijing’s remarkable 2008 Olympic venues en route to your hotel, including the impressive ‘Birds Nest Stadium’ and the ‘Aquatics Cube’. Enjoy a traditional Peking Duck Dinner this evening. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Beijing: Great Wall & Ming Tombs Excursion Today’s full day excursion brings you to the Great Wall#WHS#, a massive defensive fortification that stretches for thousands of miles across the rugged mountains north of the capital. Then visit Changling Tomb, best preserved of the Ming Tombs#WHS#, where you can try your hand at traditional kite flying here in this tranquil valley. Meals B,L Day 7 - Beijing – Day at Leisure We’ve designed these exclusive adventures to reveal Beijing’s rich diversity. Our available excursions explore off the beaten path - where other tours don’t take you: • Private Bicycle Tour in Old Beijing • Play a round at the exclusive Beijing Golf Club • Explore Beijing’s avant garde art scene with a private car & guide • Hike the Great Wall in Jinshanling – far from the tourist crowd Meals B Day 8 - Beijing / Xian The day begins as it does for millions of Chinese, with Tai Chi in a local park. Enjoy this ritual in the shadow of the Temple of Heaven#WHS#. Fly to Xian and check-in to your city-center luxury hotel. Tonight’s spirited Dinner Show features song & dance of the Tang Dynasty. – Meals B,D Shangri-La Hotel Day 9 - Xian: Terra Cotta Warriors Today you’ll visit Excavation Pits 1-3 at China’s greatest archaeological site - where thousands of life-sized terra cotta warriors#WHS# and horses were buried 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor. At lunch, chefs will demonstrate the ancient art of noodle making. Then explore a local open-air market with your guide before visiting the old City Walls. Meals B,L Day 10 - Xian: Touch Antiquity / Chongqing At the Xian Museum this morning, you’ll join curatorial staff for a private session to Touch Antiquity, a rare opportunity to handle priceless artifacts thousands of years old. Then fly to Chongqing in southwest China and board your luxury ship, the finest of the 5-star Victoria fleet. Enjoy an elegant à la carte dinner onboard before retiring to your spacious, balconied cabin. Meals B,L,D Victoria Anna or Victoria Jenna Day 11 - Cruising / Shibaozhai Visit Shibaozhai on the southern shore of the river, an architectural gem from the Qing Dynasty. Set against a dramatic 720-foot hill, this 12-story vermilion-hued wooden pavilion hugs the cliff, offering marvelous views of the winding river and surrounding countryside. Meals B,L,D Day 12 - Cruising / Three Gorges and Lesser Gorges Cruise Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges. Later, motorized sampans take you up the Danning River through the picturesque Lesser Gorges, a land of rushing water and steep forested slopes. Back on board, cruise through picturesque Wu Gorge before entering the ship locks of the monumental Three Gorges Dam. Meals B,L,D Day 13 - Three Gorges Dam / Shanghai Visit the Three Gorges Dam, an enormous project designed to provide electricity, flood control, and improved river navigation along the Yangtze. Hundreds of cities and villages are impacted by the rising waters of the Dam, and more than one million residents have been displaced by the project. Later, you disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted to your award-winning luxury hotel. Meals B,L Shangri-La Pudong Day 14 - Shanghai Full-day touring begins with a drive along the Bund, Shanghai’s grand waterfront boulevard, and continues through the historic French Concession. At the Shanghai Museum, you’ll be astounded by its rich collection of art and artifacts spanning thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Tonight, thrill to the astounding feats of the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats. Meals B,L Day 15 - Suzhou Excursion Travel to Suzhou#WHS#, famed for its classic gardens. Visit the Garden of the Master of Nets, first designed a thousand years ago during the Song Dynasty. Its beautiful central pond is graced with landscaped pathways, ornamented pavilions, and a delicate stone bridge. Your exploration of this ancient city continues with the Marco Polo Bridge and the aptly-named Lingering Garden. Return to your luxury hotel in Shanghai. Meals B,L Day 16 - Zhujiajiao Excursion / Guilin Explore along the canals and ancient bridges of this marvelously-preserved traditional Chinese ‘water town’, revered for its fine architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Then fly to Guilin where you’ll be met and escorted to your deluxe hotel. Meals B,L Sheraton Hotel Day 17 - Li River Cruise Cruise the Li River through mist-enshrouded limestone peaks and steep, densely forested slopes – an ethereal landscape that has inspired artists and poets for centuries. Then follow your guide into the fascinating, bustling lanes of the Yangshuo Bazaar. Meals B,L Day 18 - Guilin FreeStyle Day / Hong Kong After a leisurely morning, tailor your vacation with your choice of one of these included excursions: • Reed Flute Cave & Elephant Trunk Hill • Guilin Tea Institute & scenic Yao Hill • Local School & traditional Chinese Medicine • Ancient town of Daxu Later, fly to sophisticated, energetic Hong Kong where you’ll be met and transferred to your luxury hotel set dramatically on the city’s bustling harbor. Meals B,L Shangri-La Kowloon Hotel Day 19 - Hong Kong Hong Kong never fails to fascinate, whether this is your first time or a return visit. This morning’s escorted sightseeing tour surveys the highlights of Hong Kong Island, beginning atop Victoria Peak. Then stop by scenic Repulse Bay and continue on to Aberdeen Fishing Village for a sampan ride. Your tour concludes at the world-famous Stanley Market, where you can bargain for crafts, clothing, fashion accessories, and colorful souvenirs. Relax over a tasty Dim Sum Lunch at the legendary Peninsula Hotel before enjoying the balance of your day at leisure. Meals B, L Day 20 - Hong Kong Enjoy a full day free to explore, tour and shop at your own pace. Meals B Day 21 - Hong Kong Your program with us finishes after breakfast. Or, discover more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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