China Sampler - 2010 Departures

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Delve into China’s rich traditions for healing and wellness, both ancient and modern, with visits to an herbal medicine museum and a modern pharmacy. Experience the peaceful rhythms of daily life in China with an early morning bike ride in Hangzhou and Tai Chi in a lovely park. Like a scene from a movie... stroll across the graceful stone bridges of Wuzhen, an ancient water town revered for its classic architecture. 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Day 1 - Welcome to Beijing!
Check-in to the 5-star Sofitel Wanda Hotel.

Day 2 - In and around the capital
Full-day sightseeing includes Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City#WHS# and Summer Palace#WHS#. This evening, sit down to a traditional Peking Duck banquet. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - A thrilling excursion to the Great Wall
Ascend by cable car to explore atop the Great Wall#WHS#. Then walk along the Sacred Way to visit Changling, greatest of the Ming Dynasty Tombs#WHS#. Return to your hotel, driving by the iconice stadiums of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Meals B,L

Day 4 - Fly to Xian, ancient capital of 13 dynasties
Explore by rickshaw through a hutong, an ancient enclave within the bustling city. Meet with a resident family and fly to Xian. Dine on savory dumplings, a specialty of the region and overnight at the 5-star Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel. Meals B,D

Day 5 - The Terra Cotta Warrior#WHS#
Discover China’s greatest archaeological discovery at the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum and visit the graceful Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Meals B,L

Day 6 - “Above there is Heaven. Below there is Hangzhou.”
Fly to Hangzhou, revered for generations for its scenic beauty. Check-in to the 5-star Crowne Plaza Hotel and then explore the city with your guide, including a cruise on West Lake, Hu’s Pharmacy Museum and a Tea Plantation. Meals B,L

Day 7 - On to Wuzhen and the garden city of Suzhou
Enjoy a bike ride to a nearby park to join city residents in their morning Tai Chi. Explore the classic architecture of Wuzhen, 2,000-year-old town of meandering canals and graceful bridges. Continue on to ancient Suzhou and check-in to the first class Jasmine Hotel. Meals B,L

Day 8 - A garden, a gate and the Grand Canal...
Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets#WHS#, one of the loveliest in this city of gardens, and see the ancient City Gate. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Grand Canal and continue on to the Hilton Hotel in Shanghai. Meals B,L

Day 9 - Out and about in Shanghai
A morning at leisure is a great opportunity to step-out and explore the historic French Concession, close by your hotel. In the afternoon, join city residents on the Shanghai metro and ride with your guide to People’s Square, a popular gathering spot. Sightseeing continues at the renowned Shanghai Museum and along the waterfront Bund into vibrant Pudong. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner of fine regional cuisine. Meals B,D

Day 10 - Depart Shanghai
Your tour with us finishes this morning after breakfast. Meals B

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Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Delve into China’s rich traditions for healing and wellness, both ancient and modern, with visits to an herbal medicine museum and a modern pharmacy. Experience the peaceful rhythms of daily life in China with an early morning bike ride in Hangzhou and Tai Chi in a lovely park. Like a scene from a movie... stroll across the graceful stone bridges of Wuzhen, an ancient water town revered for its classic architecture. 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

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