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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
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.  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.  Marriott Grand New WorldHotel Class: First Class Located at the heart of Xian near the West Gate, guests are minutes from the local market, shopping, and cultural events. All rooms have radio, TV, minibar, climate control, and telephone. Additional amenities include gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, and tennis courts.
Day 1 - Beijing
Check-in to the deluxe Jianguo Hotel, perfectly located on Beijing’s main avenue. Day 2 - Discover Beijing Begin in Tiananmen Square with an unforgettable experience: Kite flying in this vast public plaza with the guidance of a master kite maker. Then enter the sprawling Forbidden City#WHS#, legendary residence of Ming Dynasty emperors. Boarding rickshaws, you’ll explore a Hutong, one of Beijing’s old settlements, and meet with a resident family. Meals B,L Day 3 - Beijing – Great Wall & Ming Tombs Excursion A thrilling day unfolds as you travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of Beijing, where the Great Wall#WHS# stretches onward for thousands of miles. You’ll 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 explore Changling Tomb, the largest and most architecturally grand of these ancient burial sites. Meals B,L Day 4 - Beijing / Yichang – Embark your luxury ship Visit the Pandas at the Beijing Zoo before touring the pavilions of the lovely Summer Palace#WHS#. En route to the airport, you’ll see stunning 2008 Olympic venues. Fly to Yichang to board the deluxe Victoria Katarina for a 4-night cruise up the legendary Yangtze. Victoria Katarina – Meals B,L Day 5 - Cruising / Three Gorges Dam The Three Gorges Dam has altered the landscapes and life of vast stretches of central China. Your visit to the Dam this morning reveals the far-reaching impact of this amazing engineering feat. Later, the Anna enters the 5-stage ship locks of the dam itself. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Cruising / Shennong Stream / Three Gorges Disembark onto small boats for a dramatic journey up Shennong Stream, one of the most scenic of the Yangtze’s tributaries. Back on board, your ship continues through the lovely Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and some say most spectacular of the Three Gorges. Meals B,L,D Day 7 - Cruising / Fengdu Today’s excursion explores the famous “Ghost City” of Fengdu. Numerous temples here, some dating to the 14th century, feature fantastic carvings and depictions of spirits and beings from Chinese mythologies. Meals B,L,D Day 8 - Arrive Chongqing / Fly to Xian Disembark your ship and fly to Xian, the ancient capital for 13 dynasties. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted to the beautifully-renovated Grand New World Hotel. Meals B,L Day 9 - Xian The Terra Cotta Warriors#WHS# is China’s most important archaeological discovery, a vast terra cotta army buried 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor. Today, you visit the excavation site where thousands of life-sized warriors and horses have been uncovered. Later, we’ve arranged for you to Touch Antiquity – an opportunity to handle and examine recently excavated relics. Meals B,L Day 10 - Xian / Shanghai Fly to Shanghai and travel from the airport to downtown via the city’s ultra-modern Mag-Lev Train, the world’s fastest. Our deluxe hotel is right on famous Nanjing Road in the city center. Sofitel Hyland Hotel – Meals B Day 11 - A FreeStyle Day in Shanghai Customize your vacation by choosing any one of these carefully planned and prepaid excursions: • Classic City Tour - Discover Shanghai’s many highlights, from the graceful waterfront Bund through the historic French Concession to the tranquil Yu Yuan Gardens. • Cultural City Tour: Tour Shanghai’s Jewish heritage district and visit the Shanghai Museum. • Shanghai Architectural Showcase: See the old and new of this constantly changing city – the city’s liveliest galleries, boutiques and cafes. • A Day in the Life: Visit local markets with a city resident to shop for ingredients before cooking lunch. Meals B,D Day 12 - Shanghai Your program with us finishes after breakfast. It’s easy to discover more of Asia with our affordable FreeStyle Travel packages to Hong Kong, Japan, Southeast Asia and beyond! Meals B
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