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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.  Hilton Odawara Resort & SpaHotel Class: Deluxe In the foothills of Japan's majestic Hakone Mountains overlooking the rich blue waters of Sagami Bay sits the Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa – a tranquil resort that aims to nourish your body, mind and senses. Guest rooms with balconies overlooking the bay, feature calming tones and large windows to enhance the sense of sanctuary. The property includes six tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center, putting green & driving range.  Rihga Royal HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Rihga Royal Hotel is located in Kyoto, where opportunities to experience local cultural are as easy as leaving the hotel. All guest rooms have standard amenities, including air-conditioning, telephone, and TV. Other hotel facilities include four different restaurants with a variety of cuisine, two bars, one lounge, a fitness center, and swimming pool.  Salvo HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Salvo Hotel is located in the thriving Bund Business Center of Huangpu District, It is close to the Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Park. The hotel has thirty-one floors. The building displays a combination of Chinese classical stlye and Twenty First Century modern style. There are 600 guestrooms, a business centre, Chinese restaurant, western restaurant, coffee shop, gymnasium, beauty salon, shopping arcade and game room.  Keio Plaza HotelHotel Class: Deluxe The Keio Plaza Hotel is located in the Shinjuku district of bustling Tokyo, walking distance from shopping, cultural experiences, and other events. The hotel plays host to 29 separate restaurants, each with a different atmosphere and dining opportunity. All 1450 rooms are equipped with television, internet access, mini-bar, and a spectacular view of the city. Other hotel amenities include the swimming pool, gymnasium, drugstore, sauna, photo studio and beauty salon.  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 - Tokyo, Japan
Check-in to the deluxe Keio Plaza Hotel, perfectly located in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s most popular districts for world-class shopping, great dining, and diverse entertainment. Day 2 - Tokyo Tokyo is planted squarely in the 21st century and modern in every respect. But delve deeper and you’ll find ancient sites and age-old traditions - a fascinating contrast which you’ll explore today. Your visit to the picturesque Imperial Palace Plaza offers insight into the private lives of Japan’s Imperial family. Later, stroll among the vendors of the bustling Nakamise Arcade to Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest in the city, and then take in the breathtaking views from the new Roppongi Hills City View Observatory. Enjoy a Japanese lunch and discover the intricacy and grace of the Japanese tea ceremony. Meals B,L Day 3 - Tokyo Enjoy a day at leisure. Your hotel’s prime location close to shopping, dining, and transportation makes it easy to explore on your own. From April to November, you can join an available tour to Nikko#WHS# to see the magnificent Toshogu Shrine, set against the wooded splendor of Nikko National Park. Meals B Day 4 - Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone Depart Tokyo and ascend the forested slopes of Mt. Fuji for marvelous views from the halfway point. Travel on to Hakone, a popular mountain resort, and cruise across Lake Ashi before a cable car ride up Mt. Komaga-take. Tonight, relax in a soothing onsen, a traditional hot-spring bath, before dining at your deluxe resort hotel, the Hilton Odawara. Meals B,D Day 5 - Hakone / Kyoto Step aboard the world-famous Bullet Train! Traveling at speeds up to 180 miles per hour, you’ll arrive in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan and still the spiritual and artistic heart of the country. Upon arrival, transfer to the 4-star Rihga Royal Hotel in the heart of the city. Or, you can experience a traditional Japanese inn for one night by staying at the Yoshi-ima Ryokan, including a Japanese dinner, breakfast and tea ceremony. ($199 per person double, $375 single) Meals B Day 6 - Discover Kyoto Join your guide for an in-depth exploration of Kyoto’s most revered sights: Kinkaku-ji Temple#WHS#, the Golden Pavilion; the impressive, vermilion-hued Heian Shrine; and Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 statues of Buddha. Hear riveting tales of the Shogun on your visit to Nijo Castle and then sit down with Geisha for our specially arranged luncheon. A Kimono demonstration reveals the complexity and beauty of this colorful, traditional garment. Meals B,L Day 7 - Kyoto – Nara Excursion After a leisurely morning to enjoy as you wish, embark on a fascinating excursion to the ancient capital, Nara#WHS#. Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the giant Buddha and stroll the forested, lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Shrine. At Nara’s famous Deer Park, you can wander among hundreds of tame deer. Meals B Day 8 - Kyoto / Beijing Transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. [Note: This flight is not included in the Land-Only price for this tour. However, all flights within China are included in the Tour Fare.] Upon arrival you’ll be met and escorted to the inviting Jianguo Hotel, located on Beijing’s main avenue, with well-appointed guestrooms and fine restaurants amidst landscaped gardens. Meals B Day 9 - Discover Beijing Your full day escorted sightseeing begins in Tiananmen Square and continues through the splendid courtyards, pavilions, and palaces of the imposing Forbidden City#WHS#, once the exclusive enclave of Ming Dynasty Emperors. Then step aboard rickshaws to ride through a hutong, one of Beijing’s old settlements, where you’ll meet with a resident family to learn about daily life in this fascinating city. Meals B,L Day 10 - – 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 stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way to visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#, burial site of 13 Chinese Emperors. Meals B,L Day 11 - Beijing / Yichang – Embark your luxury ship This morning you visit the Summer Palace#WHS#, the lovely seasonal retreat of Chinese emperors. From April through October, a tranquil boat ride on Kunming Lake is included. Back in the city, you see the stunning 2008 Olympic venues including the futuristic Aquatics Center, known as the Water Cube. In the afternoon, fly to Yichang and enjoy a dinner of regional cuisine. Then step aboard our luxury ship, the all-balcony Victoria Anna, to begin your voyage up this legendary river. Meals B,D Day 12 - 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 13 - 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 14 - 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 15 - Arrive Chongqing / Fly to Xian Upon disembarkation, a brief tour includes the Panda Hall at the Chongqing Zoo. Then fly to Xian, the ancient capital of China for 13 dynasties, for a 2-night stay at the beautifully-renovated Grand New World Hotel. Meals B,L Day 16 - 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. Your sightseeing also includes the picturesque Big Wild Goose Pagoda. At lunch, enjoy a lively demonstration in the art of noodle-making. Meals B,L Day 17 - Xian / Shanghai Today you fly to Shanghai where you’ll be transferred to the Salvo Hotel, ideally located in the heart of the city close to the Bund and world-famous Nanjing Road. Meals B Day 18 - Explore Shanghai Today’s in-depth sightseeing begins with a drive along the Bund, Shanghai’s elegant waterfront boulevard. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers in the Pudong District that have literally transformed the city’s skyline. Stroll through the lovely Yu Yuan Garden and explore the impressive collection of the Shanghai Museum. Meals B,L Day 19 - Shanghai Our program finishes this morning. You can extend your journey with our FreeStyle Travel – an easy and affordable way to discover more of China and Asia. Hong Kong offers the perfect complement to this Cruise & Tour…. It’s an easy nonstop flight away and our fine collection of city-center hotels are handpicked to enhance your stay in this exciting city. Meals B
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