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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.  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, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens in an ideal city-center location Day 2 - Explore Beijing by Private Car With your own private car, driver and guide, you’ll explore the best of Beijing. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the grandest public plazas in the world, and visit the Temple of Heaven#WHS#, a marvel of Ming Dynasty architecture and engineering. Stroll amidst the pavilions, lakes and landscaped grounds of the lovely Summer Palace#WHS#, seasonal retreat of Chinese royalty. Then tour the vast Forbidden City#WHS#, once the exclusive enclave of the Sons of Heaven who ruled the land with supreme authority. Here in this palatial complex, we’ve made special arrangements for you to dine, surrounded by Royal treasures and savoring banquet dishes inspired by the Imperial menu. Meals B,L Day 3 - Beijing / Great Wall Excursion by Private Car The Great Wall#WHS# stretches for thousands of miles across the mountains of northern China. Travel by private car with your guide into this rugged landscape to walk atop this ancient fortification. Then stroll along the Sacred Way to visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#. Back in the city, you’ll see the remarkable 2008 Olympic venues, including the Water Cube and Bird’s Nest Stadium. Then journey by rickshaw into Beijing’s hutongs, traditional settlements where you’ll meet with a resident family to learn about life in this rapidly evolving city. Meals B,L Day 4 - Beijing / Xian Enjoy a private Tai Chi lesson this morning before your flight to Xian, the ancient capital of China for 13 dynasties. Upon arrival, your personal car and guide will escort you to the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel. Meals B,L 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. Join your personal guide for an in-depth and fascinating exploration of this vast excavation site. Enjoy a lunch of regional specialties and then an afternoon at leisure, with your personal car, driver and guide always on call. Meals B,L Day 6 - Xian: Touch Antiquity / Shanghai Join your personal guide and curators at the Xian Museum to Touch Antiquity – a rare opportunity to examine and handle ancient artifacts thousands of years old. Then fly to Shanghai where your guide will be on-hand to greet you at the airport. You’ll travel into the city aboard the futuristic, ultra-fast Mag-Lev Train, an exciting and swift ride into the heart of town. Check-in to the luxury Shangri-La Pudong Hotel for a delightful 3-night stay. Meals B,L Day 7 - Explore Shanghai by Private Car Your in-depth private-car tour features the best of Shanghai, old and new. Drive along the Bund, Shanghai’s grand waterfront boulevard, and explore the impressive collection of the Shanghai Museum. Then discover the tranquil waterways and meticulous landscaping of the 16th century Yu Yuan Gardens. Enjoy a Dim Sum lunch and visit Xin Tiandi, a vibrant district where traditional buildings have been restored to house galleries, boutiques and cafes. Meals B,L Day 8 - Shanghai at Your Leisure Our private car and driver are available throughout the day for you to explore the city and your interests at your own pace. Meals B Day 9 - Shanghai / Hong Kong Fly to Hong Kong where our private car and driver await to whisk you to the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a luxury landmark with a prime location on the harbor. Meals B Day 10 - Hong Kong This morning’s private car sightseeing tour begins atop Victoria Peak, with breathtaking views of the city and harbor below. Then continue on to scenic Repulse Bay, popular with Hong Kong residents, and historic Aberdeen, home to Hong Kong’s famous floating restaurants. After a free afternoon, a delightful evening cruise showcases the striking beauty of Victoria Harbor and the Hong Kong skyline, one of the most dramatic in the world. Meals B Day 11 - Hong Kong at Leisure Enjoy a full day free to explore at your own pace. Your hotel’s fabulous location puts the best of Hong Kong at your doorstep – shopping, dining, transportation, and entertainment. Meals B Day 12 - Hong Kong Our program ends this morning. Or, extend your stay with our FreeStyle Travel and explore more of Asia! Meals B
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