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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Xiyuan HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Xiyuan Hotel is located northwest of Beijing, yet has the sophistication associated with the inner city. With 1354 rooms and suites, the Xiyuan Hotel plays host to national ministry members, as well as travelers. Additionally, it is the main thoroughfare to the Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill. The Xiyuan Hotel has a bar, IDD/DDD facilities, air conditioning, satellite TV, internet and minibar.  Deluxe Prime HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Located on Wangfujing Avenue, the heart of Beijing’s cultural, business, and shopping district, the Prime Hotel is conveniently located near the Forbidden City, Beihai Park, and the Museum of Chinese Art; Capital Theater and Donghuamen Food Street are easily within walking distance. The hotel offers 4 restaurants, a bar, and around-the-clock room service; a health club also provides a fitness center, indoor pool, plunge pools, massage center, spa, sauna, and whirlpools. Its 400 rooms are recognized as some of the largest in Beijing, and offer satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer, internet access, and spacious writing desks.  Shangri-La China WorldHotel Class: Deluxe Located in the heart of Beijing's diplomatic and business district, the Shangri-La's China World Hotel is the leading address for distinguished business and government leaders as well as discerning travellers visiting the capital of China. Fully renovated in 2003, the award-winning hotel stands tall over the majestic China World Trade Centre complex.With comfort, luxury and style in mind, all 716 newly- refurbished guestrooms and suites are decorated with sleek fabric wall panels, luxurious furnishings and contemporary Asian art. The guestrooms provide every amenity for the seasoned traveller.  Westin HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Set up in two high-rise towers, the Westin Hotel of Beijing has 486 rooms for guests to relax in. All guest rooms are equipped with internet access, TV, telephone, climate control, minibar, and free daily newspaper. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s restaurants or local cuisine, as well as the fitness center, spa, and nearby shopping.
Day 1 - Beijing
Check-in to your choice of hotel. We’ve carefully selected them for comfortable rooms, excellent service and a central location to afford you easy access for touring, dining and shopping. Your choice of accommodations Day 2 - Beijing A comprehensive full day tour explores the rich historical legacy of China’s ancient dynasties. Begin the day with a stroll through the courtyards, palaces and pavilions of the imposing Forbidden City#WHS#, once the exclusive enclave of Ming Dynasty emperors. Stand in Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and the political center of China. Then visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven#WHS# where you can try the “Whispering Wall” – a marvel of Ming Dynasty acoustical design. Enjoy a leisurely tour of the pavilions and gardens of the beautiful Summer Palace#WHS# – built as a seasonal retreat for the Machiavellian Dowager Empress. Meals B,L Day 3 - Beijing Experience the thrill of walking on the Great Wall#WHS#, an ancient fortification that stretches for thousands of miles across the rugged mountains north of Beijing. Then visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#, burial site of 13 Chinese Emperors. Entrance to the sacred burial grounds is via the Avenue of Animals along which 18 pairs of huge stone figures stand guard. Meals B,L Day 4 - A FreeStyle Day in Beijing Customize your vacation and choose one of these carefully planned, included excursions: • Panda Hall: Visit the Panda Hall at the Beijing Zoo to see these amazing animals. • Beijing Pearl Market: Visit the sprawling, multi-floored Hongqiao Market and browse the many shops selling toys, electronics, silk, shoes, fashion accessories and – of course – beautiful pearls, especially delicate freshwater pearls. • 798 Art District: In 2002, a dilapidated government- run electronics plant – Factory 798 – was converted into an extraordinary complex of galleries, artists’ studios, design firms, restaurants and bars. Today, it’s the vibrant hub of Beijing’s rapidly evolving, avant garde art & design scene. Enjoy a guided visit to this amazing urban space. • Hutong Tour: Ride a rickshaw to explore a Hutong, one of Beijing’s old Chinese settlements. It’s an intimate and up-close look into the daily life and traditions of the residents in this rapidly changing city. • Half day private car, driver, and guide at your disposal for 4 hours – make your own sightseeing. Meals B Day 5 - Beijing You have a full day to explore on your own, or to enjoy some of the many optional tours that can be combined to fit your interests. Meals B Day 6 - Beijing Your program ends this morning after breakfast. Or you can extend your vacation to another fascinating destination in China. Meals B
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