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A 6-Day General Tours tour starting from $999

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Starting Price:	$999
Tour Length:	6 Days
Countries Visited:	China

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Private Journeys

Tour Category:

Privately Guided

Tour Operator:

General Tours

Tour Code:

GT-414

Cities Visited:
Beijing, China

Perfectly planned for an enriching stay in Beijing! We’ve thoughtfully combined all the elements you’ll need for a perfect visit to China’s vibrant capital city, starting with a choice of luxurious, city-center hotels… the 5-star Pacific flagship of Sofitel Hotels or the legendary Peninsula Beijing, just steps away from the Forbidden City. With the attentive services of your own personal car, driver and guide, you’ll explore the city’s highlights from the Tiananmen Square to the Great Wall. And with 3 full days at leisure, you can pursue your own interests with our terrific selection of available privately-guided sightseeing tours!

Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers

China’s dramatic Imperial history comes to life as your private guide illuminates the stories and legends behind the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Experience 21st century luxury and ancient Chinese traditions of hospitality at our handpicked 5-star hotels. Pursue your passions! Our expert guides are available for personalized sightseeing to make the most of your stay in Beijing, including 3 full days at leisure. 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS# This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Sofitel Wanda Hotel
Hotel Class: Luxury
With a central location in the Beijing, Sofitel Wanda Beijing offers easy access to the Exhibition Center, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The hotel's striking design draws on Sino-French influences and accentuates the strong cultural links between France and China reflected in the overall theme and décor. The hotel features 417 luxurious rooms, 4 restaurants, a Grand Ballroom, Health Club and indulgent LeSpa. Guest accommodations include in-room safe, high-speed internet access, mini-bar and satellite television.

The Peninsula Beijing
Hotel Class: Luxury
The Peninsula Beijing has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities. Ideally located in the center of Beijing, The Peninsula Beijing is just a short stroll from Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and is within easy access of Beijing Railway Station. The hotel offers 525 guest rooms complete with air conditioning, plasma television, internet access and lighting control. Featuring two of the finest and most innovative restaurants in Beijing, Jing, a "modern meets Asian" restaurant, and the brand new Huang Ting, offering exquisite Cantonese cuisine, the hotel has set new standards of service in China. The Peninsula Beijing offers a range of fitness facilities that includes a fully equipped Fitness Center, a heated swimming pool, steam rooms, saunas, as well as massage and beauty treatments. The hotel also features the most prestigious shopping arcade in Beijing with 50 exclusive designer boutiques.

Day 1 - Welcome to Beijing
Check in to your choice of city-center hot

Day 2 - In & around Beijing by private car
Your personal car, driver and guide await this morning to take you on a full-day exploration of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the imposing Forbidden Cityc. You also travel into the rugged mountains north of the city to explore atop the Great Wallc. En route back to your hotel, you’ll admire the amazing architecture of the 2008 Olympic venues including the Bird’s Nest Stadium and the Water Cube. Meals B,L

Day 3 - Beijing as you like it!
Enjoy 3 days free to make this trip truly your own. Your hotel’s heart-of-it-all location makes it so easy to step out and explore at your own pace. If you prefer a more organized excursion, these well-planned sightseeing tours are available:

Enjoy 3 days free to make this trip truly your own. Well-planned guided excursions are available:

• Hutong Tour: Explore an old city settlement by rickshaw, visit a school and sit down to lunch with a resident family. $63 per person
• Lama Temple & Panda Hall: Visit a Tibetan Temple and the Beijing Zoo. $53 per person
• Summer Palace#WHS# & Panda Hall: Tour the summer retreat of China’s emperors and see amazing Pandas at the zoo. $55 per person
• City Shopping: Join your expert guide at the Silk and Pearl Markets. $32 per person
• Private Tai Chi: Join our English-speaking Kung Fu master. $59 per person
• Hutong Bike & Walking Tour: A leisurely guided visit through the narrow lanes of a traditional city district. $63 per person
• Peking Duck Dinner: This feast is a celebrated tradition! $61 per person with transfers.
• Peking Opera: A spectacle of music, costumes and martial arts. $55 per person with transfers.
• Chinese Acrobats: An amazing 90-minute show. $43 per person with transfers.
• Legends of Kung Fu: Ancient philosophy is revealed as you witness authentic Chinese martial arts. $43 per person with transfers.
• Xian Full Day Excursion: Visit the ancient capital of China and see the Terra Cotta Warriorsc. $719 per person including roundtrip air and transfers.

Meals B

Day 4 - Another day at leisure
Continue exploring the capital at your own pace, or join one of the expertly-guided sightseeing excursions described above. Meals B

Day 5 - Beijing on your own
Your final day in Beijing is a great chance to do some last minute shopping and sightseeing. Or end your trip on an enriching high-note with one of the available sightseeing tours noted above.

Day 6 - Depart Beijing
Your program with us ends this morning. Meals B

Don't miss our current specials: World Traveler 2% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%. Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds. Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/1/2010 - 11/30/2010	$999
9/1/2010 - 11/30/2010	$1,299
12/1/2010 - 3/31/2011	$999
12/1/2010 - 3/31/2011	$1,099
4/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$999
4/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$1,099

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers

China’s dramatic Imperial history comes to life as your private guide illuminates the stories and legends behind the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Experience 21st century luxury and ancient Chinese traditions of hospitality at our handpicked 5-star hotels. Pursue your passions! Our expert guides are available for personalized sightseeing to make the most of your stay in Beijing, including 3 full days at leisure. 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS# This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.

Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!

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