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The
Best of China
Take
in the famous antiquities of China
Included
Highlights
- All
domestic airfares included within China
- Superior
First Class accommodations throughout
- 15 breakfasts
(B), 12 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D or SD-special dinner)
- Comprehensive
sightseeing
Itinerary
Day
1 Depart USA
Fly overnight aboard your choice of quality airlines to China.
Day
2 Shanghai
Landing in Shanghai, "where East meets West", you are met
and transferred to your hotel.
Day
3 Shanghai
Tour Shanghaišs premier sights: the traditional Yuyuan Garden, waterfron
Bund, acclaimed Museum, and charming Children's Palace. (B,L)
Day
4 Shanghai/Suzhou
Travel by coach to Suzhou, one of Chinašs oldest cities. Enjoy an evening
of classical music and dance in the candlelit Garden of the Master of
Nets. (B,L,SD)
Day
5 Suzhou/Hangzhou
You will enter the intimate garden havens today and see silk weavers
at work in the Embroidery Institute, before traveling overland to Hangzhou.
(B,L)
Day
6 Hangzhou
Enjoy a full-day tour of West Lake and other picturesque sights. (B,L)
Day
7 Hangzhou/Beijing
This morning fly to Beijing, a world-class capital with an incredible
mix of historic and modern landmarks. (B,L)
Day
8 Beijing
Spend an exciting day touring the imperial sights that make Beijing
one of the worldšs foremost travel destinations: the majestic Forbidden
City, exquisite Temple of Heaven, and luxurious Summer Palace. (B,L)
Day
9 Beijing
A day at the Great Wall offers ample time to stroll and photograph this
astonishing antiquity and marvel at its spectacular setting. Also visit
the Ming Tombs and enjoy a Peking Duck dinner at a leading city venue.
(B,L,SD)
Day
10 Beijing/Xian
Today fly to Xian, a city of unsurpassed importance in China's history.
(B,L)
Day
11 Xian
Tour the awesome archaeological site of Xianšs ancient terra cotta soldiers,
as well as the Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Gate.
Conclude the day with a fine banquet and stage show at the Tang Dynasty
Theater. (B,L,SD)
Day
12 Xian/Guilin
Fly to Chinašs most scenic city. Best known for its immortal stone mountains,
Guilin also is noted for fantastic caves, and this afternoon youšll
explore the finest, Reed Flute, full of oddities and historic treasures.
(B,L)
Day
13 Guilin
Enjoy an unhurried, full-day Li River cruise with surprises at every
turn. Dinner and a cultural show complete the day. (B,L,SD)
Day
14 Guilin/Guangzhou/Hong Kong
Fly to Guangzhou, the fabled city of Canton. If time allows, tour the
tropical delta scenery and commercial districts, before continuing by
jetfoil to glittering Hong Kong. (B,L)
Day
15 Hong Kong
A half-day tour will present Hong Kongšs grand panoramas
from Victoria Peak; then onto Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, and the Stanley
Market. (B)
Day
16 Hong Kong
Enjoy a free day so you can shop and explore on your own. Pacific Bestours
representatives will be on hand to assist with your plans. (B)
Day
17 Hong Kong/USA
Bid farewell to China as you fly aboard your selected airline home.
(B)
Hotels
| City |
#Nts |
Hotel |
| Shanghai |
2 |
Novotel
Atlantis |
| Suzhou |
1 |
Bamboo
Grove |
| Hangzhou |
2 |
Continental |
| Beijing |
3 |
New
Otani |
| Xian |
2 |
Sheraton |
| Guilin |
2 |
Park |
| Hong
Kong |
3 |
New
World Renaissance |
Departures
& Pricing
For
Information & Reservations
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Us
| Departs:
Monday |
Land
Only |
Single
Supplement |
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LAX/SFO*
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| 2002 |
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| Aug
06 |
$2340 |
$640 |
$940 |
| Sep
03, 17 |
$2660 |
$900 |
$905 |
| Oct
01, 15, 29 |
$2660 |
$900 |
$905 |
| Nov
05 |
$2660 |
$900 |
$795 |
| Nov
19 |
$2660 |
$900 |
$740 |
| Dec
03 |
$2350 |
$650 |
$740 |
| Dec
31 |
$2350 |
$650 |
$740 |
| 2003 |
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| Jan
07, 21 |
$2350 |
$650 |
$740 |
| Feb
04, 18 |
$2350 |
$650 |
$740 |
| Mar
04, 11 |
$2350 |
$650 |
$765 |
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