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The
Heart of Asia
A
journey to outstanding scenic sights of China, Bangkok, and Singapore
Included
Highlights
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All
domestic airfares included within China
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Superior
First Class accommodations throughout
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15
breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D or SD-special dinner)
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Comprehensive
sightseeing
Itinerary
Day
1 Depart USA
The excitement begins as you board your transpacific flight.
Day
2 Beijing
For sheer grandeur and abundance of sights, few cities compare to Beijing.
You are transferred on arrival to your hotel.
Day
3 Beijing
A full-day tour reveals Beijing's greatest imperial sights: the Forbidden
City, harmonious Temple of Heaven, and luxuriant Summer Palace. (B,L)
Day
4 Beijing
A day at the Great Wall will become a cherished travel memory as you
take in some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Also visit the
Ming Tombs, and then enjoy an authentic Peking Duck dinner. (B,L,SD)
Day
5 Beijing/Xian
Step back in time on a morning tour of the mazelike hutongs, the tiny
lanes of old Beijing. Afterward, fly to the ancient capital of Xian.
(B,L)
Day
6 Xian
Tour the highlights of Xian, once the largest city in the world. Visit
the famed army of ancient terra cotta soldiers, the Provincial Museum,
historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and City Gate. A Tang Dynasty banquet
and stage show complete the day. (B,L,SD)
Day
7 Xian/Guilin
Depart to the fabled scenery of Guilin. Your visit begins with a city
tour and a visit to the curiosities of Reed Flute Cave. (B,L)
Day
8 Guilin
A full-day Li River cruise will weave through picture-perfect views
of misty karst pinnacles, gently winding green riverbanks, and the quiet
activity of small rural villages. Guilin is also a center of ethnic
diversity, as will be showcased at a cultural show after dinner. (B,L,SD)
Day
9 Guilin/Guangzhou/Hong Kong
Fly from Guilin to Guangzhou, colonial Canton. Tour the city sights
if time allows, before a jetfoil transfer to Hong Kong. (B,L)
Day
10 Hong Kong
A half-day tour presents Hong Kongšs old and new sights: the "million
dollar view" from Victoria Peak, scenic Repulse Bay, Aberdeen sampan
village, and the markets of Stanley. (B)
Day
11 Hong Kong
Enjoy a day at leisure, with Pacific Bestours on hand to assist with
your plans. (B)
Day
12 Hong Kong/Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok, where East meets West, and transfer to your accommodations
in one of the city's world-class hotels. (B)
Day
13 Bangkok
A morning tour takes in Bangkokšs great show-place, the Grand Palace,
a glittering compound of royal residences, temples, and priceless art.
(B)
Day
14 Bangkok
The day is at leisure to shop and explore Bangkok on your own. (B)
Day
15 Bangkok/Singapore
Fly a short way to Singapore, a sparkling, multi-cultural city. (B)
Day
16 Singapore
See the showy Botanical Gardens, the superb vantage point of Mt. Faber,
the nostalgic colonial district, and the thriving streets of Chinatown
and Little India on a colorful morning tour. (B)
Day
17 Singapore/USA
Depart on your select airline toward home. (B)
Hotels
| City |
#Nts |
Hotel |
| Beijing |
3 |
Tianlun
Dynasty |
| Xian |
2 |
Sheraton |
| Guilin |
2 |
Park |
| Hong
Kong |
3 |
New
World Renaissance |
| Bankok |
3 |
Holiday
Inn Crowne Plaza |
| Singapore |
2 |
Holiday
Inn Park View |
Departures
& Pricing
For
Information & Reservations
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| Departs:
Monday |
Land
Only |
Single
Supplement |
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LAX/SFO*
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| Jul
06, 20 |
$2850 |
$790 |
$935 |
| Aug
03, 17 |
$2850 |
$790 |
$980 |
| Sep
07, 14, 21 |
$3110 |
$1000 |
$960 |
| Oct
05, 12, 19 |
$3110 |
$1000 |
$925 |
| Nov
02 |
$3110 |
$1000 |
$815 |
| Nov
09, 16, 30 |
$3110 |
$1000 |
$790 |
| Dec
07 |
$2750 |
$710 |
$790 |
| Dec
21 |
$2750 |
$710 |
$895 |
| 2003 |
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| Jan
04, 18 |
$2750 |
$710 |
$815 |
| Feb
01, 15 |
$2750 |
$710 |
$815 |
| Mar
01, 15 |
$2750 |
$710 |
$815 |
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