Best of China& HK special 2008/2009 (BHP) - 15 Day Tour
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - SFO/JFK-Beijing (IM)
Day 1 - SFO/JFK-Beijing
Meals: In-Flight(IM)
Depart San Francisco (SFO Airport) at 2:50pm or New York (JFK Airport) at 4:30pm on Air China's Boeing 747 wide-body aircraft and fly (12 hours from SFO or 13½ hours from JFK) non-stop to Beijing. Cross the International Dateline.
Day 2 - Beijing (IM)
Day 2 - Beijing
Meals: In-Flight(IM)
Arrive into Beijing in the evening. You will be met and transferred to Jiangxi Grand Hotel (4 stars) or similar.
Day 3 - Beijing (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Beijing
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Dinner(D)
After breakfast, tour Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest and most
famous public square. Followed by a tour of the Forbidden City, where
you'll see exquisite architecture and a vast glimpse of the staggeringly opulent
lifestyles of the Chinese emperors and their concubines. Lastly, visit the
picturesque Summer Palace on Kunming Lake.
Day 4 - Beijing (B, L, SD)
Day 4 - Beijing
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Special Dinner(SD)
After breakfast, depart Beijing and head out to climb the Great Wall,
one of the seven world wonders. After lunch, visit the National Stadium
(subject to entrance fee), also known as Bird's Nest where the 2008
Olympic opening ceremony will be held. Then take a tour to the Historic
Hutong, which is protected by the Beijing Cultural Relics Protection
Association. This will give you a chance to experience what China was
like before high-rises and shopping malls took over a city. The Hutong
tour includes a rickshaw ride plus a visit to the Drum Tower. Tonight,
enjoy a special Peking Duck Dinner.
Day 5 - Beijing-Xi'an (B, IM, D)
Day 5 - Beijing-Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast(B), In-Flight(IM), Dinner(D)
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Heaven, where dynastic Chinese rulers historically worshipped the Emperor of Heaven. Fly (1 ½ hours) to Xi'an. Lodging at Wan Nian Grand Hotel (4 stars) or similar.
Day 6 - Xi'an (B, L, SD)
Day 6 - Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Special Dinner(SD)
After breakfast, the day is primarily devoted to leisurely view the world famous Army of Terracotta Warriors, horses, and chariots buried with the first Chinese Emperor, Qin Shihuang. After lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. After a Dumpling Dinner, enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Day 7 - Xi'an-Guilin (B, L, IM)
Day 7 - Xi'an-Guilin
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), In-Flight(IM)
After breakfast, take a City Tour. Take an evening flight (1 ½ hours) to Guilin, a city of surreal beauty. Lodging at Guilin Plaza Hotel (4 stars).
Day 8 - Guilin-Yangshuo (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Guilin-Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Dinner(D)
After breakfast, travel by deluxe motor coach through lush countryside surrounding Guilin, where you will see bamboo, water chestnut, sugar cane, and rice fields. Arrive at a local village and embark on a memorable 3-hour Li River Cruise passing through scenic Yangshuo. Lunch will be served onboard. Disembark cruise ship and check into New West Street Hotel (4 stars). The rest of the day is on your own. Rent a bicycle or a tuk-tuk to go to the countryside and experience the real life of Chinese Farmers.
Day 9 - Yangshuo-Guilin-Hong Kong (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Yangshuo-Guilin-Hong Kong
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Dinner(D)
After breakfast, travel by motor coach to Guilin to visit Reed Flute Cave and Solitary Beauty Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the city. Then fly to Hong Kong. Lodging at the Regal Oriental Hotel (4 stars).
Day 10 - Hong Kong (B)
Day 10 - Hong Kong
Meals: Breakfast(B)
Enjoy a half-day tour of the dynamic cityscape of Hong Kong Island. Sightseeing includes the quaint footpaths of the Stanley Market, fashionable Repulse Bay, and the Historic Fishing Village at Aberdeen. Ending with a ride to the summit of Victoria Peak and revel in the stunning panoramic vistas of Hong Kong.
Day 11 - Hong Kong (B)
Day 11 - Hong Kong
Meals: Breakfast(B)
The entire day is free for exploring, shopping or simply experiencing Hong Kong on your own.
Day 12 - Hong Kong-Guangzhou-Hangzhou (B, L, D)
Day 12 - Hong Kong-Guangzhou-Hangzhou
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Dinner(D)
Embark on a ferry ride to Guangzhou. Then take an evening flight (2 hours) to Hangzhou. Lodging at Culture Plaza Hotel (4 stars).
Day 13 - Hangzhou-Shanghai (B, L, D)
Day 13 - Hangzhou-Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast(B), Lunch(L), Dinner(D)
After breakfast, take a cruise on the West Lake, revealing the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou's willow draped islands. Travel by motor coach into the nearby hills and visit the resplendent Yellow Dragon Cave. Visit a Tea Plantation before going to Shanghai by motor coach. Lodging at Central View Suites Hotel (4 stars) or similar.
Day 14 - Shanghai (B, SL, SD)
Day 14 - Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast(B), Special Lunch(SL), Special Dinner(SD)
After breakfast, visit the Bund. After a special Mongolian BBQ Lunch, tour the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Shanghai Municipal History (Wax) Museum. Lastly, visit the emporium-lined Nanjing Road. After a special Farewell Dinner, attend a famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show.
Day 15 - Shanghai-Beijing-SFO/JFK (B, IM)
Day 15 - Shanghai-Beijing-SFO/JFK
Meals: Breakfast(B), In-Flight(IM)
After breakfast, depart Shanghai at 8:10am (if out of SHA Airport) or 11:35am (if out of PVG Airport) on Air China and fly (16 hours) to San Francisco (SFOAirport) with a same day arrival at 12:40pm. (Flight time includes a stopover in Beijing.
Your luggage will be transferred automatically to SFO). *Some tours
will have the opportunity to travel by Maglev Train to the airport,
please click on the following link for details on Maglev Train Disclosure.
If your final destination is New York (JFKAirport), it takes 17 ½hours with a same day arrival at 2:30pm. (Flight time includes a custom inspection in Beijing where you must claim and re-check your luggage). *No Maglev Train available for JFK departure due to different airport in Shanghai (SHAAirport).
Spaces are limited so book now! You're welcome to compare this with any other tour packages. Get ready to put on some warm clothes and you will be fine. Bring your entire family for the memorable trip and enjoy this all time lowest price ever! You can even get $100 discount per person if you pay in full by September 30, 2008!
In one of the most comprehensive 15-day tours offered to the Orient, this tour visits six diverse cities scattered throughout China. In addition to visiting perennial favorites on the Chinese mainland, this tour includes time in the alluring metropolis of Hong Kong, where travelers can enjoy sights, sounds, and experiences found nowhere else. Each of the cities on this tour have importance to a true understanding of China: the vast history of cities such as Beijing and Xi'an are complemented by the natural beauty of Guilin and Hangzhou, which in turn are supplemented by the bustling modernity of Hong Kong and Shanghai. This will be an experience to be remembered always, and a perfect introduction to the many complexities of modern China.
