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 Nikko New Century Hotel (5 stars).
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 square. Then visit the Forbidden City, where exquisite architecture and a vast glimpse of the staggeringly opulent lifestyles of the Chinese emperors and their concubines. Followed by a tour of 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 by deluxe motor coach to explore the Great Wall, one of the seven world wonders. Take a tour to the Historic Hutong (narrow alleyways), 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. 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 Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel (5 stars).
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 viewing the world famous Army of Terracotta Warriors, horses, and chariots buried with the first Chinese Emperor, Qin Shihuang. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. After a Dumpling Dinner, enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Day 7 - Xi'an-Shanghai (B, IM, SD)
Day 7 - Xi'an-Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast(B), In-Flight(IM), Special Dinner(SD)
After breakfast, visit the Ancient City Wall. Then fly (2 hours) to Shanghai. Upon arrival, tour the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Shanghai Municipal History (Wax) Museum. Attend a breathtaking Shanghai Acrobatic Show before a special Farewell Dinner. Lodging at Grand Mercure Hotel(5 stars).
Day 8 - Shanghai (B)
Day 8 - Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast(B)
After breakfast, enjoy a free day on your own to explore the city, go shopping or simply relax.
Day 9 - Shanghai-Beijing-SFO/JFK (B, IM)
Day 9 - 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).
This tour is short, but sweet. It's perfect for those of you with a career plus a family to take care of, but want to getaway for a week and hit all the highlights in China. This tour is specifically designed with you in mind since it departs on a Saturday and returns on a Sunday. This deluxe tour offers all 5-star hotel accommodations and in just 9 days, you get to visit the Forbidden City, climb the Great Wall and view the spectacular Terracotta Warriors before reaching your final destination, the booming metropolis of Shanghai.
