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8 days from $1,599 per person
Your Small Group Escorted Touring with 16 guests or less features 5-star hotels, 13 meals, comprehensive sightseeing, luggage handling, all on-tour transportation and 2 internal flights.
Discover this Terrific Trio of Cities! Your carefully planned combination of these 3 popular cities will show you the best of China – from the ancient Imperial splendors of Beijing and Xian to the 21st century exuberance of Shanghai. In the intimate company of never more than 16 travelers, your in-depth sightseeing will be enriched by the passion, knowledge and attentive services of our experienced and friendly guides. And after days of enriching touring, you’ll retreat to 5-star hotels, handpicked for outstanding service and unbeatable locations!
Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, China
Engaging Discoveries
- Explore spectacular, remote high-mountain landscapes like the 17,000-foot Gyatsola Pass by Jeep and Land Rover – with your own personal mountain guides.
- Be enthralled by Rongbuk Monastery, the highest temple on Earth. Set against the North Face of Everest, this is the sacred threshold to the world’s highest peak.
- Ascend to the Mt. Everest Base Camp! Arriving by horse-drawn cart, you’ll have ample time to truly experience this unforgettable experience
- 5 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 1 - Welcome to the capital!
Check in to the 5-star Sofitel Wanda Hotel.
Day 2 - The best of Beijing
Your full-day escorted exploration begins in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public plazas in the world, and continues through the sprawling Forbidden City . Then journey into the rugged hills outside of Beijing to walk atop the Great Wall .
Meals B,L
Day 3 - A day at leisure
Enjoy this full day free to explore at your own pace. If you prefer, staff is available to assist with additional sightseeing… the Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven .
Meals B,D
Day 4 - Fly to Xian
Fly to Xian for an afternoon visit to the Terra Cotta Warriors , China’s greatest archaeological discovery. Tonight’s banquet features a regional favorite, savory dumplings freshly prepared. Enjoy two nights at the luxurious Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel.
Meals B,L,D
Day 5 - A free day in Xian
Step out from your city-center hotel and discover more of Xian at your own pace. If you prefer an organized excursion, your knowledgeable guides are on hand to assist... maybe a walking tour of local markets, exploring the countryside and spending time with a farmer’s family, or even reservations for the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show.
Meals B
Day 6 - Onward to Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai, considered by many to be the most captiviating and cosmopolitan city in China. Your sightseeing begins along the Bund, an elegant waterfront boulevard graced with stately architecture of the 1930s. Then stroll through the lovely Yu Yuan Garden, originally laid out by a Ming Dynasty official as a retreat for his aging parents. Enjoy two nights at the luxurious Hilton Hotel, located close to some of the city’s best shopping and dining.
Meals B,L,D
Day 7 - Out and about on your own
Your hotel’s location by the historic French Concession, makes it easy to discover more of Shanghai at your own pace.
Meals B
Day 8 - Farewell to Shanghai!
Your tour program ends this morning after breakfast.
Meals B
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