Beijing - Xi' an - Shanghai 9 Days Tour

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�@ �@	-Fare includes: Transpacific round trip and domestic air within China; 4 star hotel (twin sharing); three meals daily; admission fees ,sightseeing and�@ Chinese/English bilingual tour guide.
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	- $350 reduce for land only - Additional surcharge for class difference if necessary - $75 surcharge for early departure or late return
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Day 1-2 U.S.A. - BEIJING

Depart West Coast today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey.

Day 3 BEIJING

Arriving Beijing in the morning. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure Hotel: Yongxing Garden Hotel or similar

Day 4 BEIJING (B/L/D)

Visit the Palace Museum - the Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square - the well-known largest square in the world, the Summer Palace - the largest imperial garden in China, and the Temple of Heaven - where the Ming and Qing emperors conducted the annual ceremony to pray to the Heaven for a good harvest. Try the famous Peking Duck for dinner tonight. Hotel: Yongxing Garden Hotel or similar

Day 5 BEIJING (B/L/D)

Full day excursion outside of Beijing to the remarkable Great Wall and legendary Ming Tombs - the last resting place of 13 emperors. This evening you will enjoy a Chinese acrobatic show with delicious dinner. Hotel: Yongxing Garden Hotel or similar

Day 6 BEIJING - XI'AN (B/L/D)

Fly to Xi��an, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in the history. Ascend the Ming-Dynasty Bell Tower which locates at the very center of Xi��an city. Standing on the top of it, the south gate of ancient city wall of the Ming can be seen in distance and meanwhile the busy traffic is going around you. After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Feast on dumplings for your dinner. Hotel: Gloria Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 7 XI'AN (B/L/D)

Today you will go to visit the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors of the first emperor Qing Shi Huang, who unified China and ordered the Great Wall built also. After lunch, you will visit the Huaqing Hot Spring, where the Tang emperors and their concubines joyfully had hot spring baths. Hotel: Gloria Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 8 XI'AN - SHANGHAI (B/L/D)

We shall fly to Shanghai after breakfast. Shanghai is one of the largest commercial cities in China which has more than 14 million people. Our tour starts at Yu Garden - one of the finest examples of Ming Dynasty gardens. Color pavilions, stone sculptures, zigzag bridges and ponds create an overwhelming beauty. Then we move on to Cheng Huang Temple and Nanjing Road - the hottest spot for shoppers and entertainment seekers. At last we check out the Bund - a mile long stretch along the Huangpu River front. Please enjoy the famous night view of Shanghai. Hotel: Holiday Inn Gu Jing Shanghai or similar

Day 9 SHANGHAI - U.S.A. (B)

Transfer to the International airport after breakfast and finish the wonderful 8 days tour.