• A. Chinese Tour Itinerary

• Day 1. US/Beijing
  Depart your home town in the US and take a transpacific flight for Beijing. Cross the International Date Line. Group members from other countries than the US should arrange your arrival in Beijing the next day to join the tour.  (If you live in the US or Canada, we can help you with international air tickets)
  
  
• Day 2. Arrive Beijing
  Welcome to China's capital, the political, economical and cultural center. Our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to you 5 star hotel accommodations for rest.
  
  
• Day 3. Beijing (B, L, D)
  Your guided group tour starts today. Visit the world's largest plaza -- Tiananmen Square. The magnificent royal court Forbidden City offers endless treasures and legends. Continue to explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, the symbols of this ancient country.
  
  
• Day 4. Beijing (B, L, D)
  Great Wall, bordering the Gobi Desert. Walk on the Great Wall is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which you are going to get today. Also visit the Ming Imperial Tombs.
  
  
• Day 5. Beijing (B)
  Today is free at leisure on your own exploration. Or you may choose our optional tour: Beijing Hutong Tour and Lama Temple. At night, we have an exotic optional package: Peking Duck Dinner and Peking Opera.
  
  
• Day 6. Beijing/Xian (B, L) - Take a morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival, visit legendary Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. At night, a marvelous option: Tang Dynasty dumpling dinner and show. Stay overnight at 4 star Xian Bell Tower Hotel or same class.
  
  
• Day 7. Xian/Beijing (B, L, D)
  Today, we set off to view China's first emperor's 6,000 life-size Terra-cotta soldiers and their horses, chariots, and weapons, "the eighth wonder of the world". After the tour, take late afternoon flight back to Beijing and dinner in Beijing.
  
  
• Day 8. Depart Beijing (B)
  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
  
  * (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
  

• B. China Tour Costs:

US$699 per person and up (seasonal prices)

• C. Tour Package Included:

1. 4-5 star hotel accommodations, based on double occupancy;
   2004: Jingguang New World Center or Presidential Plaza in Beijing and Bell Tower Hotel in Xian
   2005: Chang An Grand Hotel in Beijing and Garden Hotel in Xian
2. Three meals daily with American breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner as specified in the above itinerary;
3. Tours and admissions as listed in the above itinerary;
4. Professional English speaking tour guide service;
5. Air transportation between Beijing and Xian;
6. Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city & assistance in luggage handling.
   

• D. Tour Package Excluded:

1. Round-trip international flight
2. Chinese visa application
3. Gratuities
4. Airport taxes, International Departure Taxes and City taxes
   

• E. Optional China Tours

1. Hutong Tour +Lama Temple with lunch in Beijing: US$58 per person.
2. Peking Duck Dinner+ Peking Opera: US$68 person.
3. Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show in Xian: US$38 per person.
   

• F. Jan. 2004 - Mar. 2005 China Tour Dates (arrival dates)

• January: 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
• February: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24
• March: 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• April: 3, 10, 17, 24;
• May: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
• June: 12, 19, 26;
• July: 3, 10, 17, 24;
• Aug.: 7, 14, 21, 28;
• Sep.: 4, 11, 18, 25;
• Oct.: 2, 9, 16, 23;
• Nov.: 6, 13, 20, 27;
• Dec.: 11, 18

• Jan - Mar, 2005 Arrival Dates
• Jan. 15, 29
• Feb. 12, 26
• Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26
  

• D. April 2005 - March 2006 Departure Dates and Rates

Arrive in Beijing Saturday	Dept Beijing Friday	Package Rate Per Person	Single Supplement	Extra Night in Beijing Per Room/night
2005. 4. 02	2005.4.08	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
4. 09	4. 15	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
4. 16	4. 22	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
4. 23	4. 29	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
4. 30	5. 06	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
5.07	5.13	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
5.14	5.20	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
5 .21	5.27	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
5.28	6. 03	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
6.11	6. 17	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
6.18	6. 24	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
6.25	7. 01	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
7.02	7. 08	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
7.09	7.15	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
7.23	7.29	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
8.06	8. 12	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
8.13	8.19	USD 739	USD 280	USD 90
8.20	8.26	USD 729	USD 280	USD 90
8.27	9. 02	USD 729	USD 280	USD 90
9.03	9. 09	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
9.10	9. 16	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
9.17	9. 23	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
9.24	9. 30	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
10.01	10. 07	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
10.08	10.14	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
10.15	10.21	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
10.22	10. 28	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
10.29	11. 04	USD 759	USD 290	USD 98
11.05	11. 11	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
11.12	11. 18	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
11.19	11. 25	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
11.26	12. 02	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
12.10	12. 16	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
12.24	12. 30	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
2006. 1.07	2006. 1. 13	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
1.21	1. 27	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
2.04	2. 10	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
2.18	2. 24	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
2.25	3. 03	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
3.04*	3. 10	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
3.11*	3. 17	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
3.18*	3. 24	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88
3.25	3. 31	USD 699	USD 270	USD 88

 

• E. Tour Package Includes

• 5 star deluxe hotel accommodation, based on double occupancy. (2004-Mar. 2005:   Jingguang New World Center or similar; Apr. 2005 - Feb. 2006: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar; Jan - Mar. 2006: New Otani Hotel or similar with mark*.)
• Daily American breakfast in the hotel;
• Chinese style lunch and dinner as specified in the tour itinerary;
• Tours as specified in the tour itinerary with professional English speaking tour guide service;
• Air transportation between Beijing and Xian;
• Round trip airport/hotel transfers in Beijing and Xian.
  

• G. Tour Booking Code

BX

• H. International Air

  Above tour cost excludes international airfare due to the airfare seasonal fluctuation. People who want to use mileage plan should contact the Airline directly. However, we will provide international air booking service upon your request. Transpacific flights are among choices of United Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Northwest, All Nippon Airlines or Air China. Air fare can be paid by credit card. Credit card form is available upon request.

• I. China Visa Ppplication

  Chinese Consulates no longer accept mail-in application. The single entry China tourist visa fee is $75 per person. To apply for it please fill out the China visa form, submit with your original valid passport and 1 recent picture. Using FedEx to send us your visa application is strongly suggested. We will mail you back the China visa and your passport via FedEx. Regular process takes 7- 10 working days. Express service is available upon request and additional fee.

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