• A. China Tour Itinerary

 

• Day 1 Arrive Beijing
  Upon your arrival in Beijing, China's capital, the year 2008 Olympic Games hosting city, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your 5 star deluxe hotel for rest.  (If you live in the US or Canada, we can help you with international air tickets)
  
  
• Day 2 Beijing ( B, L, D)
  Full day Beijing city tours including the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
  
  
• Day 3 Beijing ( B, L, D)
  Full day excursion to the muman miracle Great Wall at Badaling & the Ming Tombs.
  
  
• Day 4 Beijing (B)
  At leisure. You may do some shopping or join our optional tours (upon request).
  
  
• Day 5 Beijing/Xian (B, L, D)
  Take the morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to the 4 star hotel. In the afternoon, tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda & City Wall.
  
  
• Day 6 Xian (B, L, D)
  Full day tour to Terra-cotta Army Museum. At night, enjoy a Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show.
  
  
• Day 7 Xian/Shanghai(B)
  Take the flight for Shanghai. Upon arrival transfer to the 4 star hotel. The rest of day at leisure and on your own arrangements.
  
  
• Day 8  Shanghai  (B, L, D)
  Full day city tour: The famous Bund water front, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and Carpet Factory. In the evening, enjoy an Acrobatic Show.
  
  
• Day 9 Shanghai/Zhujiajiao Excursion (B, L, D)
  Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a beautiful river-town with traditional residential architecture, stone bridges and streets. In the afternoon, back to Shanghai to visit the Shanghai Museum.
  
  
• Day 10 Depart Shanghai (B)
  After breakfast, our guide and driver will transfer to the airport for exit flight.
  * (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)

• B.  April 2005 - March 2006 Bejing/Xian/Shanghai (Zhujiajiao) Tour Departure Dates and Seasonal Rates: 
  

• C. Tour Costs Includes
  
  
  • 4 or 5 star deluxe hotel accommodations:
    Apri. 2005 - Mar. 2006: 5 star hotel in Beijing: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar (New Otani Hotel Changfugong with mark*); 4 star hotel in Shanghai: Ocean Hotel or similar; 4 star hotel in Xian: Garden Bell Tower Hotel or similar; 
  • Daily American breakfast;
  • Chinese style lunch and dinner as specified in the tour itinerary;
  • Tours with admission as specified in the tour itinerary with professional English speaking guide;
  • China domestic air transportation between cities;
  • Round trip transfers between hotel and airport in each city.

• D. Tour Costs Excludes
  
  

• Round-trip international flight US/Beijing, Shanghai/US, or from/to other countries (airfare upon request)
• City taxes, airport taxes and International Departure Tax
• Gratuities
• China visa (We accept China visa application at $75 per person)
  

• E. Optional Tours and Specialities (upon request)
  
  
  • Beijing Hutong Tour and Lama Temple with lunch: 58 USD per person
  • Peking Duck Dinner and Peking Opera Show: 68 USD per person

• F. Tour Booking Code
  
       BXS
  

• G. 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.
  

• H. China Visa

  Chinese Consulates no longer accept mail in application. The single entry China tourist visa application 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 mail your visa application is strongly suggested. We will mail you back your passport/China visa via FedEx. Regular process takes 7- 10 working days. Rush service is available upon request and additional fee.

• I. Tour Booking Payment Information

• J. Tour Booking Request Form
  
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