Dr. Anastacia's Cultural Tour
The Best Cities of China
12 Days, 5 Cities
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Feature Locations: Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai
AB: American Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner | SD: Special Dinner
Itinerary
DAY 1 US / BEIJING
Take an international flight from the US to Beijing, China's Capital.
Meals and movies provided on board.
DAY 2 BEIJING
In the afternoon you will be met at the Beijing Capital International
Airport by our representatives and taken to your hotel where you
will receive a welcome drink.
Day 3 BEIJING (AB, L, SD)
After breakfast, visit the emperor's Summer Palace, a pearl factory, the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden
City, Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world. Enjoy the ceremony and taste of a delicious Peking Duck
Banquet.
DAY 4 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Today, explore the famous Great Wall, a Jade Factory, Ming Tombs, the well-preserved imperial cemetery of Ming
Dynasty. Enjoy the Kung Fu martial arts or the Chinese acrobat show in the evening.
DAY 5 BEIJING / XIAN (AB, L, SD)
This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival in
Xian, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of History if time permits. Enjoy an
imperial dumpling dinner banquet, followed by an on-stage show of Tang Dynasty dance and music.
DAY 6 XIAN (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, visit the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and see the awesome
Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the
world. See the world class wrap around theater and museum. Visit a lacquer
factory and the intact city wall in Xian with its own artifacts and museum.
DAY 7 XIAN / HANGZHOU (AB, L, D)
Today you will take a flight to the city of Hangzhou, praised by Marco Polo
as the most beautiful city in the world. Upon arrival, you will tour the Pagoda of Six Harmonies, built in the year 970,
and view goldfish at Flower Harbor at the West Lake, which is considered one of the top ten scenic attractions of the
West Lake.
DAY 9 SUZHOU (AB, L, D)
Today you will cruise on the world famous ancient Grand Canal of more than 2400 years history to experience
the unique cultures and glimpse the daily life of the local residents. You will also visit the silk factory, the Lingering
Garden and the ancient Panmen Gate, the only existing water & land gate. After dinner you will take a night tour of
the Master of Fishing Nets Garden, the most elegantly designed garden while enjoying watching the skits, music and
dance performances in the garden tonight.
DAY 10 SUZHOU / SHANGHAI (AB, L, SD)
Today you will take a bus ride to Shanghai, China's most popular metropolis
that has attracted the visitors from all over the world. Upon arrival, you will visit the
famous Shanghai Museum of Art & History which ranks among the great museums
of the world. Attend a farewell dinner party in the evening.
DAY 11 SHANGHAI (AB, L)
This morning you will visit the Bund, Yu Garden and the bustling Shanghai Bazaar
with its many shops. Visit a silk rug factory. The rest of the day will be free for you
to explore this exciting city on your own.
DAY 12 SHANGHAI / US (AB)
Today you will take a departure transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
(Because you will be crossing back over the international dateline, you will arrival in the US on the same day.)
This tour Includes:
Roundtrip international air transportation. All domestic air and ground transportation in China
10 nights hotel accommodations at five star deluxe or superior first class hotels
Escorted tours and sightseeing with admission and English speaking tour guides in each city
27 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners including Peking Duck Dinner, the Imperial dumpling
dinner in Xian and Shanghai farewell dinner party. Additionally you will receive full meals on the plane.
Cultural entertainment: Acrobats or Kung Fu Martial Arts show in Beijing, Tang Dynasty dance and music in Xian,
music and folk performances at the Master of Fishing Nets Garden in Suzhou.
Cruises on the Grand Canal and West Lake
Not Included:
Chinese Visa (Required) Extra for expedited visa US$ 180
International Departure Tax and China’s Airport Management and Construction Fee (Required) 515**
Travel Insurance, Optional and Highly Recommended 139
A Single Room Supplement, if desired (required if no room mate) 500
Gratuities (see Answers2 under tips)
Extras -- Options possible in China
Chinese foot/ body massage -- wonderful
Shanghai River Cruise at night -- outstanding
*All the price quotes are based on current year air fare, hotel contract rates and the foreign exchange rate. We do not expect any
major change in the price. However, we may need to reflect the change of foreign exchange rate if Chinese currency is appreciated
by more than 5 %.
** Airport taxes can change without prior notice until the day group tickets are purchased. This may also include fuel surcharges.
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return date before it expires and Visa
Application with passport picture are required
