| Beijing – Xian – Shanghai – Suzhou - Guilin - Hong Kong |
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July 14, 2009 Beijing arrival |
Arrival in Beijing. You will be welcomed upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure
Overnight in Beijing.
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July 15, 2009 Beijing (BLD) |
Visit historic Tiananmen Square where Mao Tse Tung’s portrait hangs. Then tour the Forbidden City and its gardens. Later, visit the magnificent Summer Palace, the former retreat of the Imperial family and the Temple of Heaven.
Overnight in Beijing |
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| July 16, 2009 Beijing (BLD) |
| This morning, visit the Ming Tombs, the burial place of Ming Dynasty emperors, and also known as the Underground Palace. After lunch, visit the Great Wall of China, built over 2,000 years ago by Emperor Qin and stretching over 6,000km across the top of China. Back in Beijing, drive by the Olympic site and see the National Aquatic Center and the National Stadium. A delectable Peking Duck dinner completes your visit to Beijing.
Overnight in Beijing
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July 17, 2009 Beijing / Xian (BLD) |
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven and take the early afternoon flight to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Xian
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| July 18, 2009 Xian (BLD) |
| Today, visit the city wall, the great mosque and walk through the Muslim quarter. Visit the Provincial Museum with a nice buffet Chinese lunch at the Tang Dynasty Palace. This afternoon, visit the world famous Terra-cotta warriors and horses.
Overnight in Xian
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| July 19, 2009 Xian / Shanghai (BLD) |
| Take the early morning flight to Shanghai. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, the famous Bund adjacent to Nanjing Road as the busiest shopping street and the Children's Palace where special talent can be developed for the students.
This evening, enjoy a fantastic acrobatic show.
Overnight in Shanghai.
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| July 20, 2009 Shanghai (BLD) |
Today, visit the Shanghai Museum on People's square with its fine collection of cultural relics. Then we will visit the Yuyuan Garden. Next, visit The Bund, and the TV Tower of the Oriental Pearl and the 88-story Jin Mao building.
Overnight in Shanghai. |
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| July 21, 2009 Shanghai / Suzhou (BLD) |
| In the morning take soft seat train from Shanghai to Suzhou.
This afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight in Suzhou |
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| July 22, 2009 Suzhou Eclipse Observation (BLD) |
Today is free at leisure so that you can enjoy the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century this afternoon.
Overnight in Suzhou |
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| July 23, 2009 Suzhou (BLD) |
Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhouzheng Yuan) Visit the Garden of the Master of the net, cruise on the ancient canal.
Overnight in Suzhou |
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| July 24, 2009 Suzhou/ Shanghai / Guilin (BLD) |
After breakfast drive back to Shanghai airport and catch your domestic flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure Overnight in Guilin |
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| July 25, 2009 Guilin (BLD) |
Visit the exquisite Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a local minority dance show in the evening.
Overnight in Guilin |
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| July 26, 2009 Guilin / Hong Kong (B) |
Transfer to the airport and catch your flight to Hong Kong.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hong Kong. |
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| July 27, 2009 Hong Kong (B) |
Enjoy a half-day tour of Hong Kong Island. Visit Aberdeen fishing village, marvel at Repulse Bay and its pristine beaches, ride to the top of Victoria Peak by tram and enjoy the breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour, surrounded by the mountains of Kowloon and the islands of the South China Sea.
Overnight in Hong Kong. |
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| July 28, 2009 Hong Kong – Macau – Hong Kong (B) |
Today, travel to the former Portuguese colony of Macau, the oldest European settlement in the Orient. Visits include the Old Fort, Penha Hill, the Bishop's home along the Pria Grande, the ruins of the Church of St. Paul and the Macau Grand Prix racecourse. Stop at the Chinese border and get a glimpse of the Chinese guards before visiting the casino.
Overnight in Hong Kong. |
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| July 29, 2009 Hong Kong departure (B) |
Today, transfer back to then airport and fly back home. |
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