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  China Highlight Tours  
CYTS Tours CA04 — China Highlight Tour
Beijing, Xian, Kunming, Lijiang, Guilin, Guangzhou and Hong Kong 14 Days
  Departure Date and Price  
       
2010: Every Saturday
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
Tax
Total
Single 
Supplement

Land Only
1/02,  09,  16, 23,  30 $2299 $260 $176 $2735 $600 $1999
2/06,  13,  20,  27 $2299 $260 $176 $2735 $600 $1999
3/06, 13, 20, 27 $2399 $260 $176 $2835 $600 $1999
4/03, 10, 17, 24 $2399 $260 $176 $2835 $600 $1999
5/01, 08, 15, 22, 29, 6/05 $2499 $260 $176 $2935 $600 $1999
6/12, 19, 26, 7/03, 10 $2699 $260 $176 $3135 $650 $2099
7/17, 24, 31, 8/07, 14, 21, 28 $2599 $260 $176 $3035 $600 $2099
9/04, 11, 18, 25 $2599 $260 $176 $3035 $650 $2099
10/02, 09, 16, 23, 30 $2599 $260 $176 $3035 $650 $2099
11/06, 13, 20, 27 $2399 $260 $176 $2835 $600 $1999
12/04, 25 $2399 $260 $176 $2835 $600 $1999
12/11, 18 $2699 $260 $176 $3135 $650 $1999

Remark:
1. All prices listed above are for San Francisco (SFO) or Los Angeles (LAX) departure by Air China (CA) L class. For New York (JFK) departure by Air China (CA) L class, please add $100 extra per person. If L class not available, please add $100 per class upsell (subject to availability).
2. All prices listed above are per person in U. S. dollars based on two adults sharing one room, double occupancy. If three adults need to share one room and the third person asking for extra bed, the third person's price will be the same as others. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Those who want to have a single room will have to pay single supplement. 
3. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with two adults and not asking for extra bed, they will be charged 75% of a regular adult tour fare, if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, they will be charged 90% of a regular adult tour fare. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult tour fare.
4. All taxes and fuel surcharge associated with airlines are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
5. Early depart or late return:
Early depart or late return is allowed, the ticket change fee is $50 per person each time, in addition to airlines surcharge for different air class and weekend if necessary.
6. For departure airports other than SFO, LAX, JFK, please add the appropriate USA domestic add-on fare:
Eastern Standard Time Zone $350
Central Standard Time Zone $350
Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
Pacific Standard Time Zone $100
  Itinerary  
       
Day1
 
USA - Beijing 

Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day2
 
Beijing 

Arrive in Beijing. You are greeted and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing (5 star).

Day3
 
Beijing (BLD)

Beijing, the capital of China, it served as the capital for 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with eachemperor identified as a dragon sent from heaven. Tour Tiananmen Square (the Gate of Heavenly Peace) , the largest square in the world, and also known as a witness for many historical and contemporary events. Visit the Palace Museum, more commonly known as the Forbidden City, until recently opened only to the emperor's family. This complex, the largest imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with over 9,000 rooms, resplendent golden- glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. See the high-walled "Inner City" with its government buildings. Tour Qianmen Street. Visit the modern "National Grand Theatre"- “Dome”. After lunch, we tour the Summer Palace, built in classical Chinese style in 1750 as a royal recreational resort. Among its famous features are the 700-meter-long corridor with its wonderful Painted Gallery, the Marble Barge, and several magnificently painted pavilions and pagodas. Enjoy roast Beijing duck in dinner. After dinner, you will enjoy an acrobatics performance.

Day4
 
Beijing (BLD)

Have an excursion to the Great Wall. This wonder of the world was built 2600 years ago. Built to protect its people from northern marauders, the Great Wall snakes its way thousands of miles across Northern China and is one of the few objects on the earth visible from the space. This morning we spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world and appreciate its imposing wonder. After that, our next destination is the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed to heaven for a good harvest. At last, we go to Olympic Park, we will view the new landmarks of Beijing - the Olympics sites including "Bird's Nest"-National Stadium, "Water Cube"-Olympic Swimming Pool.

Day5
 
Beijing - Xian (BLD)

Fly to Xian, the cradle of Chinese civilization, was the state capital of 73 emperors spanning 11 dynasties during 1100 years dating from 4,000 B.C. In the afternoon we will enjoy a tour of the Bell Tower, the ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 star).
Day6
 
Xian (BLD)
Visit another wonder of the ancient world the Terra-Cotta Warriors, concealed under earth, those thousands of life-sized clay warriors, horses and chariots, as one part of the tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, were accidentally discovered by a farmer while he was digging out a well. You would also see some archaeologists still working on site to uncover the rest part of the vast tomb complex of?Emperor Qinshihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, and also the initiator of the Great Wall. Visit Huaqing Hot Spring, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the ancient city walls. Enjoy royal dumpling dinner. After dinner, you will see a wonderful stage opera show of the Tang Dynasty.
Day7
 
Xian - Kunming (BLD)

After breakfast, we fly to Kunming, capital of Yunnan (South of the Clouds) Province. Upon arrival, we visit the World Horticulture Expo.Tonight, the famous Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hot Pot will be served for dinner. Accommodation: Empark Grand Hotel (5 star).

Day8
 
Kunming - Stone Forest - Jiuxiang - Kunming (BLD)

After breakfast, we drive to Lunan, tour the Stone Forest, it bristles 75 miles southeast of Kunming. The ashen stone pillars, abandoned by the sea as it receded hundreds of millions of years ago, bunch together into a geological ticket. The journey to the forest is as beautiful as the landscape that surround it. Take an excursion to the remarkable Jiuxiang. Known primarily for its limestone caves, it also boasts an underground waterfall and an awesome gorge. Return to Kunming. In the evening, we are in for a special treat of Yunnan Specialties followed by an exciting Minority Cultural Show.

Day9
 
Kunming - Lijiang (BLD)

After breakfast, we tour Daguan Pavilion and West Hill Park. After lunch, we fly to Lijiang, the cultural center of the Naxi Minority. Lijiang has beautiful landscapes and has been designated by the UN as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Gaze in wonder at the sights and sounds of this ancient city as you walk down the cobblestone streets preserved for over 700 years. We see that the Naxi way of life has changed very little over time. Upon arrival, we tour the old town of Lijiang including Black Dragon Pond. Accommodation: Treasure Harbour Hotel (5 star).

Day10
 
Lijiang (BLD)

A whole day excursion exploring the fantasy of Lijiang, including tour Spruce Meadow of Jade Dragon Snow Mountains. In the afternoon, on the way return to the city, we visit the Baisha Village, the ancient capital of the Naxi Kingdom. Then we stop at the Shuhe Old Town for visit.Enjoy the famous local cuisine "Wang's Family Banquet" for dinner. After dinner, we are entertained by the ancient Naxi Music.

Day11
 
Lijiang - Kunming - Guilin (BLD)

After breakfast, we visit the Wood House. Old Town of Lijiang is a famous historical and cultural city in China, the world's cultural heritage, and Wood's ancient city of Lijiang is "Wonderland". Wood House located in the ancient city of wooden plates, the construction spectacular Ming, Xu Xiake's government has complained Wood said : "Laguna's palaces, to be king." Unfortunately, most of the building destroyed in the late Qing conflagration, the surviving stone arches will be destroyed in the "Cultural Revolution." 1996 earthquake, the World Bank-the ability to know, a huge sum of money to help the reconstruction loan Wood House, Laguna Jiangdunjie meticulous design and construction. After three years of hard utmost efforts to ensure that the wood was like "Rise (like wood +)," reproduction as the world. Wood House is a brilliant architectural art Court, which fully reflects the Ming architectural style Zhongyuan temperament, while preserving the ancient Tang and Song Zhongyuan construction wild wind flow orgasm, and the West Block east, the House-ditch horizon, Flows live the layout, see also Naxi traditional culture spirit. Wood House was also nasi ancient kingdom from the tree dies, the Ancient houses, churches, canals brought together a garden of the earth beautiful and elegant atmosphere of the palace magnificently elegant integration. We fly back to Kunming and take a connected flight to Guilin in the afternoon. Accommodation: Royal Garden Hotel (5 star).

Day12
 
Guilin (BLD)

Guilin is a southwest city famous for its splendid natural scenery. Cruising down the Li River, you will be entering a real life gallery. You will pass along the picturesque riverbank and see limestone hill vistas. Disembark at Yangshuo to experience a colorful local market. Return to Guilin in the afternoon. After enjoy a local flavor dinner, you will be entertained with the ethnic singing and dancing performance.

Day13
 
Guilin - Guangzhou (BLD)

After breakfast, we tour the Reed Flute Cave, with another beautiful name as the Art Palace of Nature, features fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations, artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Another magnificent view you will not miss is Elephant Trunk Hill. We fly to Guangzhou in the afternoon. Enjoy a local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel (5 star).

Day14
 
Guangzhou - USA (B)

 

After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour.Today you can also take a train to Hong Kong and staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong.
Remark: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) Period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.
  Features  
       
Tour Fare Includes

1. International air ticket between U.S. to China (economy class);
2. Transportation inside China as specified in the itinerary;
3. Sightseeing tickets as specified in the itinerary;
4. Hotel accommodations and three meals daily in China as specified in the itinerary;
5. Travel insurance in mainland China (the maximum is RMB 300000/per person);
6. English speaking tour guide services provided.
Tour Fare Does Not Include

1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. All personal expenses: Telephone bills, Laundry, beverages, postage and excess baggage charges, extended stay and etc.;
3. Tips for tour guides and drivers;
4. Cost of any programs and activities unlisted;
5. Cost of all activities after leaving the group.
Hotels

Beijing.............Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing (5 star)
Xian..................Sheraton Hotel (5 star)
Kunming........Empark Grand Hotel Hotel (5 star)
Lijiang............Treasure Harbour Hotel (5 star)
Guilin..............Royal Garden Hotel (5 star)
Guangzhou....Dong Fang Hotel (5 star)
Meals

Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners

Beijing: Peking Duck Banquet
Xian: Imperial Dumpling Banquet
Kunming: Mushroom Hot Pot
Kunming: Local Deluxe Courses
Lijiang: Local Deluxe Courses
Guilin: Local Deluxe Courses
Guangzhou: Roast Piggy Banquet
Entertainment

Beijing..............Chinese Acrobatics Show
Xian.................Stage Show of Tang Dynasty
Kunming..............Local Minority Folklore Music & Dance Show
Lijiang................Ancient Naxi Music Show
Guilin................Local Minority Folklore Music & Dance Show
      

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