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  China Highlight Tours  
CYTS Tours CA07 — China Highlight Tour
Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou 15 Days
  Departure Date and Price  
       
2010: Every Saturday
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
Tax
Total
Single 
Supplement
 Land Only
1/02,  09,  16, 23,  30 $2399 $260 $152 $2811 $650 $2099
2/06,  13,  20,  27 $2399 $260 $152 $2811 $650 $2099
3/06, 13, 20, 27 $2499 $260 $152 $2911 $650 $2099
4/03, 10, 17, 24 $2499 $260 $152 $2911 $650 $2099
5/01, 08, 15, 22, 29, 6/05 $2599 $260 $152 $3011 $650 $2099
6/12, 19, 26, 7/03, 10 $2799 $260 $152 $3211 $700 $2199
7/17, 24, 31, 8/07, 14, 21, 28 $2699 $260 $152 $3111 $650 $2199
9/04, 11, 18, 25 $2699 $260 $152 $3111 $700 $2199
10/02, 09, 16, 23, 30 $2699 $260 $152 $3111 $700 $2199
11/06, 13, 20, 27 $2499 $260 $152 $2911 $650 $2099
12/04, 25 $2499 $260 $152 $2911 $650 $2099
12/11, 18 $2799 $260 $152 $3211 $700 $2099

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 $460
Central Standard Time Zone $390
Mountain Standard Time Zone $290
Pacific Standard Time Zone $150

  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. Enjoy royal dumpling dinner. After dinner, you will see a wonderful stage opera show of the Tang Dynasty.
Day7
 
Xian - Guilin (BLD)
After breakfast, we fly to Guilin, a southwest city famous for its splendid natural scenery. 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. After enjoying a local flavor dinner, you will be entertained with the ethnic singing and dancing performance. Accommodation: Royal Garden Hotel (5 star).
Day8
 
Li River (BLD)
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.
Day9
 
Guilin - Shanghai (BLD)
Fly to Shanghai after breakfast. Shanghai, the largest commercial and financial center of China. Tour Yu Garden, a finely designed maze of elegant pavilions and ponds in the old part of this city. Then stroll along the Bund, China's most famous waterfront stretching about one mile along the Huangpu River. From there you may take a photo of the Tower of the East Pearl (Asia's tallest TV tower) in the newly developed Pudong District. Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel Shanghai (5 star).
Day10
 
Shanghai - Zhenjiang - Yangzhou (BLD,)

After breakfast, we drive to Yangzhou. On the way to Yangzhou, we tour Zhenjiang first. Zhenjiang is a historical and famous city located by the Yangtze River. Jinshan Temple is among the most famous scenic spots in Zhenjiang. After a visit to Jinshan Temple, we travel to Yangzhou, a 2500-year-old city. Our sightseeing tour includes visits the Slim West Lake, Daming Temple, Geyuan Garden. Enjoy local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Grand Metropole Hotel (5 star).

Day11
 
Yangzhou - Nanjing (BLD)
We drive to Nanjing, the old capital of China. Visit the Nanjing Bridge. Tour Ming Mausoleum and Dr. Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum. Enjoy local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 star).
Day12
 
Nanjing - Wuxi (BLD)

After breakfast, drive to Wuxi. First you will tour Tai Lake and Yuantouzhu Park. Then tour Li Garden. The garden is located nearby Tai Lake. Both the lake and the garden are named after Fanli, the minister of Yue State, who was the husband of one of four ancient beauties Xishi. In the garden, you can enjoy harmonious mountains and waters. It is a typical private garden in China. Later tour the Three Kingdoms City. It is the biggest man-made Movie City in China. More than 100 movies were shot here. The most famous movie of them is The Romance of Three Kingdoms. Over there you can take the cruise on the Tai Lake and enjoy the Chinese Kongfu show. At last, tour Shuihu City. It is a man-made movie center under CCTV system. Maybe you have heard one of four Chinese Hollywood. In the city, you can take pictures with the Song dynasty buildings. Enjoy a local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Landison Plaza Hotel (5 star).

Day13
 
Wuxi - Suzhou - Hangzhou (BLD)

After breakfast, we proceed to Suzhou, a city of gardens and waterways. Suzhou city tour shows us the Humble Administrator's Garden, Hanshan Buddhist Temple and Tiger Hill. Travel to Hangzhou. Enjoy a local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Grand Metro Park Hotel (5 star).

Day14
 
Hangzhou - Shanghai (BLD)

Hangzhou is praised along with Suzhou as "paradise on earth". Enjoy a cruise on the beautiful West Lake with stops at a typical teahouse. Visit the centuries old Lingyin Temple, Mausoleum of General Yue Fei. We drive back to Shanghai. Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel Shanghai (5 star).

Day15
 
Shanghai - 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.

Optional Extend Tour
 
Expo 2010 Shanghai Extension 

Today you may extend your trip, have optional Expo 2010 Shanghai extension.  

  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)
Guilin...............Royal Garden Hotel (5 star)
Shanghai.......Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel Shanghai (5 star)
Yangzhou.......Grand Metropole Hotel (5 star)
Nanjing...........Sheraton Hotel (5 star)
Wuxi................Landison Plaza Hotel (5 star)
Hanghzou.......Grand Metro Park 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
Guilin: Local Deluxe Courses
Xian: Imperial Dumpling Banquet
Yangzhou: Local Flavor dinner
Nanjing: Local Flavor dinner
Wuxi: Local Flavor dinner
Hangzhou: Local Flavor dinner

Entertainment

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

      

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