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Classic China with Hong Kong Extension
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
OLE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$2369 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
China
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City Highlights |
Xian, Suzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Beijing |
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BEIJING:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, cloisonne workshop, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, and Peking Opera; Hutongs tour by richshaw; enjoy a Peking Duck Welcome Dinner
XI’AN:
Enjoy “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show; sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Dayan Pagoda and Terracotta Warriors; noodle-making demonstration
HANGZHOU:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple; cruise on West Lake
SUZHOU:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Institute of Embroidery, the Garden of the Master’s Fishing Net, and a silk reeling factory; boat ride on the Old Canal
SHANGHAI:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Shanghai Museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children’s Palace, and the Bund
HONG KONG EXTENSION:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; take a cable car ride up Victoria Peak; Sampan ride on harbor; visit Stanley Market; Host service during your stay
ALL INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 7 lunches (L); 5 dinners (D), including a Peking Duck Welcome Dinner in Beijing and a Farewell Dinner in Shanghai; on tour OLE: breakfast daily (B)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Thu.) Board your transpacific flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Beijing, China. (Fri.)
Welcome to Chinas capital city. Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in.
Day 3: Beijing. (Sat.)
Your full-day sightseeing starts with a visit to the FORBIDDEN CITY and its IMPERIAL PALACE, once the home of Chinas great emperors. Nearby is TIANANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world spanning 100 acres. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue to the former SUMMER PALACE, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries set among beautifully landscaped grounds and situated on Kunming Lake. This evenings special Chinese WELCOME DINNER features delectable Peking Duck. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Beijing. (Sun.)
The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across Chinas barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Then, visit a CLOISONNE WORKSHOP where you will see local artisans use the techniques of this ancient art form to turn pieces of copper into colorful decorative items. After lunch in a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk down the SACRED WAY of the Ming Tombs and marvel at the impressive hand-carved stone statues. Tonight, experience local culture at the PEKING OPERA, including a behind-the-scenes look at the colorful make-up being applied to the performers. (B,L)
Day 5: Beijing-Xian. (Mon.)
This morning, enjoy a rickshaw ride through one of Beijings HUTONGS, the citys ancient alleys. During this visit youre welcomed into the courtyard of a familys home, a daycare center, and a retirement community to experience life in this historic neighborhood. A short flight brings you to the city of Xian in central China. Look forward to this evenings highlight, śThe Tang Dynastyť DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances. (B,D)
Day 6: Xian. (Tue.)
One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xian today is an archaeological treasure-trove. Sightseeing begins with a visit to the DAYAN PAGODA, built in 652 A.D. During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. In 1974 the TOMB of Chinas first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi was accidentally discovered by local farmers. Marvel at the legion of terracotta warriors that has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. (B,L)
Day 7: Xian-Hangzhou. (Wed.)
Fly to Hangzhou with its beautiful gardens and picturesque surroundings. Sightseeing includes visits to the PAGODA OF SIX HARMONIES and LINGYIN TEMPLE. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Hangzhou-Wuzhen-Suzhou. (Thu.)
Enjoy a leisurely morning CRUISE on the West Lake; sights include a collection of ancient bridges, causeways, temples, and palaces with well-manicured gardens and rock sculptures. View Three Moon Reflection Island prior to traveling by motorcoach to Wuzhen, a 1,000-year-old water town with ancient homes, workshops, and stores still standing on the banks of the rivers. Continue on to Suzhou, renowned for its silk factories. Here youll visit the INSTITUTE OF EMBROIDERY to witness local artists making vibrant and elegant Chinese silk embroidery and marvel at the display of stunning Ming Dynasty Imperial Robes. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Suzhou-Shanghai. (Fri.)
This mornings sightseeing includes a visit to the tranquil GARDEN OF THE MASTERS FISHING NET, designed during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.). The garden is an architectural achievement for its illusionary use of space, making it seem much larger than its actual size. Then, enjoy a boat ride on the OLD CANAL and visit a SILK REELING FACTORY. Continue by motorcoach to Shanghai, Chinas most populous city and center of trade and industry. Tonight there will be plenty of time to enjoy the city, shop some of the 400 stores on Nanjing Road and the famous Friendship Store on the Bund, or be amazed at the fabulous acrobatic show optional tour. (B,L)
Day 10: Shanghai. (Sat.)
Full day of sightseeing. Stroll along the Bund, the citys riverfront boulevard lined with historic buildings, housing, banks, and trade houses. Youll visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM and experience the YU YUAN GARDENS. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and visit the CHILDRENS PALACE, one of Chinas famous kindergartens. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special FAREWELL DINNER. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Shanghai-Hong Kong. (Sun.)
Fly to Hong Kong, Asias vibrant commercial capital. Your approach is a memorable experience, with sweeping views of the countless islands dotting the South China Sea. Check into your hotel. Evening at leisure. (B)
Day 12: Hong Kong. (Mon.)
During todays sightseeing tour, take a cable tramcar up VICTORIA PEAK for a panoramic view of this one-of-a-kind port city. Continue to Repulse Bay, a popular beach area and then to the Aberdeen fishing village where you will enjoy a SAMPAN RIDE on the harbor. Next stop is STANLEY MARKET and its narrow streets filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls. The remainder of the day is free for you to experience the city at your own pace. (B)
Day 13: Hong Kong. (Tue.)
A free day to explore this exciting city. You may wish to sign up for an optional excursion to learn about Hong Kongs history. Perhaps a full-day outing to visit Macau. Shopping is always a highlight of Hong Kong. There are markets, malls, and shops to fit any budget and taste. For those who want to try out some of the local fare, head over to Lan Kwai Fong Street. (B)
Day 14: (Wed.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Los Angeles/San Francisco (LAX/SFO), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 10 - Apr 23, 2008 | $3733 | $2709 | N/A | N/A | | Apr 17 - Apr 30, 2008 | $3733 | $2709 | N/A | N/A | | Apr 24 - May 07, 2008 | $3483 | $2459 | N/A | N/A | | May 08 - May 21, 2008 | $3483 | $2459 | N/A | N/A | | May 15 - May 28, 2008 | $3483 | $2459 | N/A | N/A | | May 22 - Jun 04, 2008 | $3483 | $2459 | N/A | N/A | | May 29 - Jun 11, 2008 | $3453 | $2429 | N/A | N/A | | Jun 05 - Jun 18, 2008 | $3453 | $2429 | N/A | N/A | | Jun 12 - Jun 25, 2008 | $3453 | $2429 | N/A | N/A | | Jun 19 - Jul 02, 2008 | $3453 | $2429 | N/A | N/A | | Jul 17 - Jul 30, 2008 | $3393 | $2369 | N/A | N/A | | Jul 24 - Aug 06, 2008 | $3493 | $2469 | N/A | N/A | | Sep 04 - Sep 17, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A | | Sep 11 - Sep 24, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A | | Sep 18 - Oct 01, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A | | Sep 25 - Oct 08, 2008 | $3540 | $2489 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 02 - Oct 15, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 09 - Oct 22, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 16 - Oct 29, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 23 - Nov 05, 2008 | $3790 | $2739 | N/A | N/A |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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