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Essence of China with Hong Kong Ext 2010
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
OLE0 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
12 |
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Starting Price |
$2309 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
China
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City Highlights |
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Xian |
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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, cloisonné workshop, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, and Peking Opera; Hutong tour by rickshaw; enjoy a Peking Duck welcome dinnerXi’an: Enjoy the “Tang Dynasty” dinner show; sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Dayan Pagoda and Terracotta Warriors; noodle-making demonstrationShanghai: Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Children’s Palace, the Bund, the Shanghai Museum, and Yu Yuan Gardens; farewell dinnerHong 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 stayAll Intra-Tour Flights
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B), 5 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D), including a Peking Duck welcome dinner in Beijing and a farewell dinner in Shanghai.
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Day 1: (Thu.) Board your transpacific flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Beijing, China.
(Fri.) Welcome to China’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon 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 China’s great emperors. Nearby is 100-acre TIAN’ANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world. 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 evening, savor a special PEKING DUCK WELCOME DINNER. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Beijing.
(Sun.) The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across China’s 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 CLOISONNÉ WORKSHOP and 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 makeup being applied to the performers. (B,L)
Day 5: Beijing–Xi’an.
(Mon.) This morning, enjoy a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing’s HUTONGS, the city’s ancient alleys. During this visit you’re welcomed into a daycare center and into the courtyard of a family’s home for tea. A short flight brings you to the city of Xi’an in central China. Look forward to this evening’s highlight, the “Tang Dynasty” DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances. (B,D)
Day 6: Xi’an.
(Tue.) One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi’an today is an archaeological treasure trove. Sightseeing begins with a visit to the DAYAN PAGODA, built in 652 AD. 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 China’s 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: Xi’an–Shanghai.
(Wed.) Fly to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and center of trade and industry. This afternoon, visit the CHILDREN’S PALACE, one of China’s famous kindergartens, then stroll along the Bund, the city’s riverfront boulevard that is lined with historic buildings, housing, banks, and trade houses. This evening, consider joining an optional tour to see a spectacular acrobatic show. (B,L)
Day 8: Shanghai.
(Thu.) This morning, visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM and experience the YU YUAN GARDENS before lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Perhaps join an optional tour to a nearby ancient water town or shop some of the 400 stores on Nanjing Road. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Shanghai–Hong Kong.
(Fri.) Fly to Hong Kong, Asia’s 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 10: Hong Kong.
(Sat.) During today’s sightseeing tour, take a cable tramcar up VICTORIA PEAK for a panoramic view of this one-of-a-kind port city. Drive by Repulse Bay, a popular beach area, 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 11: Hong Kong.
(Sun.) A free day to explore this exciting city. You may wish to sign up for an optional excursion to learn about Hong Kong’s 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 12: Hong Kong.
(Mon.) 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.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 15 - Apr 26, 2010 | $3606.0 | $2539.0 | $3606 | $2539 | | Apr 22 - May 03, 2010 | $3606.0 | $2539.0 | $3606 | $2539 | | May 06 - May 17, 2010 | $3446.0 | $2379.0 | $3446 | $2379 | | May 20 - May 31, 2010 | $3446.0 | $2379.0 | $3446 | $2379 | | Jun 03 - Jun 14, 2010 | $3673.0 | $2359.0 | $3673 | $2359 | | Jun 17 - Jun 28, 2010 | $3673.0 | $2359.0 | $3673 | $2359 | | Jul 15 - Jul 26, 2010 | $3785.0 | $2309.0 | $3785 | $2309 | | Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2010 | $3623.0 | $2309.0 | $3623 | $2309 | | Sep 02 - Sep 13, 2010 | $3585.0 | $2489.0 | $3585 | $2489 | | Sep 09 - Sep 20, 2010 | $3585.0 | $2489.0 | $3585 | $2489 | | Sep 23 - Oct 04, 2010 | $3505.0 | $2409.0 | $3505 | $2409 | | Oct 07 - Oct 18, 2010 | $3775.0 | $2679.0 | $3775 | $2679 | | Oct 21 - Nov 01, 2010 | $3665.0 | $2569.0 | $3665 | $2569 | | Nov 04 - Nov 15, 2010 | $3585.0 | $2489.0 | $3585 | $2489 |
* 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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