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CHINA ESSENCE 14 DAYS - Tour Code: OCE

DATE & PRICE 　 　 　

Single
Departure ( Thursday) Tour Fare Fuel Surcharge Tax Total
Suppl.
3/20 $2550 $204 $112 $2866 $650
4/03, 17 $2650 $204 $112 $2966 $800
5/01, 15 $2750 $204 $112 $3066 $700
5/29 $2750 $204 $112 $3066 $600
6/12, 6/26 $2850 $204 $112 $3166 $600
7/10 $2850 $204 $112 $3166 $600
7/24 $2850 $204 $112 $3166 $650
8/28 $2750 $204 $112 $3066 $800
9/11, 25 $2750 $204 $112 $3066 $850
10/02, 09, 23 $2850 $204 $112 $3166 $950
11/06 $2750 $204 $112 $3066 $950
11/20 $2650 $204 $112 $2966 $750

All taxes and fuel surcharge associated with airlines are subject to change
at any time without prior notice
Prices listed above are for Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO)
departure by Air China (CA) L class.
For New York (JFK) departure by CA L class, please add $100 for USA
domestic add-on fare.
Fuel surcharge is $204 and taxes are $112 per person
For departure airports other than LAX, SFO, JFK, please add the
appropriate USA domestic add-on fare :
‧ Eastern Standard Time Zone $300
‧ Central Standard Time Zone $300
‧ Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
‧ Pacific Standard Time Zone $150

IMPORTANT ! Prices are inclusive of tour fares, airline fuel surcharges, and taxes.

FEATURES 　
Round trip trans-Pacific air ticket
China domestic air tieckets and express train ticket from Guangzhou to Hong Kong
Air-conditioned tour coach
Special entertainments for your delight:
Beijing: "The Legend of Kungfu" Stage Show
Xian : Tang Dynasty Stage Show
Yangshuo: "Yingxiang Liusanjie" Stage Show on Li River
Guilin - Zhuang Minority Folklore Dance
Shanghai : Chinese Acrobatics Show
All five star or local best hotel accommodations.
Knowledgeable tour guide throughout China
Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no addtional charge if full payment is
received 60 days prior to departure
“USTOA” $1 Million Traveler’s Assistance Program

CITY HOTEL STARS

Beijing Sheraton Great Wall Hotel 5
Xian Hyatt Regency 5
Guilin Sheraton Hotel 5
Yangshuo Tang Ren Jie Hotel 4
Shanghai Sheraton Grand Hotel 5
Hong Kong Harbour Plaza Metropolis N/A

ITINERARY 　
DAY 1 USA - Beijing

We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for

　 Beijing, the capital of modern-day China. Cross the International
Date Line and spend the night aboard the plane.

DAY 2 Arrive Beijing

Arrive at Beijing in the evening. After clearing customs and

　 retrieving our baggage, we are met by our guide and transferred to
our five-star hotel accommodations.

DAY 3 Beijing (AB, L, DS)

Our Beijing tour starts with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, the
world's largest public square. Proceed to Forbidden City, and next to
　 Summer Palace. Enjoy local cuisine for dinner and take in a stage
show "The Legend of Kungfu" tonight.

DAY 4 Beijing (AB, L, DP)

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 even from the moon. We
spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world,
descending to visit the Ming Tombs Museum. For dinner tonight, we

DAY 5 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, DP)

We visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning before board a flight

bound to Xian. Depart for Xian by air. As the cradle of ancient
Chinese civilization, Xian served as the capital city for 1111
　 dynasties until the 9th century. Upon arrival at Xian, we are
transferred to our hotel.For dinner tonight we are served the local
Shaanxi cuisine.

DAY 6 Xian (AB, L, DS)

　 Xian is home to the life-sized Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang.

 Made to protect China’s first emperor even in death, the Terra-Cotta
Army was found by a farmer in 1974 and attracts thousands of
visitors each year. After viewing the fine troops, we head to Hua Qin
Hot Springs. This evening we enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet.
Afterwards, catch a performance of the captivating Tang Dynasty
Stage Show, the very one lauded in all the guide books as being a
“must see” in Xian.

DAY 7 Xian - Guilin (AB, L, DH)

On the way to the airport to board a short flight for Guilin, we visit
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and pass by the Bell Tower and City
Wall. Upon our arrival at Guilin, a city tour takes us to the Reed
　 Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations
impress us as magical and otherworldly. Elephant Trunk Hill is also
visited. A local specialty cuisine - rice noodles, is served for dinner
tonight.

DAY 8 Guilin - Yangshuo (AB, L, DS)

A meandering river cruise down the Li River is a delightful way to

savor the serene, fairytale scenery of Southern China. We may even
catch the fascinating sight of fishermen fishing with cormorant
birds! Our Li River cruise ends as we arrive at Yangshuo. Tonight we
　 enjoy the fantastic Minority Musical Stage Performance on Li River –
“Yingxiang Liusanjie”. The show is directed by Chinese famous
director Yimou Zhang. (The admission will be fully refunded if the
show is canceled due to any nature element.)

DAY 9 Yangshuo - Guilin (AB, L, DS)

Our morning tour of Yangshuo includes visits to the terraced fields,

the Big Banyan, the Moon Hill, and the old streets. Later today, we
　 head back to Guilin by bus. Tonight, we are treated to a colorful
minority folklore dance show with dinner.

DAY 10 Guilin - Shanghai (AB, L, DS)

Bid farewell to Guilin, board a short flight bound for Shanghai. Upon
arrival, our city tour starts with visits to Yu Garden, the busy
　 shopping district - Nanjing Road, and the mile-long Bund. Tonight
let us enjoy the Chinese Acrobatics Show after a nice Shanghai
cuisine dinner.

DAY 11 Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (AB, L, D)

After breakfast in hotel, we travel to Suzhou. Suzhou city tour

explores the Grand Canal, Humble Administrator’s Garden and
　 Hanshan Temple. We may visit to one of the Silk factory if we have
time. Head back to Shanghai for overnight accommodation.

DAY 12 Shanghai - Hong Kong (AB, L)

　 In the morning continue our sightseeing tour of Shanghai with visits

 to Yu Garden and the Bund. Later we board a flight bound for Hong
Kong.

DAY 13 Hong Kong (AB)

A half-day city tour takes us around the island and up to Victoria

Peak for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and the harbor.
　 Then enjoy free time at leisure. Shop for souvenirs, dine at local
restaurants or simply enjoy the sights of Hong Kong.

DAY 14 Hong Kong – USA (AB)

Bid Hong Kong a fond farewell as we board our homebound

　 international flight. Cross the International Date Line and arrive
back in the US.

AB=American Breakfast | B=Breakfast | L=Lunch | D=Dinner

DP=Dinner Party| DH=Dinner at Hotel | DS=Dinner and Show