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FREE ticket to 2010 Shanghai Expo.
2010 DATE & PRICE
　 　 　  
Departure ( Tuesday)
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
 Tax
Total
Single Suppl.
4/13 $2200 238 $101 $2539 $650 
4/27 $2300 238 $101 $2639 $650 
5/11, 25 $2400 238 $101 $2739 $650 
6/08, 22 $2500 238 $101 $2839 $650 
7/06, 20 $2400 238 $101 $2739 $650 
8/10, 24 $2400 238 $101 $2739 $650 
9/07, 21 $2400 238 $101 $2739 $750 
10/05, 19 $2400 238 $101 $2739 $750 
11/02 $2300 238 $101 $2639 $750 
Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure, based on Air China (CA) L class. For New York (JFK) departure, the additional tour fare is $100; fuel surcharge, taxes and fees are same as listed
Charges for Children: For children 11 years and under, if they share room with two adults and not ask for extra bed, they will be charged at the listed child fare or 75% of a regular adult price; if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, the cost will be 90% of the regular adult price. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult price.
For departure gateways other than Los Angeles(LAX), San Francisco
(SFO), and New York(JFK), please add appropriate USA domestic add-on fare (certain exclusion may apply):
- Eastern Standard Time Zone $350
- Central Standard Time Zone $350
- Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
- Pacific Standard Time Zone $100
FEATURES
　
Round trip transpacific air ticket
China domestic air ticket(s)
All five stars or local best hotel accommodations:
Beijing --- Renaissance Capital Hotel (5★)
Datong --- Hongan International Hotel (4★)
Taiyuan --- Metropolitan Grand Hotel (4★)
Pingyao --- Yunjincheng Hotel (5★)
Zhengzhou --- Crowne Plaza Hotel (5★)
Luoyang --- Huayang Plaza Hotel (5★)
Xian --- Hyatt Regency (5★)
Shanghai --- Jinjiang Hotel Cathay Garden (5★)
Fine meals throughout including daily breakfast in hotel and local specialty cuisines
Special entertainments:
Zhengzhou - Shaolin Martial Arts Performance
Knowledgeable tour guide throughout China
Air-conditioned tour coach with professional driver service
A bottle of mineral water is provided on the bus every day
Luggage tag and badge are provided for your convenience
Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no addtional charge if full payment is received by Peony Tours 60 days prior to the departure date
　
CITY
HOTEL
STARS
Beijing
Renaissance Capital Hotel
5
Datong
Hongan International Hotel
4
Pingyao
Yunjincheng Hotel
5
Taiyuan
Metropolitan Grand Hotel
4
Xian
Hyatt Regency
5
Luoyang
Huayang Plaza Hotel
5
Zhengzhou
Crowne Plaza Hotel
5
Shanghai
Jinjiang Hotel Cathay Garden
5

When the hotel listed above is not available, a similar category hotel will be substituted without prior notice.
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 北京
 鳥巢、水立方、國家大劇院、前門大街
 北京烤鴨
 
 大同
 雲崗石窟、華嚴寺、九龍壁、恆山懸空寺、應懸木塔
 
 
 平遙
 平遙古城
 晉商家宴
 
 太原
 晉祠、喬家大院
 山西刀削麵
 
 西安
 大雁塔、碑林、法門寺、乾陵、途經古城牆及古鐘樓
 陝北火鍋
 
 洛陽
 龍門石窟、關林、白馬寺、老城、民俗博物館，途經西岳華山、九曲黃河及窯洞
 半水席
 
 鄭州
 黃河遊覽區、嵩山中岳廟、少林寺、塔林
 豫菜風味
 少林武術表演
 開封
 龍亭、包公祠、開封府、鐵塔
 
 
 上海
 夜遊外灘
 上海風味
 
CHINA CULTURE EXPEDITION 14 DAYS - Tour Code: PCZ
IMPORTANT !   Prices are inclusive of tour fares, airline fuel surcharges, and taxes.
 
　
ITINERARY
 　
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Day 01

 USA - Beijing
　 Board our international flight bound for Beijing and look forward to a China Culture Exploration adventure.

Day 02

 Arrive at Beijing
　 Our flight lands at Beijing. We are transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest.

Day 03

 Beijing (AB, L, DP)
　 After breakfast we start our city tour which includes stops of sightseeing to the National Grand Theater and shopping to the Qianmen Street. After lunch, an outside view of the “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre and an inside visit to the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium will be arranged if permitted. Otherwise, we’ll be free at leisure. Tonight we taste the renowned Peking Duck Dinner Banquet.

Day 04

 Beijing - Datong (AB, L, DH)
　 Board a morning flight to Datong. Upon arrival, we immediately start sightseeing with a visit to the 1500-year-old, world famous Yungang Grottoes. With 53 rock caves, the Yungang Grottoes is the largest cluster of grottoes and a treasurehouse of art in China. The other major attractions we visit in Datong are Huayan Monastery of the Liao and Nine-Dragon Wall of the Ming

Day 05

 Datong - Pingyao (CB, L, DP)
　 Proceed to the ancient city of Pingyao by motorcoach. On the way we visiit the Overhanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda. The Overhanging Monastery is an alpine complex built in the midway up the slope of Hengshan, one of the five holy mountains in China, hanging on the rock face of a sheer cliff. The Wooden Pagoda is China’s tallest and oldest Buddhist pagoda constructed entirely of wood. For dinner tonight, we are served the famed Jin Family Banquet.

Day 06

 Pingyao - Taiyuan (AB, L, DP)
　 After breakfast, a sightseeing tour shows us around the ancient city of Pingyao. Later we proceed to Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, by motor coach. Before we arrive at Taiyuan, the Qiao Family’s Courtyard House is visited. The house belonged to a rich and famous merchant family before, and now is billed as an emblem of the Shanxi culture that thrived as a result of burgeoning local commerce. Slippery shaved noodles (Daoxiaomian) are the most popular pasta in Shanxi. For dinner we will have a chance to try it.

Day 07

 Taiyuan - Xian (AB, L, D)
　 Before transfering to the airport to board a short domestic flight to Xian, we finish the city tour of Taiyuan with a visit to Jinci Temple. Upon our arrival at Xian, a sightseeing tour of Big Wild Goose Pagoda starts immediately. On the way to our luxury hotel, we drive by the ancient Bell Tower and the City Wall.

Day 08

 Xian (AB, L, DP)
　 As the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, Xian served as the capital city for 11 dynasties until the 9th century. Our full day sightseeing tour of Xian includes visits to the famous Famen Temple, the Imperial Qian Tomb, and the Stele Forest today. The Stele Forest is the largest and oldest of its kind in China with a collection of 2300 stone tablets and epitaphs. Buried in the Qian Tomb were the remains of Tang Emperor Gaozong and Wu Zetian, the only Empress of China. For dinner, the local specialty hot pot cuisine is served.

Day 09

 Xian - Luoyang (AB, L, DP)
　 Bid farewell to Xian and journey to Luoyang by motorcoach. On the way, we pass the Yellow River Scenic Area, Mt. Huashan, and the Cave-Dwelling Villages. Upon our arrival at Luoyang in the afternoon, we begin our sightseeing tour with visits to the Old Town and the Folk Craft Museum. A special banquet of local cuisine called “Ban Shuixi” will be prepared for our dinner tonight.

Day 10

 Luoyang (AB, L, DH)
　 Luoyang is the oldest capital in China serving as the capital for 13 dynasties in history. Our tour begins with the famous Longmen Grottoes, one of the three main treasure houses of stone inscription art in China. Next, we stop at the Guan Mausoleum, the burial of general Guan Yu from Three Kingdoms Period. We continue on to the White Horse Temple, the first temple constructed after Buddhism was introduced to China.

Day 11

 Luoyang - Songshan Shaolin Temple - Z hengzhou (AB, L, D)
　 Today's sightseeing tour includes visits to the Zongyue Temple at Songshan, and the Shaolin Temple, best known for its Martial Arts. The nearby Talin (Tower Forest) is also visited. After an exciting martial arts performance, we proceed to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province with a venerated history of over 3000 years.

Day 12

 Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Zhengzhou (AB, L, DP)
　 Our full day excursion first shows us the Yellow River Tour Zone. Then, we journey by motorcoach to Kaifeng, one of seven ancient Chinese capitals. Serving for 168 years as capital of the Northern Song some 900 years ago, Kaifeng was the most prosperous city in China. Our city tour will include visits to Dragon Pavilion, Lord Bao’s Temple, Kaifeng-Fu, and the amazing Iron Pagoda. Enjoy the Henan Province local cuisine for dinner.

Day 13

 Zhengzhou - Shanghai (AB, L, DP)
　 We board a short domestic flight for Shanghai, China's largest city. Upon arrival, we check in to our luxury hotel and enjoy some free times. After a Shanghai specialty cuisine dinner, we tour the famous Bund leisurely.

Day 14

 Shanghai - USA (AB)
　 Board our homebound international flight to USA, bidding a fond farewell to China.
AB=American Breakfast | B=Breakfast | L=Lunch | D=Dinner
DP=Dinner Party| DH=Dinner at Hotel | DS=Dinner and Show
Tour Code: CHINA CULTURE EXPEDITION 14 DAYS
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