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FREE ticket to 2010 Shanghai Expo.
In order to accommodate the sightseeing tour to include a visit to the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai, we have made a minor adjustment to Day 9 of this itinerary. On Day 9, in stead of staying over at Guilin, after tour in Yangshuo the group will transfer to Guilin airport to board an evening flight to Shanghai where the group overnights. No sightseeing spots per the itinerary will be missed.
2010 DATE & PRICE
　 　 　  
Departure ( Thursday)
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
 Tax
Total
Single Suppl.
3/11, 25 $2400 185 $117 $2702 $650 
4/01, 15 $2500 185 $117 $2802 $700 
4/22 $2500 185 $117 $2802 $650 
5/06, 20, 27 $2500 185 $117 $2802 $700 
6/10, 24 $2900 185 $117 $3202 $650 
7/08, 22 $2900 185 $117 $3202 $650 
8/05 $2900 185 $117 $3202 $650 
8/19 $2500 185 $117 $2802 $650 
9/02 $2600 185 $117 $2902 $800 
9/16, 23 $2600 185 $117 $2902 $850 
9/30 $2700 185 $117 $3002 $900 
10/07, 14 $2700 185 $117 $3002 $900 
10/28 $2600 185 $117 $2902 $850 
11/04 $2500 185 $117 $2802 $750 
11/18 $2500 185 $117 $2802 $700 
Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure, based on Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) 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 trans-Pacific air ticket
China domestic air ticket(s).
All five stars hotel accommodations:
Beijing Crowne Plaza (5★)
Xian Sofitel on Renmin Square (5★)
Guilin Sheraton Hotel (5★)
Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel (5★)
Shanghai The Longemont Hotel (5★)
Hong Kong Harbour Plaza Metropolis
Fine meals as specified in itinerary including breakfast daily in hotel and local specialty cuisines
Special entertainments:
Beijing --- “The Legend of Kungfu” Stage Show
Xian --- Tang Dynasty Stage Show
Yangshuo --- “Yingxiang Liusanjie” Stage Show on Li River
Shanghai --- Chinese Acrobatics Show
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
Crowne Plaza
5
Xian
Sofitel on Renmin Square
5
Guilin
Sheraton Hotel
5
Yangshuo
Green Lotus Hotel
5
Shanghai
The Longemont Hotel
5
Hong Kong
Harbour Plaza Metropolis
N/A

When the hotel listed above is not available, a similar category hotel will be substituted without prior notice.
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 北京
 天安門廣場、故宮、頤和園、長城、天壇、鳥巢、水立方、國家大劇院、前門大街
 京味小吃、 北京烤鴨
 少林功夫秀
 西安
 兵馬俑博物館、華清池、大雁塔、 途經古鐘樓和古城牆
 陝北火鍋、 德發長餃子宴
 唐樂宮歌舞
 桂林
 漓江遊船、蘆笛岩、象鼻山
 桂林米粉宴
 
 陽朔
 大榕樹、月亮山、西街
 
 山水實景舞台劇《印象劉三姐》
 上海
 豫園、外灘、南京路
 上海風味
 雜技表演
 蘇州
 拙政園、寒山寺、大運河、途經虎丘
 淮揚風味
 
 香港
 太平山纜車、香港仔、維多利亞港、淺水灣
 
 
CHINA ESSENCE 14 DAYS - Tour Code: PCE
IMPORTANT !   Prices are inclusive of tour fares, airline fuel surcharges, and taxes.
 
　
ITINERARY
 　
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DAY 1

 USA - Beijing
　 We start our China vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of modern-day China.

DAY 2

 Arrive Beijing
　 Arrive at Beijing. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our tour guide and transferred to the five-star hotel.

DAY 3

 Beijing (AB, L, DS)
　 Our Beijing tour begins with a visit to 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. Spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world, then descending to visit the Olympic Park where there are many new attractions. We’ll visit Qianmen Street, and view the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium, the “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre and the National Grand Theatre. For dinner, we will indulge our plates with the famed Peking Duck Banquet.

DAY 5

 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, DP)
　 This morning, on our way to the airport to board a flight bound for Xian, we are happy to make a stop at the Temple of Heaven. As the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, Xian had served as the capital city for 11 dynasties until the 9th century. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel. For dinner the local Shaanxi hot pot cuisine is served.

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 after an Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner, we 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, DP)
　 Before departing Xian for Guilin by air, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and pass by the Bell Tower and City Wall. Upon our arrival at Guilin, a city tour immediately takes us to the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and otherworldly. Elephant Trunk Hill will be 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! Lunch is served aboard. Our Li River cruise ends as we arrive at the quaint town of 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 elements.)

DAY 9

 Yangshuo - Guilin (AB, L, D)
　 Our Yangshuo sightseeing tour today features visits to the Big Banyan, the Moon Hill, and the busy West Street. Later today, we board the tour coach that will take us back to Guilin.

For groups departing from 4/11~10/14, the itinerary for Day 9 is revised as below:
After breakfast, we starts our sightseeing tour of Yangshuo with visits to the Old Banyan, the Moon Hill and the well-known West Street. Later in the afternoon, we return back to Guilin by motorcoach to board the flight to Shanghai.

DAY 10

 Guilin - Shanghai (AB, L, DS)
　 Bid farewell to Guilin, board a short flight bound for Shanghai. Our city tour starts immediately upon arrival. We will visit 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 a nice breakfast in hotel, we travel to Suzhou. Suzhou city tour explores a cruise on the Grand Canal, visits to the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Hanshan Temple. We may also visit to one of the famed Silk factory if we have time. Head back to Shanghai for overnight accommodation.

DAY 12

 Shanghai - Hong Kong (AB, L)
　 In the morning, if time permits, you may continue exploring the city of Shanghai on your own pace before boarding a flight bound for Hong Kong, the “Asia’s World City”.

DAY 13

 Hong Kong (AB)
　 A half-day city tour takes us around Hong Kong Island and up to Victoria Peak by cable car for a panoramic view of the harbour. The city tour continues with visits to the open-air Stanley Market and the floating community at Aberdeen. After our tour, the rest of the day is spent at leisure.

DAY 14

 Hong Kong – USA (AB)
　 Bid Hong Kong a fond farewell as we board our homebound international flight for the USA.
AB=American Breakfast | B=Breakfast | L=Lunch | D=Dinner
DP=Dinner Party| DH=Dinner at Hotel | DS=Dinner and Show
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