suzhou gardens jiangsu province focus china o n china is one of the world s oldest civilizations a country of immense size and diversity visitors are often surprised at how modern and open china really is its vastness adds to the excitement of planning a trip here the capital beijing features royal gardens ancient architecture and modern structures and is the perfect gateway to the great wall on the ancient silk road xi an was once the capital of 13 dynasties hundreds of palaces and temples were built here including the famous tomb of emperor qin shihuang with its terra cotta warriors and horses a city both ancient and modern nanjing has many places of interest such as the confucian temple and the sun yat-sen mausoleum china s largest metropolis shanghai is a paradise for shopping and dining of course no visit to china would be complete without a cruise on the stunning yangtze river with its renowned three gorges c hina giant buddha leshan mongolia russia north korea south korea
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the awe-inspiring great wall of china huangpu people beijing disc ov e r y 4 days/3 nights land only day 1 arrive beijing welcome to beijing the historic city of china on arrival you will be met and transferred by private car to your choice of hotel today is at leisure to venture out into beijing s silk alley and perhaps dine on some of the local delicacies you re guaranteed a culinary adventure overnight choice of hotel for 3 nights day 2 beijing hutong cultural tour today go behind-the-scenes into hutong the old city of beijing your tour begins with a ride on a traditional three-wheeled passenger cyclo to the drum tower for the best views of hutong s labyrinth of alleys and streets this unique and specially-tailored tour by rickshaw will enable you to have a glimpse of the traditional life of beijing s people the afternoon is at leisure day 3 great wall ming tombs visit the famous great wall of china built over 2000 years ago with a total length exceeding 3,107 miles lunch is incl
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b eijinghotels d ay tours traders hotel beijing vibe located in the city center with easy access to major attractions business and shopping districts and conference exhibition facilities traders hotel beijing is a preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers location approximately 30 minutes from the airport the hotel connects to the china world trade center and shopping mall adjacent to the subway station facilities comprised of 570 guest rooms including traders club and suites the guest rooms are comfortably designed to provide discerning travelers with maximum comfort a tempting array and sumptuous cuisine awaits diners at the food and beverage outlets traders café serves asian and western a-la-carte and international buffet oriental chinese restaurant features home-style cooking of authentic cantonese regional chinese cuisines fashionable and brand new t bar is a fantastic place for drink and snacks room service is available around the clock shangri-la s china world
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gates of the forbidden city beijing great wall sheraton hotel beijing vibe very modern with an international atmosphere location halfway between the airport and tiananmen square close to the exhibition center and shopping just a short drive to the forbidden city and silk alley and only 20 minutes from beijing capitol international airport facilities the recently refurbished great wall sheraton hotel beijing is ideally located in the heart of the cultural and commercial center of china spacious guest rooms deliver intimate hospitality in a contemporary setting the hotel offers an ideal base for shopping and exploring the forbidden city tiananmen square and the famed silk alley the hotel offers a range of dining options including italian tuscan french and chinese a range of leisure facilities are on offer in the health club including swimming pool sauna and massage a fully equipped business center is also available 1 /2 this is just a small selection of the hotel accommodations we offer
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s hanghaihotels d ay tours st regis hotel shanghai vibe a wonderful hotel experience genuine luxury beautiful rooms are complimented by attentive service location just minutes from the city s cultural spots in the pudong district facilities named in condenaste travelers gold list for 2006 and voted number one in shanghai by travel leisure magazine it s the only hotel in shanghai to offer 24-hour butler service for all guests superbly-appointed guest rooms with fine quality furnishings and a contemporary feel large glass windows allow natural light and views of shanghai enjoy a wide range of complimentary benefits including daily wind down cocktails at the executive lounge wireless internet access throughout the hotel pressing of garments on arrival and fresh fruit and flowers daily the st regis spa provides the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation techniques including their signature hot stone massage sauna and steam baths are also available the fitness center provides comprehe
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the bustling streets of shanghai sofitel hyland shanghai vibe recommended for its location and overall quality including variety of dining choices location located on the city s famous nanjing road minutes from stores restaurants and near the bund a short walk to the museum of natural history facilities the hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants within easy walking distance the world famous bund museum and yu garden are just around the corner rooms are well presented and well furnished although relatively compact four restaurants and two bars offer a choice of cuisine including french shanghainese cantonese and international the fitness center offers sauna and massage facilities exclusive bonus includes full breakfast daily this is just a small selection of the hotel accommodations we offer in shanghai please ask us for details on other available hotels the futuristic shanghai skyline full day shanghai tour this tour takes you to the highlights of this massive city of over 12 m
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guilin disc ov e r y 4 days/3 nights day 1 arrive guilin on arrival into guilin airport you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel day at leisure overnight sheraton guilin for 3 nights day 2 rice terraces after breakfast at your hotel travel by road for about 2 hours to see the dragon s backbone rice terraces of longsheng county longsheng is also the gathering land for minority cultures you may also come across the local custom of long hair combing b,l day 3 li river cruise yangshuo a full day today to cruise the li river which takes 4-5 hours and covers the most picturesque parts of the river later visit yangshuo more than 1,000 years old for good shopping and bargaining b,l day 4 depart guilin you ll spend the day exploring the sights of guilin this includes elephant trunk hill named after its natural formation reed flute cave the most famous of its kind in the country the solitary fubo hill for panoramic view of the whole city and seven star park you will then be transferre
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m.s yangtze 1 yichang ya ngtzeriverc ru i s e 4 days/3 nights land only highlights chongqing fengdu shennong stream three gorges dam yichang this exciting 4-day yangtze river cruise offers spectacular sites and scenery day 1 arrive chongqing welcome to chongqing you will be transferred by private car to the dock this evening you have the opportunity to pre-board the boat from evening time to around midnight and settle into your cabin to avoid the following morning rush most guests usually board after dinner the boat will depart chongqing the next morning overnight superior cruise m.s yangtze 1 for 3 nights day 2 fengdu excursion cruise by small towns whose existence is tied to the waters of the yangtze first stop is the town of fengdu for this shore excursion you ll climb the many stairs to the temple of the emperor of hell this area is filled with temples and garish statues of demons and devils in classic chinese superstitious style many myths and stories are connected to the ghost
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4 langmusi songpan tibet lhasa shigatse gyantse tsedang emei shan zhongdian 2 3 3 2 b est of c hina land only independent daily depar tures day 1 arrive beijing upon arrival in beijing you will be greeted and transferred to your choice of hotel remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city overnight beijing park plaza hotel standard holiday inn crowne plaza first class or peninsula palace deluxe for 4 nights day 2 tiananmen square forbidden city after breakfast travel with your guide to tiananmen square an historical and aweinspiring icon walk to the forbidden city the sacred heart of this empire for over 500 years in the afternoon see the summer palace b,l day 3 ming tombs the great wall head north today towards the ming tombs and walk the sacred way lined with ancient statues the changling tomb tells you how the chinese select sites for their afterlife later this afternoon visit china s most famous attraction the great wall built over 2000 years ago b,l day
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day 6 terra cotta warriors tang dynasty dinner show travel by road for around one hour to the eastern parts of xian to see the terra cotta warriors it is hard to believe it was once buried underground for over 2,000 years and found by accident thanks to a local farmer thirsty for well water visit china s best preserved and most intact city wall in the afternoon the great mosque at the muslim quarter is as attractive as the many shopping stands around enjoy the tang dynasty dinner show in the evening b,l,d day 7 xian kunming if most of what you see in xian is yellow a morning flight flight included will lead you to kunming which is lush and green all year round your afternoon tour includes a visit to the west hill and the golden palace where everything is carved out of bronze overnight kunming kunming hotel standard bank hotel first class and deluxe for 2 nights b,l day 8 kunming stone forest village today you will spend a full day on an excursion to the stone forest one of china s
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3 langmusi songpan tibet lhasa shigatse gyantse tsedang emei shan zhongdian 2 2 e ssence 8 days/7 nights of c hina day 3 ming tombs great wall your guide will bring to life the ming tombs and its sacred way also called the way of the spirit this morning from here travel further northeast for what will be the highlight of your trip the great wall of china at the mutianyu section here you will enjoy a barbecue lunch at a local fishing farm b,l day 4 beijing xian in the morning visit the summer palace favored by royal families in the qing dynasty 1644-1911 ad take an afternoon flight to xian flight included xian is also known as chang an which means everlasting peace overnight xian bell tower standard sofitel renming square first class or shangri-la golden flower deluxe for 2 nights b,l day 5 terra cotta warriors great mosque tang dynasty dinner show you will be mesmerized by the enormity of the terra cotta warriors horses once buried for 2000 years and found during a local farm
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the amazing terra cotta warriors guard the emperors tomb xian continue to the big wild goose pagoda originally built 1,300 years ago to house buddhist scriptures brought back from india take an afternoon flight to shanghai flight included on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel overnight shanghai holiday inn downtown standard peace hotel first class or radisson new world deluxe for 2 nights b,l day 7 jade buddha temple yu garden acrobatic show many of shanghai s highlights will be showcased today wander through the shanghai museum continue on to the jade buddha temple and later visit the yu garden with its intricate design complete with pavilions lakes and bridges enjoy the world-class acrobatic show at the grand theatre in the evening b,l day 8 depart shanghai a morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight flight not included b the impressive great wall of china $1537 per person twin share essence of china price includes ˇ pr
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