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GLOBUS: ESSENCE OF CHINA (OL)
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Beijing to Shanghai
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Delve into the unique world of ancient China during this fabulous vacation. Your trip begins in China's capital city, Beijing. Here, enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes the Forbidden City's Imperial Palace, once the sacred home of China's great emperors, and Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world and where the People's Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949. See the former Imperial Summer Palace, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries situated on Kunming Lake. No vacation to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall of China, and on this tour, you get a chance to walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. After lunch in a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk down the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. Experience life in a historic neighborhood while enjoying a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing's hutongs, the city's ancient alleys, and enjoy a night at the Peking Opera. Fly to Xi'an in central China and visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Then enjoy a noodle-making demonstration by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. Also in Xi'an, marvel at the army of Terracotta Warriors that guarded China's first emperor's tomb for 2,000 years. Next, your tour takes you to Shanghai, China's most populous city and center of trade and industry. Visit the Children's Palace, one of China's famous kindergartens. The Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop as you end your amazing China vacation. On this trip, you witness the remnants of China's history and experience the vibrancy of the cities as they are now. It is a vacation of a lifetime!
HOTELS
Beijing Traders Hotel (F), Xi'an Grand Mercure on Renmin Square (F), Shanghai Sofitel Hyland Shanghai (F)
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| Call (650) 574-3777 for more information or to book today! Mention code 9449892 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 10/31/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your transpacific flight | Board your transpacific flight. | | Day 2 | Beijing | Welcome to China's capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. | | Day 3 | Beijing | 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 | 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 CLOISONNE 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 | Xi'an | 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 | 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 | Shanghai | 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 | 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 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $446Triple rooms are not available.Extra nights per person in Beijing:Weekdays (Mon.-Thu.): in single room $163; in twin room $93Weekends (Fri.-Sun.): in single room $123; in twin room $73Extra nights per person in Shanghai:Apr.-Jun. & Sep.-Nov.: in single room $194; in twin room $108Jul.-Aug.: in single room $145; in twin room $84
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Additional Information:
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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