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China Sampler - 10 Days Escorted Tour

Visiting Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Suzhou, Shanghai


European styled Bund, Shanghai

10 days Escorted tour take you to the ancient Chinese civilization dating back to 4000 B.C. visiting China's most sought-after cities Shanghai and Beijing.

Since the time of Marco Polo, China has held a mystique that has fascinated travelers from around the world.  China is a world-class destination that offers several thousand years of history, brilliant cultural achievements, and spectacular historical sites.

Shanghai situated at the Yangtze River Delta with a population of over 13 million. Shanghai is an ideal shopping paradise. Nanjing Road, known as "China's No. 1 Street", the Yuyuan Garden shopping and tourist area, Zhangyang Road Commercial Center in Pudong are all packed with rows of shops. Shanghai is also a paradise for gourmets.

Beijing is an ancient cultural city, serving for 800 years as the capital of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Beijing is also known as a tourist city for its many place of interest, including ancient architecture, royal gardens, mansions, towers, temples, palaces, and morden structures.

The Forbidden City, 250-acre city began construction in 1406 during the Ming dynasty is the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world, with more than 800 buildings and 9,000 rooms.  Home to 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and the City was off-limit to commoners.

The Great Wall is to only man-made structure visible from space, began construction in 7th century B.C.  The Great Wall was built to keep out the warring invaders of the north.  The total length nearly 4,000 miles long.

from $1,714* Land Only

Tour package includes:--

Escorted Tour Highlights

  • Sightseeing tours of Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Suzhou, Shanghai
  • City Tour of Beijing including a visit to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
  • Enjoy a day-long excursion to the famous Great Wall and Hutong (traditional Beijing settlement)
  • Visit Xian's famous terra-cotta warriors archeological site
  • Enjoy the West Lake and the surrounding countryside of Hangzhou
  • Visit the Ancient Grand Canal of Suzhou
  • Visit Shanghai's beautiful Yu Yuan Gardens

 

All Departures Are Guaranteed
10 days from $1,714 Land Only
Begin Beijing Finish Shanghai Double Single
2008        
Mar 17   Mar 26 1799 2319
Apr 21   Apr 30 1799 2319
Jun 9   Jun 18 1774 2294
Jun 23   Jul 2 1774 2294

Jul 21

  Jul 30 1714 2194
Sep 8   Sep 17 1824 2394
Sep 22   Oct 1 1824 2394
Oct 13   Oct 22 1824 2394
2009        
Apr 20   Apr 29 1824 2394
       
International Airfare and transfers starting from $890        

Tour Program Details
 
 Call (800) 990-3454 for reservation

* Rates are per person, based on double occupancy land only.

Add international air & transfers starting at $890


For international flights, we offer attractively priced flights from your home airport in both economy and business class. Arrival and departure day airport transfers are included when you purchase air from us. Please contact us for details & availability.

A single entry China visa is required for US citizens.