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Forbidden City, Beijing

Terracotta Museum, Xian

Shanghai by Night

 

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CHINA IMPRESSIONS - 9 days/7 nights  (CPC)

Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

Private Journey - Daily Departure

 

 

Our China Impressions program features an incredible journey to three of China’s most fascinating tourist destinations.  This tour is designed for travelers with limited time who wish to make to most of their trip to China. Here, our guests will enjoy spectacular sights in two of China's greatest ancient capitals, followed by a visit to one of the world's most modern and vibrant cities.

 

Your introduction to China begins with Beijing, where you will have an opportunity to visit some of China’s legendary landmarks known to the world's most distinguished travelers. Our tour includes extensive sightseeing to Beijing's must-see attractions such as the Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, The Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and of course, the magnificent Great Wall of China.

Next, you will spend two memorable nights in Xian, the largest metropolis in northwestern China, a  beautiful  ancient capital  for over 1,060 years of 13 dynasties. During your visit, you will enjoy memorable visits to the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, home of the remarkable life-sized terra-cotta warriors; the Greater Wild Goose Pagoda; and the impregnable Xian City Wall.

Finally, you will visit Shanghai, one of the most modern, yet historically significant cities in China. It is an international shopping, gourmet and entertainment paradise that has the world at your fingertips. Our tour includes excursions to The Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, and the Jade Buddha Temple

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

  • All flights within China per itinerary

  • Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

  • Most meals per itinerary

BEIJING (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at Park Plaza Hotel | Renaissance Beijing (Superior) | Renaissance Capital (Deluxe)

  • 3 American breakfasts

  • 2 Chinese lunches

  • 1 Peking duck dinner

  • 2 full days of private sightseeing including the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven.

  • Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Shangri-la Golden Flower Hotel (Superior) | Sofitel Xian (Deluxe)

  • 2 American breakfasts

  • 1 Chinese lunch

  • 1 Tang Dynasty dinner show

  • 1 full day of private sightseeing including the Terra Cotta Army excavation site, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at New World Mayfair Hotel (Superior) | Renaissance Shanghai Hotel (Deluxe)

  • 2 American breakfasts

  • 1 Chinese lunch

  • 1 Chinese dinner

  • 1 full day of private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

  • Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

 

2008/09 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31, 2009)

Daily Departure

 

SFO/LAX/HNL

WAS/NYC/CHI

Single Supplement

Land Only

January - February '08

S

2,115 2,215 465 1,535

D

2,375 2,475 665 1,795

March

S

2,285 2,385 575 1,675

D

2,555 2,655 825 1,945

April - May

S

2,535 2,635 635 1,885

D

2,775 2,875 795 2,125

June

S

2,655 2,765 615 1,885

D

2,835 2,935 745 2,065

July

S

2,625 2,725 615 1,855

D

2,885 2,985 765 2,115

August

S

2,785 2,885 635 2,015

D

3,075 3,175 815 2,305

September

S

2,535 2,635 635 1,885

D

2,765 2,865 815 2,115

October

S

2,545 2,545 635 1,895

D

2,755 2,855 795 2,105

November

S

2,485 2,585 635 1,875

D

2,695 2,795 795 2,085

December* - February '09

S

2,335 2,435 515 1,725

D

2,525 2,645 645 1,915

March '09

S

2,485 2,585 625 1,835

D

2,645 2,745 725 1,995

Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate

 

S=Superior | D=Deluxe

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

  • When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction.

  • 2008 Olympics:

    • Blackout dates in Beijing between Aug. 01 - 31, 2008

    • Hotel surcharges & other restrictions apply during, pre & post Olympic Period (July 15 - Sept. 15)

  • U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $600).

  • For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

  • Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers

  • *For air & land option, airfare supplement of $160 applies for travel between December 9 - 29

  • Holiday surcharges applies for stays during Dec. 23 - Jan. 05

  • Passengers returning to JFK/IAD/ORD will have an overnight at Narita (Tokyo). Arrive home the next day.

  • Land-only price includes China Domestic Airfares

  • China visa fee not included.  Passport must be valid at least 6 months from date of trip return

 

 

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