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JAPAN & CHINA EXPLORIENT  (PROGRAM B)

15 days / 13 nights  (JCB)

Tokyo / Kyoto / Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

Daily Departure.

Our Japan & China Explorient program features an incredible journey to two of Japan's most popular cities, followed by four of China's signature destinations.

Your voyage begins in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan' s most frequented tourist destinations, offering a fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic cities, ancient culture and stunning natural landscapes. Its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, East and West have lured millions the world over to this mystifying kingdom. On this tour, our guests will get a chance to sample Japan's modern bustling city life as well as enjoy cultural visits to the nation's historical landmarks including ancient temples, imperial palaces, beautiful classical gardens and magnificent architectural masterpieces.

Your unforgettable expedition to China features two of its greatest ancient capitals -- Beijing & Xian. There, you'll experience first-hand a few of China’s legendary landmarks and national treasures including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, and the infamous Terra-cotta Warriors. 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. 

Get ready for the trip of your lifetime!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways / Japan Airlines & Cathay Pacific ( Optional )

• 13 nights Hotel Accommodations per itinerary

• Intra-Asia airfares as specified in itinerary

• Private airport transfers and sightseeing in mainland China

• Join airport transfers and sightseeing in Japan

TOKYO (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Grand Prince Takanawa  (Superior) OR Grand Pacific Le Daiba | Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• Half-day Tokyo city sightseeing tour (Join tour)

• Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour with lunch (Join tour)

• Bullet train ticket from Hakone to Kyoto

KYOTO (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Righa Royal Kyoto (Superior) OR Hotel Okura Kyoto (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• Full-day excursion of Kyoto and Nara with lunch (Join tour)

SHANGHAI (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Renaissance Yu Garden (Superior) | Swissotel Grand Shanghai (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese lunch

• 1 Dinner

• Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum & Urban Planning Exhibition Center

• Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Golden Flower by Shangri-la (Superior) OR Shangri-la Xian (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 2 Chinese lunches

• 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

• Full day private sightseeing including the Terracotta Army excavation site, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Museum and the City Wall

• Tour of Night Market at Muslim Quarters

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) OR Grand Millennium Beijing (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 2 Chinese lunches

• 1 Peking Duck dinner

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

• Evening Acrobatics Performance

Golden Pavilion, Kyoto

Daijoji Temple, Japan

Shanghai Pudong