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JAPAN & CHINA EXPLORIENT  (PROGRAM A)

16 days / 14 nights  (JCA)

Tokyo / Kyoto / Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Hong Kong

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 begins with 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. Then, embark on a delightful visit to beautiful Guilin, where visitors are forever mesmerized by its striking scenic beauty. Finally, destination Hong Kong - forever known as the "Pearl of the Orient", a sophisticated, diverse and bustling metropolis with a unique blend of East and West, and a gateway to the Orient, where millions come to savor its culinary delicacies, hunt for extraordinary shopping bargains, and soak up the energy of its electrifying nightlife. 

Get ready for the trip of your lifetime!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip air from U.S. via All Nippon Airways / Japan Airlines & Cathay Pacific ( Optional )

• 14 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 & Hong Kong

TOKYO (2 nights)

• 2 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)

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at the Park Plaza Beijing Hotel (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

XIAN (2 nights)

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

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese lunch

• 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

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

• Tour of Night Market at Muslim Quarters

GUILIN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Guilin¹

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese lunch

• International Buffet Dinner at Hotel

• Private half-day tour and full-day Li River excursion

• Evening Cormorant Night Fishing Tour

HONG KONG (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Hyatt Regencv Hong Kong² (Superior | Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• Half Day City sightseeing of Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Harbor, Repulse Bay & Stanley Markey (Join Tour)

Notes:

¹Deluxe option features Deluxe River View Room at Shangri-la Guilin

² Deluxe option features Harbor View Room at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong

Mount Fuji

Hong Kong

Elephant Trunk, Guilin