A Private Asia Tour – Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore

Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
Upon arrival at Tokyo Haneda Airport**, be met and transferred to your hotel by private taxi for your next 3 nights’ accommodations.

**Note: supplement required for passengers arriving/departing Narita Airport (NRT).

Day 2 Tokyo
Enjoy a private walking tour of Tokyo, visiting the bustling Tsukiji Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street, Ueno Park & Ameyoko Market. Afternoon free at leisure. (B)

Day 3 Tokyo
Full-day at leisure to shop and explore the vibrant city of Tokyo. (B)

Day 4 Tokyo / Beijing
Transfer to the airport by private car for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel for your next 3 nights’ accommodations. (B)

Day 5 Beijing (Forbidden City & More)
Enjoy a full day tour of the ancient capital’s most revered sites. Visits include the Forbidden City (closed Mondays*), the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties built in 1420; Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and a symbol of New China; and Temple of Heaven  (OR the Summer Palace, a grand imperial palace and a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty built in the sixteenth century).  Lunch is served at a local restaurant. (B,L)

Day 6 Beijing (The Great Wall)
This morning, journey northwest bound by road to the less crowded and best preserved section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Here, enjoy a cable car ride, followed by a trek on the wall comprised of 22 watch towers stretching over two kilometers. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the city and tour Beijing’s Old Quarters (Hutongs) – see how the locals live in their, explore the alleyways and or enjoy a cup of tea at a local teahouse. This evening, enjoy one of Beijing’s specialties – Peking Duck at one of the city’s famed restaurants. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Beijing / Xian
This morning, board a super-fast high speed Train, with speeds up to 300km/hour, for an exhilarating 4.5 hour ride for Xian. Visit the City Wall, one of the oldest and best preserved city walls of China, as well as one of the most comprehensive ancient defensive systems in the world. Time permitting, visit the City Museum which showcases ancient artifacts, cultural relics, and historic exhibits, offering insights into the city’s rich heritage and Tang Dynasty history.  Dinner is served at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 8 Xian (Terracotta Warriors)
Today’s highlight takes you to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Museum, the excavated tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di, China’s first Emperor. Discovered in 1974 by a group of farmers, this massive burial site is comprised of 7,000+ life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, constructed to protect the emperor in his afterlife. Return to the city for lunch followed by a visit of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening, enjoy a stroll through Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City (a.k.a. The Great Tang All Day Mall), a 1.5km pedestrian street lined with buildings featuring Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) architecture, street performances, and array of of food stands and shops. (B,L) 

Day 9 Xian/Shanghai
This morning, visit Yangling Tombs, the mausoleum of the Han Dynasty Emperor Liu Qi and his Empress, dating back to 153 A.D. Its intricate relics of miniature figures and burial objects offer revelations to the strict hierarchical social structure during this period. Continue to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival and enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 10 Shanghai
Full-day city sightseeing of Shanghai features the Old Town and its Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum and the art district of Tianzifang, famed for its Old Shanghai Shikumen houses in a laid back atmosphere with cobbled streets lined with art galleries, cafes and restaurants. For lunch, we’ll sample some delicious soup dumpling for which Shanghai is famous. Enjoy a brief rest this afternoon or time for some last minute shopping before heading out for a breathtaking ERA Intersection of Time performance that features a spectacular mix Chinese acrobatics, dazzling visuals, live music, and cutting-edge stage effects. (B,L,D)

Day 11 Shanghai / Hong Kong
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel for your next 3 nights’ accommodations. Balance of the day at leisure. (B) ****Airport transfers in Hong Kong includes driver only (no separate guide)*****

Day 12 Hong Kong
Enjoy a morning private walking tour via public transportation to explore Hong Kong’s Central & Western Districts. Starting with a ride on the Star Ferry, we visit Central District, the business and financial hub of Hong Kong – a glittering show of mirrored towers, multi-million dollars high-rises and designer shops. Take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak, one of Hong Kong’s must-sees offering panoramic views of the Hong Kong Harbor. Afterwards, visit a local wet market and take a ride on the historic double-decker Tramway (time permitting) before returning to your hotel by subway (MTR). Enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 13 Hong Kong
Full day free at leisure to shop and explore Hong Kong on your own. (B)

Day 14 Hong Kong / Bangkok
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel for your next 3 nights’ accommodations. (B) ****Airport transfers in Hong Kong includes driver-only (no separate guide)*****

Day 15 Bangkok
This morning, visit the Royal Grand Palace and its Emerald Buddha, Wat Trimit (Golden Buddha) and Wat Po (Reclining Buddha). (B)

Day 16 Bangkok
This morning, travel outside Bangkok’s hustle and bustle to the countryside visiting the world renowned Floating Market where for over a hundred years, villagers transport their agricultural products by canals to the center of trading at Damnoen Saduak. This incredible network is a labyrinth of almost two hundreds branched canals lined with ancient Thai wooden houses and colorfully decorated by small wooden boats that contain fresh fruits and vegetables. Afterwards, visit the interesting Train Market where local vendors and patrons line the train tracks, quickly disperse and reassemble as the train comes and goes. Return to the city and enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 17 Bangkok / Singapore
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to explore Singapore on your own. (B)

Day 18 Singapore
This morning, enjoy a tour of Singapore’s cultural sites that include Kampong Glam, known as Singapore’s Muslim Quarter. Its 19th-century shophouses have been turned into stores selling textiles and casual restaurants serving spicy Malay and global fare. Continue to Chinatown to experience the tradition and modernity in the rows of streets and traditional shop houses lovingly restored into tempting eateries. Visit Sri Mariamman Temple. Built in 1827, it is the oldest Hindu Temple in all of Singapore, before returning to your hotel. (B)

Day 19 Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home. (B)

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
• Price includes all entrance fees, domestic flights EXCEPT Tokyo/Beijing (recommend including this as part of your transpacific tickets), hotel taxes & service charges
• Price excludes transpacific flights (USA/Tokyo/Beijing – Singapore/USA), personal expenses, meals not specified, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Holiday surcharges applies for stays for Mar. 25-Apr.10, May 1-7, Oct. 1-10., Dec. 24-Jan.4.  Contact us for details
• Program qualifies for China’s 240 hour transit visa for eligible nationals including U.S. and Canada. Passport must NOT expire within 6 months from end of trip.
• All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation