Day 1 SFO / BEIJING
Depart from San Francisco by Air China or United Airline’s jetliner for Beijing. Cross the International Date Line and lose a day.
Day 2 ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China, and transfer to the Five-star Wanda Realm Beijing Hotel or similar.
http://www.wandarealmbeijing.com/
Day 3 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Today’s sightseeing includes Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City where the emperors of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty ruled China and Beijing Zoo. After lunch; visit the Olympic Venue of “Bird’s Nest” stadium if it is open to the public. Performance will be arranged with a high school performing team at the school Art Center. There will be time for social exchange between the students.
Day 4 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
In the morning, take a coach to the Great Wall, a symbol of China and a fantastic sight that can never be omitted. Your group will do a brief performance at the Great Wall entrance plaza and a special group picture will be taken at the Great Wall. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Summer Palace, on the Shore of Kunming Lake, the traditional emperors’ summer residence. Enjoy Beijing Duck Banquet in the evening.
Day 5 BEIJING/XI'AN (AB, L, D)
Take morning flight to Xi'an, once China's capital and an important city on the silk road, transfer and check into the downtown located Luxury Grand Noble Hotel or similar. After lunch, visit the Art and Handicraft Factory and the ancient city wall. Welcome Dumpling Banquet hosted by the Tourism Administration of the city government and other local officials followed by Tang Dynasty Culture Show at night.
http://www.gnhotel.com/xian_aboutUs_en-us.php
Day 6 XI'AN (AB, L, D)
A full day of sightseeing features one of tour highlights, the army of Terra Cotta Warriors, created 2,200 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in his afterlife; After lunch, go back to the hotel and rehearse in the hotel lobby. Evening performance will be arranged at the local high school or university performing Art Center sharing stage with Chinese student performing teams.
Day 7 XI'AN/GUILIN (AB, L, D)
In the morning, visit the majestic Wild Goose Pagoda. After lunch, take late afternoon flight to the mystical of Guilin. Check into the five-star Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or similar.
http://www.waterfallguilin.com/en/index_main.html
Day 8 GUILIN (AB, L, D)
Spend the day aboard a scenic Li River cruise, passing picturesque farms and fishing villages with its thousands of limestone outcroppings, Guilin has been the inspiration for generations of silk scroll painters. Visit the Reed Flute Caves and Pearl Factory. In the late afternoon Welcome Banquet will be hosted by the Tourism Administration of the city government and other local officials. You will have an evening performance with Chinese students performing teams from the College of Music of Guangxi Normal University. Social exchange between the students will be arranged after the performance.
Day 9 GUILIN/SHANGHAI(AB,L,D)
Visit the Elephant Trunk Hill in the morning. Take noon flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to the Five-star Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning or similar.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1986
Day 10 SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Shanghai, a unique city, which was once a European concession, blending the western architecture, oriental culture and bustling economic life together. Today's city tour encompasses the Yu Garden, carpet factory and the world-renowned Bund on the city's waterfront, which was the int'l area developed during the colonial era. In the afternoon, you will have free time at Nan Jing Road shopping area for your own shopping activities (or joint exchange performance could be arrange with the local school). Bus will pick you up to take you to dinner. Enjoy Acrobatic Show at night after dinner.
Day 11 SHANGHAI / SFO (AB)
Fly home on board Air China or United Airline’s jetliner.
Price Includes:
1. Int'l & China domestic air tickets;
2. All airline fuel surcharges, U.S. & China government taxes & fees.
3. Transfers & sightseeing;
4. Hotels & meals as itinerary indicated;
5. English speaking guide service;
6. Shanghai acrobatic show, Beijing Duck Dinner, and Xi'an dumpling banquet & Tang Dynasty Songs and Dances Show and VIP banquets.
7. Performing theater charge.
8. One free of charge (FOC) out of every 25 Pax. (limited 8 Pax only) If the airline doesn’t provide FOC, Asia Holiday Travel will provide one free of charge out of every 25 Pax for land portion only. (limited 8 Pax only.)
Price Excludes:
1. The surcharge of any extra baggage, oversize & overweight luggage both for U.S. & China int’l & domestic air, traveler pays the fee at the airport when check-in. (Click here for more information on Air China's baggage policies)
2. U.S. domestic air connection to SFO.
3. China Visa Fee (if applicable)
4. Tips to Guides & Drivers, Porter fees, Personal expenses
Remarks:
> Tour price & tax are subject to change without notice prior to booking deposit.
> Price is based on travelers paying by check.
> Prices are based on M-TH departure. Surcharge may apply on weekend and holidays travel.
> Group departure date will be discussed with school
> AB--American breakfast
> L--- Lunch D---Dinner
> Deposit: US $300 per person
> Final payment: 90 days before departure.
