Day 1 SFO / BEIJING
Depart from San Francisco by Air China or United Airline’s jetliner to Beijing. Cross the International Date Line and lose one day.
Day 2 ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city 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. Band or choir or dancing Performance will be arranged sharing stage with local high school performing team in the 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. You 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)
Fly to Xi’an, transfer and check into the downtown located Luxury Grand Noble Hotel or similar. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 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.
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 the afterlife. Visiting the local famous handcrafts and art factory. Band or choir or dancing performance will be arranged at high school or university sharing stage with Chinese performers at the Art Center.
Day 7 XI’AN/SHANGHAI/SUZHOU (AB, L, D)
Take flight to Shanghai, then coach to Suzhou. Transfer to Five-star Grand Metro Park Hotel or similar. In the evening Welcoming Banquet will be hosted by the Tourism Administration of the city government and other local officials.
http://grandmetroparksuzhou.com/
Day 8 SUZHOU (AB, L, D)
Tour includes Master’s of the Nets Garden, Silk Factory or Embroidery Institute and Cruise on the famous Grand Canal. There will be an exchange performance with Suzhou High School students in the evening sharing stage with the performing team.
Day 9 SUZHOU / SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, morning coach to Shanghai, a unique city, which was once, a European concession, blending the western architecture, oriental culture and bustling economic life together. Transfer to Five-star Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning or similar. Visit the famous bund and carpet factory. Enjoy Acrobatic Show at night.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1986
Day 10 SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Today’s city tour encompasses Pudong Development Zone, which are full of new skyscrapers at the other side of Huangpu River and then visit Yu Garden. 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.
Day 11 SHANGHAI / SFO (AB)
Fly home on board Air China or United Airlines’ 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.
