Day 1 Shanghai
Feel free to arrive in Shanghai at any time today, as there are no planned activities. The group will meet at 1800hrs. Please check for a notice from your Tour Leader. Following the meeting, there\'s an option to eat some delicious Shanghai delights with your new group.
Day 2 Shanghai
Day 2 is a free day and you could take a stroll along the Bund, the old Colonial waterfront, or shop on the famous Nanjing Road before having a final dinner with your tourmates. In evening we will go and watch a traditional Chinese acrobat performance.
Day 3 Suzhou
While Shanghai is the modern center of the Yangtse delta, Suzhou was the capital of Wu culture 800 years ago and is one of China\'s leading historic cities. Developing around the Grand Canal that forged much of China\'s traditional north-south commerce Suzhou is built around a series of canals inspiring Chinese to consider it the \"Venice of the East\". Now a modern thriving city Suzhou maintains a traditional core surrounded by a moat and world famous as a UNESCO world heritage site for its traditional Chinese gardens. In the evening, we board a comfortable overnight sleeper that will ease us into Xi\'an early the following morning. (Approx. 12 hrs)
Day 4-5 Xi\'an (1L)
Arrive into Xi\'an in the morning and, after checking into the hotel, take an orientation walk through one of Xi’an’s most fascinating areas – the Muslim Quarter. Tour the lovely and unusual Great Mosque (a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city), great souvenir stalls and enjoy some of the best street food in China. The remaining city walls are a great place to watch the sunset or join the locals for ballroom dancing or tai chi in the early morning. This former imperial capital is also homebase for a day trip to the Terracotta Warriors, situated a short drive out of town (approximately 1 hour). The warriors were re-discovered in 1974, having been buried for over 2000 years. All face east in battle formation, complete with horses and chariots to guard the tomb of the emperor Shi Huang Di. On Day 6, we take an evening flight to Beijing.
Day 6-7 Beijing
The Chinese capital, Beijing, is one of the world\'s most impressive and vibrant cities. Spend a day at the Great Wall, a monumental feat of engineering intended to protect China from the northern barbarians. You will also visit Tiananmen Square as well as the Forbidden City. You have the option to visit, during your free time, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Yonghegong Tibetan Monastery and some of Beijing’s many markets.
Day 8 Beijing
You are free to depart anytime on day 8.

Duration - 8 days

Physical Rating - 2

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Sat Jun 02 2012 to Sat Jun 09 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Jul 14 2012 to Sat Jul 21 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Aug 11 2012 to Sat Aug 18 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Aug 25 2012 to Sat Sep 01 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Sep 08 2012 to Sat Sep 15 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Sep 22 2012 to Sat Sep 29 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Oct 06 2012 to Sat Oct 13 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Oct 20 2012 to Sat Oct 27 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Nov 03 2012 to Sat Nov 10 2012	$1199** per Adult
Sat Nov 17 2012 to Sat Nov 24 2012	$1199** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.