May 11 - 26, 2009
See China with a true expert. Enjoy upgraded cuisine and a unique itinerary featuring the famous Chinese sites of Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai and the Yangtze River.
China Specialist, Stan Godwyn, has lived, worked and traveled extensively in China for nearly 20 years. He holds a Masters in Chinese Studies and speaks fluent Mandarin. His knowledge and love of the country make this tour a unique experience. In addition to being personally escorted by Mr. Godwyn, this custom 15-day tour includes:
- Roundtrip airfare from San Francisco or Los Angeles
- 5 & 4 star accommodations
- All meals, upgraded quality, in China included
- All sightseeing excursions as noted below
- Select entertainment and more.
Highlight of this tour include:
Beijing
3 nights accommodations -The Capital Hotel in Beijing
• Visits to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
• Hall of Clocks
• Summer Palace & Boat ride in Lake Kunming
• Full day tour of the Great Wall and Ming Tombs
• Special Beijing Duck Dinner
Xian
2 nights accommodations - Sheraton Hotel - Xian
• Qin Dynasty Terra Cota Warriors. Shaanxi Provincial Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
• Tang Dynasty dinner theatre
• Special Meal Dumpling Banquet
Guilin
2 night accommodations - Sheraton Guilin Hotel located on the banks of the Li River
• Li River cruise
• Reed Flute Cave
Yangtze River
4 night China Royal Cruise
• Special dinner of Sichuan specialties
• Shibaozhai - shore excursion - Pearl of the Yangtze -a 400 year old 12-story wooden pagoda
• Cruise three Gorges -Qutang, Wu, Xiling. Three Gorges Shiplock
• Arrive Wuhan for flight to Shanghai
Shanghai
3 nights accommodations - New World Mayfair Hotel
• Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Acrobat show
Tour price is $4,295 per person.
Price is per person dbl. occupancy, based on min. 16 participants. Airfare taxes, insurance & gratuities additional.
