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12-Day Beijing, Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai Tour |
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| Arrive
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Meet
your guide upon arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
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| Morning tour to
Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the capital, and the
Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City - one of the greatest
feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon sightseeing
includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort area of the
royal family. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet in the evening. |
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Full day excursion
to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing
feats of human labour - the only man-made construction on earth visible
from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the
Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb
area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
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| Visit the
Temple of Heaven, the largest temple complex remaining in China today.
An afternoon flight takes you to Nanjing, a well-known ancient capital
of China for six different dynasties. Transfer to your deluxe hotel
upon arrival. |
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| Begin your exploration
today with the mighty doublecheck Yangtze River Bridge. Then onward
to the imposing Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the site of Ming
Emperor's Tomb and Xuanwu Lake. |
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| Journey by
rail to Wuxi, known as the "Land of Rice and Fish". Your
visit in Wuxi includes the Plum Garden, Li Garden and a clay figurine
factory in the afternoon. |
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| A full day
tour to appreciate the incomparably lovely West Lake with its soaring
bridges and flower-bright islets. Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake.
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Day 10 Hangzhou - Shanghai |
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| Visit a tea
plantation growing the famous Longjing green tea, and the Pagoda of
Six harmonies in the morning. Take afternoon train to Shanghai, the
bustling commercial heart of China. City tour begins with a stroll
along the lovely waterfront "The Bund". |
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| Sightseeing
includes the Temple of the Jade Buddha where two rare jade statues
of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured, then a visit to the fascinating
Yuyuan Garden and the Museum of Art and History. Remainder of day
is free to shop and explore. |
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| Your exciting
journey draws to a close as you board your international flight home. |
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