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Tour Code: OL
Tour Length: 11 days

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CLASSIC CHINA

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Delve into the unique world of ancient China during this fabulous vacation. Your tour begins in China's capital city, Beijing. Here, marvel at historic wonders such as the Forbidden City, Tian - anmen Square, and Summer Palace. No vacation to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall of China, where you have the opportunity to walk along the wall and enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Sample cultural delights, including a special Peking duck dinner and a performance of the Peking Opera. Experience life in a historic neighborhood while enjoying a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing's hutongs, the city's ancient alleys. Fly to Xi - an, where you visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Then marvel at the army of Terracotta Warriors that guarded China's first emperor's tomb for 2,000 years. Next, travel to Hangzhou and explore the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple. In Hangzhou, enjoy a leisurely cruise on West Lake before setting off for Suzhou, renowned for its silk production and elegant embroidery. Finally, your tour takes you to Shanghai, China's most populous city and center of trade and industry. The Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop as you end your amazing China vacation. On this trip, you witness the remnants of China's history and experience the vibrancy of the cities as they are now.

City Highlights
Beijing:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Tian - anmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, cloisonné workshop, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, and Peking Opera; Hutong tour by rickshaw; enjoy a Peking Duck welcome dinner

Xi - an:
Enjoy "The Tang Dynasty" dinner show; sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Dayan Pagoda and Terracotta Warriors; noodle-making demonstration

Hangzhou:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple; cruise on West Lake

Suzhou:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Institute of Embroidery, the Garden of the Master's Fishing Net, and a silk-reeling factory; boat ride on the Old Canal

Shanghai:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Shanghai Museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children's Palace, and the Bund

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