China Highlights

Vacation Overview

Take a 12-night trip and experience the rich cultural history of China on this once in a lifetime trip. In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, the Great Wall, and the Ming Tombs. In Xi’an, view the 6,000 life-size terracotta soldiers. Visit Guilin, where you will enjoy a Li River cruise and discover the natural beauty of China. Later, explore the cosmopolitan cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong, taking city tours and also enjoying these cities on your own. Starting from $3930, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Itinerary

Day 1, Thursday - USA/Beijing
Depart the USA on your Cathay Pacific Airways trans-Pacific flight for Beijing. Cross the International Date Line.

Day 2, Friday - Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. (Qianmen/Chang An Grand)

Day 3, Saturday - Beijing
Visit Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. Peking Duck dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 4, Sunday - Beijing
Full-day excursion to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. (B/L)

Day 5, Monday - Beijing/Xian
Fly to Xian and transfer to your hotel. (Grand New World/Grand Metro Park) (B/L)

Day 6, Tuesday - Xian
See the 6,000 life-size terra-cotta soldiers and horses at the tomb of Emperor Qinshi Huangdi. Also see Hua Qing Hot Springs and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight enjoy a feast of delicate dumplings. (B/L/D)

Day 7, Wednesday - Xian/Guilin
Fly to Guilin and transfer to your hotel. (Guilin Bravo/Sheraton) (B/L)

Day 8, Thursday - Guilin
Full-day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo and return in the evening. Dinner at a popular restaurant. (B/L/D)

Day 9, Friday - Guilin/Shanghai
Visit Reed Flute Cave, before flying to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel. (Lansheng/ New World Mayfair) (B/L)

Day 10, Saturday - Shanghai
Visit the Bund, the Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden. Shop on Nanjing Road. (B/L)

Day 11, Sunday - Shanghai/Hong Kong
Fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong and transfer to your hotel. (Kimberley/Harbour Grand) (B/L)

Day 12/13, Monday/Tuesday - Hong Kong
Two days in Hong Kong. Half-day sightseeing to see Stanley Market, Aberdeen and Victoria Peak. Remainder of time on your own to explore the city. (B)

Day 14, Wednesday - Hong Kong/USA
Board Cathay Pacific flight and return to the USA the same day. (B)

Departure Dates & Rates

The following Land & Air prices include Government Taxes and Fees.

Departure Dates	Land & Air	Land Only	Single Supplement
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28	$4195 FC $4620 D	$3075 FC $3490 D	$1465 FC $1875 D
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25	$4295 FC $4840 D	$3175 FC $3710 D	$1535 FC $2060 D
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30	$4235 FC $4615 D	$3095 FC $3490 D	$1470 FC $1835 D
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	$4575 FC $4960 D	$2995 FC $3395 D	$1395 FC $1780 D
Sep 5, 12, 19, 26	$4295 FC $4710 D	$3175 FC $3585 D	$1535 FC $1930 D
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31	$4445 FC $4840 D	$3320 FC $3710 D	$1680 FC $2060 D
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28	$4195 FC $4620 D	$3075 FC $3490 D	$1465 FC $1875 D
Dec 5, 12, 19, 26	$4435 FC $4830 D	$2870 FC $3265 D	$1350 FC $1675 D
Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 '14	$3995 FC $4390 D	$2870 FC $3265 D	$1350 FC $ 1675 D
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 '14	$3930 FC $4295 D	$2795 FC $3170 D	$1280 FC $1580 D
Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 '14	$4195 FC $4620 D	$3075 FC $3490 D	$1465 FC $1875 D

Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated.

Accommodations

For more information on these hotels, please click the hotel name.

Macau Extension
3 Days/2 Nights

Day 1, Hong Kong/Macau
Transfer from Hong Kong hotel to pier and sail via TurboJet to Macau, on the western side of Pearl River Delta. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Grand Emperor Macau/Grand Hyatt Macau)

Day 2, Macau
Today’s full-day tour includes visits to the statue of Kum Iam, the goddess of mercy; Macau Tower; A-Ma Temple, and the ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Take a walking tour from St. Paul’s to the historic city center. Also, make a short visit to one of Macau’s famous casinos. Tour pick-up and drop-off is at pier. Take your hotel complimentary shuttle to get to the pier. (B/L)

Day 3, Macau/Hong Kong
Transfer to the pier and return to Hong Kong via TurboJet. Return to your hotel in Hong Kong. (B)

Dates and Rates

The following Land & Air prices include Government Taxes and Fees.

Tour Cost	Per Person
Land & Sea	$510 FC $720 D
Single Supplement	$365 FC $575 D

Land & Sea prices are based on weekday (Sun - Thurs) via economy class on Turbo-Jet, day sailing and weekday travel. For weekend hotel stay (Fri and Sat), super class, weekend travel or night sailing, rates are higher.