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China Highlights

12 Days/9 Nights - from $4,690 per person including airfare from Los Angeles

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Take a 9-night journey 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 to Yangshuo and spend a night and discover the natural beauty of China. Later, explore the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, taking a city tour and also enjoying the city on your own. Starting from $4690, including air from Los Angeles, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Day 1 - USA/Beijing
Depart from Los Angeles on your Air China trans-Pacific flight for Beijing.

Day 2 - En Route
Cross the International Date Line.

Day 3 - Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. (Guangxi Mansion/New Century)

Day 4 - Beijing
Visit Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. Peking Duck dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 5 - Beijing
Full-day excursion to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. (B/L)

Day 6 - Beijing/Xian
Fly to Xian and transfer to your hotel. (Delta/Sofitel) (B/L)

Day 7 - 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 8 - Xian/Guilin
Fly to Guilin and transfer to your hotel. After arrival go to visit Reed Flute Cave. (Guilin Bravo/Sheraton) (B/L)

Day 9 - Guilin/Yangshou
Full-day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo, a charming town surrounded by beautiful karsts, rivers and scenic views. Dinner at a popular restaurant. (New West Street/Green Lotus) (B/L/D)

Day 10 - Yangshuo/Shanghai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure to Shanghai. (Mercure Hongqiao/Wyndham Hongqiao) (B/L)

Day 11 - Shanghai
Visit the Bund, the Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden. Shop on Nanjing Road. (B/L)

Day 12 - Shanghai/Los Angeles
Board Air China flight and return to the US the same day. (B)

 

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Departure DatesLand & Air *
Los Angeles
Land & Air *
San Francisco
Land Only *Single Supplement
June 1 - August 31 06/01 - 08/31
$5185 FC$5,185 FC
$5499 D$5,499 D
$5185 FC$5,185 FC
$5499 D$5,499 D
$3490 FC$3,490 FC
$3885 D$3,885 D
$755 FC$755 FC
$1095 D$1,095 D
September 1 - December 8 09/01 - 12/08
$4690 FC$4,690 FC
$4999 D$4,999 D
$4690 FC$4,690 FC
$4999 D$4,999 D
$3490 FC$3,490 FC
$3885 D$3,885 D
$755 FC$755 FC
$1095 D$1,095 D
December 9-3112/09 - 12/31
$5185 FC$5,185 FC
$5499 D$5,499 D
$5185 FC$5,185 FC
$5499 D$5,499 D
$3490 FC$3,490 FC
$3885 D$3,885 D
$755 FC$755 FC
$1095 D$1,095 D
2026
January 1-901/01 - 01/09
$5185 FC$5,185 FC
$5499 D$5,499 D
$5185 FC$5,185 FC
$5499 D$5,499 D
$3490 FC$3,490 FC
$3885 D$3,885 D
$755 FC$755 FC
$1095 D$1,095 D
  • Land & Air prices are per person based on double occupancy for weekday travel. For weekend travel to and from the US (Fri, Sat & Sun), add $75 each way.
  • Land & Air prices include government taxes and fees.

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Tour Features
  • Round trip trans-Pacific airfare from Los Angeles via Air China coach class
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Local airfare as per itinerary
  • 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Beijing
  • 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Xian and Shanghai
  • 1 night stay in a double occupancy room in Guilin and Yangshuo
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary
  • Breakfast daily, 8 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees

Rates do not include

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Optional Travel Insurance
  • Any item not mentioned above

Remarks

  • First class (FC): Guangxi Mansion (Beijing), Delta (Xian), Guilin Bravo (Guilin), New West Street (Yangshuo), Mercure Shanghai Hongxiao (Shanghai)
  • Deluxe (D): New Century (Beijing), Sofitel (Xian), Shangri-La (Guilin), Green Lotus (Yangshuo), Wyndham Hongxiao (Shanghai)
  • If above hotels or Air China are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
  • During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
  • Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
  • Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
  • Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
  • Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
from $4,690
General information about the region
Xian. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 40.6 46.9 57 69.8 79 88.2 89.8 87.4 77.5 67.1 54 43.5
Average Low 25.2 30 38.5 49.1 57.6 66.6 71.4 69.6 60.6 49.8 37.2 27.5
Average Rainfall 0.272 0.378 1.126 1.693 2.37 2.142 3.882 2.787 3.606 2.358 0.941 0.228
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
Guilin. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 52.7 54.9 61.7 72.9 80.8 86.7 90.7 91 86.5 78.1 68.4 59.4
Average Low 41.7 44.6 50.7 60.6 68.2 74.1 76.6 76.1 71.4 63.1 53.8 45.1
Average Rainfall 2.496 3.807 5.382 9.74 13.846 13.657 9.106 6.823 3.22 2.587 2.504 1.685
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
Beijing. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 35.2 41 52.9 68.5 78.8 86.4 87.6 85.5 78.4 66.4 50.2 38.7
Average Low 16.9 21.9 32.7 46.2 56.5 65.8 71.6 69.4 58.6 46.2 32 21.6
Average Rainfall 0.106 0.193 0.327 0.835 1.346 3.075 7.291 6.287 1.791 0.858 0.291 0.11
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
Shanghai. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 46.6 50.2 56.8 67.1 76.6 82 90 88.7 82.2 73.2 63.1 52
Average Low 35.8 38.7 44.4 53.4 63.1 71.1 78.4 78.4 72.3 62.2 51.1 40.5
Average Rainfall 2.929 2.327 3.693 2.921 3.327 7.157 5.736 8.413 3.429 2.189 2.059 1.728
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
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