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 and spend a night. The next day, enjoy a full-day Li River cruise to Yangshuo, where you 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 $4875, including air from Los Angeles, with weekly guaranteed departures.
Day 1 - USA/Beijing
Depart from Los Angeles on your China Airlines 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. (Note: If Forbidden City is not available at the time of booking due to often sold out tickets, the Summer Palace will be the replacement.) (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/Shangri-La) (B/L)
Day 9 - Guilin/Yangshuo
Full-day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo, a charming town surrounded by beautiful karsts, rivers and scenic views. Dinner at a popular restaurant. Overnight in Yangshuo. (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
Transfer to the airport and board China Airlines flight. Return to the US the same day. (B)
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| Departure Dates | Land & Air *
Los Angeles | Land & Air *
San Francisco | Land Only * | Single Supplement |
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| 2026 | | | | |
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January 1 - May 21
01/01 - 05/21
| | | | | $715 FC$715 FC | | $1090 D$1,090 D |
| May 22 - July 31
05/22 - 07/31
| | | | | $715 FC$715 FC | | $1090 D$1,090 D |
| August 1 - December 2
08/01 - 12/02
| | | | | $715 FC$715 FC | | $1090 D$1,090 D |
| December 3-1312/03 - 12/13
| | | | | $715 FC$715 FC | | $1090 D$1,090 D |
| December 14-2412/14 - 12/24
| | | | | $715 FC$715 FC | | $1090 D$1,090 D |
| December 25-3112/25 - 12/31
| | | | | $715 FC$715 FC | | $1090 D$1,090 D |
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- Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated
- 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.
- Sole traveler supplement: (first class) $2,150; (deluxe) $2,510.
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Tour Features
- Round trip trans-Pacific airfare from Los Angeles via China Airlines 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 in Shanghai
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room in Guilin and in 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 China Airlines 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
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