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Discover China
Beijing,    Xi’an,   Shanghai,   $2885

August 30 – September 9, 2008 – Cost: $2885

8/30

 Depart by Northwest Airlines to Discover China

8/31

Arrive Beijing, Check into your hotel: http://www.jadepalace.com.cn/ (5 Star)

9/1

Today's visits introduce to the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City's Imperial Palace, with admission to the living quarters, museum and jewelry sections. After lunch, sightseeing at the Summer Palace with a cruise on Lake Kunming (weather permitting). You will also visit a Jade store.  Breakfast

9/2

The highlight of today’s visits is the awesome Great Wall. Once built to keep the foreigners away, today this wall attracts foreigners into a country than any other single monument in the world!  Behold and climb the Great Wall.  After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a cloisonné factory.  Specially arranged visit to a Herbal Institute and hospital.   
Breakfast

9/3

Today you will fly to Xi’an in the ancient capital of China. Upon arrival, visit a health facility or hospital and the Wild Goose Pagoda.  Overnight at the Grand New World Hotel, 5 star, http://www.gnwhxian.com/;
Breakfast

9/4

Today’s highlight is the extraordinary life-sized terra-cotta army, buried for over 2200 years; no two are alike!  Enjoy the Circle Vision Movie, bringing the ancient history alive.  You’ll also see the Bronze Chariot and the collection at the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum.
Breakfast

9/5

Today fly to Shanghai the economic capital of China.  Upon arrival, sightseeing trip to the Bund, Nanjing Road, Jade Buddhist Temple.
Overnight at the Crown Plaza Hotel Shanghai.  5 star, www.crowneplaza.cn Breakfast

9/6

After breakfast, visit: the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, a Pearl Store and then the Children’s Palace.   Breakfast

9/7

Transfer to airport, Northwest flight for a same day scheduled arrival home
Breakfast

 

Optional Extension to Japan, $785 additional


9/7

 2 pm arrive Japan, free time, Hotel: Narita Nikko Hotel OR similar

9/8

Asakusa Kannon Temple - Nakamise Street - Yokohama China Town – Kamakura Great Buddha - Izukyu Line (Train ride)
Asakusa Kannon Temple. Nakamise Street, then continue visit to Yokohama, there is Japan's second largest harbor and has a famous Chinatown. After lunch (on your own), transfer to Kamakura Great Buddha, second largest outdoor statue in Japan,  built in 1252. Later on, we will try the Izukyu Line train ride that offers views of the beautiful coastline. Upon arrive in Izo, enjoy the Japanese Hot Pot. Afterward, a chance to enjoy a relaxing hot spring soaks.  (Breakfast/Dinner)
Hotel: Ito Hot Spring Resort Hotel OR similar

9/9

Mt. Omuro - Izu Odriko - Jyoren Falls - Wasabi Farm - Hakone Peace Park - Tokyo This morning, enjoy the Cable car ride to top of Mt. Omuro for views of Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Izu Islands. The Izu Odoriko Statue was erected to commemorate the dancer in the Nobel Prize-winning writer (1968) Mr. Kawabata's novel. Continue visit Jyoren Falls. After lunch, visit the Wasabi farm. Next to Hakone Peace Park which is well known for its gold and platinum Goddess of Mercy statue from India and views of Mt. Fuji. Breakfast and lunch; Dinner on your own.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Hotel OR similar

9/10

Meiji Shrine - Tasaki Cultured Pearl - Ginza - Rainbow Bridge - Odaiba – Narita;  Sightseeing tour visit the 1920 Meiji Shrine before stop at Tasaki Cultured Pearl Center for a lucky prize draw. A shopping stop and lunch at Ginza followed by photo stop at Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba for views of Tokyo Bay. Tepanyaki, Breakfast, lunch and Sushi buffet dinner.
Hotel: Narita Nikko Hotel OR Narita Garden Hotel OR similar

9/11

Return flight by Northwest for a scheduled same day arrival home.

Please let me know if you need a detailed itinerary, George, 630 359 3393 (h) 312 545 6882 ©, gpalamattam@yahoo.com

 

 

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