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Traditional China: Beijing, Chengde, Xian, Pingyao, Guilin & Shanghai

Journey through China's great historical cities

China's trains are a door to the culture and scenery of this fascinatingly diverse country. This journey is an opportunity to experience the historical legacy of China´s great cities and towns.

Beginning in Beijing with the Forbidden City and Great Wall, you travel on to Chengde, the Imperial Summer Resort of the Qing Dynasty. From here, your journey continues northeast to Pingyao, the best preserved of all of the walled cities, and Xian, famous for its terra cotta soldiers and Tang Dynasty relics.

Leaving Xian, you will head to the rice fields of Longshen, the Li River, and the charming town of Yangshuo. Your journey ends in Shanghai, perhaps the most cosmopolitan of China's cities.

DATES & LAND COST:
Starting from $4,795.00 pp based on 2-5 people
Custom dates and prices available

April 3, 2010 - April 17, 2010
October 15, 2010 - October 29, 2010

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Day 1	Arrive in Beijing; Wander around Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City D
Day 2	Explore the Temple of Heaven and the Hutongs BLD
Day 3	Visit the Great Wall, a gymnastic school and Beijing’s Ancient Observatory BLD
Day 4	Tour the Summer Palace and Lama Temple BLD
Day 5	Take the train to Chengde and later stop at the Imperial Mountain Resort BLD
Day 6	Explore Chengde; Return to Beijing and fly to Taiyuan BLD
Day 7	Drive to Pingyao and explore the city BLD
Day 8	Qiao Family Compound BLD
Day 9	Fly to Xian and visit the Terracotta Soldier and Horse Museum BLD
Day 10	Tour Xian BLD
Day 11	Fly to Guilin and walk around town BLD
Day 12	Take a a boat up the Li River to Yangshuò BLD
Day 13	Fly to Shanghai BLD
Day 14	Explore the city BLD
Day 15	Transfer to the airport for your flight home B

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Download Full Itinerary • Contact Us

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