Jetabout Vacations - Asia 2008 - (Page 14)

BEST OF 15 days/14 nights CHINA ^ Forbidden City, Beijing ^ The Stone Forest, Kunming Land only, Independent, Locally Guided HIGHLIGHTS: You will experience “Classical China” on this two-week adventure that follows the footsteps of ancient emperors through China’s Imperial cities. A TASTE OF BEST OF CHINA: 4 • • • • • • • • • • Discover the Great Wall of China Walk through the Forbidden City Experience the dining delicacy of Beijing Duck See the magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors Interact with the local tribes in Longsheng Witness dramatic formations along the Li River Marvel at the famous Jade Buddha Temple Visit the beautiful Yu Garden Meet with local villagers in Kunming Enjoy a lively acrobatic show Langmusi Songpan TIBET Lhasa Shigatse Gyantse Tsedang Emei Shan Zhongdian 2 3 3 2 DAY 1: ARRIVE BEIJING Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted and transferred to your choice of hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. Overnight: Beijing, Park Plaza Hotel (Standard), Crowne Plaza (First Class) or Peninsula Palace (Deluxe) for 4 nights. DAY 2: TIANANMEN SQUARE & FORBIDDEN CITY After breakfast, travel with your guide to Tiananmen Square — an historical and aweinspiring icon. Walk to the Forbidden City, the sacred heart of this empire for over 500 years. In the afternoon, see the Summer Palace. (B,L) DAY 3: MING TOMBS & THE GREAT WALL Head north today towards the Ming Tombs and walk The Sacred Way, lined with ancient statues. The Changling Tomb tells you how the Chinese select sites for their afterlife. Later this afternoon, visit China’s most famous attraction — the Great Wall, built over 2000 years ago. (B,L) DAY 4: HUTONG CULTURAL TOUR & BEIJING DUCK DINNER Travel by bicycle rickshaw through the historic Hutong district for a chance to meet local villagers. Continue on to the Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven, where you will see locals practicing Tai Chi, dancing or playing cards. A treat awaits you tonight, as you sample Beijing Duck! (B,L,D) DAY 5: BEIJING – XI’AN Transfer to the Beijing Airport for your short morning flight to Xi’an (flight included), where civilization dates back over 2000 years and 13 empires made their home. This rich history now provides cultural relics, and ruins are plentiful. Visit the Shaanxi Historical Museum in the afternoon to wander through vivid displays from the ancient Silk Road. Next stop is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, originally constructed in the 7th century. Overnight: Xi’an, Bell Tower Hotel (Standard), Grand Mercure (First Class) or Sofitel Renmin Square (Deluxe) for 2 nights. (B,L) 14 http://www.jetaboutasiavacations.com

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Contents HONG KONG Hong Kong Discovery & Highlights Hong Kong Hotels & Sightseeing CHINA Beijing & Shanghai Discovery Stays Beijing Hotels & Sightseeing Shanghai Hotels & Sightseeing Xi’an, Guilin & Hangzhou Discovery Stays Yangtze River Cruise Best of China Essence of China THAILAND Bangkok & Phuket Discovery Stays Bangkok Hotels & Sightseeing Phuket Hotels & Sightseeing Taste of Thailand BALI Nusa Dua, Ubud & Jimbaran Discovery Stays VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Temples of Angkor Vietnam Discovery Inside Vietnam & Cambodia JAPAN Tokyo Discovery & Japanese Journey INDIA Highlights of India India’s Golden Triangle Spice of the South SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA Singapore & Kuala Lumpur Discovery Stays Magnificent Malaysia Terms & Conditions

Jetabout Vacations - Asia 2008

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