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ESSENCE 8 days/7 nights OF Land only, Independent, Locally Guided CHINA ^ Summer Palace, Beijing CNTO ^ Yu Garden, Shanghai HIGHLIGHTS: Experience the essence of this vast country —exploring Beijing, China’s imperial capital city, plus historic Xi’an and the vibrant city of Shanghai. A TASTE OF ESSENCE OF CHINA: • • • • • • • Marvel at the Great Wall of China See the Forbidden City and Summer Palace Enjoy Beijing Duck, China’s #1 specialty Visit the magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors Discover the history of the Silk Road Experience the famous Jade Buddha Temple Enjoy the beautiful Yu Garden INDIA 3 2 Xian 2 TIBET Lhasa Shigatse Gyantse Tsedang BHUTAN Emei Shan Zhongdian NEPAL DAY 1: ARRIVE BEIJING Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this fascinating city. We recommend a visit to Silk Alley where you’ll find bargains galore! Overnight: Beijing, Holiday Inn Central Plaza (Standard), Hilton (First Class) or Shangri-La China World (Deluxe) for 3 nights. DAY 2: TIANANMEN SQUARE & TEMPLE OF HEAVEN Walk through enormous Tiananmen Square and continue to the massive Forbidden City. Built during 1405-1420, the complex consists of endless halls and palaces, divided into political, living and recreational areas. In the afternoon, visit China’s largest temple and altar complex as well as the city’s symbol—The Temple of Heaven. Tonight, enjoy China’s number one specialty, the Beijing Roast Duck Dinner , at a local restaurant. (B,L,D) BANGLADESH MYANMAR LAOS VIETNAM DAY 3: MING TOMBS & GREAT WALL Your guide will bring to life the Ming Tombs and its Sacred Way, also called the Way of the Spirit this morning. From here, travel further northeast for what will be the highlight of your trip, the Great Wall of China at the Mutianyu section. Here you will enjoy a barbecue lunch at a local fishing farm. (B,L) DAY 4: BEIJING – XI’AN In the morning, visit the Summer Palace favored by royal families in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD). Take an afternoon flight to Xi’an (flight included). Xi’an is also known as Chang’an, which means “Everlasting Peace.” Overnight: Xi’an, Bell Tower (Standard), Hyatt Regency (First Class) or Sofitel on Renmin Square (Deluxe) for 2 nights. (B,L) DAY 5: TERRA COTTA WARRIORS, GREAT MOSQUE & TANG DYNASTY DINNER SHOW You will be mesmerized by the enormity of the Terra Cotta Warriors & Horses. Once buried for 2000 years and found during a local farmer’s sinking of a well, this is an awesome sight. Your afternoon tour includes the Great Mosque— one of the four most famous in China and the ancient City Wall. Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in the evening. (B,L,D) DAY 6: XI’AN – SHANGHAI Visit the Provincial Museum, devoted largely to the history of the Silk Road and one of China’s first modern museums. Continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, originally built 1,300 years ago to house Buddhist scriptures brought back from India. 16 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

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