JAPAN AND CHINA CLASSIC - 2010

16 days from Tokyo to Shanghai (MA-MVA01)

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Itinerary

Day 1 Sun. YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSPACIFIC FLIGHT 

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Depart from U.S.A. to Tokyo, Japan. Cross the International Date Line en route and lose one day.

Day 2 Mon. ARRIVAL IN TOKYO, JAPAN

Upon arrival, meet our local travel assistant who will assist you in boarding a reserved taxi and transfer to your hotel for rest.

Hotel: Grand Palace or similar (Superior 1st Class)

Day 3 Tue. TOKYO

Take a morning tour to Visit Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace Plaza, Akihabara / Ueno (drive through), Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Arcade, Ginza / National Diet Building(drive through), and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. Drop-off service to your hotel is offered by the gallery. The rest of the day is free.

Day 4 Wed. TOKYO - MT. FUJI - HAKONE - KYOTO 

Whitehorse

Take a full day excursion to visit the mountains of Fuji-Hakone, one of the Japan’s most impressive scenic regions. Drive through the countryside to the Fuji Visitor Center and Mt. Fuji 5th Station for the breath-taking view of snow-capped Mt. Fuji, the most famous volcano in Japan. After a Japanese style set lunch, transfer to Togendai and take the Hakone Ropeway to visit Owakudani Valley. Then, enjoy a Pirate Boat cruise on Lake Ashi. Board a JR super express at Odawara station and head to Kyoto. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in.. (L)

Hotel: Karasuma Kyoto or similar (Superior 1st Class)

Day 5 Thu. KYOTO - NARA

Enjoy a full-day tour of Kyoto and Nara. Visit Nijo Castle (when closed, visit Ryoanji Temple instead), Golden Pavilion, and Kyoto Imperial Palace (when closed, visit Nishi Honganji instead). After a buffet style lunch, visit Todaiji Temple with Great Buddha, Nara Park, and Kasuga Shrine. (L)

Day 6 Fri.  KYOTO - TOKYO

Transfer to Kyoto Station for bullet train back to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

Hotel: Grand Palace or similar (Superior 1st Class)

Day 7 Sat. TOKYO - BEIJING

Take a reserved taxi to Narita airport for flight to Beijing, China. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. (B,L,D)

Hotel: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar (Superior 1st class)

Day 8 Sun. BEIJING

Fairbanks

Take a morning tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, approach to the largest imperial garden in the world, the elegant Summer Palace, with a cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake. After that, visit the Panda House in Beijing Zoo. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Mon. BEIJING

In the morning, approach to the exterior of Bird Nest & Water Cube for photography. Then, continue to the Great Wall at Badaling, and walk along its ramparts for breathtaking view of the largest man power project in history. After that, tour the Ming Dynasty’s Imperial Tombs & the Sacred Way. If time permits, visit a Jade Carving Factory. Enjoy a Cultural Show tonight. (B,L,D)

Day 10 Tue. BEIJING

This morning we’ll visit another renowned imperial site – the Temple of Heaven. Then, visit Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall and watch a 3D film, which tells the glory history and fast changes of Beijing. In the afternoon, take the old–fashioned Pedi cab to the historical Hutong Area. We’ll visit Pearl Workshop if time permits. Tonight, enjoy Peking Duck Dinner. (B,L,SD)

Day 11 Wed. BEIJING - XI'AN 

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Take a morning flight to Xi’an, the great 7th century capital of the glorious Tang Dynasty. On arrival, meet local guide and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour includes Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Provincial Museum. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Aurum International Hotel or similar (Superior 1st class)

Day 12 Thu. XI'AN 

Fairbanks

Today, we’ll view the astonishing army of life-sized terracotta warriors that has been standing guard by the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang for over 2,000 years. We’ll see all excavated Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4 and watch the archaeologists continuing on the fields for further excavation. Then, we watch the Circle Vision Movie of the historical story. On the way back to the city, we’ll visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center. Tonight, taste Dumpling Dinner and enjoy Tang Dynasty Performance. (B, L, SD)

Day 13 Fri.  XI'AN - SHANGHAI

Fly to Shanghai. Afternoon tour includes the Bund - the window of Shanghai history and modern changes, Xintiandi, a very well-known boutique area composed together with fashion and tradition, fun & elegant. (B,L)

Hotel: Galaxy Hotel or similar (Superior 1st class)

Day 14 Sat. SHANGHAI

In the morning, tour the Old Downtown and classical Yu Garden. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Shanghai Museum. The attractions include enormous finest stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. After that, stroll to the People Square. The surroundings are the best collection of modern architecture. If time permits, we’ll visit a Carpet Factory. Tonight, enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show – an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D)

Day 15 Sun. SHANGHAI

Fairbanks

Today’s highlight is the Shanghai World Exhibition. It covers an area of over 5.6 Square KM with 27 master halls. The theme is to show all new creational hopes, concepts, designs, technologies, and present to the world a full potential of urban life in the 21st century as a significant one for urban evolution, a New Approaches of Human Habitat, Beautiful Lifestyle. (Shanghai EXPO period is for May 01 – Oct.31, but for Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post exhibitions might also be available)

If Shanghai EXPO is not available on the date, we’ll make an excursion to the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao & Jade Buddha Temple. (B,L)

Day 16 Mon. SHANGHAI - HOMETOWN 

Fairbanks

Bid China farewell and transfer to airport for the flight back to your lovely home. (B)

Features:

• Superior 1st Class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy

• Whole day visit to Shanghai World EXPO (May – Oct, 2010)

• Comprehensive sightseeing of each city’s highlights.

• 4 Gala evening events, including Peking Roast Duck Dinner, Cultural Show, Xi’an

• Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance, and Shanghai Acrobatic Show.

• Beijing-Xi’an-Shanghai domestic airfare and tax.

• Professional English speaking tour guide.

• Round trip transfers at each city

• Meals as specified

 

Dates and Prices:

Departure Date

Sunday

Return Date

Monday

Land Price

Sharing Twin

Single

Supplement

28-Mar-10

12-Apr-10

$2,829

$779

4-Apr-10

19-Apr-10

$2,829

$779

11-Apr-10

26-Apr-10

$2,829

$779

18-Apr-10

3-May-10

$2,829

$779

9-May-10

24-May-10

$2,829

$779

16-May-10

31-May-10

$2,829

$779

23-May-10

7-Jun-10

$2,789

$749

30-May-10

14-Jun-10

$2,789

$749

6-Jun-10

21-Jun-10

$2,789

$749

13-Jun-10

28-Jun-10

$2,789

$749

20-Jun-10

5-Jul-10

$2,789

$749

27-Jun-10

12-Jul-10

$2,789

$749

4-Jul-10

19-Jul-10

$2,789

$749

11-Jul-10

26-Jul-10

$2,789

$749

18-Jul-10

2-Aug-10

$2,789

$749

25-Jul-10

9-Aug-10

$2,789

$749

1-Aug-10

16-Aug-10

$2,789

$749

15-Aug-10

30-Aug-10

$2,789

$749

22-Aug-10

6-Sep-10

$2,839

$789

29-Aug-10

13-Sep-10

$2,869

$829

5-Sep-10

20-Sep-10

$2,869

$829

12-Sep-10

27-Sep-10

$2,869

$829

19-Sep-10

4-Oct-10

$2,869

$829

26-Sep-10

11-Oct-10

$2,869

$829

3-Oct-10

18-Oct-10

$2,869

$829

10-Oct-10

25-Oct-10

$2,869

$829

17-Oct-10

1-Nov-10

$2,869

$829

24-Oct-10

8-Nov-10

$2,789

$779

31-Oct-10

15-Nov-10

$2,789

$779

7-Nov-10

22-Nov-10

$2,749

$739

14-Nov-10

29-Nov-10

$2,749

$739

21-Nov-10

6-Dec-10

$2,729

$709

28-Nov-10

13-Dec-10

$2,709

$699

5-Dec-10

20-Dec-10

$2,709

$699

12-Dec-10

27-Dec-10

$2,709

$699

 

Guaranteed departures are based on minimum of 2 passengers.

International airfare from U.S.A. to Asia airlines is available upon request.

Airfare from Tokyo to Beijing is NOT included in Land Price.

 

Contact Information:

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Tel: 1 (408) 532-1538