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CLASSIC CHINA - 2009

11 days incl. air, or 10 days from Beijing to Shanghai (OL)

Vacation Overview

Delve into the unique world of ancient China during this fabulous vacation. Your tour begins in China’s capital city, Beijing. Here, marvel at historic wonders such as the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, and Summer Palace. No vacation to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall of China, where you have the opportunity to walk along the wall and enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Sample cultural delights, including a special Peking duck dinner and a performance of the Peking Opera. Experience life in a historic neighborhood while enjoying a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing’s hutongs, the city’s ancient alleys. Fly to Xi’an, where you visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Then marvel at the army of Terracotta Warriors that guarded China’s first emperor’s tomb for 2,000 years. Next, travel to Hangzhou and explore the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple. In Hangzhou, enjoy a leisurely cruise on West Lake before setting off for Suzhou, renowned for its silk production and elegant embroidery. Finally, your tour takes you to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and center of trade and industry. The Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop as you end your amazing China vacation. On this trip, you witness the remnants of China’s history and experience the vibrancy of the cities as they are now.

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Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China
  • Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an
  • Beijing Tower
  • Walk along the ancient Great Wall of China
  • The Bund, a famous waterfront area in Shanghai, China
  • The Tian’anmen Gate welcomes you to the Imperial Palace
  • Great Wall of China
  • The Forbidden City, once the Chinese imperial palace
  • Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing
  A Vacation Story  Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an

"The Terra-Cotta Warriors were actually a cultural landmark left by Emperor Qin Shihuang – the first Chinese emperor. Unlike the Great Wall, which Qin Shihung built to defend his territory while he was alive, the Terra-Cotta Warriors were buried on the side of the mausoleum to protect the emperor’s body and soul after his death – so that he would eventually come back to life some day."

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