Best of China

A 13-Day Collette Tours tour starting from $1,999

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Tour Length: 13 Days
Countries Visited: China
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Tour Type: First Class Tour
Tour Category: Escorted Tour
Tour Operator: Collette Tours
Tour Code: 3339
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From the mystical landscapes of Guilin to the culture-filled metropolis of Shanghai, our Best of China tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure. In fabled Beijing, home to such historic structures as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, you will experience a time-honored Chinese pastime, kite-flying at the Temple of Heaven! During your stay, you’ll walk a portion of the 3,700 mile Great Wall of China, enjoy a rickshaw tour and experience a show at the world-famous Peking Opera. In Xian, you’ll take in such legendary sights as the Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist Temples in the world; and the wondrous excavation site of the Terra-Cotta Warriors. In Guilin, experience tranquility when you participate in a private Tai Chi lesson before cruising the Li River, and shopping the local markets for souvenirs. A three-night stay in Shanghai includes a visit to the YuYuan Gardens; the Temple of the Jade Buddha; and an amazing Acrobatics Show. Enjoy a full day excursion to the water village of Zhujiajiao, an ancient city located on the banks of beautiful Dianshan Lake.3484From the mystical landscapes of Guilin to the culture-filled metropolis of Shanghai, our Best of China tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure. In fabled Beijing, home to such historic structures as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, you will experience a time-honored Chinese pastime, kite-flying at the Temple of Heaven! During your stay, you’ll walk a portion of the 3,700 mile Great Wall of China, enjoy a rickshaw tour and experience a show at the world-famous Peking Opera. In Xian, you’ll take in such legendary sights as the Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist Temples in the world; and the wondrous excavation site of the Terra-Cotta Warriors. In Guilin, experience tranquility when you participate in a private Tai Chi lesson before cruising the Li River, and shopping the local markets for souvenirs. A three-night stay in Shanghai includes a visit to the YuYuan Gardens; the Temple of the Jade Buddha; and an amazing Acrobatics Show. Enjoy a full day excursion to the water village of Zhujiajiao, an ancient city located on the banks of beautiful Dianshan Lake.

 
 
br />Buy one roundtrip airfare, your companion flies for free! Book by February 28, 2010 Restrictions apply, based on availability. Ask your agent for details today! Click here for terms and conditions.Peek into the past, present, and future of China on this comprehensive tour of a diverse country with an amazing history. This tour weaves the best major sites with personal experiences — from a Walk on the Great Wall to a private Tai Chi lesson and discovery of the incredible Terra-Cotta Warriors. Explore the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao, where you’ll visit the rice museum and enjoy a boat cruise along the canal. From a guided tour of the Reed Flute Caves, a lesson in making dumplings and vibrant Shanghai with its futuristic skyline, a trip to China is unforgettable.
 
 
 

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  • Beijing, The Great Wall, Peking Opera, Rickshaw Tour, Xi`an, Terra-Cotta Warriors, Guilin, Reed Flute Caves, Li River Boat Cruise, Tea Plantation, Shanghai, Acrobatic Show, Zhujiajiao, National History Museu
  • Your four-night stay in Beijing is highlighted by a fantastic Peking duck dinner and an evening to remember at the Peking Opera.
  • Witness the splendor of the incredible Terra-Cotta Warriors…seven thousand individually-crafted figures which guard the tomb of an ancient emperor.
  • While in Shanghai take in an amazing acrobatics show and visit both the Children's Palace and the Shanghai Museum.
 

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