Tentative Itinerary

OCT 17, SAT Departure
Today you will leave for your once-in-a-lifetime discovery journey of China.

OCT 18 SUN Arrive Beijing
Beijing serves as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years. Welcome. Transfer to hotel Jade Palace Hotel, 5 star,  http://www.jadepalace.com.cn/

OCT 19• MON. Beijing
Start your city tour with a visit t Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of an imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9,999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. In the afternoon tour the exquisite Summer Palace (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for emperors and the chosen few, with a boat ride on Lake Kunming (weather permitting). Tong-ren Herbal Institute and presentation on Chinese Holistic Note: B-Breakfast

OCT 20, TUE • Beijing
Today you will visit The Great Wall of China. “You are not a real man [or woman] if you have not climbed the Great Wall.” More than 8,000 miles in total length, the Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only manmade object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the World, it is also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nationality. After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonné Factory. Then take a motor coach to the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Return to the city, visit the largest Jade Center of Asia. Then walk along the new Qianmen Street and have an up close, outside view of the beautiful Bird’s Nest and “Water Cube, built for the 2008 Olympics.
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OCT 21, WED • Beijing- Xian.
After breakfast, fly to Xian. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Upon arrival, visit Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and see the attached life-sized defending army to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. This site is regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the top archeological excavations of the 20th century. Enjoy the Circle Vision. Also visit an Art Ceramic Factory.
 
Enjoy a special noodle lunch and watch a Noodle Making Performance. Overnight at Tangcheng Hotel, Add: 229 Hanguang Road, Xi’an
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OCT 22, THU • Xian-Shanghai
Morning visit the City Wall and the Wild Goose Pagoda. Also enjoy an educational visit to a health facility.

Afternoon fly to Shanghai, the cosmopolitan city and business heartland of China. Modern and dynamic, Shanghai is the leading center of commerce and finance of China. Pace yourself in this cosmopolitan city steeped in a mix of Chinese and European Colonial history, explore the 1920s art deco laneways amidst a backdrop of modern towers and visit more traditional sites as suggested below. Upon arrival you will be received by an agent who will receive and take you to your hotel 5 star,
www.crowneplaza.cn
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OCT 23, FRI• Shanghai
After breakfast, start your memorable tour of Shanghai by walking along the famous bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu river. Lined by the colonial architecture of European design, this area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of the four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. After dinner you may take an optional tour, the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River. Overnight at Crown Plaza Hotel.
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OCT 24, SAT • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample time admiring the numerous exhibits, you’ll visit the New Tian Di bar are. Then you will be given an opportunity to shop for the highest quality silk goods and do some shopping at another bargain market.

OCT 25, SUN • Shanghai - USA .
This morning take your return flight home for a same-day arrival home.

OCT 25, SUN • Beijing - Tokyo
2 pm Scheduled arrival at Norita airport in Japan. Take tour of local market and mall or relax at your hotel, Norita Garden Hotel:
http://www.ishinhotels.com/garden-narita/en/

OCT 26 • MON, Tokyo
Asakusa Kannon Temple - Nakamise Street - Yokohama China Town – Kamakura Great Buddha - Izukyu Line (Train ride)
Asakusa Kannon Temple. Nakamise Street, then continue visit to Yokohama, there is Japan's second largest harbor and has a famous Chinatown. After lunch (on your own), transfer to Kamakura Great Buddha, second largest outdoor statue in Japan, built in 1252. Later on, we will try the Izukyu Line train ride that offers views of the beautiful coastline. Upon arrive in Izo, enjoy the Japanese Hot Pot. Afterward, a chance to enjoy a relaxing hot spring soaks. (Breakfast)

Hotel: Hotel Ito Powell, http://www.powell.jp/english.htm

OCT 27 • TUE Tokyo • Mt. Omuro - Izu Odriko - Jyoren Falls - Wasabi Farm - Hakone Peace Park – Tokyo
This morning, enjoy the Cable car ride to top of Mt. Omuro for views of Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Izu Islands. The Izu Odoriko Statue was erected to commemorate the dancer in the Nobel Prize-winning writer (1968) Mr. Kawabata's novel. Continue visit Jyoren Falls. After lunch, visit the Wasabi farm. Next to Hakone Peace Park which is well known for its gold and platinum Goddess of Mercy statue from India and views of Mt. Fuji. Breakfast and lunch.

Hotel: Tokyo Prince Hotel, http://www.princehotelsjapan.com/

OCT 28, WED • Meiji Shrine - Tasaki Cultured Pearl - Ginza - Rainbow Bridge - Odaiba – Narita;
Sightseeing tour visit the 1920 Meiji Shrine before stop at Tasaki Cultured Pearl Center for a lucky prize draw. A shopping stop and lunch at Ginza followed by photo stop at Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba for views of Tokyo Bay. Tepanyaki, Breakfast, lunch.

Hotel: Narita Garden Hotel, http://www.ishinhotels.com/garden-narita/en/

OCT 29, THU• Return flight Home for a scheduled same day arrival home