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Inbound (1N) Beijing (3N) Be j 0 0 miles km 400 400 Xian (1N) Shanghai Chengdu (3N) hengdu Leshan Macau cau Hong Kong H Air Road in pursuit of pandas - 9-day itinerary (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner This special Group Tour takes visitors to discover some of the most impressive historical, cultural and natural sights of China, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors of Xian and the Panda Conservation Center in Chengdu. days 1-2: us to Beijing Fly overnight to Beijing, China's capital city. Meet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. day 3: Beijing Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum to the treasure filled Forbidden City, which has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. We also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Our evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck. (B, L, D) day 8: Chengdu Visit the famous Panda Conservation Center to see these charismatic animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Later, stroll along the ancient Jinli Street. (B, L, D) day 9: Chengdu to us Fly to the US, arriving home later the same day or the following morning depending on flight schedules. (B) Consult your American Express travel counselor for more details. day 4: Beijing Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance while admiring the panoramic views. The Great Wall is China's most iconic attraction, which stretches over 4,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Also tour the exquisite Summer Palace and see a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening. (B, L, D) day 5: Beijing to xian Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital and visit the Shaanxi Museum, which is home to thousands of priceless relics. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. (B, L, D) day 6: xian to Chengdu Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century— the Terracotta Warriors. The figures were created over 2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. Later fly to Chengdu. (B, L, D) day 7: leshan day tour Travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, the world's largest stone-carved Buddhist statue. We take a short boat trip to view the statue from the river. Return to Chengdu, visiting the old town of Huanglongxi en-route. Sample a delicious Sichuan meal in the evening. (B, L, D) Beijing 22 In Pursuit of Pandas