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DAY 1: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to China. DAY 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met and transferred 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. You will also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Your evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking duck. (B, L, D) DAY 4: BEIJING Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance while admiring panoramic views. The Great Wall is China's most iconic attraction, and 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 walk along the ancient city wall. 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 20 th century—the Terracotta Warriors. The figures were created over 2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. Later today, fly to Chengdu. (B, L, D) DAY 7: CHENGDU – DAY TOUR TO LESHAN Travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, the world's largest stone- carved Buddha statue. You will take a short boat trip to view the statue from the river. Return to Chengdu, visiting the old town of Huanglongxi enroute. Sample a delicious Sichuan meal in the evening. (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) For a degree of independence and flexibility, this tour is available as a private option as well. Pricing is available upon request. In Pursuit of Pandas 11 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* JAN 17, 2015 JAN 25, 2015 FEB 21, 2015 MAR 1, 2015 APR 4, 2015 APR 12, 2015 APR 18, 2015 APR 26, 2015 MAY 9, 2015 MAY 17, 2015 MAY 16, 2015 MAY 24, 2015 MAY 23, 2015 MAY 31, 2015 MAY 30, 2015 JUN 7, 2015 JUL 24, 2015 AUG 1, 2015 AUG 14, 2015 AUG 22, 2015 SEP 4, 2015 SEP 12, 2015 SEP 11, 2015 SEP 19, 2015 SEP 25, 2015 OCT 3, 2015 OCT 9, 2015 OCT 17, 2015 OCT 23, 2015 OCT 31, 2015 NOV 20, 2015 NOV 28, 2015 DEC 23, 2015 JAN 2, 2016 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $45 per person on this tour to be paid locally. $2,390 $1,890 $1,990 MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services for US and Canadian passport holders only Group airport transfers Domestic airfare and current taxes (within China) Domestic ground transportation (within China) Accommodations & taxes • Meals as indicated Sightseeing and entrance fees with English-speaking guide National Escort throughout with Local Insider Guides at each destination