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28 Winter Discovery Tours CLASSIC TOURS – WINTER Uncover the enchanting world of China during the winter season. With fewer visitors around to disturb you, stand atop the Great Wall with its vast views and peer through to the antique vignettes of the Forbidden City. Join the festivities of the Lunar New Year and the incredible Ice Festivals, experiencing China in ways few others ever will. Join one of Wendy Wu's Winter Discovery Tours, exploring China's captivating attractions in the crisp, cool air of an enchanting season. WINTER DISCOVERY TOURS CHINESE NEW YEAR TOUR Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Wendy Wu as your host! 8 Days – Beijing | Xian | Shanghai Absorb the spirit of Chinese New Year on this cultural journey, touring China's attractions during the most festive time of year and preparing for the celebrations with local families along the way. Explore the historical wonders of Beijing and the imperial attractions of Xian before meeting up with Wendy Wu in Shanghai to ring in the Chinese New Year on an exclusive dragon boat cruise. DAYS 1-4: BEIJING Fly overnight to the capital city of Beijing. Over the next few days, encounter some of China's most iconic attractions. Climb the incredible Great Wall, tour the exquisite Summer Palace, discover the treasure-filled Forbidden City and feast on the local delicacy, Peking duck. Visit a local family to learn about Beijing's unique New Year's traditions and customs and help prepare their elaborate paper decorations. (Days 2-4: B, L, D) DAYS 4-5: XIAN Partake in the region's famous dumplings, joining the locals to learn how to make this tasty dish. Uncover the imperial wonders of Xian, China's illustrious and ancient capital. Uncover one of the most significant discoveries of the 20 th century, the Terracotta Warriors, followed by a visit to the workshop where skilled craftsman recreate the army; you can even choose one of your own to take home. (B, L, D) DAYS 5-8: SHANGHAI – CHINESE NEW YEAR Spend some time in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities— Shanghai—during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Visit the beautiful Yu Gardens, the intriguing Shanghai Museum and walk along the famous Bund admiring its colonial architecture. Travel deep into the traditional neighborhood of Nanxiang to experience an authentic Chinese New Year. Join the families out and about, stocking up on their favorite foods, and this evening, join Wendy to celebrate the occasion with dinner, music, dancing and an exclusive dragon boat cruise along the Huangpu River. (Days 5-7: B, L, D. Day 8: B) Air Beijing (2N) Shanghai (3N) Xian (1N) 0 400 miles 0 400 km Inbound (1N) Macau Hong Kong GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* FEB 13, 2015 FEB 20, 2015 $2,690 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $50 per person on this tour to be paid locally.