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Winter Discovery Tours 29 HARBIN ICE FESTIVAL & CHINESE NEW YEAR Experience China's two most celebrated festivals, the Harbin Ice Festival and Chinese New Year. 8 Days – Harbin | Shanghai Discover the amazing world of snow and ice at Harbin's famed festival with astounding, world record-sized sculptures and ice buildings. Hop to the next celebration: Chinese New Year in Shanghai. Join in the festivities with fireworks, music and performances and ring in the New Year on an exclusive dragon boat cruise along the Huangpu River. DAYS 1-4: HARBIN – ICE & SNOW FESTIVAL Situated on the bank of the Songhua River, Harbin has long been the crossroads of Chinese and Russian culture. Evident in its architecture, style and cuisine, Harbin truly displays an ideal blend of east and west. Spend time exploring the largest and most famous Ice and Snow Festival, where participants travel from all over the world to exhibit majestic winter sculptures. Take a tour through the festival, see fearless swimmers brave icy temperatures, then explore the Siberian and Jewish influences in this fascinating city. (Days 2-4: B, L, D) DAYS 5-8: SHANGHAI - CHINESE NEW YEAR Shanghai is one of China's greatest metropolises and the most recognized image of modern China. Explorations include the peaceful Yu Gardens, the atmospheric alleys of the Old Town and a visit to the Shanghai Museum. Ring in the Chinese New Year aboard an exclusive cruise ship, sailing down the mighty Huangpu River, and welcomed by a committee of dancers and drummers as you gaze upon nighttime vistas of the historic Bund and futuristic Pudong. (Days 5-7: B, L, D. Day 8: B) Inbound (1N) Harbin (1N) Shanghai (3N) 0 400 miles 0 400 km Air Macau Hong Kong GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* FEB 13, 2015 FEB 20, 2015 $2,890 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. 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 Harbin Ice Festival