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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 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) TOUR DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA APR 6, 2013 MAY 4, 2013 MAY 18, 2013 JUN 1, 2013 JUL 27, 2013 AUG 17, 2013 SEP 7, 2013 SEP 21, 2013 OCT 5, 2013 OCT 19, 2013 NOV 16, 2013 Rates* APR 14, 2013 MAY 12, 2013 MAY 26, 2013 JUN 9, 2013 AUG 4, 2013 AUG 25, 2013 SEP 15, 2013 SEP 29, 2013 OCT 13, 2013 OCT 27, 2013 NOV 24, 2013 $2,090 $2,090 $2,090 $2,090 $2,090 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $2,090 $2,090 $2,090 $1,790 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 and fees for US and Canada passports only Domestic airfare and current taxes (within China) Airport transfers • Meals as indicated Sightseeing with English speaking guide • Entrance fees Evening entertainment and feature dinners 4 star hotel accommodations and taxes 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. Temple of Heaven, Beijing In Pursuit of Pandas 23