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DAY 1: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to China. TOUR DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* DAY 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met and transferred to your hotel. JAN 18, 2014 FEB 22, 2014 APR 5, 2014 APR 19, 2014 MAY 10, 2014 MAY 17, 2014 MAY 24, 2014 MAY 31, 2014 JUL 26, 2014 AUG 16, 2014 SEP 6, 2014 SEP 20, 2014 OCT 11, 2014 OCT 18, 2014 NOV 15, 2014 JAN 26, 2014 MAR 2, 2014 APR 13, 2014 APR 27, 2014 MAY 18, 2014 MAY 25, 2014 JUN 1, 2014 JUN 8, 2014 3 AUG, 2014 AUG 24, 2014 SEP 14, 2014 SEP 28, 2014 OCT 19, 2014 OCT 26, 2014 NOV 23, 2014 $2,090 $1,690 $2,090 $2,090 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 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 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 20th 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 stonecarved Buddhist statue. You will 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) 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) $2,290 $2,090 $2,090 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $2,440 $2,090 $2,090 $1,790 $2,400 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. 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 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. Forbidden City, Beijing In Pursuit of Pandas 13

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