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DAY 9: XIAN Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors. The figures were created 2,000 years ago to accompany Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. You will also walk along the Ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in China. (B, L, D) DAY 10: XIAN TO BEIJING Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the renowned Shaanxi Museum, which is home to thousands of priceless relics. You will also stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets before flying to Beijing, China's capital city. (B, L, D) DAY 11: BEIJING Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, housing over 8,000 rooms. (B, L, D) DAY 12: 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 visit the unique Temple of Heaven and see a fascinating Chinese acrobatic show in the evening. (B, L, D) DAY 13: BEIJING Experience a rickshaw ride through the traditional Hutong district, showing you an older side of this intriguing city. Tour the exquisite Summer Palace, considered a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design. Your evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking duck. (B, L, D) DAY 14: BEIJING TO US Fly to the US, arriving home later the same day or the following morning, depending on flight schedules. (B) TOUR DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA FEB 15, 2014 FEB 22, 2014 MAR 8, 2014 MAR 22, 2014 MAR 29, 2014 APR 5, 2014 APR 12, 2014 APR 17, 2014 MAY 6, 2014 MAY 10, 2014 MAY 24, 2014 JUN 7, 2014 FEB 28, 2014 MAR 7, 2014 MAR 21, 2014 APR 4, 2014 APR 11, 2014 APR 18, 2014 APR 25, 2014 APR 30, 2014 MAY 19, 2014 MAY 23, 2014 JUN 6, 2014 JUN 20, 2014 JUN 28, 2014 JUL 26, 2014 AUG 16, 2014 AUG 30, 2014 SEP 6, 2014 SEP 13, 2014 SEP 20, 2014 SEP 27, 2014 OCT 4, 2014 OCT 11, 2014 OCT 18, 2014 OCT 25, 2014 NOV 1, 2014 NOV 15, 2014 NOV 22, 2014 JUL 11, 2014 AUG 8, 2014 AUG 29, 2014 SEP 12, 2014 SEP 19, 2014 SEP 26, 2014 OCT 3, 2014 OCT 10, 2014 OCT 17, 2014 OCT 24, 2014 OCT 31, 2014 NOV 7, 2014 NOV 14, 2014 NOV 28, 2014 DEC 5, 2014 Rates* $2,190 $2,290 $2,190 $2,190 $2,590 $2,290 $2,790 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $3,090 $2,290 $2,290 $2,490 $2,490 $2,490 $2,490 $2,290 $2,290 $3,080 $1,790 $3,110 $2,970 $2,620 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $63 per person on this tour to be paid locally. For a degree of independence and flexibility, this tour is available as a private option as well. Pricing is available upon request. 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 Old Town, Shanghai Glories of China 17