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BEST OF CHINA PREMIER TOUR 10-DAY ITINERARY, PREMIER COLLECTION Palaces, pandas, and tea plantations are just some of the impressive highlights of this premier adventure. Luxuriate in world-class hotels and one-of-a-kind experiences as you travel in style from Beijing through Xian to visit Chengdu's resident pandas. The Premier Collection offers small group touring, staying in top hotels and dining in China's gourmet restaurants. DAYS 1 – 2: FLY TO BEIJING Fly overnight to Beijing, China's capital city. Upon arrival, be welcomed by a Wendy Wu representative and transferred to premier accommodations. DAY 3: BEIJING Soak up the harmonious ambiance of the Temple of Heaven, the perfect place for a session of tai chi. Stroll across Tiananmen Square and into the sprawling Forbidden City. In this perfect example of Chinese palatial architecture, find a complex full of imperial riches, particularly in Treasure Hall. Tonight, dine on delicious Peking duck at the word class Quanjude Restaurant and see a Chinese acrobatic show. (B, L, D) DAY 4: BEIJING The Great Wall is China's most awe-inspiring structure. Explore the Huanghuacheng section, which is not only a less-frequently visited part, but provides a picture-perfect viewpoint of the surrounding landscapes for a Champagne toast. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of the hutongs, stopping for a traditional calligraphy class and ending at Houhai Lake, renowned for its restaurants and nightlife. (B, L) DAY 5: BEIJING TO XIAN Depart Beijing for Xian, the former imperial capital. Stroll along the ancient city wall, the best example of defensive architecture in the country. This evening, join Xian's renowned dumpling makers to learn the art of creating these delicious dough parcels before dining on the results, followed by a colorful Tang Dynasty dance performance. (B, L, D) DAY 6: XIAN One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20 th century, the Terracotta Army is made up of enigmatic ranks of life-size warriors. Explore with an archaeologist who will help bring the story of the warriors to light. Back in Xian, wander the Muslim Quarter. (B, L) DAY 7: XIAN TO CHENGDU Visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, the tomb of Han Dynasty emperor Jingdi, before flying to Chengdu. (B, L) DAY 8: CHENGDU Travel to the lush tea plantations of Mt. Mengding to learn about the entire process of tea-making, from harvest to brewing, on a private tour with a local farmer. Stop at the riverside village of Huanglongxi, where cobbled streets and rickety wooden buildings retain the charms of the Qing Dynasty. (B, L) Macau Air Hong Kong Inbound (1N) Beijing (3N) Shanghai Xian (2N) Chengdu (3N) 0 400 miles 0 400 km 26 | Best of China Premier Tour Tea plantation