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China Sampler - 2010 Departures

A 10-Day General Tours tour starting from $1,899

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Starting Price:	$1,899
Tour Length:	10 Days
Countries Visited:	China

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Uncategorized

Tour Operator:

General Tours

Tour Code:

GT-378

Cities Visited:
Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, China

An Unforgettable Journey... World travelers love the broad scope, leisurely pace, intimate group size and in-depth sightseeing of this perfectly-planned journey. We include the most significant sites of Imperial China and take you off the beaten path to discover the classic architecture, ancient gardens, tranquil waterways and beautiful landscapes that so many visitors miss.

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

Delve into China’s rich traditions for healing and wellness, both ancient and modern, with visits to an herbal medicine museum and a modern pharmacy. Experience the peaceful rhythms of daily life in China with an early morning bike ride in Hangzhou and Tai Chi in a lovely park. Like a scene from a movie... stroll across the graceful stone bridges of Wuzhen, an ancient water town revered for its classic architecture. 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Sofitel Wanda Hotel
Hotel Class: Luxury
With a central location in the Beijing, Sofitel Wanda Beijing offers easy access to the Exhibition Center, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The hotel's striking design draws on Sino-French influences and accentuates the strong cultural links between France and China reflected in the overall theme and décor. The hotel features 417 luxurious rooms, 4 restaurants, a Grand Ballroom, Health Club and indulgent LeSpa. Guest accommodations include in-room safe, high-speed internet access, mini-bar and satellite television.

Crowne Plaza
Hotel Class: Deluxe
This contemporary 5-star hotel offers a wonderful location with easy access to West Lake and the historic Grand Canal. Guest rooms offer every modern amenity from satellite TV to in-room coffee.

Hilton Hotel
Hotel Class: Luxury
The 5-star Hilton Shanghai enjoys a prestigious city-center location in the historic French Concession, with some of the city’s best dining and shopping virtually at your doorstep. Spacious guestrooms are luxuriously appointed with individual climate control, cable TV with premium channels like HBO, CNN and ESPN, a writing desk, mini-bar, two direct dial telephones with voice mail, trouser press, high speed Internet access, electronic safe, and hairdryer.

After a day of enriching sightseeing, guests can invigorate or unwind with a well-equipped fitness room, jogging track, swimming pool, hot tub, solarium, and sauna.

The hotel offers a wide range of dining options including light Mediterranean fare in Leonardo’s, fresh seafood prepared Ningbo-style in the uniquely aquatic-themed People on the Water, a classic Shanghai and Cantonese menu at Sui Yuan, and flavorful Sichuan cuisine with a view at the 39th floor Sichuan Court.

Jasmine Holiday Inn
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
This modern hotel offers first class comfort and well-appointed guestrooms close to Shantang Street, famous for its well-preserved architecture now bustling with shops and cafes.

Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel
Hotel Class: Luxury
Xian itself was named the Land of Kings and Flowers, and was home to eleven of China’s great dynasties. The Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel represents this history, and promises modern services to match past greatness. All of the guest rooms include amenities such as internet access, telephone, mini-bar, satellite TV, and air-conditioning. The hotel recreational facilities include a Mahjong Room, massage, sauna, steam room, fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and Jacuzzi. With its elegan mirror-glass exterior, this hotel is the premier address in the city.

Day 1 - Welcome to Beijing!
Check-in to the 5-star Sofitel Wanda Hotel.

Day 2 - In and around the capital
Full-day sightseeing includes Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City#WHS# and Summer Palace#WHS#. This evening, sit down to a traditional Peking Duck banquet. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - A thrilling excursion to the Great Wall
Ascend by cable car to explore atop the Great Wall#WHS#. Then walk along the Sacred Way to visit Changling, greatest of the Ming Dynasty Tombs#WHS#. Return to your hotel, driving by the iconice stadiums of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Meals B,L

Day 4 - Fly to Xian, ancient capital of 13 dynasties
Explore by rickshaw through a hutong, an ancient enclave within the bustling city. Meet with a resident family and fly to Xian. Dine on savory dumplings, a specialty of the region and overnight at the 5-star Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel. Meals B,D

Day 5 - The Terra Cotta Warrior#WHS#
Discover China’s greatest archaeological discovery at the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum and visit the graceful Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Meals B,L

Day 6 - “Above there is Heaven. Below there is Hangzhou.”
Fly to Hangzhou, revered for generations for its scenic beauty. Check-in to the 5-star Crowne Plaza Hotel and then explore the city with your guide, including a cruise on West Lake, Hu’s Pharmacy Museum and a Tea Plantation. Meals B,L

Day 7 - On to Wuzhen and the garden city of Suzhou
Enjoy a bike ride to a nearby park to join city residents in their morning Tai Chi. Explore the classic architecture of Wuzhen, 2,000-year-old town of meandering canals and graceful bridges. Continue on to ancient Suzhou and check-in to the first class Jasmine Hotel. Meals B,L

Day 8 - A garden, a gate and the Grand Canal...
Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets#WHS#, one of the loveliest in this city of gardens, and see the ancient City Gate. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Grand Canal and continue on to the Hilton Hotel in Shanghai. Meals B,L

Day 9 - Out and about in Shanghai
A morning at leisure is a great opportunity to step-out and explore the historic French Concession, close by your hotel. In the afternoon, join city residents on the Shanghai metro and ride with your guide to People’s Square, a popular gathering spot. Sightseeing continues at the renowned Shanghai Museum and along the waterfront Bund into vibrant Pudong. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner of fine regional cuisine. Meals B,D

Day 10 - Depart Shanghai
Your tour with us finishes this morning after breakfast. Meals B

Don't miss our current specials: World Traveler 2% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%. Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds. Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/16/2010 - 8/26/2010	$1,899
9/20/2010 - 9/30/2010	$1,899
10/11/2010 - 10/21/2010	$1,899
10/25/2010 - 11/4/2010	$1,899
3/14/2011 - 3/24/2011	$1,899
4/18/2011 - 4/28/2011	$1,899

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

Delve into China’s rich traditions for healing and wellness, both ancient and modern, with visits to an herbal medicine museum and a modern pharmacy. Experience the peaceful rhythms of daily life in China with an early morning bike ride in Hangzhou and Tai Chi in a lovely park. Like a scene from a movie... stroll across the graceful stone bridges of Wuzhen, an ancient water town revered for its classic architecture. 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.

Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!

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