Itinerary
AB: American Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner |
SD: Special Dinner

Day 01 (Wed) US/BEIJING
Take an international flight from the US to Beijing, China. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane. Movies will also be available during the flight.

Day 02 (Thurs) BEIJING
Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our tour guide. For those arriving in Beijing earlier today, you may spend the rest of the day for leisure or join in the optional tour of Hutong and Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

Day 03 (Fri) BEIJING (AB, L, SD)
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall of China at Juyongguan Pass, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind. After lunch, you will stroll along the Sacred Way guarding the Ming Tombs, lined with different statutes of animals such as lions, elephants, camels and etc. Later in the day, you will take a tour of the Olympic Park where you will view the exterior of the Bird Nest-China National Stadium and Water Cube-China National Aquatic Center. Attend a welcome Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Day 04 (Sat) BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Today you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace. This was the palace for 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors who ruled China for over 500 years. You will also tour the Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Feast your eyes on the Long Corridor, Longevity Hill, and Kunming Lake. If time permits, you may also have the opportunity to see pandas at Beijing Zoo located nearby the Summer Palace.

Day 5 (Sun) BEIJING/SHANGHAI (AB, L)
This morning you will take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival at Shanghai Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Enjoy the rest of the day for leisure or join in some optional tours in Shanghai.

Day 6 (Mon) SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Shanghai, China’s largest city (home to 16 million people), is also China’s principal port on a deep estuary of the Yangtze River. Often regarded as “the Paris of the East,” Shanghai has retained the flavor of its past European influences. The excursion today takes you to the Bund- a waterfront area that showcases many landmark buildings of western style built in the early 20th century, the bustling Nanjing Road, Chenghuangmiao Old Town, and Tianzifang, an old neighborhood with hidden alleyways full of boutiques and art galleries. You will also visit the well-known Shanghai Museum of Art and History, which ranks among the great museums of the world. Attend a farewell dinner celebration of Shanghai cuisine in the evening, followed by an optional cruise on the Huangpu River to enjoy a fascinating night view of Shanghai.

Day 7 (Tues) SHANGHAI/SUZHOU (AB, L)
This morning you may take an optional tour of the Oriental Pearl Tower and Pudong New Developmental Zone in Shanghai. Take an afternoon motor vehicle ride to Suzhou, noted for its landscaped gardens. Enjoy the rest of the day for leisure.

Day 8 (Wed) SUHOU/SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Today you will cruise on the world famous ancient Grand Canal of more than 2400 years history to experience the unique cultures and glimpse the daily life of the local residents. You will also visit the silk embroidery factory, the Master of Fishing Nets Garden, and the ancient Panmen Gate, the only existing water and land gate. Take a stroll along the famous Shan Tang Street with a history of more than 1100 years, where you can still experience the past prosperity of Suzhou and its traditional cultures well preserved. Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon.

Day 9 (Thurs) SHANGHAI/US (AB)
After breakfast you will take a departure transfer to the airport for the flight back home.

· The above land only prices are inclusive of the domestic air fares in China along with the Chinese taxes and fuel surcharges

· The initial airport arrival transfer in Beijing and final airport departure transfer in Shanghai are not included if your transpacific flight is booked on your own.

INTERNATIONAL AIR FARES BOOKED THROUGH PILGRIM TOURS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ABOVE ITINERARY

Complimentary initial airport arrival transfer in Beijing and final airport departure transfer in Shanghai are provided if your transpacific flights is booked with Air China through Pilgrim Tours in conjunction with the above tour schedule.

· The above preferred air fares are available based on limited spaces and could be secured when reservation with full payment for international air fare is received more than 90 days prior to departure. The above air fares are subject to confirmation by Air China, the featured airline.

· The above international air fares are inclusive of airlines fuel surcharges, but do not include the government imposed taxes and fees including the September 11 security fee of up to $120 per person

Tour Features:

• All domestic air and ground transportation in China

• 7 nights hotel accommodations at five star deluxe hotels or superior first class hotels

• Escorted tours and sightseeing with admission and English speaking tour guides in each city

• 17 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners including Peking Duck Dinner and Shanghai cuisine farewell dinner party

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