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CLASSIC CHINA - 2009

11 days incl. air, or 10 days from Beijing to Shanghai (OL)

Vacation Overview

Delve into the unique world of ancient China during this fabulous vacation. Your tour begins in China’s capital city, Beijing. Here, marvel at historic wonders such as the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, and Summer Palace. No vacation to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall of China, where you have the opportunity to walk along the wall and enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Sample cultural delights, including a special Peking duck dinner and a performance of the Peking Opera. Experience life in a historic neighborhood while enjoying a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing’s hutongs, the city’s ancient alleys. Fly to Xi’an, where you visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Then marvel at the army of Terracotta Warriors that guarded China’s first emperor’s tomb for 2,000 years. Next, travel to Hangzhou and explore the Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Lingyin Temple. In Hangzhou, enjoy a leisurely cruise on West Lake before setting off for Suzhou, renowned for its silk production and elegant embroidery. Finally, your tour takes you to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and center of trade and industry. The Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop as you end your amazing China vacation. On this trip, you witness the remnants of China’s history and experience the vibrancy of the cities as they are now.

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Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Great Wall of China
  • The beautiful city of Shanghai at night
  • Walk along the Great Wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress
  • The Bund, a famous waterfront area in Shanghai, China
  • The Forbidden City, once the Chinese imperial palace
  • The Forbidden City, located in Beijing, houses the Palace Museum
  • Beijing Tower
  • Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an
  A Vacation Story  The Forbidden City in Beijing

"The Forbidden City – the largest imperial palace in the world – is situated in the center of Beijing and covers more than 178 acres of land in China. As an ancient Chinese legend goes, “the God resided in the heavens, known to all as the “Purple City.”” During the 17th Century, Chinese emperors claimed to be the sons of the God in an effort to justify their absolute power, and thus their homes would be considered a forbidden area to the common people. As a result, “Purple Forbidden City” became the official name for the emperor’s palace."

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