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Mahjong in the hutong
CHINA SAMPLER
Xian 2
All internal flights are included.
Beijing 3
CHINA
Shanghai Suzhou 1 2
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Hangzhou To Hong Kong
10 DAYS + FROM $3,999 + Never more than 16 guests OR Private
For a Deeper Look into Chinese Life + History
OUR JOURNEY
DAY3| TheGreatWall+ Summer Palace
Journey into the mountains north
of the city to explore the Great Wall at Juyong Pass, one of the most historic and scenic sections of this ancient defensive structure. Then tour the Summer Palace, erstwhile seasonal retreat of China’s emperors. meals b+l
Fly to Xian, China’s DAY 4 | ancient capital
Fly to Xian where you’ll be escorted
to the Hilton Hotel, perfectly situated within the city walls. Join a city resident to explore a colorful local market, perusing the wide variety of products and sampling exotic fare from the many vendors. Tonight’s dinner features savory dumplings. meals b+d
+ Sit down to lunch with
a Beijing family that’s lived in their hutong for 3 generations. You’ll gain personal insight into the challenges and rewards of balancing traditional ways with modern life.
+ Feel the ancient rhythms of Xian as a savvy city resident guides you through the exotic and colorful local market.
+ Spend time with tea farmers near Hangzhou,
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joining them in their fields for a hands-on learning experience in the ancient art of tea cultivation.
Delight in traditional Chinese pastimes at Suzhou’s bustling markets and then join local residents to fly your own kite near the ancient City Gate.
Includes 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
DAY 1 | Welcome to Beijing
We’ll be at the airport to escort you to the
luxurious Fairmont Beijing Hotel.
In and around Beijing DAY 2 | with your Trip Leader
Marvel at the vast expanse of
Tiananmen Square and follow in the footsteps of Ming Dynasty emperors as you tour the Forbidden City. Explore by rickshaw through the narrow lanes of a hutong and spend time with a family in the home where they’ve lived for three generations. Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck banquet including local beer
and wine. meals b+l+d
Great Wall
PACIFIC OCEAN