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Our China Tours are All-Inclusive!
From the must-see highlights of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, to the remote reaches of Tibet, the oases along the Silk Road, the pastoral scenery near Guilin and the verdant grasslands of Mongolia, We offer an amazing variety of tours to this fascinating corner of the world.
For 2010 we're offering these exciting features & enhancements:
- All-inclusive Pricing: All Gratuities (tour guides, drivers, baggage handling, incidental tips), All Air Taxes (domestic and international, wherever applicable), and International Airport Transfers are included in the tour price! Other tour company "lead-in" prices don't include their hidden charges, their fine-print exclusions, their surprise add-ons. Our prices include virtually everything!
- More Flexibility: Our 13-night "Essential China + Yangtze River Cruise" tour remains our most popular itinerary. But for dozens of 2010 departures you'll have the option of replacing the 3-night Yangtze River cruise portion with a 3-night journey to Guilin, Tibet, Lijiang or Jiu Zhai Gou.
- Shanghai is hosting the World Expo 2010 from May thorugh October! It is a scheduled World Expo in the tradition of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the exposition will be "Better City – Better Life". Don't miss it!
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Our "Essential China Series" tours offer the perfect choice for first-time visitors to China. Limited in time? Choose the efficient 8-night "Essential China" Tour. Otherwise, choose among any of the five, 13-night "Essential China + " Tours. Each spotlights a specific region of China: the Yangtze River, Guilin, Tibet, Lijiang or Jiu Zhai Gou and ALL include the major, big-city highlights of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, plus the gardens and silk museums of Suzhou and China's adorable Pandas!
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Essential China Tours
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8 Nights/9 Days
August through November 2010
Sunday departures
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Our shortest, least-expensive tour! Short in time but long on curiosity? In just over one week, you'll explore Beijing's Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square, walk The Great Wall, view Xian's Terracotta Warriors, watch silk artisans create masterpieces in Suzhou and take in the towering skyscrapers of Shanghai!
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Essential China Tours + Yangtze River Cruise
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13 Nights/14 Days
August through November 2010
Sunday departures
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Our most popular China Tour! Beijing's Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square; The Great Wall; Xian's Terracotta Warriors, those adorable Giant Pandas - and baby Pandas, too; a relaxing 3-night Yangtze River cruise; the "silk city" of Suzhou and the glistening skyscrapers of Shanghai! All the major highlights - all the "must-see" attractions are included on this comprehensive journey.
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Essential China Tours + Guilin
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13 Nights/14 Days
August through November 2010
Sunday & Thursday departures
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Float down the blissfully serene Li River... This tour includes the highlights of Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Suzhou and Shanghai and replaces the Yangtze River cruise with 3-night, in-depth tour of Guilin and the surrounding scenery. Travel down the Li River Cruise, see the Rice Terraces of Longji Titian and spend a delightful day at picturesque Yangshuo.
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Essential China Tours + Tibet
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13 Nights/14 Days
August through October 2010
Sunday & Thursday departures
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Travel to Tibet! Visit the monasteries and palaces of Tibet - former home to the Dalai Lama. With the Himalayas as the backdrop, the city of Lhasa presents the rich treasures of Tibet. By traveling to Tibet instead of cruising the Yangtze River, you'll still see all the highlights of China: Beijing, the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors, Suzhou's gardens and Shanghai's shops are all here!
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Essential China Tours + Lijiang
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13 Nights/14 Days
September through September 2010
Sunday & Thursday departures
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Visit Lijiang - a UNESCO World Heritage Site! This 13-night adventure features Lijiang, rather than 3-night Yangtze River Cruise. In so doing, it provides an in-depth tour deep into the history and legends of China. You'll see Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as well as the almost impossibly-quaint town of Lijiang. And you won't miss the big-city highlights of Beijing, Xian or Shanghai, either!
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Essential China Tours + Jiu Zhai Gou
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13 Nights/14 Days
August through October 2010
Thursday departures
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
The wonders of Jiu Zhai Gou! Imagine a region that combines the vastness of Yellowstone with the Yosemite's majesty and you've only begun to scratch at the essence of Jiu Zhai Gou's uniqueness! You'll see bizarre, calcified pools, massive limestone outcroppings, and spectacular waterfalls on this tour - and still see the big-city attractions at Beijing, Xian and Shanghai!
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Add ADVENTURE to your China Tour. Choose an "Adventure China Series" tour and travel to Tibet aboard the world's highest train. Or trace the centuries-old Silk Road. Overnight at the Mt. Everest Base Camp or take part in Mongolia's most popular festival! And this year, take in the 2009 Total Solar Eclipse high atop China's magnificent Mount Emei!
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Train to Tibet China Tours
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11 Nights/12Days
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Travel the "roof of the world" on a luxury train to Tibet! The exotic journey from Xining to Lhasa moves through air so thin that an oxygen system similar to those on airliners is supplied. Your destination is Tibet, a remote region perched at the base of the mighty Himalayas.
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The Silk Road China Tours
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12 Nights/13 Days
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
Trace the footsteps of Marco Polo! Portions of our "Silk Road" journey follow ancient trade routes, introducing you to centuries-old cities once enriched beyond measure by local suppliers and merchants. This tour is timed to include the bustling Kashgar Sunday Market - on Sunday!
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Everest Explorer China Tours
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14 Nights/15 Days
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
This adventurous trip goes the distance – and elevation – to bring you within view of the world's tallest peak: Mt. Everest! Follwing your arrival in Tibet aboard the impressive Qinghai-Tibet Train, you'll explore Tibetan towns and monasteries and then travel on to the Everest Base Camp - where you'll have the option to overnight! This "Everest Explorer" trip truly earns its name.
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Mongolia Naadam Tour
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12 Nights/13 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, escorted China Tour
The Adventure & Pageantry of the Naadam Festival! This is one of our most adventurous, most exotic tours. Timed to coincide with Mongolia's most important annual event, the Naadam Festival, this tour offers overnights in traditional Ger camps and visits to the palaces of Mongol kings, dinosaur excavation sites, remote sand dunes, fishing, boating and marketplace shopping!
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Our "Luxury China" series tours present the finest, most enchanting hotels and the most excellent restaurants offering authentic, regional cuisine. In-depth tours, coupled with the pampering only a small group size can offer, make these tours very special. Choose from a 14-night, fully-escorted, fully-pampered itinerary or the slightly longer, 19-night tour - our most comprehensive journey!
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The Grand 14 China Tours
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14 Nights/15 Days
Monday, November 01, 2010
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Seeing China in style! We've designed this tour to include China's most popular attractions - yet exclude the hurry and hassle of mainstream tours. You'll overnight in splendid accommodations, dine within enchanting restaurants and enjoy a premium, sophisticated travel experience.
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The Grand 19 China Tours
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19 Nights/20 Days
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Our most comprehensive tour! From your arrival in Beijing to your departure from Shanghai, you'll be welcomed at the finest hotels and restaurants in China. Throughout your journey extra touches are provided at every turn including access to seldom-seen attractions and more personal time to linger and indulge your curiosity.
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