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Day 1: Overnight Flight

 
Day 2: Arrive Beijing, China
Experience one of the most fascinating cities in the world, Beijing.  Over the next several days, you will experience the beauty and intrigue of this ancient culture.

 
Day 3: Beijing
Start your journey into Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, with a sightseeing tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. You are free this afternoon to explore on your own or perhaps relax with an optional foot massage at a spa.  (B, L, D)

 
Day 4: Beijing
This morning visit the Summer Palace, which is ranked amongst the most noted classical gardens in the world.  In 1998, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.  After lunch, the remainder of the day is at leisure.  Tonight, a delicious dumpling dinner is included.
(B, L, D)

 
Day 5: The Great Wall
No visit to China would be complete without seeing The Great Wall.  Behold this awesome site and have the chance to walk along a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. *Travel through the Valley of the Ming Tombs, where you will walk along the Sacred Way.* Enjoy a time-honored and favorite pastime of the Chinese when you go kite-flying along the Sacred Way.  Your dinner this evening, a famous Peking duck dinner, is followed by a special treat: the Peking Opera show.  (B, L, D)

 
Day 6: Beijing
This morning visit the Temple of Heaven where the emperor came twice each year to thank the gods for the good harvest and to pray for the new harvest.  You will also see the locals doing their morning Tai Chi.exercises, playing cards or board games. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening you may choose an optional tour to the world-famous Beijing Acrobatic Show.  (B)

 
Day 7: Beijing
Enjoy a full day of leisure to relax or independently explore this wonderful city.  You may take an optional tour to Xian*, which includes a visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum.  (B)

 
Day 8: Beijing
*This morning, enjoy a visit to the Beijing Zoo, home of the famous Pandas.* Afterwards you have the opportunity to experience ancient Beijing on a rickshaw tour through its narrow streets and alleys.  With help from an interpreter, you will learn about a local family’s history and way of life when you share lunch with them in their Hutong home.  They will also teach you the art of traditional dumpling making!  This afternoon you may enjoy one last walk through the bustling streets of the city before joining your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.  (B, L, D)

 
Day 9: Beijing - Tour Ends
On your return flight home you will cross the International Dateline.  (B)