CHINA: A FAMILY ADVENTURE
13 days

A multi-generational exploration of a fascinating country where strong family ties are valued and children welcomed everywhere.

INCLUDED FEATURES
DAYS 1/2: USA OR CANADA / SHANGHAI, CHINA
Fly overnight to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. Portman Ritz-Carlton
DAY 3: SHANGHAI
Walk along the Bund, the city’s famed waterfront promenade, and Old Town and explore Shanghai’s Science and Technology Museum. Tonight visit the entertainment district of Xiantiandi and attend a welcome dinner. Portman Ritz-Carlton B L D
DAY 4: SHANGHAI / ZHUJAJIAO / SHANGHAI
Travel to Zhujajiao, a “water village” with stone bridges and buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Your afternoon is at leisure, and the day ends with a performance by the Shanghai Acrobatic Circus. Portman Ritz-Carlton B L
DAY 5: SHANGHAI / GUILIN
Visit the Shanghai Zoo and then fly to Guilin. Travel by traditional Chinese boat on the Li River to watch the cormorant birds’ fishing performance. Hotel of Modern Art B L
DAY 6: GUILIN / YANGSHUO / GUILIN
Cruise the Li River and explore Yangshuo by bicycle. Learn to make tofu before witnessing a sound and light show of the impression of Sister Liu. Hotel of Modern Art B L
DAY 7: GUILIN / CHENGDU
Explore the Guilin caves and visit a local farming village en route to Chengdu. Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel B L
DAY 8: CHENGDU
Visit the Panda Research Center and the Tea House in People’s Park. Tonight’s performance of wizardry is the “King of the Changing Face.” Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel B L
DAY 9: CHENGDU / XIAN
Fly to Xian to visit the Tomb of Qin Shihuangdi and its amazing Terracotta Warriors and learn to make pottery armies. A Tang Dynasty show ends an exciting day. Shangri-La Golden Flower B L D
DAY 10: XIAN / BEIJING
Sightseeing in Xian includes the Ancient Gate of the city walls, the Shaanxi Museum and the Stone Tablets Forest, before flying to Beijing. Grand Hyatt Beijing B L
DAY 11: BEIJING
Explore the historic Forbidden City and fly kites in Tiananmen Square (subject toconditions). Travel by pedicab (or peddle yourself) through the historic hutong district. Grand Hyatt Beijing B L
DAY 12: BEIJING
After a morning tai chi class at the Great Wall, visit the Temple of Heaven before cocktails and a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Grand Hyatt Beijing B L D
DAY 13: BEIJING / USA OR CANADA
Board your homebound flight. B

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