• Day 1 - Depart North America



• Day 2 - Beijing (3 nights) Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.
  
  Hotel: Sheraton



• Day 3 - Beijing Tour the Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens. It’s the most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Visit Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing. Walk through the Tiananmen Gate, the “Gate of Heavenly Peace,” and the entranceway to the Forbidden City. Continue on to another Beijing gem, the Summer Palace, one of China’s largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. At the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)



• Day 4 - Beijing In the morning, travel 40 miles north of Beijing to the Great Wall. To walk this wonder of the ancient world is truly memorable. The original construction began in the 3rd century BC as a way to keep out warring invaders. Additional sections extended the wall over the centuries to its present length of nearly 4,000 miles. Before your return to Beijing, travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs, the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. End your day with an evening at the spectacular Beijing Opera. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 5 - Beijing – Xi’an (2 nights) Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs (ancient lanes and alleyways), located in the old residential area of Beijing. Fly to Xi’an in the afternoon and be taken to the Sheraton Hotel. You will enjoy a sumptuous traditional dumpling dinner in the evening. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton



• Day 6 - Xi’an Xi’an is the site of one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. After your amazing exploration of these fabulous sculptures, visit City Wall. In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show featuring music, dance, and traditional costumes. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)



• Day 7 - Xi’an – Shanghai – Tongli – Suzhou Fly to Shanghai and travel to Tongli en route to Suzhou. A charming town, Tongli boasts a picturesque collection of ancient bridges crisscrossing meandering rivers. Cruise the narrow river on a Sanpan before going to Suzhou. In the evening, enjoy a gala at the Garden of the Master of the Fishing Nets in Suzhou, including a special performance of native classical music and dance. This is a rare opportunity to experience a truly intimate and memorable evening. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Shangri-La



• Days 8 - Suzhou – Shanghai (2 nights) The beautiful waterside city of Suzhou is known for its magnificent gardens, silk and embroidery. The gardens are delicate designs of hills and ponds, terraces, corridors and towers. Wander through the Garden of the Humble Administrator covering over 12 acres. These gardens are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and were originally built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty. After your visit, you’ll visit the Embroidery Institute. In the late afternoon, travel to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Regal International



• Day 9 - Shanghai Shanghai is a striking blend of cultures. European-style buildings stand alongside Chinese structures and ancient temples. Today, you’ll stroll through Old Town, then along the Bund, Shanghai’s famed waterfront promenade. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres representing “large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate.” The highest tower in Asia, this unique site with revolving teahouse and sightseeing platform offers a fantastic view of the Bund. On your final night in China, prepare to be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 10 - Shanghai - North America Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (Buffet breakfast)



• Extend your vacation with these Optional Extensions Extend your vacation with these optional extensions
  
  
  HONG KONG
  Recently reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, Hong Kong has always remained true to its Chinese roots and culture. Shop at Stanley Market. Explore Hong Kong Island and drive up to Victoria Peak. Visit Repulse Bay and the fishermen’s village at Aberdeen.
  Included in your 4-day grand city stay:
  
  •3 nights at the Sheraton Hotel with breakfast*
  • All transfers
  •Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong
  • Half-day Hong Kong Island Tour
  
  * Hotel subject to change. 
  
  
  HONG KONG & GUILIN
  
  Hong Kong and Guilin – Combine Hong Kong, with its vibrant blend of Eastern and Western culture, with beautiful Guilin into one grand extension. Tour Reed Flute Cave and relax on a spectacular full-day cruise with lunch down the Li River of Guilin. Be enthralled by the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong as you explore the island and drive up to Victoria Peak.
  Included in your 5-day stay:
  
  • Flights between Shanghai and Guilin and to Hong Kong
  • 1 night at the Sheraton Hotel in Guilin*
  • 3 nights at the Sheraton Hotel in Hong Kong*
  • Full-day cruise on the Li River and tour in Yangshuo with lunch
  • Breakfast daily
  • Guided tour of Guilin
  • Half-day Hong Kong Island tour
  • English-speaking guides
  • All transfers
  
  * Hotel subject to change.
  
  

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Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.