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If you have a limited amount of time in Beijing and want to see Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven all in one day, then this itinerary will achieve that goal. However you might feel a bit "monument-ed out" by the end of it. We top it off with a trip to Beijing's most touristy market - Xiushui Silk Market. Its better if you can stretch this...

If you have just a few days in port and want to see both Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an then this tour is right for you. We include a accommodation and flights to make a complete package. We can change the hotel if you have a preference. Flights are quoted at a discount and the final flight price will depend on the discount available from the airlines when you pay your...

Tour starts with walking in the former Jewish Neighborhood in Hong Kou district where nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees lived during the Second World War. Stop at Huoshan Park (former Rabin Park) where the only Jewish monument in Shanghai is located in. Visit Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (former Ohel Moishe Synagogue), video of history of Jews in Shanghai will be shown. You may have a coffee break...

Suzhou is a city of over 2,500 years history located in the Yangtze River Delta region. It is an easy day trip from Shanghai to the canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens that are now UNESCO world heritage sites. The area is also famed for its exquisite silk production. We will give you a taste of all these aspects of Suzhou in one day, picking you up from your...

This tour begins and ends at your hotel in Shanghai. Tongli is one of the most authentic and picturesque water towns outside Shanghai. It is a little over 1 hour to drive there. After walking through the narrow lanes and having a canal cruise you continue on to Suzhou. In Suzhou you will see the Humble Administrator's Garden, one of the most famous there. Suzhou is also famous for its...

This tour takes you on a two night outing to Suzhou with a stop on the way to see the fantastic water town of Tongli. See ancient China on this historic route through its canals and old towns. Rather than rush and try to see too much in a short time, this trip takes in all the major and a few minor sights and a comfortable pace. You have time to relax and are not rushed. You can actually...

Pingyao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its walled city remains completely intact and is an oasis of history in the countryside. It can be reached from Beijing by fast train to Taiyuan, then its another two hour drive to the old town of Pingyao. Inside the walled city much of the area is pedestrianized, so it is pleasant to stroll the old style streets. All the accommodation is in nice,...

This tour follows the popular triangle of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, then adds in the Yangtze River Cruise. The cruise we include is on Century Cruise line, the best of the five star lines. Much of the trip is about enjoying life onboard and dining, so we feel this is the best choice. We can offer other ships at various prices, please inquire. We do not include hotels in the...

A great tour for its variety of activities, you start off by taking the bullet train from Beijing. Along the way you experience classes in kungfu, making noodles by hand, tai chi on the old Xi'an city wall and making pottery at a special museum. A variety of temples show the history of these rich destinations. This itinerary and accommodation can be adjusted according to your...

Beijing is one of the most exciting places in the world in terms of art. There are over 10 art districts (converted use space, many old factories or testing facilities) within the city that are brimming with some of the most thought provoking and beautiful works of art produced in the contemporary world. While many of these districts beam with eclectic glamor lined with amazing galleries and...