10-Day Tour of China with Airfare

During this tour, you’ll jet between three of China’s most vibrant cities: Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai. At each stop, a guide will give you a tour of the city; you’ll have a chance to get a closer look at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Shanghai’s Bund District, and other famous landmarks. There will also be free time to explore the cities on your own or take optional side trips (for extra fees). Each tour includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Houston (IAH), or New York (JFK)
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at the 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Beijing or similar in Beijing
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at the 4.5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xi’an or similar in Xi’an
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at the 4.5-star Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel, Crowne Plaza Shanghai, or similar in Shanghai
• China domestic airfare from Beijing to Xi’an and Xi’an to Shanghai
• Daily breakfast
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Fuel surcharge and tax
• Roundtrip airport transfers in each city
• Orientation tour in each city

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Days 1–4: Flight and Beijing

An overnight flight takes you to Beijing, China’s capital and one of the world’s biggest cities. During your 3-night stint in this megalopolis, you’ll tour Qianmen Street—the city’s shopping hub—and the notable Bird’s Nest and Water Cube stadiums.

• Tiananmen Square dates back to the 15th century. It extends over nearly 100 acres, making it the world’s biggest public square. Among Tiananmen’s highlights are the Monument to the People’s Heroes, a 120-foot granite obelisk commemorating fallen Chinese soldiers.
• Forbidden City: Take an optional tour of this palatial complex ($28/person), which has 800 buildings and thousands of rooms decked out with priceless artwork, antique furnishings, and precious jade.
• Optional tour of the Great Wall: $49 per person

Days 5 and 6: Xi’an

Next, you’ll make your way southwest to Xi’an, where 3,000 years of history are on full display. Most of the city is still surrounded by a moat and a 50-foot-thick stone wall dating back to the 7th century. At Xi’an’s center stand the Drum and Bell Towers, two pagoda-like structures that were used to keep time during the Ming Dynasty.

• Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built during the 7th century and still stuns visitors with its elaborately carved Buddha statues. Climb the spiral staircase inside for impressive views of the city.
• Terracotta Army: Thousands of terra-cotta soldiers, horses, and chariots were carved during the 3rd century to protect the tomb of China’s first emperor. This marvel remained undiscovered until roughly 40 years ago; today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s top tourist attractions. You can see it on an optional tour ($55/person).
• Other optional tours: Enjoy a dumpling banquet ($28/person) or take in a Tang dynasty dinner show ($59/person).

Days 7–10: Shanghai and Departure

You’ll head to Shanghai for the last leg of the trip. A guided tour includes stops at some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the Bund, the city’s riverfront district, where you can see examples of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The Bund is right across the Huangpu River from the futuristic skyline in Pudong, offering picture-perfect views of its colorfully lit skyscrapers.

• The Shanghai Museum resembles a cooking pot on the outside; inside, you’ll find more than 100,000 artifacts, sculptures, and furnishings tracing back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
• City God Temple has been in place since the 15th century. It’s surrounded by ornate pavilions, teahouses, and vendors hawking incense and jewelry.
• Optional tours: Cruise along the Huangpu River ($25/person); see an acrobatics show ($40/person); or tour Suzhou, a village crisscrossed by canals ($62/person).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you have the option to extend your trip.

2. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? As long as the Groupon shows the particular date can be purchased, then it is available.

3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? After you purchase the Groupon, please redeem by making the reservation as soon as possible.

4. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? The maximum number of people that can stay in one room is three. One child can stay with two parents in the same room. Children will require a Groupon in order to travel with parents. Discounts apply during booking process. Children must be under 12 years old at time of travel. Please contact Affordable Asia for details.

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