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Yabuli Ski Resort

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Harbin-Beijing-Shanghai

Itinerary
AB: American Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner | SD: Special Dinner

Day 1??? US/Beijing (on the flight)
Today you will take an international flight from the US to Beijing, the Capital of China. Meals and movies will be provided on board.

Day 2??? Beijing/Harbin (flight)
Upon arrival in Beijing, you?ll take a connecting flight to Harbin, often referred to the ?Moscow in the East? due to the cultural influence from Russia in the history. Harbin is also the hosting city of the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, one of the four largest ice and snow festivals in the world. Upon arrival at the airport in Harbin, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day for leisure. Hotel accommodations at the Sofitel Hotel or similar.

Day 3??? Harbin (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, the excursion today takes you to the Stalin Park, the Flood Control Monument, the St. Sophia Church Square, Central Street and Gogol Street. You will also attend the famous Ice and Snow Festival to enjoy the ice and snow sculptures in different formations with the light.

Day 4??? Harbin/Yabuli (AB, D) (bus)
After breakfast, you will take a bus ride (approximately 3.5 hours) to Yabuli Ski Resort, the best ski resort in China. Enjoy your skiing for the rest of the day. Stay overnight at one of the best resorts available in Yabuli.

Day 5??? Yabuli (AB, D)
Enjoy your full day skiing in Yabuli.

Day 6??? Yabuli (AB, D)
Enjoy your full day skiing in Yabuli.

Day 7??? Yabuli/Harbin/Beijing (AB, L, D) (bus / flight)
Today you will take a bus ride to Harbin Airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival at the Capital International Airport in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. Hotel accommodations at the Oriental Bay International Hotel or similar.

Day 8??? Beijing (AB, L, SD)
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall of China at Juyongguan Pass, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind. After lunch, you will stroll along the Sacred Way guarding the Ming Tombs, lined with different statutes of animals such as lions, elephants, camels and etc. Later in the day, you will take a tour of the Olympic Park where you will view the exterior of the Bird Nest-China National Stadium and Water Cube-China National Aquatic Center. Attend a welcome Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Day 9??? Beijing (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace. You will also tour the emperors Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi.

Day 10??? Beijing/Shanghai?(AB, L, SD) flight
After breakfast, you will take a flight to Shanghai. It is China?s largest city (home to 16 million people) and also China s principal port on a deep estuary of the Yangtze River. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will visit the Bund and the well-known Shanghai Museum of Art and History, which ranks among the great museums of the world. Attend a farewell dinner celebration of Shanghai cuisine in the evening, followed by a cruise on Huangpu River to enjoy a fascinating night view of Shanghai. Hotel accommodations at the Ramada Plaza Gateway or similar.

Day 11??? Shanghai (AB, L)
Todays excursion takes you to Yu Garden and the bustling Nanjing Road. After lunch, enjoy your leisure time to explore Shanghai on your own.

Day 12??? Shanghai/US (AB)
After breakfast you will take a departure transfer to the airport for the flight back home.

Tour Fare from LAX: $2,695? P/P (double occupancy)
Tour Fare from JFK, NYC: $2,795? P/P (double occupancy)
International & Chinese Airport Tax: from $118 P/P
Airlines Fuel Charges: from $340 P/P (subject to change)
(for both international and domestic Chinese flights)

Group discount of $100 P/P is available for a group reservation of 10 passengers and
up taking the same flight routing. Ask JESS Kalinowsky about making your own group.

Departure Dates:
Dec. 28, 2011; Feb 08, 2012; Mar. 07, 2012
(Additional cost from $100 P/P for departure on Dec. 28, 2011)
The Ice Festival is open from late December through mid February.
Other departure dates may be available upon request.
Optional Add-on Tour 1:? 4 Day?3 Night ? Xian Excursion

Day 13??? Shanghai/Xian (AB, SD)
Today you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival in Xian, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda if time permits. Enjoy an imperial dumpling dinner banquet, followed by an on-stage show of Tang Dynasty dance and music. Hotel accommodations at the New World Grand Hotel or similar.

Day 14??? Xian (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, visit the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and see the awesomeTerra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the world. You will also take a tour of the well preserved city wall in Xian.

Day 15??? Xian (AB, L)
Today you will visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of History. Enjoy the rest of the day for leisure or shopping.

Day 16??? Xian/Beijing/US (AB)
After breakfast, you will take a departure transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing to connect your international flight back home.

Add-on Tour Fare: from $635 P/P?(double occupancy)
Additional Airport Tax for Add-on Tour: from $50 P/P
(Tour fare includes air fare Shanghai/Xian and Xian/Beijing, round trip airport transfers, escorted tours with English speaking guide and tour admissions, deluxe hotel accommodations with American breakfast and meals and cultural show as specified.)
Optional Add-on Tour 2:? 4 Day?3 Night?- Hong Kong?Excursion

Day 13??? Shanghai/Hong Kong (AB)
Today you will take a flight to Hong Kong-The Pearl of the Orient. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You may stroll around for leisure or shopping for the rest of the day. Hotel accommodations at Harbour Grand Kowloon or similar.

Day 14??? Hong Kong (AB)
Todays half-day seat-in-coach tour of Hong Kong Island takes you to the Stanley Market, the Aberdeen Fishing Village, Repulse Bay and Victoria Peak for a breathtaking view of the city and its harbor. The rest of the day will be free for you to experience the vibrancy and vitality of urban Hong Kong on your own.

Day 15??? Hong Kong (AB)
Enjoy your free day for leisure or shopping.

Day 16??? Hong Kong/US (via Beijing)
After breakfast, you will take a departure transfer to the airport for your flight back home via Beijing.

Add-on Tour Fare: from $995 P/P?(double occupancy)
Additional Airport Tax for Add-on Tour: from $45 P/P
(Tour fare includes air fare Shanghai/Hong Kong and Hong Kong/Beijing, round trip airport transfers, join-in tours with English speaking guide and tour admissions, deluxe hotel accommodations with American breakfast)
Tour Features

• Round trip air transportation between LAX or JFK and China.
• Welcome reception upon arrival with local guides.
• All air and ground transportation in China.
• Round trip airport transfers and escorted tours with tour admissions and English speaking guide in each city.
• 10 nights deluxe hotel accommodations with buffet American breakfast: 2 nights in Harbin, 3 nights in Yabuli, 3 nights in Beijing and 2 nights in Shanghai.
• 2-day lift ticket and ski rental in Yabuli.
• 24 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners including the specialty dinners.
• All local taxes.
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