July 10(Fri) BOS
IAD
PEK by Air
Boston Logan to Beijing by Air by UA205(08:30/10:20). Upon arrival in IAD, transit to take UA897 at 12:19.
July 11(Sat) Beijing (D)
Arrive in Beijing at 14:20. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the deluxe Westin Chaoyang Hotel. Then leave for the Welcome Dinner.
July 12(Sun) Beijing (B/L/D)
Visit the largest royal park Summer Palace,constructed in the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234); during the succeeding reign of feudal emperors, it was extended continuously. By the time of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it had become a luxurious royal garden providing royal families with rest and entertainment. Shop in a fresh water pearl shop. After lunch, visit to Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Hutong Tour of traditional and ancient narrow streets in one of the historic oldest part of the city. After authentic Chinese dinner, enjoy the famous Gongfu Show.
July 13(Mon) Beijing (B/L/D)
Visit Juyongguan of Great Wall and Changling of Ming Tombs. Picture stop at the Birds Net and the Cubic Water. On the way to the Wall, visit to a jade carving factory, then you would know how those beautiful ornaments are done. A special dinner treat of Beijing Roasted Duck awaits you this evening.
July 14(Tue) Beijing
Xian by Air(B/L/D)
Transferred to fly to Xian in the early morning by MU2106(07:45/09:35). Check into Xian Titan Time Hotel. Visit Sha’anxi Historical Museum, which houses over 300,000 items including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, and silver objects. Visit Great Mosque, first built in the Tang Dynasty and Muslim living quarter. Enjoy a fabulous Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in Sha'anxi Opera House.
July 15(Wed) Xian
Shanghai by Air(B/L/D)
Visit the Giant Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty. Explore the unforgettable Terra-cotta Warroirs and Horses dating from 210BC, and Chongde Pottery Workshop to learn how to make Terra-cotta Warroirs and Horses in the ancient time. Take the evening flight MU2215(19:20/21:10)to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You will be met by our representative and transferred to Shanghai Portman Ritz Hotel.
July 16(Thu) Shanghai(B/L/D)
Visit Jade Buddha Temple with its tea house. Visit Xintiandi Area, a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area including restored traditional shikumen (stane gate) houses on narrow alleys. Yu Garden, one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens in the region. You will have time to explore the Bazaar Market and etc. Enjoy the acrobatic show in the evening.
July 17(Fri) Shanghai
(B/L)
Check out in the morning. Visit Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and the Bund, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. After lunch, transfer group to board the ship at Shanghai Int'l Passenger’s Dock not far from the Bund.
July 18(Sat)-23(Thu) Eclipse Cruise
July 23(Thu) Shanghai
Home by Air(L)
This morning we will disembark from the Cruise, and meet at Shanghai Int’l Passenger’s Dock not far from the Bund. We drive to Pudong Area to visit TV Tower and walk along Riverside Park if the time permits. After lunch we travel to airport to take 15:30 flight back to the United States.