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Product Name:- Duniya Dekho

Tour Name:- Magical China - Summer 2012

Description: Your Magical China tour takes 9 days and offers the most visit-worthy and mostrepresentative cities in China. Tour the capital of China, Beijing and metropolis Shanghai, view theTerracotta Army in Xi'an, board the fastest train in the world You are not only provided withthe top sights with best itinerary, but also the best experience of China.

Itinerary Details:Day 01 - Begin Your Tour * Arrive Shanghai * Cruise on Huangpu RiverWelcome to your Cox & Kings 'Magical China' tour! Your Cox & Kings representative greets you atthe 'meeting point' at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you to the terminal toboard the Maglev Train, the fastest train in the world, followed by a transfer to the hotel (check inafter 1400 hrs). The rest of the evening is free to explore this city of marvels on your own. Later,enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River, gazing at the mighty skyscrapers, the Monument Tower to thePeople's Heroes, the famous Waibaidu Bridge and Huangpu Park on one bank, and the Orient PearlTV Tower, International Convertion Center, Jin Mao Building and the newly rising Pudong New Areaon the other. The Yangpu and Nanpu bridges span the river. From the river, one can also view theruins of ancient cannon emplacements and fortifications at Wusong and the magnificent view of theYangtze River as it empties into the sea.(Dinner)

Day 02 - In Shanghai * Guided City Tour Of Shanghai * Visit to the BundToday, depart on a full day sightseeing tour of Shanghai. See the alluring, centuries-old Yu YuanGardens located in the Old Town of Shanghai, which recreates a beautiful landscape of pagodas,pavilions, rockeries, fountains, ancient trees and precious flowers, the Town God's Temple, built inthe 15 century, a well-known temple in Shanghai City. Combined together, the Yu Yuan Gardens

and Town God's Temple makes the Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart, which features streets andshops of Chinese jade and traditional handicrafts, as well as those of local snacks. Proceed towardsthe Bund and the Old City, where the great trading houses and banks had their headquarters in theearly twentieth century, about a mile long, it is the city's fulcrum. Later, view the Peoples Square andCentury Park.9Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 03 - In Shanghai * Visit Zujiajiao * Shop at Nanjing Road * View the Oriental TV TowerThis morning, proceed on a wonderful and exotic tour of Zujiajiao - also known as the Venice ofChina. Enjoy a boat ride in this ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a historyof more than 1700 years. Covering an area of 18 square miles, the little fanshaped town glimmerslike a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains. Endowed with another elegant name'Pearl Stream' the little town is the best preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai.Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses withcourtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of themodern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquility. In the afternoon, headto Nanjing Road, the main street of the French Concession for some great value-for-moneyshopping. See the visually striking Oriental Pearl TV Tower.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 04 - Train to Beijing * Arrive Beijing * Optional Kung Fu ShowToday, proceed to the train station to board your high-speed Train to Beijing. Come evening, you



have an option to enjoy a wonderful Kung Fu Show. 'The Legend of Kung Fu' is a unique theatricalproduction, which celebrates the philosophy and skill of the martial art through a compellingstoryline, dramatic design, spectacular choreography and breath-taking music. A poignant andtouching piece, the show blends the best of Kung Fu with exquisite ballet, music and wonderfultheatre.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 05 - In Beijing * Guided City Tour Of Beijing * Tiananmen Square * Forbidden City *Summer Palace * Jingdu Pearl Factory * Optional Acrobatic TourToday, your day unfolds with a guided city tour of Beijing, viewing historic landmarks likeTian'anmen Square. It's the largest open public square in the world, flanked by the imposingTian'anmen Gate and crowned by a tower with a typical tiled roof and the Museums of History andRevolution. Tian'anmen ('Gate of Heavenly Peace') is the original gate of the Imperial Palace. Yourcity tour continues to the palace, better known as the Forbidden City. Admire this architecturalmasterpiece with exotic pavilions, serene courtyards, rich halls and flourishing gardens. The grandfinale is a visit to the Summer Palace, a magnificent imperial garden located 12 km west of BeijingCity. A summer retreat for emperors and a chosen few in the past, it is now the largest and mostancient preserved garden in China, and includes over a 100 ancient pavilions, mansions, towers,halls, temples, bridges and an enormous clear water lake. Later, we visit the famed Silk Alleymarkets boasting of more than 1000 stores and the Jingdu Pearl Factory. The rest of the evening isfree if you wish to explore the city on your own, or you have the option of enjoying an astoundingAcrobatic Show tonight. One of the oldest performing arts in the world, Chinese Acrobatics borrowselements from the opera, dance and Chinese Kungfu merging them into a wholly distinctive style.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 06 - Onto Xian * Excursion To The Great Wall Of China And The Ming Tombs * OvernightTrain to Xian

Today, visit the only man-made structure visible from the moon, the Great Wall of China - BadalingSection with Cable Car, one of the oldest historic monuments in the world and a symbol of China'sancient civilization. Just like a gigantic dragon, it winds up and down across deserts, grasslands,mountains and plateaus from east to west of China. Continue on an interesting drive along the SpiritWay guarded by stone animals and human figures, and arrive at the Imperial Tombs, the onlyexisting burial chambers of the Ming Emperors. Evening, transfer to the train station for your train toXian.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 07 - In Xian * Guided City Tour Of Xian * Big Wild Goose Pagoda * Optional Tang DynastyShowOn arrival into Xian, proceed on a guided city tour of Xian with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda,which houses sutras collected by a wandering Chinese monk in India, celebrating the onset ofBuddhism in China. And then, see the Ancient City Wall built in 1374 AD on the lines of the city ofChangan in the Tang Dynasty. The gate towers built over each of the four city gates, painted a darkgreen, look lofty and magnificent, and form a tight defence engineering system. Later, shop forChinese Jade and other artifacts along Ancient Style Street. Enjoy an optional viewing of the TangDynasty Show, for a performance of Chang'an music and dance, which originated in China's Tangdynasty over a 1,000 years ago. Also, walk through a display of various ancient Chinese musicalinstruments.

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Day 08 - In Xian * Excursion To The Terracotta WarriorsThis morning, visit the archaeological site of the amazing Terracotta Warriors - a collection of 8,099larger-than-life Chinese terracotta figures of warriors, horses and other figures, each celebratingChinese unification.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 09 - Homeward Bound

Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive thehigh points of your Cox & Kings Magical China tour. We are confident you will join us again,sometime soon….(Breakfast), either at the hotel or onboard the flight

Inclusions: Cost of Round Trip Economy Class Excursion airfare valid for the duration of tourAccommodation at hotels mentioned or similar. Meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees,excursions, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary. Cost ofOverseas Travel Insurance valid for the duration of the tour covered upto the age of 70 years.Services of Cox & Kings Tour Manager ( provided there are over 16 adult passengers travellingon the tour ) or Local Representative.

Exclusions: Passport & visa charges Airport taxes, service tax, govt. sales tax & all othergovt. taxes. Optional & Add-On tours unless mentioned otherwise Cost of US$ 10,000granted by the Reserve Bank of India under the Basic Travel Quota Scheme. Any increase inthe airfare / taxes / routing charged by the airlines on air ticket (presently calculated on 01January 2012) Airline surcharge during high season levied by the operating airline used in theitinerary Cost of extension of validity of the air ticket Any increase in the rate of USD(presently calculated at USD 1=INR 50) leading to an increase in Tour Cost coming into effect

prior to departure. The rate on the given day of payment will however apply. Any surchargeson the US$ component owing to High Season, Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, Conventions, SpecialEvents etc. Porterage at hotels, apartments, airports and seaports, tips, laundry, wines,mineral water, telephone charges, insurance and all items of personal nature, also food anddrinks not forming part of the group menus. Anything not specifically mentioned in 'What YourTour Price Includes' box. An additional amount of INR 1000/- is to be compulsarily paid by way of'Secure Your Booking Amount'

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