Intrepid travelers will appreciate the independent time and versatile options built into this 8-day Flexible Adventure. Designed to allow guests to tune their activities to their interests, enjoy a balance of group sightseeing and leisure time to cater to the passions of the traveler — whether cuisine, culture and history, or the everyday life of Chinese people — with support and guidance provided by a local host.
+ Program Overview
Beijing & Shanghai
May 17, 2014 – May 25, 2014
Discover China's ancient past amidst its modern emergence in two of China's great cities.
Program Highlights:
- Weave through the ancient narrow alleys of the Hutongs on a rickshaw to glimpse at life as it had been in Beijing for generations.
- Taste the delectable Peking Duck during a special banquet Beijing, as well as traditional fare throughout.
- Walk atop a wonder of the world — the Great Wall of China, and step inside the underground “Ding Ling” mausoleum, part of the Ming Dynasty Tombs.
- Stand in awe before Tian’anmen Square and the legendary Forbidden City’s Imperial Palace, the largest public square and the largest ancient building in the world.
- Ponder Yu Garden in Shanghai, a beautiful Ming landscape of pagodas, pavilions, and precious flora; then step outside its boundaries to a blast of energy from vibrant Yuyuan Market.
- See what captures your attention among the 120,000 artifacts of the Shanghai Museum.
- Enjoy leisure time to explore the sites of the cities of your interest, or choose from a list of exciting optional excursions to make your experience in China your own.