Destinations : USA, Hong Kong, Guilin, Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang, Shanghai, USA




March 30: Atlanta Shanghai
This morning fly aboard your Continental Airline flight to Shanghai via Newark.

March 31: Shanghai
Arrive at Shanghai in the afternoon. Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport.  Later transfer to hotel Broadway Mansion.  After check-in at the hotel, visit Bund area with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, a landmark building of Shanghai. Continue your tour of Bund area by taking night cruise for a spectacular skyline view.  The Bund alongside Huangpu River once was the financial center of the Far East. It is considered the city's symbol since the 1920s. It is often referred to as "the museum of buildings", as many different styles of European buildings can be found here. Stay overnight at the hotel. (Dinner)

April 01: Shanghai
A full day tour of Shanghai, visiting Shanghai Museum which possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art. Its rich and high-quality collection of ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy is specially celebrated in the world.  Visit Jade Buddha temple-In 1882, an old temple was built to keep two jade Buddha statues which had been brought from Burma by a monk named Huigen. The two precious jade Buddhist statues are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. The garden was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) named Pan Yunduan. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. There are six main scenic areas in the garden: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner Garden. Each area features several scenic spots within its borders. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Zhujiajiao, also known as the Venice of China, established around 1,700 years ago, lies to the south of the Yangtze River and was created as a typical ancient water town. The ancient site is easy of access located as it is only one hour by bus to the west of downtown Shanghai. Zhujiajiao contains many feasts for the eyes such as well-preserved examples of Ming and Qing architecture, old stone bridges and picturesque streets.  Stay overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)

April 02: Shanghai Yichang
This morning transfer to airport for flight to Yichang. Arrive Yichang and board your cruise line President # 1 for 04 night cruise over the River Yangtze. Stay overnight on the cruise ship. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

April 03: Three River Gorges Dam & Xiling Gorge
Stop at San Dou Ping this morning to see the historic Three Gorges Dam project. The ship sails through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship lock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, longest of the famed Three Gorges. Stay overnight on the cruise ship. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

April 04: Shennong stream, wu Gorge And Qutang gorge
Early this morning, delight in Wu Gorge's deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, transfer to a motorboat for an exciting excursion on either Daning River or Shennong Stream to view their breathtaking small gorges. Continue the cruise and soon pass through the dramatic grandeur of Qutang Gorge, framed by steep cliffs. Stay overnight on the cruise ship. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

April 05: Ghost city Of Fengdu
Landmarks in the temple complex in the ghost city of Fengdu bear horrific names--Ghost Torturing Pass, Last Glance at Home Tower, Nothing-to-be-done Bridge. Fengdu's temples display instruments of torture and wild demon images. Stay overnight on the cruise ship. Overnight on the cruise ship.(breakfast, lunch and dinner).

April 06: Chongqing Guilin
Arrive in the morning in Chongqing.  Disembark from the cruise liner and transfer to airport for flight to Guilin.  Arrive Guilin and transfer to hotel Lijiang Waterfall Hotel.  Evening enjoy the acrobatic show at local theatre. Return to hotel for western style dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

April 07: Guilin 
Early morning cruise over the Li River. The Li River cruise is the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karsts peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations.  Later this afternoon, return to your hotel.  Stay overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).

April 08: Guilin Xian
Morning, enjoy your free time at the hotel.  In the afternoon, check out of the hotel, visit the Reed flute caves. Reed Flute Cave known as "the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin City, the cave is one of the largest known examples of what each tropical karsts cone conceals within it. The length of the Reed Flute Cave is 240 meters and offers a majestic fairyland of karsts caves with landscape and rural scenery. It is a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors, all glistening in colorful lights. After tour, we will transfer to airport for flight to Xian.  Arrive Xian late in the evening and transfer to hotel Hyatt Regency.  Stay overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).

April 09: Xian
Visit Xian's world famous highlight- Terra cotta army museum. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to work for his mausoleum. It took 11 years to finish. It is speculated that many buried treasures and sacrificial objects had accompanied the emperor in his after life. A group of peasants uncovered some pottery while digging for a well nearby the royal tomb in 1974. After a dumpling lunch, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi Provincial museum.  In the evening, enjoy the Tang dynasty show and dinner at a local theatre.  Stay overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

April 10: Xian Beijing
This morning transfer to airport for flight to Beijing.  Arrive Beijing and proceed on tour of "temple of heaven". Return to your hotel and check in at hotel Beijing International. Later in the evening enjoy the Kung fu show at a local theatre. Overnight is at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).

April 11: Beijing
A full day tour of Beijing will take you to Tiananmen Square. Initially built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty (1368 A.D. - 1644 A.D.), the Square was the front door of the Forbidden City. The most important use of it in the past was to declare in a big ceremony to the common people who became the emperor and who became the empress. Until 1911 when the last feudal kingdom was over, no one could enter the Tower except for the royal family and aristocrats. Visit the Forbidden City from Wumen, called Meridian Gate in English. It is also named Five-Phoenix Tower, Wufenglou in Chinese, for it looks like a phoenix with five pavilion buildings up there. It's the main gate and south gate of the Forbidden City. Inside the Meridian Gate, there appear Inner Golden Water Bridges. Water flows beneath these white marble bridges. The Golden Water River of this section is very gorgeous, well decorated. The riverbed and the bank were paved with white stones. Decorative marble columns and banisters were established along the river. Standing on the bridges, one can see a grand structure called Gate of Supreme Harmony, which is the most impressive gate in the city with two bronze lions guarding the front. After lunch continue drive to Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is the archetypal Chinese garden, and is ranked amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world. In 1998, it was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. 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. In the evening enjoy the Peking duck dinner at a local restaurant.  Overnight is at the hotel.  (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

April 12: Beijing
A full day tour of The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance. The Great Wall as we see today was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).   After lunch continue to Ming Tomb sacred way, an ancient road linking the Ming dynasty burial site.  In the evening enjoy the farewell dinner party at the hotel's revolving restaurant.  Overnight is at the hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

April 13: Beijing Atlanta
Morning is free for last minute shopping in the capital city of China bustling with bargain shops.  Later in the afternoon, you will transfer to airport for flight to Atlanta aboard Continental airline via Newark.  Arrive same day in Atlanta with happy memories of China.

MAIN TOUR COST (AIR AND LAND TOUR)

(PER PERSON BASED ON SHARING TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM/CABIN)

(If registering by paying a deposit of $ 300 per person AFTER November 18, 2009)          US $ 3456.00 per person sharing twin/double room/cabin

If registering by paying a FULL PAYMENT BEFORE November 18, 2009) US $ 2856.00 per person sharing twin/double room/cabin

Single Room Supplement : US $ 599

The above Main Tour cost includes:

 • International coach class airfare from Atlanta to China Roundtrip aboard Continental airline as per program.
 • All domestic intra mainland China coach class airfare as per the program.
 • Hotel accommodation as per the hotel mentioned in the program or similar category.
 • 04 night Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing aboard President 1 cruise ship in twin bedded sharing outside cabin with balcony.
 • 13 Buffet American breakfasts as per program.
 • 13 lunches (buffet type on cruise ship and three course fixed menu type on land) Chinese style as per the program.
 • 08 dinner (buffet type on cruise ship and three course fixed menu on land) Chinese and Western style as per the program.
 • Transfers, sightseeing and excursion tours as per the program by private air-conditioned motor coach.
 • Services of local English speaking guide.
 • Entrance fee to the places of visit.
 • Special entertainment program such as Tang Dynasty show, Acrobatic show and Kung fu show at local theatres.
 • Airport taxes.
 • China Tourist visa fee.

NOT INCLUDED: tips, travel Insurance, excess Baggage, Mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, room service, any increase in airfare or government imposed taxes, any other items not mentioned in the tour inclusion list.


Rates are based on availability at the time of booking. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 passengers.

April 13: BEIJING HONG  KONG
Transfer to airport for flight to Hong Kong. Arrive Hong Kong and transfer to hotel Prudential (or similar category, subject to availability).Overnight at the hotel (Breakfast)

April14: HONG KONG
City tour of Hong Kong. Hong Kong once situated at the estuary of the Pearl River Delta was once the home of simple fishing villages. After more than a century on culture and traditional exchange Hong Kong is now one of the world's great cities, where East truly meets West. You will be amazed at the hustle and bustle of this exciting city of life and will not regret making a trip to this fabulous gateway to the Orient. Visit the Victoria peak for a magnificent panoramic view of Hong Kong.  Also visit Repulse Bay and Aberdeen fishing village.  Stay overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

April 15: HONG KONG
Full day free to relax and enjoy Hong Kong at your own pace or take optional excursion to Macau. Macau’s proximity to Hong Kong means many people spend just a day in the former Portuguese colony, before heading back to Hong Kong in the evening. Our one-tour of Macau, will show you Macau’s best sights, from an ancient cathedral to its trademark casinos. Macau is a compact city and most of the sights are within walking distance. Cobbled together by the Portuguese centuries ago, a map is a must, thanks to the warren like structure of Macau’s streets. Luckily streets are well signposted in the Roman alphabet. Return to your hotel in Hong Kong in the evening. (Breakfast)

April 16: HONG KONG ATLANTA 
  Transfer to airport  

CANCELLATION AND REFUND; A 25 % cancellation penalty will be charged if the bookings are cancelled between 90-30 days prior to departure. A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if the bookings are cancelled between 30-03 days prior to departure. For later cancellation or for unutilized services no refund will be permissible. Passenger must make all cancellations in writing and refund generally takes 6-8 weeks.

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VISA:  Please visit Chinese Embassy or Consulate website for more information.

  FORM OF PAYMENT: Please make the check or money order payable to ‘Pollina Tours & Travel Inc’.

  HEALTH: You are requested to consult with your physician in this regards. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC’s Internet site at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith/en.  Those who are taking optional extension to Tibet are notified that it is located above 12,000 feet above the sea level.  The level of oxygen is low at such height.  Please double check with your Physician in this regard before booking the optional tour to Tibet.

All passengers are personally responsible to ensure that they are medically fit to travel.

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