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our "Essential China Series" tours offer the perfect choice for first-time visitors to China. Limited in time? Choose the efficient 8-night "Essential China" Tour. Otherwise, choose among any of the five, 13-night "Essential China + " Tours. Each spotlights a specific region of China: the Yangtze River, Guilin, Tibet, Lijiang or Jiu Zhai Gou and ALL include the major, big-city highlights of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, plus the gardens and silk museums of Suzhou and China's adorable Pandas! And, if you'd like to choose any two of the five packages (for example, tour Guilin AND cruise down the Yangtze River) we can arrange it! Just call a Tour Specialist atACBCES for available dates and rates. It's that simple! |
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Essential China - 8 Nights/9 Days
March through November 2010
Sunday departures |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Our shortest, least-expensive tour! Short in time but long on curiosity? In just over one week, you'll explore Beijing's Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square, walk The Great Wall, view Xian's Terracotta Warriors, watch silk artisans create masterpieces in Suzhou and take in the towering skyscrapers of Shanghai! |
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Essential China + Yangtze River Cruise - 13 Nights/14 Days
March through November 2010
Sunday departures |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Our most popular China Tour! Beijing's Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square; The Great Wall; Xian's Terracotta Warriors, those adorable Giant Pandas - and baby Pandas, too; a relaxing 3-night Yangtze River cruise; the "silk city" of Suzhou and the glistening skyscrapers of Shanghai! All the major highlights - all the "must-see" attractions are included on this comprehensive journey. |
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Essential China + Guilin - 13 Nights/14 Days
March through November 2010
Sunday & Thursday departures |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Float down the blissfully serene Li River... This tour includes the highlights of Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Suzhou and Shanghai and replaces the Yangtze River cruise with 3-night, in-depth tour of Guilin and the surrounding scenery. Travel down the Li River Cruise, see the Rice Terraces of Longji Titian and spend a delightful day at picturesque Yangshuo. |
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Essential China + Tibet - 13 Nights/14 Days
April through October 2010
Sunday & Thursday departures |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Travel to Tibet! Visit the monasteries and palaces of Tibet - former home to the Dalai Lama. With the Himalayas as the backdrop, the city of Lhasa presents the rich treasures of Tibet. By traveling to Tibet instead of cruising the Yangtze River, you'll still see all the highlights of China: Beijing, the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors, Suzhou's gardens and Shanghai's shops are all here! |
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Essential China + Lijiang - 13 Nights/14 Days
September through October 2010
Sunday & Thursday departures |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Visit Lijiang - a UNESCO World Heritage Site! This 13-night adventure features Lijiang, rather than 3-night Yangtze River Cruise. In so doing, it provides an in-depth tour deep into the history and legends of China. You'll see Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as well as the almost impossibly-quaint town of Lijiang. And you won't miss the big-city highlights of Beijing, Xian or Shanghai, either! |
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Essential China + Jiu Zhai Gou - 13 Nights/14 Days
September through September 2010
Thursday departures |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
The wonders of Jiu Zhai Gou! Imagine a region that combines the vastness of Yellowstone with the Yosemite's majesty and you've only begun to scratch at the essence of Jiu Zhai Gou's uniqueness! You'll see bizarre, calcified pools, massive limestone outcroppings, and spectacular waterfalls on this tour - and still see the big-city attractions at Beijing, Xian and Shanghai! |
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Add ADVENTURE to your China Tour. Choose an "Adventure China Series" tour and travel to Tibet aboard the world's highest train. Or trace the centuries-old Silk Road - and witness a Total Solar Eclipse; overnight at the Mt. Everest Base Camp; or take part in Mongolia's most popular festival! |
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Train to Tibet Tour - 11 Nights/12Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Travel the "roof of the world" on a luxury train to Tibet! The exotic journey from Xining to Lhasa moves through air so thin that an oxygen system similar to those on airliners is supplied. Your destination is Tibet, a remote region perched at the base of the mighty Himalayas. |
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The Silk Road with 2008 Total Solar Eclipse - 15 Nights/16 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Trace the footsteps of Marco Polo! Portions of our "Silk Road" journey follow ancient trade routes, introducing you to centuries-old cities once enriched beyond measure by local suppliers and merchants. This tour is timed to include both the bustling Kashgar Sunday Market and - most important - the 2008 Total Solar Eclipse!
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Everest Explorer Tour - 14 Nights/15 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
This adventurous trip goes the distance – and elevation – to bring you within view of the world's tallest peak: Mt. Everest! Follwing your arrival in Tibet aboard the impressive Qinghai-Tibet Train, you'll explore Tibetan towns and monasteries and then travel on to the Everest Base Camp - where you'll have the option to overnight! This "Everest Explorer" trip truly earns its name. |
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Mongolia Naadam Tour - 12 Nights/13 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
The Adventure & Pageantry of the Naadam Festival! This is one of our most adventurous, most exotic tours. Timed to coincide with Mongolia's most important annual event, the Naadam Festival, this tour offers overnights in traditional Ger camps and visits to the palaces of Mongol kings, dinosaur excavation sites, remote sand dunes, fishing, boating and marketplace shopping! |
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Our "Luxury China" series tours present the finest, most enchanting hotels and the most excellent restaurants offering authentic, regional cuisine. In-depth tours, coupled with the pampering only a small group size can offer, make these tours very special. New for 2008 is the Grand 10 - a tour you can combine with a luxury cruise! |
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The Grand 10 Tour - 10 Nights/11 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Our shortest "luxury" tour! If time - not budget - is your priority, here's your tour. Explore Beijing's Temple of Heaven, walk the Great Wall of China, view the Terracotta Warriors at Xian, relax in Suzhou's gardens, shop in glistening Shanghai and Hong Kong! |
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The Grand 10 Cruisetour with Crystal Cruises - 21 Nights/22 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Land Tour + Asia Cruise
Combine our luxurious "Grand 10" Land Tour with a luxurious 11-Night Cruise aboard the elegant Crystal Symphony! See the highlights of China: the Forbidden City, The Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, dynamic Shanghai and Hong Kong. Then board your luxury liner for the highlights of Asia: Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Singapore and more! |
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The Grand 10 Cruisetour with Silversea Cruises - 19 Nights/20 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Land Tour + Asia Cruise
Your 10-night luxury tour of China is joined by a 9-night luxury cruise with top-rated Silversea Cruises! Your land tour features the highlights of China from Beijing to Hong Kong and your cruise carries you beyond to Singapore! The 6-star, all-suite Silver Whisper is the perfect companion to the 6-star hotels you'll enjoy while touring China! |
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The Grand 14 Tour - 14 Nights/15 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Seeing China in style! We've designed this tour to include China's most popular attractions - yet exclude the hurry and hassle of mainstream tours. You'll overnight in splendid accommodations, dine within enchanting restaurants and enjoy a premium, sophisticated travel experience. |
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The Grand 19 Tour - 19 Nights/20 Days
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, fully-escorted China Tour
Our most comprehensive tour! From your arrival in Beijing to your departure from Shanghai, you'll be welcomed at the finest hotels and restaurants in China. Throughout your journey extra touches are provided at every turn including access to seldom-seen attractions and more personal time to linger and indulge your curiosity. |
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In the summer of 2008, China will host the Beijing Games. The Opening Ceremonies take place Friday, August 8th and conclude 16 days later with the Closing Ceremonies of Sunday, August 24th. Let’s Travel China will be there too, offering ticket holders three ways to take part in this epic event. |
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Beijing Games Tours -
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The easiest, most flexible way to enjoy the Beijing Games!
Includes Beijing hotel, up to three Beijing city tours, all transfers, all breakfasts, and a special Beijing Duck Dinner & Opera event. You supply the Beijing Games tickets; we’ll supply Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China…and more! |
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Post-Games Tours -
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China: it’s a fascinating country with a 6,000-year history!
After the Beijing Games, don’t go home without witnessing the amazing Terracotta Warriors; touring Suzhou – the “Venice of the East”; or the fun and vibrancy of modern Shanghai. See the Giant Pandas, cruise the Yangtze River, shop in a Tibetan marketplace, take in the beauty of Guilin or ride the earth’s highest train across the “Rooftop of the World.” |
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Pre-Games Tours -
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Start in Shanghai; cap your adventure with the Beijing Games!
It’s all here: the soaring skyscrapers of Shanghai, the serene gardens of Suzhou, Xian’s incredible Terracotta Warriors. Cruise up the Yangtze River, float down the Li River, witness the adorable Pandas in their natural habitat and end it all with Beijing – host of the Beijing Games! |
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