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8 Days/7 Nights /Xian/ Tour

Day 1 (13Sept’2015/Sunday) Arrive in Beijing

On arrival in Beijing, you will be met & transferred by our professional English speaking guide to hotel for check in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2 (14Sept’2015/Monday) Beijing – Gubei Watertown (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel, tour to Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Watertown with lunch at local Chinese restaurant. Overnight in Gubei Watertown.

The Great Wall: the symbol of . Climbing the Great Wall you can pass visitors from all over the world, and hear conversations in almost every language. The Gubei Watertown: next to the famous Simatai section of the Great Wall, covers an area of 9 square kilometers and consists of 5 parts. The Sacred Way: The way stood on both sides with marvelous stone sculptures by which means the road leading to heaven.

Day 3 (15Sept’2015/Tuesday) Gubei Watertown (B)

Mandatory Course Tour. Remainder of your day is free to explore Gubei Watertown.

Day 4 (16Sept’2015/Wednesday) Gubei Watertown (B)

Marathon Adventures’ Autumn Great Wall Marathon, 50k and Half Marathon – Start time 8:00 a.m.

Day 5 (17Sept’2015/Thursday) Beijing/Xian (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Xian-the ancient capital of China. Upon arrival meet and tour Terracotta Warriors and Horses and History Museum with lunch at a local Chinese restaurant.

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The Terracotta Warriors and Horses: The most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb. The : One of the best museums in China and where you can learn a lot about the 5,000 year brilliant .

Day 6 (18Sept’2015/Friday) Xian/Shanghai (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel. Tour to Giant Wild Goose , the Ancient City Wall and Great Mosque with lunch at a local Chinese restaurant. Transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai. On arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for check in.

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xian today. Built in AD 652, to store the and the figurines of Buddha, which were brought from India by a famous Buddhist translator and traveler Tang Sanzang, also known by his Buddhist name as . The Ancient City Wall: Xian City Wall was constructed in the early on the basis of the Imperial City of Chang An (Everlasting Peace) of the . 13.7 meters in length. The Great Mosque: It is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China.

Day 7 (19Sept’2015/Saturday) Shanghai (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel, tour to , and the old town with lunch at local Chinese restaurant. PM tour to and Road.

Yu Garden: a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai, dates back to the fabled Ming Dynasty. Jade Buddha Temple: The most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The Bund: a waterfront area in central Shanghai - known as a miniature museum of international architecture with dozens of high buildings standing along the shore. : the longest commercial street in China (approximately 5.5km), lined with big department and specialty stores, upscale boutiques, and a variety of fine restaurants, enjoying the reputation of "China's No.1 Street".

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Day 8 (20Sept’2015/Sunday) Shanghai/Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure flight.

Quotations:

Hotels:

Beijing: 4-star Wu Huan Hotel or similar Gubei Watertown: 5-star Gubei WTown Hotel or similar Xian: 3-star Days Inn City Centre or similar Shanghai: 3-star Holiday Inn Express or similar USD $1925-pp in twin sharing with single extra USD $250-pp

Hotels:

Beijing: 4-star Wu Huan Hotel or similar Gubei Watertown: 5-star Gubei WTown Hotel or similar Xian: 4-star Huashan International Hotel or similar Shanghai: 4-star Lee Gardens Hotel or similar USD $2175-pp in twin sharing with single extra USD $375-pp

Hotels:

Beijing: 5-star Lake View Hotel or similar Gubei Watertown: 5-star Gubei WTown Hotel or similar Xian: 5-star Grand Noble Hotel or similar Shanghai: 5-star Sunrise On The Bund or similar USD $2425-pp in twin sharing with single extra USD $525-pp

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The above includes:  Hotel stay with daily breakfast  Domestic airfare Beijing/Xian/Shanghai with tax in economy class  Meals as indicated served at local Chinese restaurants  Sightseeing with all entrance fees as specified on itinerary  Transfers for hotel/airport/hotel and sightseeing tours  English speaking guides and private vehicle services

Not included:  Arrive Beijing/depart Shanghai airfare  Extra cost for dinner as quoted separately  Fees for marathon  Tipping to guides, drivers and bellmen for good service  Other services not specified in the program

PLEASE NOTE: NON-RUNNERS PAY $150 LESS THAN THE LISTED PACKAGE PRICE.

Meal codes shown in itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Our quotations are subject to hotel/flight space availability at the time you make booking with us. Our price is calculated based on current 1 USD equivalent to 6.05 Chinese RMB, should this exchange rate flow more than 2% when group booked, we will re-price accordingly.

The current fuel surcharges imposed by the airlines are included in the package rate. If fuel surcharges change by the time payment is made, we will adjust the rates accordingly.

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