Magnificent China Trips with Dian Thomas
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Sep 15-29 Guilin, Xi'an and Beijing
19-29 - Xi'an and Beijing
22-29 - Beijing only
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Nov 4-18 Guilin, Xi'an and Beijing
8-18 - Xi'an and Beijing
11-18 Beijing only
- Spring 2011-To be announced
- Fall 2011-To be annouonced
Take the China tour of a lifetime with Dian Thomas. This tour is full of highlights including: the Olympic sites of Beijing, hiking the Great Wall of China, exploring the Forbidden City, helping at an orphanage, and shopping at designer clothing markets. Your family and friends won't forget this magical tour and part of the world.
Included is: round-trip airfare from many U.S. cities, all hotel accommodations, sightseeing as outlined in itinerary, breakfast and lunch, ground transportation via deluxe coaches, and excellent Chineses English speaking guides.
For more information write Contact@DianThomas.com
or call Dian personally at 801-277-4332
Itinerary:
Day 1- Optional Guilin Pre-Tour - Fly this morning from your home airport to Los Angeles, CA and board your international flight bound for Guilin, China.
Day 2 - Optional Guilin Pre-Tour - After your evening arrival in Guilin, you'll board a luxury motor coach that will transfer you to your comfortable hotel.
Day 3 - Optional Guilin Pre-Tour - Explore the Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Inside the Reed Flute Cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars, and rock formations created by carbonate deposition. Next, you will visit Elephant Trunk Hill located on the western bank of the Li River. The shape of the hill is like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk. (B,L)
Day 4 - Optional Guilin Pre-Tour Continues - Explore some fascinating rice terraces among local  Chinese minority cultures and learn how to plant rice! Take an optional side tour in the evening and watch cormorant birds go fishing. (B,L)
Main Tour: Fly this evening from your home airport to Los Angeles to board your flight departing just after midnight for Xi'an, China.
Day 5 - Optional Guilin Pre-Tour Continues - Set sail for a full-day cruise down the Li River. The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centerpiece of your trip to Guilin. Gorgeous peaks give you surprises at each bend of the river under the blue sky. (B,L)
Main Tour: Lose a day as you cross the International Dateline.
Day 6 - Optional Guilin Pre-Tour Continues - Today you have a free morning with an optional bike ride along the Li River. This afternoon you will travel by air from Guilin to Xi'an and meet the rest of your traveling group. Don't tell them how much fun you have had in Guilin! (B,L)
Main Tour: After your mid-day arrival in Xi'an, you'll board a luxury motor coach that will transfer you to your comfortable hotel. The afternoon will be at your leisure.
Day 7 - All Tours - Your exciting day in Xi'an begins with a relaxing bike ride on the ancient city wall or you may wish to take a ride in a traditional rickshaw. Learn the legend as to how the Wild Goose Pagoda received its name as you visit this holy place revered for centuries. The highlight of your trip will probably be this afternoon as you visit a local orphanage and spend time giving affection and lending a hand. Learn more about the orphanage we are currently assisting at www.thestarfishfosterhome.org. Your day will wind down as you enjoy the city water fountain show accompanied with orchestrated music. (B,L)
Beijing ONLY: Depart from home city in the evening.
Day 8 - You will be in awe as you visit the Terracotta Warrior museum. It has been said to be the most exciting archaeological find of the 20th century and considered as the 8th Wonder of the World. It is nothing short of astonishing! This evening you'll board the overnight sleeper train bound for Beijing. All aboard! (B,L)
Beijing ONLY: Continue flight to China.
Day 9 - Upon arriving in Beijing this morning, you'll travel to a local restaurant for breakfast and then check into your Beijing hotel to freshen up. Later today you'll pay a visit to the Summer Palace which is listed as one of the world UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ranked as one of the finest classical gardens in the world. Nearby learn about China's fresh water pearls and visit one of the largest pearl showrooms on the planet. (B,L)
Beijing ONLY: Morning arrival and meet rest of the group.
 Day 10 - Winding across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, the Great Wall of China stretches over 4,000 miles. Today as you experience climbing a section of the Great Wall, marvel at its size and grandeur. Not far from the wall you will explore the underground tomb of one of China's ancient emperor's. Nearby stroll down the path of the Sacred Way of the Animals. You will have plenty of time this evening to go bargain shopping at the famous designer clothing market. Then, back to the hotel and it's time for an optional foot massage. (B,L)
Day 11 - Enjoy a free day in China with optional church services. In the evening, experience an optional Hutong Tour, and take a glimpse into the world of yesterday while riding through the narrow streets on bicycle-pedaled rickshaws. (B,L)
Day 12 - Today you will visit the Forbidden City which was built in the 15th century. The Forbidden City includes the Imperial Palace which was the residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Later you will walk on the 98-acre quadrangle of Tiananmen Square, which is one of the largest public squares in the world. The remainder of the day you can shop at the designer clothing market. (B,L)
Day 13 - The Temple of Heaven is first on our agenda today and is located in a beautiful park. Elderly Chinese come by the thousands daily to exercise and to participate in Chinese cultural activities. Most tourists find themselves participating in the middle of these activities with the local Chinese. The rest of the day is dedicated to last minute shopping, including a famous silk store where you will find silk comforters. If you get your shopping all done, enjoy an optional Chinese acrobatic show. You will be amazed at the acrobatic skills demonstrated in the performances. (B,L)
Day 14 - After breakfast, you will transfer to the Beijing Airport and check-in for your international flight departing mid-day and arriving in Los Angeles or San Francisco mid-day, with connections to your home city. As you reflect upon your tour days, we think you will consider them some of the best days of your life. (B)
For more information write Contact@DianThomas.com
or call Dian personally at 801-277-4332
Your Host: Dian Thomas
With 30-plus years of travel and media experience, nationally renowned New York Times best-selling author, TV personality, and professional speaker Dian Thomas has now escorts tours to many international destinations. Her love for people and the excitement and enthusiasm she brings to the travel experience are a perfect fit, helping you enjoy the world in a fun-loving way. As a successful entrepreneur and author of 18 books, Dian knows firsthand how to entertain groups, create memorable moments, and help you gain the most from every excursion. For eight years she was a regular on NBC's Today show, followed by six years on ABC's Home Show . She was the subject of over 5,000 media interviews, including the Tonight show with Johnny Carson and ABC's Good Morning America. Come have the time of your life and let Dian help you discover the lands and seas you have only dreamed about.
Prices for Tour
Beijing Only Tour - Double/Triple Occupancy
7 Days - Departs Evening of Sep. 22nd - $1199
Beijing Only Tour - Single Occupancy
7 Days - Departs Evening of Sep. 22nd - $1499
Main Tour - Double/Triple Occupancy
10 Days - Xi'an plus Beijing Tour - $1699
Main Tour - Single Occupancy
10 Days - Xi'an plus Beijing Tour - $2309
Pre-Tour add-on: Guilin, China - Double/Triple Occupancy
add 4 days -
$699
Pre-Tour add-on: Guilin, China - Single Occupancy
add 4 days -
$899
Airfare from Many U.S. Cities Included
- Prices can vary depending on airline and travel season
- Chinese Visa: $175 per person
- Taxes and Fuel Surcharge: $313 per person
- Deposit Required for Reservation $1300
- Trip cancellation and emergency insurance available
- Passports are required
- Full payment due 90 days before departure.
- Cancellation charges: $500 after deposit is made, Inside 90 days is nonrefundable
For more information write Contact@DianThomas.com
or call Dian personally at 801-277-4332
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