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  • Highlights of Korea
    Highlights of Korea
    Swain Tours
    2 reviews

    7 day tour in mostly 5-star hotels, including 7 meals (7 breakfasts)

    Seoul, Pusan

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    Day 1: Fly USA to Seoul

    Arrive in Korea’s capital, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Once nearly decimated during the Korean War, Korea is now home to 12-lane freeways, glistening storefronts, trendy nightclubs, and a variety of restaurants for every international taste. It certainly makes for an interesting mix when placed against the backdrop of ancient royal palaces and elegant pagodas, which serve as a reminder of Seoul’s patriarchal history. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city by attending a cultural performance or visiting a rural village or museum.

    Day 2: Welcome to Seoul, Korea

    Today enjoy a private guided tour of Seoul which will cover the major attractions: the Blue House, the Southgate Market, and the world famous Gyeongbok Palace-Folk Museum. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure.

    Day 3: Seoul city tour

    Board a bullet train to Gyeongju this morning. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided tour of the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty in Korea. This is an amateur archaeologist’s dream town, a veritable living museum complete with a plethora of tombs, shrines, palaces, gardens, and castles to explore.
    One of the most fascinating sites you’ll visit today is the Tumuli Park, which displays 20 royal tombs, including a cross section of one. From here you can walk to the Noseo-dong tombs, which were excavated in the 20th century. You can also visit one of Asia’s oldest observatories, Cheomseongdae, which at first blush appears to be no more than a pile of rocks, which soon reveal themselves as a mathematical allegory for the days and months of the year. The highlight of your Gyeongju tour, however, will no doubt be the breathtaking Bulguksa temple, one of the most elaborate and awe-inspiring temples in all of Asia, built on a series of stone terraces and featuring elegantly painted interiors and eaves. You can even glimpse the peaceful seated Buddha at Seokguram Grotto, looking down on the town.

    Day 4: Train from Seoul to Gyeongju

    Today you will be escorted by a private car to the nearby coastal city of Busan, the second largest city in Korea, situated in an idyllic location between the mountains and the sea of the southern Korean peninsula. Tourism to this city is rapidly expanding, thanks to the variety of activities available ranging from tanning on the beaches to hiking in nearby mountains or relaxing in the hot springs located throughout the city. On your private tour you will have the opportunity to see the city’s port, one of the largest container ports in the world, as well as visit the harborside fish market, the Yongdusan Park, the Busan Tower, and the international market.

    Day 5: Gyeongju to Busan

    Today embark on a glorious Korean beach island adventure as you jet off to Jeju (“Cheju”) island, a favorite destination for honeymooners in Asia. It is also a popular Korean adventure tour destination thanks to its variety of outdoor activities including scuba diving, kayaking, and hiking. But it’s not all about fun in the sun – you will also have the opportunity to learn more about Jeju Island’s native inhabitants at the Folklore and Natural Museum, as well as wander the Moksukwon Garden and capture the perfect photo of the coastal scenery at Yongduam Rock.

    Day 6: Fly Busan to Jeju Island

    Today enjoy a private excursion to Chonjeyon Waterfall, where you will be taken to Chonjeyon Lookout for breathtaking coastal views. Also visit Sungup folk village and the ancient land mass Seongsan sunrise peak.

    Day 7: Cheonjaeyeon Waterfall tour

    Say goodbye to the enchanting Jeju Island today and return to Seoul for one last night in the spectacular city which has rebuilt itself from near destruction not once, not twice, but three times, to become the cultural, commercial, and political hub of Korea. Soak in the rich history of this city, which once served as the capital of the Hermit Kingdom and the Yi Dynasty. Despite the destruction caused by the Japanese and Manchu invasions of earlier centuries, as well as the Korean War, Soeul has retained a number of ancient temples, palaces, pagodas, and gardens, albeit today in the shadows of a bustling, modern infrastructure.

    Day 8: Fly Jeju Island to Seoul

    Today head home, with plenty of fond memories of your Korean adventure.

    Day 9: Fly Seoul to USA

    Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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    • $3,610 – Total
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  • Splendors of China
    Splendors of China
    SITA World Tours
    1 reviews

    11 day tour including 22 meals (9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 suppers)

    Seoul, Beijing, Acre, China, Shanghai

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    Day 1: Fri: Depart Los Angeles

    Depart from Los Angeles early this morning on board
    Asiana Airlines for Shanghai via Seoul. Relax and enjoy
    the excellent service for which this airline is renowned.

    Day 2: Sat: Arrive Beijing

    Arrive this afternoon in Beijing the capital of the
    People's Republic of China, which is over 3,000 years
    old. You are welcomed at the airport and escorted to
    BEIJING GRAND CHANG AN HOTEL Afternoon is at
    leisure.

    Day 3: Sun: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace

    Start your tour this morning with visit to the
    Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the
    world and the Forbidden City, the 250-acre palace containing
    more than 9,000 rooms. Closed to the common
    people for centuries, it was only opened to the public
    in 1949. Later, explore the Summer Palace, the retreat
    of China's royal families for over 2,000 years and enjoy
    your cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming
    Lake. Tonight you will enjoy a traditional Peking Duck
    dinner. (BLD)

    Day 4: Mon: Great Wall Excursion

    Embark on your day excursion to the Great wall, stopping
    enroute at the iconic Beijing 2008 Olympic Center, the Bird's Nest & Water Cube for photography opportunity.
    The highlight of your stay in this ancient capital is a visit to the Great Wall. It is easy to see why the Great Wall,
    built 2,300 years ago and extending 3,750 miles, can be seen by astronauts from space! You will also visit the Ming
    Tombs, including a nice walk on the Sacred Way, which was
    regarded as the formal entrance to the Tombs. Also visit
    the Tomb of Emperor Zhudi, founder of the Forbidden City. Evening enjoy cultural show. (BLD)

    Day 5: Tue: Temple of Heaven & Hutong Tour

    Morning visit the Temple of Heaven, possibly the country's
    most popular symbol. It was believed to be the closest
    place to heaven and was where the emperors would communicate
    with the gods. You will tour some of Beijing's
    thousands of hutongs, or ancient city alleys. The hutongs
    were built as part of a city building plan that followed the
    etiquette systems of the Zhou dynasty, which had specific
    protocols regarding how residential areas should be set
    up. (BL)

    Day 6: Wed: Beijing / Xian - Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Banpo Neolithic Museum

    This morning fly to Xian, once the largest city in the
    world. Xian was the national capital for eleven Chinese
    dynasties and a major link between Asia and Europe.
    You will be met and transferred to XIAN AURUM
    INTERNATIONAL HOTEL. Afternoon visit the Big Wide
    Goose Pagoda Temple, regarded as the landmark of Xian and the Banpo Neolithic Museum, a living village site of
    Chinese primogenitors of 20000-8000 years ago when China was at Neolithic Age. Tonight enjoy Dumpling
    Dinner. (BLD)

    Day 7: Thu: Terra Cotta Warriors

    Xian captured the interest of the world in 1974 with the
    discovery of the astonishing third-century BC burial sites of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi.
    Visit the archaeological site to see thousands of Terra
    Cotta Warriors, which have been standing guard over the
    Imperial Tomb for 2,000 years. Also visit Shan'xi Provincial Historical Museum. In the evening, enjoy a Tang dynasty
    dinner show. (BLD)

    Day 8: Fri: Xian / Shanghai

    Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to
    Shanghai, “the Paris of the East”—China's most
    westernized and largest city. Upon arrival, you are
    met and transferred to GALAXY HOTEL. Afternoon
    drive along the famous Bund, the wide, tree-lined
    avenue along the Huangpo River and the former “Wall Street” of foreign powers. Later visit Xintiandi,
    famous shopping, eating and entertainment district of
    Shanghai. (BL)

    Day 9: Sat: Shanghai Sightseeing

    Your morning tour of Shanghai includes a visit to
    Yu Yuan Garden and the Temple of the Jade Buddha.
    Afternoon is at leisure. Later, enjoy a performance by
    famous Chinese acrobats. (BLD)

    Day 10: Sun: Shanghai

    Enjoy your morning visit to the Shanghai World
    Exhibition (Shanghai EXPO). The Exhibition covers
    a large area of over 3.3 Square Miles with 27 master
    halls. The theme is to show all new creations,
    concepts, designs, technologies and present it to the
    world. (Shanghai EXPO is on May 1 - Oct. 31, 2010,
    but on Feb. 1-Apr.29, Nov.1-Dec31, 2010 pre & post
    exhibition are open for visiting. If visit to Shanghai
    EXPO is unavailable, we will provide an excursion
    to the ancient water-town Zhujiajiao as an alternative).
    Afternoon visit Shanghai Museum, one of best museum's in the world with a huge collection of finest
    cultural relics. You will get an opportunity to see
    stone sculptures and carving, bronze-ware, porcelain,
    calligraphic works & Chinese paintings and ancient
    furniture. (BL)

    Day 11: Mon: Shanghai / Los Angeles

    Morning transfer to the airport for your flight for
    back home. (B)

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  • Best of China with Yangtze River Cruise
    Best of China with Yangtze River Cruise
    SITA World Tours
    1 reviews

    14 day tour including 33 meals (12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 suppers)

    Seoul, Shanghai, Yichang, China, Chungking, Beijing, Acre

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    Day 1: Tue: Depart Los Angeles

    Depart from Los Angeles
    early this morning on board Asiana Airlines for Shanghai via
    Seoul. Relax and enjoy the excellent service for which this
    airline is renowned.

    Day 2: Wed: Arrive Shanghai

    Arrive this afternoon in Shanghai, “the Paris of the East”— China's most westernized and largest city. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to THE GALAXY HOTEL. This
    afternoon is at leisure to relax and pursue independent
    activities.

    Day 3: Thu: Shanghai Sightseeing

    Enjoy your sightseeing tour of Shanghai. Stroll along the
    Bund, a riverside promenade with grand colonial buildings.
    Then explore the classical Yuyuan Garden, a classic Chinese
    garden with traditional red walls, upturned tiles roofs and
    beautiful pavilions. Discover the Jade Buddha Temple, famous
    for its two Buddha statues made of white jade. Afternoon visit Shanghai Museum, one of best museum's in the world
    with a huge collection of finest cultural relics. You will get
    an opportunity to see stone sculptures and carving, bronzeware,
    porcelain, calligraphic works & Chinese paintings and
    ancient furniture. Evening enjoy a performance by famous
    Chinese acrobats. (BLD
    )

    Day 4: Fri: Shanghai

    Enjoy your morning visit to the Shanghai World Exhibition
    (Shanghai EXPO). The Exhibition covers a large area of over 3.3 Square Miles with 27 master halls. The theme is
    to show all new creations, concepts, designs, technologies
    and present it to the world. (Shanghai EXPO is on May 01 - Oct.31'10, but on Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31'10 pre & post exhibition are open for visiting. If visit to Shanghai
    EXPO is unavailable, we will provide an excursion to the
    ancient water-town Zhujiajiao as an alternative). Afternoon
    visit the Jade Buddha Temple. (BL)

    Day 5: Sat: Shanghai / Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise

    Fly to Yichang this morning and board the Presidential
    Cruise's MV SPLENDID for a memorable cruise on China's
    mighty Yangtze River, the third longest river in the world
    slicing through central China for over 3,700 miles. (BLD)

    Day 6: Sun: Three Gorges Dam Project / Five Steps Ship Lock

    Depart Yichang around 8 a.m., sailing through the east X iling
    Gorge. Arrive at the Yangjiawan Pier for a shore excursion to
    the Three Gorges Dams. Return to the ship and sail through
    the five steps ship lock. (BLD)

    Day 7: Mon: Xiling Gorge / Shennong Stream / Wu Gorge / Qutang Gorge

    Pass through X iling Gorge, famous for its strangely shaped
    cliff faces and rock formations. Largest of the Three Gorges,
    it offers the “mountains beyond mountains” scenery of classic
    China. Take an excursion by boat up Shennong Stream,
    enjoying the vistas of Parrot Gorge and Dragon Boat Gorge
    with their breathtaking scenery. Return to the cruise ship
    and continue through the wondrous Wu Gorge, a meandering
    landscape of dazzling peaks and rocks forming a whimsical
    gallery of natural beauty. After visiting the Three Gorges
    Dam site, which is scheduled for completion in 2009, continueto
    Qutang Gorge, which the river has carved out between
    sheer precipices of overhanging mountains. There you can
    see the original site of the famous Fenbi Wall, the ruins of ancient cliff roads and the Mengliang Steps. (BLD)

    Day 8: Tue: Shibaozhai

    Shore excursion to Shibaozhai, literally translated into English
    as the “Stone Treasure Fortress.” Located in Zhong County
    at the south bank of the Yangtze River—30 miles away from
    Wanxian—it was first built during the Qing Dynasty in 1750
    with a height of 183 feet. Shibaozhai is simply a rectangular
    rock with sheer cliffs that stands on the riverside. A twelvestorey
    red wooden pagoda was built against the rock wall.
    Visitors can climb to the top by a spiral staircase in the
    pagoda, which is 525 feet above the river, to gain a panoramic
    view of the winding river, the village and the countryside.
    (BLD)

    Day 9: Wed: Chongqing / Xian

    Disembark your Cruise in Chongqing, skirted on three sides
    by rivers and nicknamed the “Capital of the Mist.” Your tour
    gives you an idea of its rich historical past, including such
    sites as the General Stilwell Memorial hall. Also visit the
    Panda Hall, before flying to X ian (once the largest city in
    the world). Xian was the national capital for eleven Chinese
    Dynasties and a major link between Asia and Europe. You will
    be met and transferred to XIAN AURUM INTERNATIONAL
    HOTEL. (BLD)

    Day 10: Thu: Terra Cotta Warriors

    Xian captured the interest of the world in 1974 with the
    discovery of the astonishing third-century BC burial sites of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi. Visit the
    archaeological site to see thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors,
    which have stood guard over the Imperial Tomb for more
    than2,000 years. Also visit the ancient Huaqing Hot Spring
    Palace and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy a Dumpling
    Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show. (BLD)

    Day 11: Fri: Xian / Beijing

    Fly to Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China,
    which is over 3,000 years old. You are welcomed at the airport
    and escorted to the BEIJING GRAND CHANG AN
    HOTEL. Later explore the Summer Palace, the retreat of China's royal families for over 2,000 years. Evening enjoy cultural
    show. (BLD)

    Day 12: Sat: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City& Temple of Heaven

    Start your tour this morning with visit to the Tiananmen Square,
    the largest public square in the world and the Forbidden City,
    the 250-acre palace containing more than 9,000 rooms. Closed
    to the common people for centuries, it was only opened to the
    public in 1949. Later this afternoon visit the Temple of Heaven, the country's most popular symbol. (BLD)

    Day 13: Sun: Great Wall Excursion

    Embark on your day excursion to the Great wall, stopping
    enroute at the iconic Beijing 2008 Olympic Center, the Bird's
    Nest & Water Cube for photography opportunity. The highlight
    of your stay in this ancient capital is a visit to the Great
    Wall. It is easy to see why the Great Wall, built 2,300 years
    ago and extending 3,750 miles, can be seen by astronauts
    from space! You will also visit the Ming Tombs, including a nice
    walk on the Sacred Way, which was regarded as the formal
    entrance to the Tombs. Also visit the Tomb of Emperor Zhudi,
    founder of the Forbidden City. Evening enjoy the famous
    Peking Duck dinner. (BLD)

    Day 14: Mon: Beijing / Los Angeles

    Leave the Orient behind today and board your flight home,
    filled with memories of your exciting journey into the many
    marvelous treasures of ancient China. (B)

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