2013 NQT SPLENDID CHINA

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1 2013 NQT SPLENDID CHINA Jun 02 (Sun): Honolulu Go to Honolulu Airport at night for the China Airlines flight to Taipei. Jun 03 (Mon): Honolulu - Taipei (CI 001 1:20AM ~ 6:00AM Jun 04) Jun 04(Tue): Taipei Shanghai (CI 501, 9:00AM ~ 10:50AM) (L, D) Stopover at Taipei for three hours then fly to Shanghai - the Paris of the Orient. Upon arrival, sightseeing at Nanjing Road, and the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River. After dinner, guided tour of Pudong with visit to Shanghai Oriental TV Tower to enjoy the nightlife and sky line of the city. Hotel: 4* The Ocean hotel Shanghai or Similar Jun 05(Wed) : Shanghai (AB, L, D) This morning, you will visit the Palace of Fine Arts (The former World Expo Chinese Pavilion). In the afternoon, pay a visit to the renowned private garden-yu Garden, featuring the highest standard of Chinese Architect, followed by stroll along the bustling shopping district in the Old Town of Shanghai, and the Children s Palace where you will enjoy musical and cultural performances by children attending classes. After dinner, you will attend a spectacular Acrobatic Show. Jun 06(Thu): Shanghai - Beijing (AB, L, D) After breakfast, take a bullet train to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, capital of China, you will be greeted and escorted to hotel. Highlight of today s program will be Tiananmen Square. After lunch, the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. Toast your arrival with a glass of wine and enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring the famous Beijing Duck in the evening. Hotel: 4* Jianguo Hotel or Similar Jun 07(Fri) : Beijing(AB, L, SD) After breakfast, pay a friendly visit to the lovely Panda at Panda Garden before touring the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Afternoon visit to the 798 Art Studio or stroll along the Wang fu Jing St. Special Dinner: Grand Banquet at the Great Hall Of the People. Jun 08(Sat): Beijing (AB, L, SD) The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. A scenic cable car ride enhances your visit through the steep hills. Continue on to visit a Jade factory on the way to lunch. After lunch, en route back to the city, drive around the intriguing architecture of the main Olympic venues: the National Stadium, nicknamed the Bird s Nest, because of its unique design and the National Aquatics Center, known as the Water Cube. After dinner, enjoy a mystical and amazing show, Legend of Kung Fu.

2 Jun 09(Sun): Beijing - Xi an (AB, L, D) This morning, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the old-city neighborhoods of narrow lanes and courtyard houses hidden behind Beijing s modern façade. Get acquainted with the local residents on a family visit. Fly to Xi an and check in to hotel. Hotel: 5* Grand Noble hotel or Similar Jun 10(Mon): Xi an (AB,L,SD) Today s highlight is a visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size statues excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist shrine. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner show at the Tang Dynasty Theatre recreating the music, costumes and dances of that era. Jun 11(Tue): Xi an Guilin (AB, L, D) After breakfast, visit the Ancient City Wall, you may ride a bike on the wall. Then, fly to Guilin. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Hotel: 5* Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or Similar Jun 12(Wed): Guilin - Yangshuo (AB, L, D) Today s excursion is a cruise along the beautiful Li River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone rock formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese landscape paintings. Disembark at the charming village of Yangshuo, which has one of the best antique and craft markets in China. Browse at the market, or relax at one of the local cafes. After dinner, enjoy a grand musical show, Impression Liu Sanjie, set in the world s largest natural theater, featuring a cast of 600 and a backdrop of 12 peaks and the Li River (weather permitting). Hotel: 5* Yangshuo Green Lotus hotel or Similar Jun 13(Thu): Yangshuo - Guilin -Guangzhou (AB, L, D) Transfer back to Guilin and spend your day on a city tour which includes the Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and the Fubo Hill s dramatic rock formation. Then transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Guangzhou, check in hotel. Hotel: 4* Landmark Hotel or Similar Jun 14(Fri): Guangzhou (AB, L, D) Highlights of today s visit to Dr. Sunyatsum s Memorial Hall, Boat ride on Pearl River, Shamian Island. Jun 15(Sat): Guangzhou- Hong Kong (AB, L, D) After breakfast, transfer to Hong Kong, check in hotel. Hotel: 4* Royal Plaza Hotel or Similar Jun 16(Sun): Hong Kong (AB) After breakfast, free at leisure or half day Hong Kong Island Sightseeing (Optional). Free at leisure in this afternoon. Jun 17(Mon): Hong Kong - Taipei - Honolulu (AB) (CI :40AM ~ 1:20PM, CI 18 2:20PM ~ 7:55AM) After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Taipei for optional tour or transit flight back to Honolulu.

3 Main Tour Fare : Based on double occupancy, Tour cost: US$4, per person plus tax; US$ per person extra for single supplement; 1) Service Inclusion Hotels within daily ABF as indicated; Meals at fine restaurants as stated in the itinerary; Private Coach transportation throughout; All sightseeing and entrance fees listed in the itinerary; All transfers and porterage; English-speaking guide; Shanghai-Beijing second class bullet train tickets ; Honolulu-Taipei-Shanghai, Hong Kong-Taipei-Honolulu economic class air tickets; Beijing-Xi an-guilin-guangzhou economic class air tickets; 2) Tour cost excludes: Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters; Items of a personal nature; Tax and fuel surcharge of International air ticket; Handling fee - USD $170 - for China visa.

4 Optional Taipei tour Jun 17(Mon): Hong Kong - Taipei (D) Upon arrival at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit Presidential Palace, CKS Memorial and OCAC (Overseas compatriot affairs commission) office (Pending). After dinner, transfer back to hotel. Hotel: 5* Howard Plaza Taipei Hotel or Similar Jun 18(Tue): Taipei (B, L, D) After breakfast, visit Martyrs Shrine, National Palace Museum, Yehliu Geology Park, Jinyongquan Hot Spring Resort, Taipei 101 Mall, Warner Village and Shihlin Night Marker. Jun 19(Wed) Taipei Honolulu (B) (CI 18 2:20PM ~ 7:55AM) After breakfast, transfer to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport to check in flight to Honolulu. Optional Taipei Tour Fare(Based on 20 people and up, double occupancy): Tour cost: US$ per person; US$ per person extra for single supplement; 1) Service Inclusion Hotels within daily ABF as indicated; Meals at fine restaurants as stated in the itinerary; Private Coach transportation throughout; All sightseeing and entrance fees listed in the itinerary; All transfers and porterage; English-speaking guide; Stop charge, extra tax and fuel surcharge of the international air ticket. 2) Tour cost excludes: Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters; Items of a personal nature.

5 Hong Kong Island half day Duration: Approx. 5 hours Departure: Dally Morning Departure Pick up point: 08:00-08:50(Actual time will be given at the time of reservation) Hong Kong was once a simple fishing village. Today, it is one of the world s most cosmopolitan cities where East truly meets West. Be amazed by this exciting City of Life with this tour. Victoria Peak Looking down from The Peak you ll be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbor and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides. Peak Tran Exclusively arranged for you! Getting there is an unforgettable trip. There s nothing in the world like the Peak Tran. Pulled by Steel cables, the tram climbs 373 meters. It s so steep that the buildings you pass look like they re leaning at a 45 angle! Surely you ll love this experience. Aberdeen Fishing Village Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is an old traditional fishing village which is hard to find in any other parts of the world. You may gain a deeper insight of the lifestyle of Hong Kong fishing folks by riding on a sampan (at your own expenses). Stanley Market Stanley market is a shoppers paradise where you can find a wide variety of souvenirs such as silk, garments, sportswear, Chinese artwork and accessories. Tse Sui Luen Jewelry Co., Ltd. TSL is one of the few merchants that are the receiptian of 2011 Outstanding QTS Merchant Award for more than 10 years and counting. Known for offering a wide range of products from quality cut diamonds to outstanding original design handcrafted jewelry, a visit to the TSL factory will give you an exclusive first-hand experience on its state of are jewelry facility. Optional Half day Hong Kong tour fare(based on 16 people and up): Tour cost: US$ per person, excluding gratuities for guide and driver.