CHINA WONDERS WITH HONG KONG & MACAU

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1 CHINA WONDERS WITH HONG KONG & MACAU 11 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS TOLL FREE NO

2 TRAVEL MAP BEIJING CHINA SHANGHAI SHENZHEN MACAU HONG KONG

3 DAY 01: USA-BEIJING Highlights of the day: Depart from the USA Depart from the USA to Beijing Overnight on board BEIJING GREAT WALL OF CHINA DAY 02: BEIJING Highlights of the day: Arrive at Beijing Arrive at Beijing capital international airport Immigration and custom formalities Meet our representative and transfer to Hotel Check in at Hotel Overnight stay at Hotel. Beijing: China's massive capital, has a history stretching back 3 millennia. It is known for its ancient sites rather than its modern architecture. Visit the grand Forbidden City complex, the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the massive Tiananmen Square pedestrian plaza (the site of Mao Zedong's mausoleum) and the National Museum of China which displays a vast collection of cultural relics. DAY 03: BEIJING Highlights of the day: Longdi Jade shop, Great Wall-Juyong Pass, Pearl shop, Gongfu show Longdi Jade shop Great Wall-Juyong Pass Pearl shop Gongfu show NATIONAL MUSEUM Longdi Jade shop: Jade is a stone highly prized by the Chinese. It is used in ornaments, ritual objects, and cerem onial weapons can be traced back to

4 5,000 BC. In ancient times jade was a material associated with royalty and people of high status. Juyong Pass: A mountain pass located in the Changping District of Beijing Municipality, over 31 miles from central Beijing. The Great Wall of China passes through, and the Cloud Platform was built here in the year Pearl Shop: China is the world's largest producer of freshwater pearls and there's a good chance you'll find something you like for a reasonable price. Gongfu Show: Also called Kongfu Show and Wushu. It appeared in ancient China as early as 2,500 years ago. During the warring states period in the time of Spring and Autumn ( BC), a method called Daoyin was evolved to promote health. Today, in China and around the world, millions of people are fascinated by Chinese Wushu and benefit from it. It is believed to be effective in preventing and curing diseases like cold, indigestion, and eyestrain. JUYONG PASS TIAN'ANMEN SQUARE DAY 04: BEIJING Highlights of the day: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Xiushui market, Water Cube and Bird's Nest Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Xiushui market for shopping Water Cube and Bird's Nest (Outside) Overnight stay at Hotel. Tiananmen Square: A city square in the centre of Beijing. It is named after the Tiananmen ("Gate of Heavenly Peace") GONGFU SHOW

5 located to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. The square contains Monuments to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. FORBIDDEN CITY The Forbidden City: A palace complex in central Beijing, China. The former Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (the years 1420 to 1912), it now houses the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City served as the residence of emperors and their households as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for almost 500 years. Birds' Nest and Water Cube: These are the new landmarks of Beijing since the successful Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. They are situated opposite each other at the Olympic Park. While the architecture is impressive during the day it looks even better when lit up at night. BIRDS' NEST Silk Street (Xiushui Market): A shopping center in Chaoyang District, Beijing that accommodates over 1,700 retail vendors, infamous for their wide selection of counterfeit designer brand apparel. DAY 05: BEIJING - SHANGHAI Highlights of the day: Bullet train to Shanghai, Huangpu River Cruise BULLET TRAIN Check out from Hotel Transfer to train at railway station High speed bullet train to Shanghai Arrive at Shanghai Station Transfer to hotel Check in to hotel

6 Huangpu River Cruise Shanghai: One of the four municipalities under the direct administration of the central government of China. It is the largest city in China by population, and the second most populous city in the world, with a population of more than 24 million as of It is a global financial centre and transport hub, with the world's busiest container port. Located in the Yangtze River Delta, it sits on the south edge of the estuary of the Yangtze in the middle portion of the East China coast. HUANGPU RIVER CRUISE Huangpu River Cruise: Experience the illuminated colonial buildings along the Bund. Stroll along the wide promenade and admire the neon floodlit buildings of Shanghai DAY 06: SHANGHAI Highlights of the day: People Square,Nanjing Road, Silk shop, Yuyuan Garden and Acrobatic Show Visit People Square and Nanjing Road Visit Silk shop Vist Yuyuan Garden Enjoy Acrobatic Show PEOPLE SQUARE Silk Factory: Suzhou is also famous for its silk. Visit the best silk factory (where you can see) how silk is processed from the silk worm to make cloth. People's Square: A large public square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. It is south of Nanjing Road and north of Huaihai Road. THE BUND

7 Nanjing Road: Main shopping street of Shanghai, China, and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets. The street is named after the city of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu neighbouring Shanghai. NANJING ROAD Yuyuan Garden: An extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, China. It abuts the Yuyuan Tourist Mart and is accessible from the Shanghai Metro Line 10 Yuyuan Garden Station. Acrobatic Show: Marvel at the agility and immense skill of the performers as they demonstrate how they won hundreds of international competitions. DAY 07: SHANGHAI Highlights of the day: Jade Buddha Temple, A P Plaza, Xintiandi YUYUAN GARDEN Visit the Jade Buddha Temple A P Plaza for Shopping Visit Xintiandi Overnight stay at hotel The Jade Buddha Temple: A Buddhist temple in Shanghai, China. As with many modern Chinese Buddhist temples, the temple draws from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. Xintiandi: "New Heaven and Earth" An affluent care-free shopping, eating, and entertainment district of Shanghai, China. ACROBATIC SHOW DAY 08:SHANGHAI - SHENZHEN Highlights of the day: Fly to Shenzhen, Window of the world

8 Check out from Hotel Transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport Fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Arrive at Shenzhen Transfer to hotel Visit Window of the world Shenzhen: A major city in Guangdong Province, China, which forms part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis north of Hong Kong. It holds sub-provincial administrative status with less power than that of a province. SHENZHEN Window of the world: A theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 replicas of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares. DAY 09: SHENZHEN - MACAU Highlights of the day: Ferry to Macau, Venetian Casino Check out from hotel Transfer to ferry pier Proceed to Macau by Ferry Arrive at Macau ferry Transfer to hotel and check in Visit Venetian Casino Macau: An autonomous region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl R i v e r D e l t a f r o m H o n g Ko n g. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural influences. The giant casinos and malls on the Cotai Strip, which joins the islands of Taipa and Coloane, have earned it the nickname, WINDOW OF THE WORLD MACAU

9 "Las Vegas of Asia". One of its more striking landmarks is the 338m-high Macau Tower, with sweeping views of the city. THE VENETIAN MACAO The Venetian Macao: A luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the American Las Vegas Sands company. The Venetian is a 39-story casino hotel on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10,500,000- square-foot (980,000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister resort The Venetian Las Vegas. The Venetian Macao is the largest casino in the world, the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, and also the seventh-largest building in the world by floor area. DAY 10: MACAU Highlights of the day: Macau City Tour, Free evening Breakfast at Hotel City tour of Macau Evening free for leisure Overnight stay at Hotel. RUINS OF ST PAUL'S Macau City Tour: Explore the Macau attractions which include Ruins of St Paul's, Section of the old city walls, Na Cha Temple, fisherman's wharf, A-ma Temple and more. DAY 11: MACAU - HONG KONG Highlights of the day: Ferry to Hong Kong, Hong Kong City Tour, Victoria Peak NA TCHA TEMPLE Check out from hotel Transfer to Macau Ferry Proceed to Hong Kong by ferry Arrive at Hong Kong City Tour of Hong Kong Proceed to Victoria peak by Tram

10 Hong Kong City Tour: Learn about the history and culture of the city as you visit major landmarks such as Victoria Peak, Stanley Market and the traditional fishing village of Aberdeen. Victoria Peak: A mountain on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also called Mount Austin, and locally known as The Peak. It has an elevation of 552 m and is the highest mountain on the Hong Kong Island. VICTORIA PEAK DAY 12: HONG KONG Highlights of the day: Ocean Park Breakfast at Hotel Proceed to Ocean Park Lunch at ocean Park Back to the hotel in the evening Ocean Park Hong Kong: Commonly known as Ocean Park. It is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. It is the second largest theme park in Hong Kong, following Hong Kong Disneyland. OCEAN PARK DAY 13: HONG KONG - USA Highlights of the day: Fly back home Check out from hotel Transfer to Hong Kong International Airport Fly back home Arrive the USA HONG KONG

11 INCLUSIONS International Economy Class Airfare with taxes Bullet train ticket Domestic Economy class airfare with Taxes Ferry tickets 03 Night First Class Accommodation at Beijing 03 Night First Class Accommodation at Shanghai 01 Night First Class Accommodation at Shenzhen 02 Night First Class Accommodation at Macau 02 Night First Class Accommodation at Hong Kong Lunch and Dinner at restaurants as per itinerary Tours and transfers as per the itinerary Tour manager service All entrances and excursions as per itinerary EXCLUSIONS Visa if required Travel Insurance Tips Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, mini bar, telephone Charges Aall items of personal nature Food and drinks not forming part of the group menus. Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusion box. TOLL FREE NO : CALIFORNIA : 2010 CROW CANYON PLACE, SUITE 100, SAN RAMON, CA For more information, Please contact FLORIDA Brickell Bayvew, 80 SW 8th St, Suite 2000 Miami, FL KATHY FANNING, PH: Vice President Customer Relations info@triotravelsusa.com