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GLOBUS 2012: TREASURES OF CHINA & JAPAN W/ HONG KONG EXT (OAQ)
18 days from Hong Kong to Osaka or 19 days incl. travel
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 On this tour, discover China and Japan-two amazing countries with distinct cultures, sights, cuisine, drinks, history, and scenery. Ride a thrilling bullet train in Japan, see the Great Wall of China, cruise on the Li River, and visit some of the most historic sights in these two great countries. In China, a trip highlight is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, which were built to help China's first emperor in the afterlife. Accidentally discovered by farmers in 1974, these masterpieces have been guarding his burial site for 2,000 years. Also in China, see the Forbidden City's Imperial Palace, once the sacred home of China's emperors, and Tian'anmen Square, the place where the People's Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949. Be sure to leave room in your suitcase, so you can experience the great shopping in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Immerse yourself in Japan's culture when you partake in a tea ceremony, try on a traditional kimono, attempt calligraphy, and participate in a Japanese cooking class. Also see some of Japan's historic sights, including Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as the official residence of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. These are just a few of the many exciting places you'll see on this fascinating trip through China and Japan. So pack your camera and get ready for a trip of a lifetime!
HOTELS
HONG KONG Marco Polo Hongkong (SF), SHANGHAI Sofitel Hyland Shanghai (F), GUILIN Sheraton Guilin (F), XI'AN Grand Mercure on Renmin Square (F), BEIJING Traders Hotel (F), TOKYO Hilton Tokyo (D), ODAWARA Hilton Resort & Spa (F), KYOTO ANA Hotel Kyoto (F)KYOTO Traditional Ryokan Stay for an additional $439Immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality in a ryokan (Japanese inn) on Day 15 in Kyoto. Your ryokan features traditional touches-tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress on the floor, and the chance to experience a Japanesestyle bath-as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom. Includes: Transfers to/from ryokan from/to hotel in Kyoto; traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast.Space is limited and should be requested at the time of booking.
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| Call (866) 660-6639 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10578504 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Hong Kong | Welcome to exciting Hong Kong. Hotel rooms are availabe for mid-afternoon check-in. | | Day 2 | Hong Kong | During today's sightseeing tour, take a cable tramcar up VICTORIA PEAK for a panoramic view of this one-of-a-kind port city. Drive by Repulse Bay, a popular beach area, then to the Aberdeen fishing village, where you will enjoy a SAMPAN RIDE on the harbor. Next stop is STANLEY MARKET and its narrow streets filled with inexpensive clothing and arts and crafts stalls. The remainder of the day is free for you to experience the city at your own pace. (B) | | Day 3 | Hong Kong | A free day to explore this exciting city. You may wish to sign up for an optional excursion to learn about Hong Kong's history. Perhaps a full-day outing to visit Macau. Shopping is always a highlight of Hong Kong. There are markets, malls, and shops to fit any budget and taste. For those who want to try out some of the local fare, head over to Lan Kwai Fong Street. (B) | | Day 4 | Shanghai | Fly to Shanghai, China's most populous city and center of trade and industry. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. | | Day 5 | Shanghai | Full day of sightseeing. Stroll along the Bund, the city's riverfront boulevard lined with historic buildings housing banks and trade houses. You'll visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM and experience the YU YUAN GARDENS. This evening, meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner. Afterward, consider joining an optional tour to see a spectacular acrobatic show. (B,L,D) | | Day 6 | Guilin | After a morning at leisure, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, one of China's most beautiful areas. (B) | | Day 7 | Guilin | Limestone mountains, their needle peaks hidden in mist, rise from the green plain surrounding Guilin. The scene conveys a sense of mystery that artists have tried to capture for centuries. Savor unique vistas during a leisurely CRUISE on the Li River, where you'll enjoy a light lunch. Tonight, consider joining our optional trip to see trained cormorants dive for fish, the traditional Lijiang fishing method. (B,L,D) | | Day 8 | Xi'an | A short flight brings you to the city of Xi'an in central China for an overnight stay. This evening, enjoy the 'Tang Dynasty' DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Beijing | One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi'an today is an archaeological treasure trove. In 1974, the enormous tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, was discovered by local farmers. Marvel at the legion of TERRACOTTA WARRIORS that has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. Later, fly to Beijing. (B,L) | | Day 10 | Beijing | Your full-day sightseeing includes a visit to the Forbidden City's IMPERIAL PALACE, once the sacred home of China's great emperors. Nearby is TIAN'ANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world, where the People's Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949. You'll visit the BEIJING ZOO to see pandas, and will also discover the former Imperial SUMMER PALACE, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries situated around Kunming Lake. Tonight you may decide on the optional tour of the Peking Opera with its various forms of drama and music tracing back to the 13th century. (B,L) | | Day 11 | Beijing | The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across China's barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Then, visit a CLOISONNE WORKSHOP and see local artisans use the techniques of this ancient art form to turn pieces of copper into colorful decorative items. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk down the SACRED WAY of the Ming Tombs and marvel at the impressive hand-carved stone statues. This evening you're hosted to a special PEKING DUCK DINNER. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Tokyo | Today, fly to Tokyo, Japan's capital city. (B) | | Day 13 | Tokyo | Today's sightseeing tour takes you to the MEIJI SHRINE, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest, followed by a drive to see the Imperial Palace Plaza. Next, visit an ARTIST'S STUDIO and enjoy demonstrations by a master calligrapher before trying it yourself. You'll also have an opportunity to try on a traditional KIMONO and enjoy a TEA CEREMONY. Last stop is the ASAKUSA KANNON TEMPLE and the NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE, where you can sample local delicacies. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the famous Ginza area. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant opposite your hotel. As you take in the great city views from the 51st floor you will enjoy a sampling of local specialties, including yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), spring rolls, Japanese-style salad, and rice balls. After dinner, join your Tour Director for a WALKING TOUR among the dazzling neon lights of Tokyo. (B,D) | | Day 14 | Odawara | This morning, head south for Hakone via Kamakura to see the Great Buddha. Enjoy a CRUISE on Lake Ashi followed by a CABLE-CAR RIDE for panoramic views of spectacular Mount Fuji (weather permitting). Continue on to Odawara. (B,D) | | Day 15 | Kyoto | Today, enjoy a thrilling ride on a BULLET TRAIN to Kyoto. Established in 1964, Japan's Shinkansen (bullet trains) were the world's first high-speed trains and now travel at speeds in excess of 185 miles per hour. Upon arrival in Kyoto, visit YUZEN HANDMADE CORNER to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on cloth. You will be invited to participate in making your own souvenir using this traditional technique. Next, visit Kinkakuji, the TEMPLE OF THE GOLD PAVILION, and the HEIAN SHRINE & GARDEN. (B,L)Traditional Ryokan Stay - $439 per person Immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality in a ryokan (Japanese inn) on Day 12 in Kyoto. Your ryokan features traditional touches-tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress on the floor, and the chance to experience a Japanese-style bath-as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom. Includes: Transfers to/from ryokan from/to hotel in Kyoto; traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast.Space is limited and should be requested at the time of booking. | | Day 16 | Kyoto | This morning's city tour features the extraordinary NIJO CASTLE, built in 1603 as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. For lunch, participate in a special JAPANESE COOKING CLASS. Under the instruction of a local chef you will learn how to make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi, more commonly known as a sushi roll. Perhaps join the afternoon optional excursion to Nara, the oldest capital of Japan, where you will visit Todaiji Temple with its Great Buddha; Kasuga Shrine, famous for stone and bronze lanterns; and Nara Park. (B,L) | | Day 17 | Kyoto | A full day at leisure to enjoy this historically rich city at your own pace. You may want to consider a full-day tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, for an authentic taste of Japan, visit a sake brewery for a tasting and to learn about the brewing tradition that has been passed down through the generations. This evening, join your traveling companions for a farewell dinner. (B,D) | | Day 18 | Kyoto | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Homebound flights from Kansai International Airport in Osaka should not be booked prior to 3 pm. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Dates and Prices do not include air travel.Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $3551 (based on San Francisco, departure in April, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are Hong Kong/Shanghai, Shanghai/Guilin; Guilin/Xi'an; Xi'an/Beijing; Beijing/Tokyo. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. When planning your trip, please allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Asia.Prices based on double room occupancy. Single Room Supplement: $1750Triple Room Reduction: $137Extra Nights per person in Hong Kong:April-May 2 & October: in single room $349; in twin room $192; in triple room $157.May 3-August: in single room $243; in twin room $138; in triple room $122.September: in single room $289; in twin room $162; in triple room $138.Extra Nights per person in Kyoto:in single room $305; in twin room $184; in triple room $155.
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Not Included In Your Vacation Price (Air-Inclusive, Land-Only or Cruise-Only)
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities: port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature. |
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