Day 1  |   USA-Beijing       AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the bustling capital of modern day China. Spend the night onboard the wide body jetliner as the it traverses the international date line.

Day 2  |   Arrive-Beijing       AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Upon landing at Beijing Airport, we first clear customs then are met by the Ritz Tours guide and are transferred to our deluxe accommodations in town. With no sightseeing planned, the remainder of the day is spent free at leisure. With all the coverage Beijing received in the 2008 Olympics, we are anxious to get started with our sightseeing!

Day 3  |   Beijing      AB,L AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Ming dynasty emperor Yongle moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing in 1421 AD. Meaning "Northern Capital," Beijing is home to over 13 million people and has a history spanning over 3000 years. After breakfast, embark on today's tour around this wondrously historic city. Start off with the Forbidden city, which during China's Imperial era was the official home of the emperor and his royal court; commoners were not allowed inside. Some time will be provided to walk around sprawling Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. After lunch, continue to the emperor's other home in Beijing, the Summer Palace.

Day 4  |   Beijing      AB,L AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Surely the highlight of any tour to China must be the glorious Great Wall. Meandering its way thousands of miles across Northern China, the Great Wall is rumored to be visible from the Moon. Construction of the Great Wall was begun by emperor Qin Shi Huang in 221BC as a military defense structure and took centuries to complete. It stands today as an UNESCO world heritage site. Spend ample time traversing the ancient steps of the Great Wall, descending later to walk along the Sacred Way.

Day 5  |   Beijing -Shanghai      AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Board a short flight to Shanghai, China's largest metropolis with a population of over 16 million and its most important center of international commerce. Originally a sleepy fishing town, Shanghai's modern history dates back to the early 1900's and is a perfect mix of East and West. Met by our local guide and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Day 6  |   Shanghai -Suzhou -Shanghai      AB,L AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top We drive to Suzhou in the morning. With 2500 years of history, Suzhou is an ancient town interlaced by canals and has been aptly nicknamed the "Venice of the East". The sightseeing tour takes us to the Lingering Garden and the Grand Canal, the main trade artery that connected northern China to the south back during the Yuan Dynasty. Enjoy a cruise of the Grand Canal. Suzhou has long been known as an important center of the silk trade ever since the Song Dynasty. A stop has also been scheduled at a Silk Factory where we see firsthand how the excellent Chinese silk is produced and have an opportunity to shop. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon and transfer back to hotel. Free at leisure at night.

Day 7  |   Shanghai      AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top The half day city tour will take us to Yu Garden, the famous waterfront Bund, and continue on to Nanjing Road - No. 1 shopping street in China. The afternoon is free at leisure.

Day 8  |   Shanghai -USA     AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Transfer to the airport to catch our homebound flight.

*Government taxes & fees:

$87.00

*Fuel Surcharge: $180.00 Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure Fuel surcharge and taxes based on Air China

Departure Date	Tour Fare	Fuel Surcharge	Taxes & Fees	Total Price	Single Suppl.
1113/2009-11/30/2009	$1399.00	$180.00	$87.00	$1666.00	$350.00

Hotel City: Beijing New Otani Hotel Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong, a five-star international hotel with a distinctive exterior, is located in the heart of Beijing, China. A long history of exceptional service assured by the New Otani Hotel Management of Japan, your Beijing experience begins at the moment you enter the oriental garden designed courtyard adjacent to the lobby. Address: 26, Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing China. 100022 Tel: 86-10-5877-5555

Hotel City: Shanghai Swissotel Grand The 5-star Swissotel Grand Shanghai is located in Jing An, the leading business district of Shanghai, and is a few steps from the famous Nanjing West Road, home to some of the city's high-end commercial properties and exclusive shopping venues such as Jiu Guang City Plaza, Plaza 66 and CITIC Square. A desirable location, luxurious accommodations, superb service, and unique Swiss hospitality, blended with a Chinese touch, make the Swiss?tel Grand Shanghai the best choice for both tourists and business travellers alike. Address: 1 Yu Yuan Road, Jing An District Shanghai 200040 Tel: 86 21 5355 9898

Price includes

International airfare from LAX/SFO to Shanghai round trip on Air China Beijing to Shanghai domestic airfare Round trip airport transfers 3 nights hotel accommodation in Beijing 3 nights hotel accommodation in Shanghai Daily breakfast at hotel 3 Lunches City tours with English-speaking local guide and professional driver Full day excursion to Suzhou Post departure travel insurance (P2) if paid in full 60 days prior to departure

Price does not include

Entry visa Personal expenses while on tour Tips to guide or driver Weekend surcharge $50 p/p .way JFK departure add $100 p/p

Restrictions

Minimum 2 passengers to depart Child (2-11) rate with roll-away bed: 90% of adult fare No discounts apply

Optional Tours

Half day city tour to ancient water town Zhujiajiao: $70 p/p One day tour to Zhouzhuang with lunch $70p/p