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Depart the US aboard a wide-body jetliner bound for Shanghai, China s cosmopolitan jewel.
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| Arrive-Shanghai
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Meet the Ritz Tours guide in the arrivals hall after baggage retrieval and transfer to our premiere accommodations for a good night s rest.
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| Shanghai
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is an international city with a rich cultural heritage. Sightseeing today begins with a visit to Yu Garden, a renowned classical garden with over 400 years of history, followed by a walk along Shanghai s Bund. Located along the western bank of the Huangpu River, the Bund is a symbol of both old and new Shanghai. We finish our city tour with a drive through the popular shopping district, Nanjing Road. In the evening, attend the acclaimed Chinese Acrobatics dinner show.
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4
| Shanghai
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Explore ancient Chinese art at the Shanghai museum, which houses a comprehensive collection of over 120,000 relics of bronze works, calligraphy, and paintings. Located in the People s Square, the museum offers a wealth of knowledge of Chinese art history. The afternoon is free at leisure.
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5
| Shanghai-Beijing
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Fly to Beijing and visit the Temple of Heaven. Constructed in 1420 by the emperors for annual ceremonies of prayer, the temple s unique construction is considered a supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture.
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| Beijing
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Having served as the capital for five dynasties, Beijing is an ancient city filled with a rich cultural heritage and centuries-old historic sites. Walk through Tiananmen Square, once the main gate to the Imperial Palace in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and cross the street to the Forbidden City. After admiring countless rare artifacts in the on-site Palace Museum, we visit the emperors Summer Palace. In the evening, enjoy a true taste of Beijing with a Peking Duck dinner.
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Day
7
| Beijing
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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One of China s greatest treasures, the Great Wall snakes 4000 miles across mountains, plateaus and deserts. Originally erected by the first Qin emperor to protect the northern borders against foreign invaders, it remains the largest man-made structure in the world. After climbing its ancient steps, we venture to the Ming Tombs Museum, located at the foot of the picturesque Tianshou Mountain.
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Day
8
| Beijing-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Fly to Bangkok, Thailand s capital for more than two centuries. Though it is the country s largest and most cosmopolitan city, it still contains ancient palaces, temples, and relics that reveal its historic roots. This evening, enjoy a traditional Thai Classical dinner show.
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9
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Sightseeing today includes a trip to the Emerald Buddha, which houses some of the most exquisite Buddhist sculptures, paintings and architecture in all of Bangkok. Head to the decadent Grand Palace and Coronation Hall, the city s most famous landmark and the former home of the royal family for 150 years, followed by a visit to the Gems Factory.
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10
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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On a boat tour of the unspoiled rural Damnern Saduak Floating Market, we take a step back into Bangkok s fascinating past. Each day, hundreds of vendors in Thai style canoes line the city s canals eager to sell their fresh produce and snacks.
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Day
11
| Bangkok-Singapore
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Board a short flight to Singapore. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is a fascinating city, brimming with unbridled energy and a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts, and architecture.
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our half-day tour of the "Lion City" begins with a visit to Singapore s national icon at Merlion Park, followed by a trip to Thian Hock Temple and a local handicraft center. Continue on to Singapore s Botanic Garden, celebrated for its National Orchid Garden, complete with over 20,000 orchids on display. End our city tour with a visit to Little India.
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Day
13
| Singapore-Hong Kong
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Depart Singapore for Hong Kong, also known as "Asia s World City." With humble beginnings as a sleepy fishing village, Hong Kong has blossomed into one of the world s premiere centers of finance.
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14
| Hong Kong
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Within its compact area, Hong Kong offers a plethora of activities and places to explore. A half-day city tour takes us to the large open-air Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and the famed Aberdeen Floating Community. Our day is topped off with a tram ride up to Victoria Peak, where we take in the splendid panoramas of Hong Kong s unique skyline and Harbor. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
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Day
15
| Hong Kong -USA
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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All too soon, our Majestic China & Asia vacation has come to an end. Fly back to the US with memories to last a lifetime.
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