Day 1 SFO / BEIJING
Depart from San Francisco by Air China or United Airline’s jetliner for Beijing. Cross the International Date Line and lose a day.
Day 2 ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China, and transfer to the Five-star Wanda Realm Beijing Hotel or similar.
http://www.wandarealmbeijing.com/
Day 3 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Today’s sightseeing includes Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City where the emperors of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty ruled China and Beijing Zoo. After lunch, visit the Olympic Venue of “Bird’s Nest” stadium if it is open to the public. Later on, band or choir or dancing performance will be arranged and the group will share stage with Chinese students. There will be time for social exchange between the students.
Day 4 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
In the morning, take coach to the Great Wall, a symbol of China and a fantastic sight that can never be omitted. Your group will do a brief performance at the Great Wall entrance plaza and a special group picture will be taken at the Great Wall. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Summer Palace, on the Shore of Kunming Lake, the traditional emperors’ summer residence. Enjoy Beijing Duck Banquet in the evening.
Day 5 BEIJING / SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Take morning flight to Shanghai, which was once a European concession, blending the western architecture, oriental culture and bustling economic life together. Check into Five-star Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning or similar. In the afternoon, an exchange performance will be arranged with Shanghai local high school. There will be time for social exchange between the students.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1986
Day 6 SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Today’s city tour encompasses the Bund, the fascinating waterfront thoroughfare, and watch Pudong Development Zone, which are full of new skyscrapers at the other side of Huangpu River. Also visit the Yu Garden. In the afternoon, an exchange performance will be arranged with Shanghai local high school . There will be time for social exchange between the students. Enjoy Acrobatic Show at night.
Day 7 SHANGHAI / SFO (AB)
Fly home on board Air China or United Airlines’ jetliner.
