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Shanghai and Beijing

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Day 1-2: Fly overnight to China
Arrive in Shanghai

 Day 3: SHANGHAI
See Shanghai with a local guide:
• Colonial Bund
• French Concession
• Jade Buddha Temple
• People's Square
Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower
Take a boat tour along the Huangpu River

 Day 4: SHANGHAI
LEAP! Chinese CalligraphyChinese Calligraphy
A lesson in traditional Chinese calligraphy, Hanzi, teaches you the history behind this widely respected art form. Afterward try your best to recreate the strokes using an ink brush. Do you have what it takes to master the art?
Explore the Shanghai Museum
Visit Yuyuan Gardens
See Town God Temple Market
Chinese Acrobatics Performance

 Day 5: ZHOUZUHANG
Excursion to Zhouzhuang
Take a boat trip along the canals
Visit Chengxu Taoist Temple
Explore Suzhou
Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden

 Day 6: HANGZHOU
Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets
Take a train to Hangzhou
Visit Liuhe Pagoda
See Lingyin Temple
Discover the China National Silk Museum

 Day 7: WEST LAKE BOAT-TEA CEREMONY
Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake
Take part in a Chinese Tea Ceremony

 Day 8: BEIJING SIGHTSEEING
Fly to Beijing
Explore Beijing with a local guide:
• Forbidden City
• Tiananmen Square
Take a bike tour of the hutongs
LEAP! Tai JiTai Ji
Discover the history of the Chinese martial art, Tai Ji. Learn the moves from an experienced instructor, then practice what you've been taught.

 Day 9: SUMMER PALACE
*LEAP! Cook Chinese CuisineCook Chinese Cuisine
Create an authentic Chinese dish as professional chefs guide you through a traditional recipe. Savor your delicious creation.
Visit the Summer Palace

 Day 10: GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Walk along the Great Wall of China
Add: Peking Opera Show

 Day 11: LAMA TEMPLE-TEMPLE OF CONFUCIUS
Visit Yonghe Temple
Explore the Temple of Confucius
Free afternoon to explore Beijing
Peking Duck Farewell Dinner

 Day 12: Return Journey to the United States

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• Peking Opera Show
LEAP! is a daily program of Tour Director led,
interactive learning experiences & these activities:
LEAP Activities
Cook Chinese Cuisine
Create an authentic Chinese dish as professional chefs guide you through a traditional recipe. Savor your delicious creation.
LEAP! Activities on this tour:
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The group rates above apply to Optional Excursions & Activities when all group members participate.