Day 1: USA – Beijing
Board your transpacific flight.

Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing.

Day 3: Beijing
Beijing served as the capital for five dynasties over a period of 800 years. Begin your city tour with a visit to the Palace Museum, more commonly known as the Forbidden City, until recently it was opened only to emperor’s family. This complex, the largest imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with over 9,000 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. See the high-walled “Inner City” with its government buildings. After dinner, you will enjoy an acrobatic performance. (B.L.D)

Day 4: Beijing
Here is your chance to climb the Great Wall of China! Six U.S. Presidents have visited this section of the 5,000 km wall since 1972. Then you will have a chance to stroll around Tiananmen Square (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), the largest square in the world, and site of many historical events, you might also catch a glimpse of  National Stadium (also known  as the bird’s nest ). This is the site for hosting the 2008 Olympic Opening and Closing ceremonies. Tonight’s special  dinner will give you a real taste of the Peking Duck. Stay over night in Beijing. (B.L.D)

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