Beijing is the capital of China. It is the center of politics, economic and culture in China. In China history, a lot of dynasties took here as the capital city. And about 24 crown nobles became the emperors in Beijing. Among them, the Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty paid more attention to build this city, such that Beijing was developed as the real capital city. The wonderful palaces, the Great Wall, the wide Tiananmen Square, the beautiful imperial gardens, the secluded temples and the great Ming tomb all reflect the imperial momentum.

Xian, as one of the six famous ancient capitals in China, has got its cultural heritage, historic site and the graceful bearing till today. The Forest of Stone Tablets, the City Wall In Ming dynasty, the First Qin Emperor's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are well-known by all the people.

Itinerary: Beijing and Xian, China

Departure: Beijing; Destination: Xian

Duration: 7 nights and 8 days

Tour Schedule:
Day 1. To be picked up at Beijing airport and go to the hotel in the morning. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Stay in Jianguo Hotel or a hotel with the same quality.

Day 2. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Palace Museum, Jingshan Park, Beihai Park, and the Lama Temple.

Day 3. Visit the Summer Palace, Fragrant Hill Park, and the Temple of Azure Clouds.

Day 4. Visit the Great Wall and the Dingling Tomb.

Day 5. Fly to Xian after breakfast. Visit the Forest of Steles and the city wall which is the biggest wall in the world. Stay in a hotel with the same quality as Jianguo Hotel.

Day 6. Visit the Tomb of Qin Shihuang, the Terracotta Warriors, the Huaqing Pool, and the Banpo Neolithic Village.

Day 7. Visit the Big Goose Pagoda, the imitation of Qin Palace, and Shanxi History Museum.

Day 8. Check out after breakfast. Transportation escort to the airport.

Fee:
1. US$1349/per person for single tourist.

2. US$989/per person for a group that consists of 2 to 5 tourists.

3. US$783/per person for a group that consists of 6 to 9 tourist.

4. For a group over 10 tourists, prices will be seperately quoted.

Tour prices include:
Hotel fee and hotel services charge; meals; admissions; travel insurance in China; all domestic and local transportation within China; well trained English speaking tour guide.

Tour prices do not include:
Transportation from your country to and back from China; airport departure tax, customs fee; China Visa fee; optional tours/meals.

The Standard of Service:
Accommodation : Four star hotels
Transportation: Imported car (or cars of Santana 2000) or buses with air-conditioning
Tour Guide : A well qualified, experience and English speaking tour guide

Briefings:
1. Beijing Jianguo Hotel, a four star hotel, is located on the Dongchangan Street. It is 3 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square. Xian Jianguo Hotel, a four star hotel, is located on the south-east of the city.

2. Traffic-jams always happen of the Changan Street in Beijing.

3. Hospital near Beijing Jianguo Hotel: Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Hospital near Xian Jianguo Hotel: Xijing Hospital.

4. Between September 15 and November 15 is the best time to travel in Beijing and Xian.

5. Breakfast will be western breakfast. Lunch and supper will be Chinese food. A Famous Chinese cuisine of a Beijing Duck will be served for dinner. In Xian, you will have Jiaozi (dumpling) banquet.

Quotation:
1. The price may be adjusted during the peak season of tourism (from September to November).

2. Tourists will be notified in advance if price goes up in other periods.

3. The existing quotation is valid between March to September 2000.

4. The price will be reduced from November 2000 to March 2001.

5. OrientalTravel.com reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.

Terms and Conditions:
1. Order should be placed by completing the Tour Order Form and submitted to OrientalTravel.com at least 7 days before departure date of the trip that you wish to take.

2. Please provide your personal information, including name, sex, date of birth, occupation, nationality, and passport number, as well as departure date and service (the standard of accommodation) to be required.

3. Upon receiving your information, we will confirm your tour within 2 days. You will make the payment to the OrientalTravel.com within 2 days after receiving the confirmation from us.

4. If you wish to change your tour, you must inform OrientalTravel.com at least 4 days before your departure date. Delayed notice will result in extra charge accordingly.

5. You are entitled to cancel your tour free of charge with the condition that you must inform us at least 4 days before your departure date.

6. 30% of your total payment will not be refunded to you, if you cancel your tour 48 hours before your departure time.

7. If you change your schedule during the course of your tour, you will be charged for the difference between the original payment and the higher expense to be caused accordingly. If you cancel your tour in the middle of the course, your payment will not be refunded.

8. You can get information from Beijing Office or local tourism agencies during the time when you are travelling in China.

9. You have to be insured in your country before starting your trip to China For international insurance requirement standards.

How to get the tourist visa:
1. Please provide us in the Order Form with your personal information, including your name, sex, occupation, nationality, date of birth, passport number, and address.

2. Upon receiving your information, OrientalTravel.com will deliver your information to the International Travel Assistance, China. The office will work out a document for you to apply for the tourist visa and fax it to us within 2 days.

3. We will fax the document to you within 1 day after we receive it.

4. You can apply the visa to your local Chinese consulate with the above document.

5. Fee for visa application:

US$20/per person for a group that consists of 1 to 2 tourists
US$15/per person for a group that consists of 3 to 9 tourists.
US$10/per person for a group that consists of over 10 tourists.

The fee for applying for the visa will be paid with your tour fee.