Day 1 Hometown – Narita
You begin your adventure. Depart your hometown via Japan Airlines to Narita. En-route you will cross the International Dateline.
Day 2 Arrive Narita - Shanghai
Arrive in Narita International Airport and connect immediately to Shanghai, China’s largest city, major seaport and important commercial centre. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (D)
Hotel: Fudan Crown Plaza or similar
Day 3 Shanghai
During your stay in Shanghai, see the riverfront promenade, "The Bund" - a splendid vantage point to view the colorful traffic on the Huangpu River & Pudong Development Zone. Next visit a classical Yu Garden. Shanghai Museum exhibits remarkable collections of ancient bronze, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy. Nanjing Road which is one of the world’s busiest shopping street. This evening enjoy an Acrobatic Show. (B/L/D)
Day 4 Shanghai - Xi’an
Today fly to Xi’an. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a brick-tower architecture boasted a five-storey structure about 60 meters high. Ming Dynasty City Wall, an ancient city wall. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Golden Flower or similar
Day 5 Xi’an
An excursion takes you to one of the most exciting archaeological finds in recent years - the unearthing of more than 6,000 Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. These figures guard the tomb of Emperor Qin and are buried in the huge pit covering more than three acres. Shaanxi Provincial Museum, a showcase of ancient civilizations. This evening, enjoy a special Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/SD)
Day 6 Xian - Beijing
This morning fly to Beijing, the national’s seven-century-old capital. Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of 15th Century architecture inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritages List. Next stop at Bird’s Nest and Water Cube for taking photo - the National Stadium & National Aquatic Center. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Oriental Bay or similar
Day 7 Beijing
Following breakfast, drive to the Badaling section of Great Wall, the world’s greatest manmade structure winding dragon-like across Northern China and praised as a "Wonder of the World". This is the only earthly evidence of man visible from the moon. After lunch, visit the Dingling Tomb, one of the Ming Tombs, the burial place of the 13th Ming Dynasty Emperor to view the fabulous cultural relics. Then visit the "Sacred Way" - a boulevard lined with sculpted stone animals. Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner, the no.1 typical food of Beijing. (B/L/SD).
Day 8 Beijing
Your today’s tour starts with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world with capacity of 1 million people. Forbidden City located in the center of Beijing, it is the largest existing and best-preserved imperial palace in the world today. Summer Palace presents a breathtaking arrangement of lake, landscape, pagodas and pavilions, a fine example of Chinese gardening art. (B/L/D)
Day 9 Beijing
Today is a free day at your leisure. (B)
Day 10 Beijing - Narita
After breakfast, fly to Narita. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. (B/D)
Hotel: Hilton Narita or similar
Day 11 Narita - Kamakura - Atami
Today visit Umihotaru Island, a manmade island built by Japanese engineering technology. Next proceed to Kamakura to visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine which is dedicated to Emperor Oji and popularly believed as the gurdian of warriors. At Wakamiya Street and Komachi Dori , you will find some handmade crafts and local specialty goods. Daibutsu is designated as a National Treasure and Japan’s second large Buddhist image. Then Odawara Castle, the only one in Tokyo that remains relatively intact. Transfer to Atami - a famous place for natural hot springs. Experiencing a Yukata after a hot spring spa. Enjoy a Japanese-style banquet dinner and karaoke in a traditional Japanese banquet room. (B/L/SD)
Hotel: New Akao or similar
Day 12 Atami - Hakone - Tokyo
Following breakfast, visit the Fuji-Hakone National Park and sightsee the Owakudani Valley, an active volcanic area. Next, ride the Hakone Ropeway to admire the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji and cruise on the beautiful Lake Ashi. After lunch, transfer by coach to Shinjuku. After check-in to the hotel, you will have free time to explore the area at your own pace. (B/L)
Hotel: Keio Plaza or similar
Day 13 Tokyo - Narita
This morning visit the observation deck at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Meiji Shrine was built in 1920 in worship of the Meiji Emperor and his wife. Asakusa is a well-preserved Edo district which is well-known for the Sensoji Temple. Imperial Palace surrounded by public parks, the palace homes the Emperor of Japan. Ginza is a high-end shopping district in Tokyo where is for people to see and to be seen. Then visit Toyota auto-showcase ground MEGA WEB, showcases the newest designs and future models of Toyota automobiles. Next, Rinkai Fukutoshin, an artificial island known for beautiful sightseeing in the Tokyo Bay area.(B/L/D)
Hotel: ANA Crown Plaza or similar
Day 14 Narita - Hometown
Bid farewell to Japan and depart for your hometown. It is the same day when you arrive home as you will re-cross the International Dateline. (B)
