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Beijing Optional Extension
Topping Off the “Top of the World” Tour

September 24 - 26, 2008


Those who are visiting Beijing for the first time at the conclusion of our Tibet tour have the opportunity to join us on one or both of the days described below.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Beijing City Sightseeing

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Beijing. The tour begins with a walk through Tiananmen Square and continues to the Forbidden City. After a break for lunch (on your own), experience a complete tour of the beautiful complex of structures at the Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a special Peking Duck Dinner this evening.     (Breakfast / Dinner included)

Thursday, September 25, 2008
Great Wall / Sacred Way / Ming Tombs

After breakfast at the hotel, ravel outside the city for an energetic walk on the fabled Great Wall of China. Round trip admission to the cable car at the Badaling section of the Wall is included.
     After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the city by way of the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs. Enjoy a walk along the Sacred Way, a beautiful path in the vicinity of the Tombs that is lined with figures carved in stone. The Ming Tombs are in a wooded paradise, and your tour includes entrance to the Tomb of Emperor Dingling. Returning to the hotel, the remainder of the evening is free.     (Breakfast)

Friday, September 26, 2008
Departure

Make your return flight arrangements for any convenient time today. There are no airport transfers included in the extension price. The concierge desk at the hotel will be happy to arrange a private transfer for you.