As one of the oldest nations in the world, China’s history dates back 5,000 years. Today, the country has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and boasts the world’s fastest high-speed train. And now, travelers will be able to visit this country’s major attractions plus a few hidden gems with Friendly Planet Travel’s 11-day China Delight tour, starting at 1,799. This package takes travelers on a journey through five cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an, all-time favorites of China travelers, plus Hangzhou (China’s ‘Venice’), the Great Wall and Chengdu, home of its world renowned Panda Breeding Center and amazing People’s Park.

This trip includes round-trip airfare from LAX via Air China, deluxe and first-class hotel accommodations, some meals, all intra-China flights and ground transportation and comprehensive touring with a professional English speaking guide. This package is available until April 25 for departures dates on December 13, 2012 and January 17, 2013.

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