2020 FDI Congress & Know China Tour
tour description
Enjoy a customized tour of Southeast Asia in conjunction with the FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai, China. With this tour, you’ll visit the cities of Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xi’an, and Beijing.
tour highlights
Attend the FDI Congress and explore this bustling metropolis with its famed waterfront Bund area, foreign quarters and many other notable attractions. Cruise the Li River in Guilin and enjoy its stunning landscapes. Delight in the Giant Panda bear sanctuary in this southern city. Travel by high speed train to see the Terra Cotta Warriors near this ancient walled city. Visit the iconic Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall.
CITIES: Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xian & Beijing
Detailed Itinerary
August 30
Canada
Embarkation
Depart on Air Canada for Shanghai, China. (inflight meals)
August 31
Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel. 5* Pullman Hotel Shanghai Jingan
September 1
Shanghai
Riverfront, Old Shanghai & Yuyuan Garden
Dentists may attend the Congress. Visit the riverfront with its 1930’s European-style Bund, Old Shanghai and the Yuyuan Garden. See the new Pudong area. Visit the World War II Jewish Quarters. (B/L)
September 2
Shanghai
Tour historic Luzhi
Dentists may attend the Congress. Drive to Luzhi, a historic old town with its beautiful waterways and ancients bridges. A walk in this ancient town brings you tranquility. Return to Shanghai in the evening. (B/L)
September 3
Shanghai
Congress
Acrobatic Show
Dentists may attend the Congress. Others will have a free day to explore this fascinating city. Tonight, enjoy an amazing acrobatic show. (B)
September 4
Shanghai
Guilin
Reed Flute Cave
Elephant Trunk Hill
Fly to Guilin, a city of limestone formations. Visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill. 4* Guilin Bravo Hotel (B/L)
September 5
Guilin
Chengdu
Li River cruise
A Li River cruise gives stunning views of some of China’s most beautiful scenery. (B/L)
September 6
Chengdu
Xi'an
Tour Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu, the mostly leisurely paced provincial capital city in China. Tour Chengdu in the afternoon. 5* Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Centre (B/L)
September 7
Xian
Visit Giant Pandas
Visit the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Travel to Xi’an by the world class Chinese high-speed train. 5* Sheraton Hotel Xi’an North City (B/L/D)
September 8
Xi'an
Beijing
Terra Cotta Warriors
Tang dynasty show
Over 6,000 different human figures, the Terra Cotta Warriors, were buried for an emperor in 211 BC. A Tang Dynasty show is a tour highlight. (B/L/D)
September 9
Beijing
Wild Goose Pagoda
Grand Mosque
Visit China’s only intact City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda and the unique Grand Mosque. Later, fly to Beijing. 5* Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing (B/L)
September 10
Beijing
Tienanmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
Walk in Tienanmen Square. Visit the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B/L)
September 11
Beijing
Visit Great Wall
Peking Duck feast
Climb the Great Wall which is over 2,300 years old and nearly 3,000 miles long. See the fascinating stone figures along the Sacred Road. Tonight, dine on Peking Duck. (B/L/D)
September 12
Beijing
Free day
This is a free day for you to explore China’s capital. (B)
September 13
Beijing
Canada
Disembarkation
Arrive in Canada
Fly to Canada. (B/infl. meals)
