This deal cannot be combined with any other promotional codes.

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How to Book

• Click the “see options” button and scroll through to select your departure city and date range. Selecting your option will pull up the ““Complete Your Order”” screen.
• You will receive a confirmation email after your order has processed. Go to the ““My Groupons”” section of your account and select ““View Voucher”” to see the redemption instructions. The instructions will have all the information you need to book your trip with Vacation Express.
• Remember - this deal is priced based on two people sharing a room, so each traveler needs to buy a Groupon voucher.

Beijing and Shanghai Vacation

On this 10-day vacation from Gate 1 Travel, you’ll have accommodations in the center of Beijing and Shanghai, making it easy to explore both cities. You can use taxis to get around, or hop on the well-developed (and inexpensive) subway systems that run to all of Beijing and Shanghai’s major attractions. Each option includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, Houston, or New York
• Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
• Domestic flight from Beijing to Shanghai
• 5 nights of standard accommodations at The Presidential Beijing
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at Rendezvous Merry Hotel Shanghai, Shanghai Regal East Asia Hotel, or Mingde Grand Shanghai, depending on departure city.
• All transfers
• Daily breakfast

Day 1: En route from the United States

You’ll spend Day 1 flying from Los Angeles, Houston, or New York to Beijing.

Days 2–6: Beijing

Beijing’s imperial past is ever present: you can hardly walk a block without seeing ornate temples, ancient alleyways lined with shops and teahouses (called hútòng), and open-air markets that have been around for centuries. At the center stands the Forbidden City, which served as a royal residence to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. And of course, there’s the Great Wall, which winds its way across the northern part of Beijing.

• Must-see attraction: Temple of Heaven, a 20-minute taxi ride from your hotel
• Tiananmen Square dates back to the 15th century. It extends over nearly 100 acres, making it the biggest public square on the planet. Among the highlights are Chairman Mao’s mausoleum and the Monument to the People’s Heroes, a 120-foot granite obelisk commemorating fallen Chinese soldiers.
• Optional tours: See the Great Wall and Ming dynasty tombs with lunch (8.5 hours; $57/person) or enjoy a Peking duck dinner (3.5 hours; $32/person). Guests may also choose a full day, Forbidden City and Summer Palace tour, or a full day Temple of Heaven and Hutong tour, both of which include lunch.

Days 7–10: Shanghai and Return to United States

Shiny and new is the theme in downtown Shanghai. The city harbors hundreds of soaring skyscrapers, including the world’s second-tallest building, the 1,600-foot Shanghai World Financial Center. Nicknamed the bottle opener because of a rectangular opening at the top, the building towers over the Pudong district and exemplifies the hypermodernity of Shanghai. In its midst, though, there’s quite a bit of history. The Bund, once a major financial district in the early 20th century, is lined with Gothic, Baroque, and Classical buildings.

• Flight time from Beijing: approximately 2 hours
• World-class shopping can be found on Nanjing Road, which contains high-end retail stores as well as smaller shops selling silk, calligraphy, and traditional Chinese medicines. Go at night, when it’s all lit up.
• Optional tours: acrobatics show with dinner (3.5 hours; $29/person) and a full-day tour of a nearby water town, Suzhou, with lunch (9.5 hours; $47/person). Guests may also visit the zoo and Olympic site, or a full day tour of the Yu Yuan Garden and Jade Buddha; both of which include lunch.
• Return to the United States: You’ll spend the final day on your return flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is only available from the departure that you purchase (JFK, LAX, or HOU). The New York departure airport (JFK, EWR or LGA) will be advised at the time of booked based on availability.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? This deal is based on set airfares that cannot be altered.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers (including children) will need to purchase a Groupon voucher in order to travel. Children must be at least 5 years of age to travel.

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