Asia: Tour hits the hot spots in Tokyo, Kyoto and Beijing

Are China and Japan on your bucket list?

Get a quick introductory tour on Pacific Delight’s 10-day Highlights of Japan & China Escapade Experience, which takes participants through Tokyo, Kyoto and Beijing.

In Tokyo, tour members visit the Imperial Palace’s East Garden and Double Bridge, shop in the Ginza and drive through the countryside to visit Mt. Fuji.

A bullet train delivers them to Kyoto, where they see Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

In Beijing, tour stops include Tiananmen Square and the extravagant Ming-era Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. Participants also have an opportunity to walk along the ramparts of the Great Wall.

Dates: Tours depart Sept. 7 and 21; Oct. 12, 19 and 26; and Nov. 9.

Price: Starting at $4,099 per person, double occupancy; single supplement, $1,099. Included in the price is round-trip international airfare from LAX, all Asian air and land transportation, accommodations, cultural activities, performances and some meals.

Info: Pacific Delight Tours, (800) 221-7179

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