Voyage across the globe on an eight-night vacation to Shanghai and Beijing, noted as one of Travel + Leisure's most recent Best Life-Changing Trips.

For $1017 (US$999) per person, save more than $1100 on do-it-yourself pricing with this package that covers:

• Nonstop, roundtrip airfare from the U.S.
• Five nights accommodations in Beijing
• Three nights accommodations in Shanghai
• Services of an English-speaking tour director
• Intra-China ground transportation and flight
• Buffet breakfast daily
• All taxes & fees

Enhance the vacation with optional guided tours to popular attractions from Beijing's Forbidden City to the Great Wall to an evening river cruise of Shanghai (fees apply). This tour provides ample time for independent exploration, with upscale hotels centrally located in both cities. Click here for the full itinerary.

Pricing is based on flights from San Francisco; fly out of New York for $102 (US$100) more per person. Take advantage of this deal by pairing it with a flight to one of these U.S. cities.

Depart Nov. 25; Dec. 2; Jan. 6; +$51 (US$50) Nov. 12, 18; Feb. 17; +$102 (US$100) Nov. 5 and March 3.

Note: This deal is based on a cash discount. Prices will be quoted in U.S. dollars.

Travelzoo Tip: Longer packages also are available that include visits to Xian, the ancient capital of China and historic gateway to the old silk trading route.