Explore two of China's most popular cities, Beijing and Shanghai, for $899 per person, and save $1300 on cost of booking items separately.

This eight-night Beijing & Shanghai package includes upscale hotels and offers travelers ample free time for independent exploring.

Depart Nov. 20, 27; Jan. 8 or Feb. 5 and get:

• Roundtrip, nonstop airfare from San Francisco on Air China (+$100 from New York's JFK)
• Intra-China flights and all transfers
• Five nights in Beijing at the Radisson Blu Hotel near the Forbidden City
• Three nights in Shanghai at the new Marriott Courtyard Puxi 
• Daily American buffet breakfast
• English-speaking tour hosts

Centrally located hotels, proximity to public transit and expert local guides make it easy for travelers to get to the top attractions. In Beijing, check out The Great Wall, Silk Market and Olympic Park and in Shanghai, the exotic temples, Yu Yuan Gardens and Bund waterfront.

For $50 more person, depart on select dates November-April.

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Also available: Consider a China Sampler package that visits Xian, or a more extensive trip that includes China, a Yangtze River cruise and Hong Kong.