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Beijing to Xian Tour
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Schedule: Daily
Departure
Beijing is the capital
of China. It is the center of
politics, economic and culture in China. In China
history, a lot of dynasties took here as the capital city. And about 24
crown nobles became the emperors in Beijing. Among them, the Ming dynasty and
Qing dynasty paid more attention to build this city, such that Beijing was
developed as the real capital city. The wonderful palaces, the Great Wall,
the wide Tiananmen Square, the beautiful
imperial gardens, the secluded temples and the great Ming tomb all reflect
the imperial momentum.
Xian, as
one of the six famous ancient capitals in China, has
got its cultural heritage, historic site and the graceful bearing till
today. The Forest of Stone
Tablets, the City Wall In Ming dynasty, the
First Qin Emperor's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are well-known by all
the people.
Itinerary: Beijing and Xian, China
Departure: Beijing;
Destination: Xian
Duration: 6 nights and 7
days
Tour
Schedule: Day 1: Beijing ( / / ) Upon your arrival in Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be met by our CTS
guide and escorted to your hotel. Relax in hotel to recover from the jet
lag or you can explore the city on your own. Accommodation: Jianguo
Garden Hotel Beijing (4 star hotel) or similar
Day 2
: Beijing
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Today, we take you for a stroll in the world
largest Tiananmen Square which is bordered by the Great Hall of the
People and Chinese History Museum, with Mao's mausoleum in the
center. Then we go to the Forbidden City, the complex of imperial
palaces which were home to the Ming and Qing emperors for over 500 years.
Some of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of
Chinese paintings and calligraphy and other treasured articles. After a
Chinese lunch, we visit the Temple of Heaven, an exquisite example
of Ming architecture, where the emperors performed the annual rites
believed to be essential to the well-being of the nation. Acrobatics
Show in the evening Accommodation: same as above
Day 3
: Beijing
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) An unforgettable day for you to make your
dream come true. Escorted by our guide, you will visit the world renowned
Great Wall, the only man-made structure that can be seen from the
moon. You will ascend one or two of its majestically standing towers and
enjoy a unique view of the Wall winding among the undulating mountains.
After lunch we take you to visit the Ming Tombs where 13 Ming
emperors were buried. Accommodation: same as above.
Day 4
: Beijing
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) In the morning, we take you to visit the
Summer Palace, where the Qing emperors used to live during summer
to escape the heat. In the afternoon, we take a Hutong
Tour. Beijing Duck dinner Accommodation: same as above
Day 5
: Xian
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Morning flight to Xian. Half day tour to
City Wall, which was built in 1370 A. D. The ceremony is held there
in order to reproduce the high courteous reception of the prosperous Tang
Dynasty according to the historical records. Then we visit the Big Wild
Goose Pagoda, which was built in 652 A. D. It contains a large volume
of Buddhist scriptures, which were obtained from India by the eminent monk
of Xuanzang and tour to the Grand Mosque. Then visit the Bell
Tower. Accommodation: Jianguo Hotel Xian
(4 star hotel) or similar.
Day 6 : Xian
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Full day excursion to the unparalleled
highlight Terra- Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi
Huang, the first emperor in China. Added highlights are a visit to
the Shanxi Provincial Museum Tang Dynasty Dinner and
Show in the evening Accommodation: same as above
Day
7: Xian/Beijing
(Breakfast/ / ) Morning flight to Beijing
Fee: Low
Season: Jan, Feb, December, 2008 US$1143 per person Hotel Single
Supplement: US$236 US$915 per person for child (2-11 old) with
bed. US$718 per person for child (2-11 old) without
bed.
Shoulder Season: March, April, June, July,
2008 US$1262 per person Hotel Single Supplement: US$277 US$1011
per person for child (2-11 old) with bed. US$747 per person for child
(2-11 old) without bed.
High
Season:
May, September, October, November, 2008 US$1,305 per person Hotel
Single Supplement: US$352 US$1056 per person for child (2-11 old) with
bed US$763 per person for child (2-11 old) without bed.
Remark: Minimum Group
Size: 2 persons
Service
includes: 1) hotel accommodation
on twin sharing basis with ABF, 2) all domestic transportation,
transfers and tours with private guide and car in each city
Remarks: 1) In/out
flight, domestic airport fee and departure tax is not included 2)
Gratitude to guide and driver is not included
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the right to change prices without prior notice.
The
Standard of Service: Accommodation :
Four star hotels (on twin sharing basis) Transportation:
Imported car (or cars of Santana 2000) or buses with
air-conditioning Tour Guide : A well qualified, experience and
English speaking tour guide
Briefings: 1.
Beijing Jianguo Hotel, a four star hotel, is located on the Dongchangan
Street. It is 3 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square. Xian Jianguo Hotel,
a four star hotel, is located on the south-east of the city.
2.
Traffic-jams always happen
of the Changan Street in Beijing.
3. Hospital near
Beijing Jianguo Hotel: Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Hospital near Xian
Jianguo Hotel: Xijing Hospital.
4. Between
September 15 and November 15 is the best time to travel in Beijing and
Xian.
5. Breakfast will
be western breakfast. Lunch and supper will be Chinese food. A Famous
Chinese cuisine of a Beijing Duck will be served for dinner. In Xian, you
will have Jiaozi (dumpling) banquet.
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