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The Middle
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Beijing/Xian/Yangtze Cruise/Shanghai BS150501
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Itinerary:
Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai, China
Duration:
11 night and 12 days
Beijing -
Trip for modern politics
Xian - Trip for ancient culture
Three Yangtze River is the first longest river in China.
Shanghai - Trip for latest economic achievements
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. Rest of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Jianguo Garden Hotel (4*) or similar
Day 2
: Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/ )
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.
Accommodation: same above
Day 3
: Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/ )
An unforgettable day for you to make your dream come true. Escorted by
our guide, you will visit the world renowned Great Wall. 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. Then we visit the Summer Palace, where the Qing
emperors used to live during summer to escape the heat.
Accommodation: same above
Day 4
: Beijing/ Xian (Breakfast/Lunch/ )
You go on a special tour to see the old back lanes called Hu Tong
with the authentic courtyard houses where locals have lived for centuries.
Then a visit to the Lama Temple in Tibetan style. The temple halls
are set in enclosed courtyards and are adorned with magnificently carved
statues of the Buddha, the biggest of which is 18 meters high, carved
from a single piece of sandal wood.
Overnight train to Xian. (K132 17:35/08:20 +1 day)
Day 5
: Xian ( /Lunch/ )
Arrive in Xian transfer to hotel to take a shower
Cycling tour on the City Wall which was built in 1370 A. D. and
Shanxi Provincial Museum.
Accommodation: Jianguo Hotel (4*) or similar
Day 6
: Xian (Breakfast/Lunch/)
Full day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra- Cotta Warriors
and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China.
Then 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 to visit Bell
Tower
Accommodation: same above
Day 7
: Xian/Chongqing (Breakfast/Lunch/ )
Flight from Xian to Chongqing
City tour Artists' Village and People's Palace
Preboard cruise for overnight
Day 8
: Yangtze Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 9
: Yangtze Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 10
: Yichang/Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)
Arrive in Yichang and transfer to flight to Shanghai
Accommodation:
Jianguo Hotel (4*) or similar
Day 11
: Shanghai (B/L/ )
Full day to Yu Yuan Garden which is an old Chinese quarter of Shanghai
where cobbled street are lined with traditional shops selling herbal medicines,
handicrafts, Chinese tea, and a variety of tantalizing snacks. Here we
can stroll through moon gates and latticed pavilions. Then we visit the
Bund lined with gracious European buildings over looking the Huangpu
River. You may also walk along the busiest Nanjing Road to mix
with the Chinese shoppers.
Accommodation: same above
Day 12
: Shanghai (B/ / )
Departure transfer to airport.
End of service
Fee :
April, May, September, October, November
2005
For 2-5 persons
US$1,908 per person
US$756 for single supplement both at hotel and on cruise
The rest
of the year, 2005 or 2-5 persons
US$1,728 per person
US$636 for single supplement both at hotel and on cruise
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Service to be included:
Twin room accommodation with ABF
All domestic transportation, private return transfers in each location
Private sightseeing program with English speaking guide, inclusive of
entrance fee & lunch
Price
exclude: dinner, airport taxes, international flight tickets
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