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CTA Sponsored 5 Star China Cultural and Educational Tour
offered by supplier M16148 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14
- 20
day(s)
Group Size: 10
- 50
people
Destination(s):
China
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: July
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2999 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 4149 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart USA en route to China.
Day 2: Arrival in Beijing. Given time, visit summer. Palace, where Chinese emperors and his favorite concubines spent their summers. It is the largest imperial garden of its kind in the world and one of the four grandest gardens in China.
Day 3: Take the ride to the most scenic part of the Great Wall of China (Juyongguan Pass), and climb the part unknown to most tourists and enjoy the tranquility and peace on top. Each person will be granted a Great Wall Certificate after being witnessed climbing up to the first tower. En route, visit the unique craftsmanship – the cloisonné. After lunch, visit the ancient De village and the Ming Tomb Surroundings. Dinner at the brilliant Bai Family restaurant, which will take you back to the 18th century, as you witness the dress, music, decor, welcome ceremony and servers - all presented in Qing dynasty style.
Day 4: This morning we visit the Temple of Heaven, the sacred place where Chinese emperors from 1420 till 1911 prayed for a good harvest twice each year respectively at Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice. Then visit the Pearl Market nearby to learn the knowledge of Chinese fresh water pearls. Lunch followed by the visit to the Tian'an men Square, the largest city square in the world with the capability of holding three million people. We then walk through the Heavenly Peace Gate to the Forbidden City, also called Palace Museum, the world largest palace once home to 24 emperors in the Qing and Ming dynasties, containing 9999.5 rooms, and all newly renovated with glistening colors. Before leaving the territory of the Forbidden City, we enjoy the imperial tea ceremony at the former emperors' tea house. Peking Duck dinner followed by the famous Beijing Acrobatic Show or Chinese Kung Fu Show.
Day 5: Beijing fly to Yichang to board the 5 Star Cruise.
Day 6: Three Gorges Dam project. Shore excursion.
Day 7: Passing through Wu Gorge, Xingling Gorge. Excursion to Shibaozhai.
Day 8: En route on cruise. Shore excursion to Shennong Stream.
Day 9: Arrival in Chongqing, fly Yangshuo where you will experience one of the most magnificent, idyllic landscapes in China. Visit with a local farmer, Lucy, to guide us to the most exciting part of the area. Lucy will greet us at the airport in Guilin and take us to Yangzhou where we will stay at the best local hotel, close to town, the 4star Paradesa. Dinner by the hotel.
Day 10: At 6:00 am in the morning we will follow Lucy to the riverside for the most tranquil bamboo-rafting along this breathtaking landscape. At 9:00 am we will return to the hotel, shower and enjoy breakfast. Relax and enjoy the morning with a leisurely exploration of bustling Yangshuo and shopping. At 11:30 am we will bicycle (optional) with Lucy to her home in the village and enjoy a rustic lunch prepared by her husband in her three story house where you will see breathtaking views of the fields and hills of Yangshuo from the top balcony of her house. After lunch, bicycling back into the country roads and enjoy visiting with other local families before returning to your hotel. Dinner in a hotel followed by the optional grand show of " Liu San Jie".
Day 11: Yangshuo fly Shanghai, transfer to Suzhou. Suzhou is called “Garden City of China, Venice of the East".
Day 12: Suzhou was a thriving trade route stop at the time of Marco Polo's visits during the 13th century. Visit some of Suzhou's classical gardens - fusions of rock, water and architecture, reflecting beautiful pavilions and bridges and inviting contemplation. View the 53-arch Tang Dynasty stone bridge and visit the silk factory where silk is spun from cocoons. Ride to Shanghai late afternoon.
Day 13: A leisurely stroll along the Bund along the river, where one can easily perceive the contrast of the old and new Shanghai. Enjoy the unique Mongolian BBQ lunch today at the Silk Carpet Factory. In the afternoon, visit the People's Square from where overlooking the fabulous Shanghai Opera House, Municipal Government Building and the City Planning Museum. From there we take a rather leisurely walk through the bustling Nanjing Shopping street. Dinner at the famous boat restaurant “Palace over Water" followed by the grandiose Huangpu River night cruise.
Day 14: Transfer to airport for flight home.
Days 15 & 16: Xian post tour. Optional post tour to Xian to visit the historic Terra Cotta Warriors sites is offered (add $ 569 Double, $ 775 Single).
Tour dates: July 11-24, 2009.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 5 star hotel accommodations
- 5 star cruise on Yangtze River Western Buffet
- Breakfasts in hotel or on cruise
- Entrance, performances
- Special meals
- Chinese lunch and dinner
- English speaking tour guide
- Domestic flights
- Domestic airport tax and fuel surcharge
- Government tax
- Deluxe air-conditioned buses.
Price Excludes:
- International airfare (arranged upon request)
- China Visa fee $ 220 (1 year multiple entry visa)
- Personal expenses
- Tips to drivers and guide (suggested $ 10 per day)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
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