Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Shaolin Temple, Luoyang, Xian, Beijing
12 Days/ 10 nights |
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| Day 1: | Vancouver - Shanghai |
| | Depart direct from Vancouver for Shanghai. |
| Day 2: | Fri Shanghai |
| | Welcome to China, it has been known for its beautiful landscape. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet
and transfer your hotel. |
| Day 3: | Shanghai (B/L/D) |
| |  This morning, we’ll take a walking tour along the Bund, the 16th century classical Yu Garden, and Shanghai Museum with its remarkable collections of ancient bronze,ceramics, paintings & calligraphy. Tonight, enjoy an Acrobatic Show -an unforgettable experience! |
| Day 4: | Shanghai / Zhengzhou by air (B/SD) |
| | A free morning for your own exploration. Transfer and take afternoon flight to Zhengzhou - capital city of Henan Province. We’ll tour the Henan Provincial Museum to see the impressive collections of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. This evening: welcome dinner with local cuisine. |
| Day 5: | Zhengzhou / Shaolin Temple / Luoyang by bus (B/SL/D) |
| | This morning, we drive 80km to Shaolin Temple, one of the cradles of Chinese martial arts. Enjoy the martial arts performance and tour the Pagoda Forest, a cemetery of 246 pagodas containing the ashes of eminent monks. After a vegetarian lunch in the temple, we’ll drive 15km to the town of Gaocheng and see the Guanxing Tai Observatory - China’s oldest surviving observatory. Arrive at Luoyang for check-in at hotel and free time. |
| Day 6: | Luoyang (B/L/D) |
| | This morning, we’ll visit Longmen Grottos. Starting from AD 494 during the Northern Wei dynasty, over 100,000 images and statues of Buddha and his disciples have been carved into the cliff walls for a kilometer along both banks of the Yi River. There dispalys represent the peak of Buddhism cave art. We’ll then tour the White Horse Temple - the 1st Buddhist temple built on Chinese soil. If time permits, we’ll visit the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs. |
| Day 7: | Luoyang / Xi’an by express (B/L) |
| | This morning, we’ll take train for Xi’an -the ancient capital for six dynasties. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. |
| Day 8: | Xi’an (B/L/SD) |
| | Today we’ll view the astonishing army of life-sized terracotta warriors. Afternoon: tour the Huaqing Hot Spring and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening, you will be treated to a Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance. |
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| | Hotels: |
| Shanghai -Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar
Zhengzhou -Zhengzhou Crown Plaza or similar Grand Aisa Hotel
Luoyang -Luoyang Huayang International Hotel or similar
Xian -Aurum International Hotel or similar hotels
Beijing -Grant Chang An Hotel (5*) or Regal Court Hotel or similar |
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| Day 9: | Xi’an / Beijing by air (B/L/D) |
| | Fly to Beijing - the political, cultural, and educational center of China. Afternoon: tour the lavish Summer Palace and transfer to the hotel for check-in. |
| Day 10: | Beijing (B/L/D) |
| | Today we will visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed to God for good harvests, and Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest city square. This afternoon, we’ll explore the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City), the largest and most complete complex of ancient architecture. |
| Day 11: | Beijing (B/L/SD) |
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Today we will visit the Great Wall, the longest and most ancient structure ever built by man. After lunch, visit the Sacred Way and Ming Tomb. In the evening, taste Peking Roast Duck Dinner and enjoy a cultural show. |
| Day 12: | Beijing (B) |
| | Transfer to airport for your international flight. |
| 2009/2010 Departures | Tour Price | Single Supplement |
Apr 2-May 21
Jun 4
Oct 8, 15, 22 |
$2336 |
$490
$445
$530 |
Jun 18
Aug 6, 13 |
$2461 |
$445 |
| Sep 3, 17, 24 |
$2566 |
$530 |
| Jul 2, 16 |
$2760 |
$440 |
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| Add-on Round trip Airfare to Vancouver:- |
| | * Victoria/ Kelowna/Kamploops-$160
* Calgary/Edmonton -$240/$220
* Saskatoon/Regina/Winnipeg -$380
* Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal -$520 |
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| Package Includes: |
| | *Return airfare between Vancouver and China
*China Domestic airfare from Shanghai / Zhengzhou, Xi'an / Beijing
*Meet & greet service
*10 nights of hotel accommodation based on twin sharing
*10 breakfast
*8 lunch and 8 dinner
*Sightseeing as per specified
*Transfer between airport and hotel in each city
*Professional English speaking tour guide in each city |
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