This trip provides
an ideal opportunity for participants to experience Chinese
Culture, life and natural Sceneries around the China. You
will see all major historical attractions in Beijing; visit
the famous excavation of Terracotta Amy in Xian. Moreover,
you will travel to Shanghai to see the contemporary attractions
and traditional gardens and horticulture arts.
Beijing ¨C 6 days
Visit the major
historical sites such as The Great Wall, Forbidden City and
Summer Palace etc. Train with the Masters in Martial Arts
workshops in Beijing, Learn new skills like Chinese calligraphy,
paper cutting and Chinese Medicine in specially arranged Culture
& Arts workshops. Enjoy social activities such as a night
at the Peking Opera, sampling tea in a Teahouse, learning
how to play the game of Mahjong, making Chinese Dumplings
and watching the world-famous Chinese Acrobatic show. Furthermore,
we can arrange more training and Culture workshops for those
people who have been on our previous trips while the sightseeing
program is taking place in Beijing.
Xi¡¯an was one of the world¡¯s richest and most important cities
and is still one of the most prosperous in China. With an
extensive and rich cultural history, having been the imperial
capital for 11 dynasties, its modern day fame extends from
the world-renowned Terracotta Army unearthed and displayed
here. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant
archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing
at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor
Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province.
It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
Shanghai
is a vibrant, ever-changing city with a legendary history
in the first half of 20th Century. Shanghai is an old city
full of Chinese traditional culture. Shanghai also is a young
metropolis full of energy and glamour. All the best of the
Oriental and Western cultures interject here. It is becoming
a world-renowned city for international economy, finance and
trade. As the fashionable leader of China, Shanghai is ready
to receive guests from all over the world.
Suzhou --'Venice in the Orient'
This
2.500-year-old city is located beside Taihu Lake in southernmost
Jiangsu Province. Visitors can get to the city by a one-hour
train journey from Shanghai.
Its numerous rivers and canals, its many small bridges
over flowing water, and its famous gardens combine to make
Suzhou one of the most scenic cities in southeast China. Macao
Polo thought it could rival his own hometown in Italy and
called it "Venice in the Orient."
Itinerary
Day 8: Xi¡¯an
Visit the Terra- cotta Warriors - the guards
for the tomb of Qinshihuang. Visit the Forest of Steles,
Muslim
living quarters, the Big Mosque. Have a banquet of dumplings
for dinner and Tang Dynast Dancing Show.
Day 9: Xi¡¯an/ Shanghai
(2h flight)
Visit the Yuyuan Garden, the
old city area, Shanghai Museum, the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Enjoy acrobatic
show at night and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Shanghai
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the
Ancient City Wall, the New Provincial Museum and fly to
Shanghai. Stay at
hotel.
Day 11: Shanghai - Suzhou
(80 km, 1h train) - Shanghai
Take the train to Suzhou, visit
the Humble Administrator Garden and the old village Tongli
and the Garden of Retreat and Retrospect. Visit the old
canals in the town. Return to Shanghai by train and overnight
at hotel.
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport
for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing
Participants will
stay at either 3 or 4 Star hotels depending on the location
of the activities taking place during your visit in China. Standard
rooms have one double or twin beds, air-conditioning, en suite
shower/bath room and satellite television. Some hotels offer
facilities such as choice of restaurants and pubs, Health and
Fitness club with gym, Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool,
sauna, massage, bowling, table tennis and games room. All the
accommodation we have selected is generally good condition,
with two people sharing a standard room. For more information
about our hotels, please click here
Dates
& Fees
All fees quoted
on this site are in three currencies: sterling (British Pound),
Euros and US dollar, based on the exchange rate of RMB on 29th
March, 2006. We reserve the right to change the dates and fees
without prior notice. For more information about dates &
Fees, please click here
12-DAY TRIP (Typical Trip)
UK Applicants
(More than 10 participants: GBP ¡ê489)
(5 to 9 Participants: GBP ¡ê539)
EU Applicants
(More than 10 participants: EUR €718)
(5 to 9 participants: EUR €780)
US and other Applicants
(More than 10 participants: USD $850)
(5 to 9 participants: USD $938)
How
to apply
Extension trips are available for those who would deeper experience of China after 7 days trip in Beijing.
To book this trip, please click here
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