This
trip includes 4 days sightseeing, culture & arts learning
and experiencing life in Beijing.
You will then visit
one of China's most mythical cultural regions
¨C Tibet.
Apart
from the natural and mythical sceneries in Tibet, you will have
the opportunity to visit ordinary families, enjoy the local
customs and habits as well as experience some of the traditional
religious festivals of Tibetans.
Participating in Tibetan¡¯s singing, dancing and drinking
is another aspect of this unique experience.
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.
Tibet
is called the Roof of the World, evokes a sense of mystery
for many in the world.Tibet,
located in southwest China, has an area of 1.2 million square
km, equal to that of Germany, Spain and France combined. Its
population of 2.32 million, composed mainly of the Tibetans,
lives at an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. After
the North and South Poles, Tibet is often referred to as the
"third pole of the earth", and it is the largest and highest
habitat highland area. Unique geography has given birth to
unique scenery, while an ancient culture and Buddhism combine
to form a unique social system. All these add to the sense
of mystery that sets Tibet apart from the rest of the world,
creating ideal conditions for the development of tourism.
Activities in Tibet
The local customs
and habits are fascinating in Tibet. The Tibetans have a bold
and uninhabited character. They are good at singing and dancing.
Traditional sports include wrestling, throwing stones, tug-of-war,
horse racing and archery. At most times of the year, tourists
are highly likely to come across traditional religious festivals
and will be invited to join the Tibetans in singing, dancing
and drinking. Tourists are free to visit ordinary families,
experiencing the lifestyle popular with Tibetans.For more
information about Tibet,
please visit www.tibet-china.org
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
Accommodation
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 our hotels,
please click here 7-DAY TRIP in Beijing
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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