This trip starts
the trip to Xian, where you can see the most significant archaeological
excavations of the 20th century-Terracotta Warriors
In Shangahi, you can discover both Shanghai¡¯s major historical
and contemporary attractions, including the Jade Buddha, the
Yu Garden, and the old city area of Shanghai, the Shanghai
Museum, the Oriental Pearl Television Tower and Xin Tian Di
etc. There is also one day trip to Suzhou, one of the most
culture reprehensive cities in ancient China. There you will
see the typical Chinese gardens and horticultural arts, as
well as the life of Tongli people.
Terracotta
Warriors in Xian
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
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."
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
trip dates, please click here
5 Day Extension Trip to Terracotta
& Shanghai
Number / Country
UK Applicants
EU Applicants
USA & Others
10 up
GBP ¡ê389
EUR € 578
USD $735
5 - 9
GBP ¡ê430
EUR € 638
USD $810
2 - 5
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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