This
adventure starts the sightseeing programs and experience of
local activities in Beijing first. Then travel to Chongqing
for the boat experience of the Yangtze River (Longest River
in Asia). Participants
will observe the five-step ship lock, the diversion canal, the
dam in construction, and the power station. The natural landscape
is fascinating for overseas tourists sightseeing on simple,
peapod-like flat boats. Participants will also see large and
small karsts caves, home of many swallows, a world of high cliffs,
deep gorges, flying waterfalls, three-colored springs, the ancient
trestle path the suspended coffin in the cliff, the groups of
ancient tombs and marvelous
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.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts Workshops
Social Activities
Yangtze River Experience (5 Days)
The
Yangtze River is the longest
river in Asia and third longest in the world
The headwaters of the Yangtze are situated at an elevation
of about 16,000
feet
in the Kunlun Mountains in the southwestern section of
Qinghai. It has been a source of inspiration for poets and
artists and one of the hottest tourism destinations in the
country for years.
What can you see through Yanghze River TripParticipants will
observe the five-step ship lock, the diversion canal, the dam
in construction, and the power station. It also provides a good
opportunity for our participants to know the history of the
dam and facts on its construction. Participants will also see
large and small karsts caves, home of many swallows, a world
of high cliffs, deep gorges, flying waterfalls, three-colored
springs, the ancient trestle path the suspended coffin in the
cliff, the groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karsts formations.
Startled swallows swoop overhead, fish swim about in the depths
of the water and monkeys play on shore. The natural landscape
is fascinating for overseas tourists sightseeing on simple,
peapod-like flat boats.
Take flights from you home country to Beijing Capital
International
Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. Visit Tiananmen
Square, the largest city center square in the world,
Summer Palace where the Empress dowager Ci Xi would
escape the heat of the city. Evening Peking Duck Dinner.
Accommodation at hotel.
Day 3: Beijing
The highlight today is a full-day excursion to the Great
Wall, the longest man-made object in the world. In the
afternoon, you will visit one of the Ming Tombs ¨C Changling
Tombs, the Sacred Road and Cloisonn¨¦ Factory. Evening
enjoy Peking Opera. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 4: Beijing - Xian
Visit Purple Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace
all over the world; then Hutong, the old residence of
local habitants by pedicab; and Temple of Heaven , one
of the best examples of Chinese architecture. Enjoy a
lunch in local families. Train to Xi¡¯an. Overnight on
train.
Day 5: Xian
Arrive in Xian. Transfer to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda,
the City Wall and Shannxi New Provincial Museum. Accommodation
at hotel.
Day 6: Xian
Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Moslem residential
area and the Great Mosque. Enjoy the dumping banquet and
have Tang Dynasty Dancing Show in the evening . Accommodation
at hotel.
Day 7: Xian / Chongqing + Dazu
Flight to Chongqing. Transfer to Dazu to visit Dazu Caves
at Beishan. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 8: Dazu + Chongqing
Visit Dazu Caves at Baoding, then return to Chongqing
and have a city tour. Embark the vessel. Overnight on
board.
Day 9: Yangtse River Cruise
Full day Yangtse River cruise. Excursion to Fengdu city.
Overnight on board.
Day 10: Yangtse River
Cruise
Full day Yangtse River Cruise. Excursion to Shennong Stream
or Small Three Gorges( according to the size of the boat).
Sail through the Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge
and Xiling Gorge. Overnight on board.
Day 11: Yichang / Shanghai
Arrive in Yichang and finish the cruise. Flight to Shanghai.
Accommodation at hotel.
Day 12: Shanghai
Visit Yu Garden, Shanghai old city area, Jade Buddha Temple,
the Bund and Nanjing Shopping Street. Enjoy the Acrobatic
Show in the evening . Accommodation at hotel.
Day 13: Shanghai - Suzhou
- Shanghai
Train to Suzhou. Visit the Humble Administrator¡¯s Garden.
Excursion to Tongli, an ancient water town and Retreat
and Meditation Garden.. Take train back to Shanghai. Accommodation
at hotel.
Day 14: Shanghai
Transfer to airport for departure.
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
14 Day (The New Three
Gorge of Yangtze River)
Number / Country
UK Applicants
EU Applicants
USA & Others
10 up
GBP ¡ê
EUR €
USD $
5 - 9
GBP ¡ê
EUR €
USD $
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
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