the Garden was covered with water------the Kunming Lake. Among its famous features are the 700-meter-long corridors with its wonderful Painted Gallery, the Marble Barge, and several magnificently painted pavilions and pagodas. It is said that the huge amount of money used for building the Summer Palace was supposed to build a Chinese Navy, however, the huge Marble Barge by the vast Lake was the only thing relating to the Navy.

3. Beijing (B,L,D)
After breakfast in the hotel, we will take our coach to the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Wall is about six thousand kilometers in length from east to west across the country, and the only manmade structure visible from the Moon.
In the afternoon we will marvel at the incredible Ming Tombs, where 13 of the 16 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried.
What is more, a stroll along the Sacred Road with its stone statues is especially interesting. We will enjoy the famous Beijing Duck banquet for dinner, with Chinese traditional folk dancing entertainment.

4. Beijing - Zhengzhou (B,L,D)
After breakfast we will visit the Tiananmen Square---the largest square in the world.
The present Tiananmen Square has an area of 440,000 square meters and has become a relaxing place for the common people to fly kites and walk. Behind the Tiananmen Gate Tower is the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was built between 1406 and 1420 and served as the Imperial Palace for 24 Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This complex, being the world largest Imperial Palace, features more than 800 buildings with resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. There are over 9000 rooms in the Forbidden City, therefore if you choose to spend one day in each of the rooms, it will take you 27 years. In the afternoon we will tour the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing Emperors worshipped the God of Heaven and preyed for a good harvest. You can visit the most brilliant buildings there, the Circular Mound Altar (Yuanqiutan), Imperial Vault of Heaven (Huangqiongyu) and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest (Qiniandian) from south to north. What’s more, you can have a chance to experience the magnificent atmosphere of the Echo Wall around the Imperial Vault of Heaven. After dinner, we will leave for Zhengzhou.

5. Zhengzhou – Yellow River - Kaifeng (B,L,D)
Zhengzhou is the capital city of Henan Province. Upon arrival we will go to the Yellow River Scenic Area. The area is 4.5 kilometers long with its eastern end at the Yellow River Bridge and western in the ruins of the ancient battle field of King Liubang and King Xiangyu. It is a special one featuring brilliant Yellow River culture, beautiful mountain forest and unique cave dwellings of the loess plateau. In the afternoon we will continue our road to Kaifeng. Transfer to the hotel and have a good rest.

6. Kaifeng –Shaolin Temple - Luoyang (B,L,D)
After breakfast we will go to Shaolin Temple, where is believed to have China’s most sophisticated Kungfu Masters. We will see how the Kungfu Monks live, and what Kungfu performance they will present to us. Kaifeng is another ancient Capital in Henan Province, Minister Bao Zheng’s Temple is located here. Bao Zheng is well known in Chinese history for his selflessness and loyalty. Tours to the Iron Pagoda, Xiangguo Temple and the Old Street will be conducted before dinner. Then we take the comfortable evening coach to Luoyang.

7. Luoyang (B,L,D)
Luoyang is one of the six well-known ancient Capitals of China. Its long history and its beautiful scenes has made Luoyang a pearl inlaid in Henan Province. Among them the most famous sight is the Longmen Grottoes. We will visit the Caves and enjoy the astonishing arts and crafts made by ancient artists some thousands years ago. The White Horse Pagoda is worth seeing, and the Royal City Park emits fragrances of Luoyang Peonies, for which the city is famous.

8. Luoyang - Xian (B,L,D)
Leave for Xian in the morning. Xian is the Capital city of Shaanxi Province, which has a history of nearly 6000 years. It was also the starting point of the famous ancient Silk Road. Eleven ancient dynasties in the Chinese history once claimed Xian as their Capital. We will first visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda of the ancient Tang Dynasty, and then visit the Medicine Market and the Great Mosque. A walk along the Old City Wall can let you know this ancient city better.

9. Xian (B,L,D)
Today, our tour begins with a visit to the astonishing underground ruins, Museum of Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. Concealed under earth, those thousands of life-sized clay warriors, horses and chariots, as part of the Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, were discovered accidentally by a farmer while digging out a well near his home. We will go to the excavation site to see those lifelike warriors and horses and then visit the Huaqing Hot Spring, where the Queen of Tang Dynasty used to take her bath.

10. Xian - Hangzhou (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will visit the Shannxi Provincial History Museum. Then you can enjoy some leisure time. We take a flight to Hangzhou in the afternoon.

11. Hangzhou (B,L,D)
Hangzhou is the Capital of Zhejiang Province. It was praised in an ancient Chinese poem as a “Paradise on Earth”. Today, we will start our tour with a relaxing cruise on the picturesque West Lake. We can enjoy a cup of famous Dragon-well Tea at the Tea Farm. Then visit the majestic Lin Yin Temple, which is known as the Temple of Inspired Seclusion. Afterwards we will go to Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, which was built in memory of Yue Fei, one of the greatest generals in Chinese history. We will also visit the famous Tiger Running Spring and the mysterious Fei Lai Feng (Peak Flown From Afar).

12. Hangzhou - USA (B)
After breakfast you can enjoy your leisure time in this beautiful city, and then transfer to the airport and take your flight back home with the lasting memories of this beautiful ancient country

Land Only Cost: $955

Single Room Supplement: $386

 

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