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3. Beijing (B,L,D)
Beijing is the Capital of China, once served as the
Capital City for 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years.
We start today’s tour from 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 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. Beijing (B,L,D)
Go to the Summer Palace in the morning, which was built
in 1750 as a royal recreational resort. About 75% of
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. Then we will visit
Yonghe Lamasery (Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery).
This elegant and ancient temple is the largest and most
perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China. A
leisure tour to Wangfujing, the famous commercial area
in Beijing. We will enjoy the famous Beijing Duck banquet
for dinner, with Chinese traditional folk dancing entertainment.
6. Beijing / Guiyang (B,L,D)
In the morning we fly to Guiyang. A city tour will show
us Jiaxiu Tower, the landmark of Guiyang. Originally
built in 1598 in the Ming times, the tower is magnificent
and unique, and of great culture significance in Guiyang.
Then we visit Qianling Park, which is beautifully featured
with extended mountain ranges, towering old trees, crystal
clear springs and unusual rock formations. Go back to
the hotel and get ready for the exciting tour to the
Minority Tribes.
7. Guiyang – Kaili (B,L,D)
After breakfast we will drive along scenic mountain
roads to Kaili. Visiting Southeast Guizhou Minority
Museum, the Ge Jia Village in Matang.
8. Kaili –Rongjiang (B,L,D)
Visiting the Miao village of Langde. Drinking the wine,
enjoing the songs and dances, then climbing the National
Reserve Leigong Mountain
9. Rongjiang -Congjiang-Zhaoxing
(B,L,D)
Visiting the Chejiang Dong village, the tallest Dong
drum tower, the Basha primitive Miao village and the
largest Dong village in China-Zhaoxing, enjoying the
singling and dacing of Dong minority. At night we will
stay in traditional Zhaoxing wooden house.
10. Zhaoxing – Sanjiang -Guilin
(B,L,D)
A 6-hour drive will take us to Guilin. On the way we
will stop at Sanjiang, one of the largest Dong villages
in the region, with more than 700 households and a population
of 4000. The Dong Nationality is well known for their
architecture, particularly their drum towers, and Fengyuqiao,
(or Wind and Rain Bridge), which are pavilions for sheltering
people during bad weather. Arrive in Guilin in the evening.
11. Guilin (B,L,D)
Guilin, a southwest city which is famous for its splendid
natural scenery. We will first cruising down the Li
River, and you will be entering a real life gallery.
Pass along the picturesque riverbank and see limestone
hill vistas. The misty hills, unique rock formation,
and bamboo groves will make you feel as if you have
stepped into various landscape paintings. Stop at Yangshuo
and begin a wonderful tour to the towns.
12. Guilin / Shanghai (B,L,D)
We will visit the Reed Flute Cave, which is also known
as “the Art Palace of Nature”. There you will enjoy
fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations,
artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Another
magnificent view that you cannot miss is the Elephant
Trunk Hill. The hill, which looks very much like an
elephant drinking in the river, is a completely natural
art. Then we will visit the Folded Brocade Hill before
taking the flight to Shanghai in late afternoon.
13. Shanghai / USA (B,L)
Shanghai is the largest commercial and financial center
of China, and also the biggest city in Asia. Our tour
today starts from Yuyuan Garden, a finely designed maze
of elegant pavilions and ponds in the old part of this
city. Then we will stroll along the Bund, the most famous
waterfront stretching in China, which is about one mile
along the Huangpu River. We will be transferred to the
airport in the afternoon and take the flight back home
with lasting memories of this beautiful country and
our wonderful journey.
Land Only Cost: $1150
Single Room Supplement: $390 |
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