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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’s 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.
5. Beijing – Shanghai (B,L,D)
Take the morning flight to Shanghai, the largest commercial
city in China as well as in Asia. We begin our tour
to this modern city at Yuyuan Garden, a finely designed
maze of elegant pavilions and ponds in the old part
of this city. We will also have a tour around the Old
Town and then visit the Jade Buddha Temple, which is
famous for its two big Jade Buddha, each of them was
carved out from a single piece of Jade. Late afternoon
take a walk along the beautiful Bund. After dinner enjoy
your free time on the famous commercial street, Nanjing
Road.
6. Shanghai – Hangzhou (B,L,D)
After breakfast take the comfortable coach to Hangzhou.
Hangzhou, the Capital of Zhejiang Province, is one of
the most beautiful cities in China. It was praised in
an ancient Chinese poem as a “Paradise on Earth”. Today,
we will start our tour with the majestic Lin Yin Temple,
which known as the Temple of Inspired Seclusion. Afterwards
we will go to see the mysterious Fei Lai Feng (Peak
Flown From Afar). We certainly won’t miss the romantic
West Lake. You can boat on the lake as well as enjoy
the pleasant sights of the riverbank.
7. Hangzhou – Suzhou (B,L,D)
Take the morning coach to Suzhou. Resting in the arm
of the ancient Grand Canal, Suzhou is well known for
its old delicate gardens. Narrow canals threaded between
white walled homes have earned Suzhou the name “Venice
of the East”. After refreshment at the hotel you will
visit the Tiger Hill and the famous Lingering Garden.
We won’t miss the Han Shan Temple.
8. Suzhou – Shanghai - USA
(B,L)
A brief city tour before drive back to the airport and
take the flight back to USA.
Land Only Cost: $690
Single Room Supplement: $230
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