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12-Day Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Wuhan, Shanghai Tour |
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| Arrive
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Meet
your guide upon arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
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| Morning
tour to Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the capital,
and the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City - one of
the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon
sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort
area of the royal family. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet in the
evening. |
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Full
day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It
is one of the most amazing feats of human labour - the only
man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After
lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant
marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased
emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
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| Take morning
flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of
the Silk Road. City tour begins with a ceremony for welcoming guests
into Xi'an city on the ancient City Wall which was built in 1370 A.D.
The ceremony in the style of ancients is held there in order to reproduce
the high courteous reception of the prosperous Tang dynasty according
to the historical records. Afternoon's visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda
which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist
scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang.
Attend a special Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show in the evening. |
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day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra-Cotta Warriors and
Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China. Added
highlights are a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort
area especially for the emperors and the royal family and a visit
to Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village dating back
6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are displayed
in the Banpo Museum.
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Fly
to Chongqing by morning flight. Afternoon sightseeing includes Chongqing
Museum and Chongqing Art School. Evening atop Loquat Hill to enjoy
evening view of the city.
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Day 07 Yangtze River Cruise |
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| Board
your deluxe Yangtze River cruiseship. Ship departs this morning.
Afternoon arrival in Fengdu(Ghost City) where you may visit
some temples and the ghost sculptures display the Chinese ghost
culture. |
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Day 08 Yangtze River Cruise |
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| Arrive
Wushan Mountain in the morning. Tour of the beautiful scenery
of the Small Three Gorges by boat. |
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Day 09 Yangtze River Cruise |
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| Visit Gezhouba
Water Conservancy Project, the biggest water control project on Yangtze
River, and continue through Xiling Gorge. Shore excursion at Yichang
in the afternoon, which is situated at the entrance of Xiling Gorge.
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| Morning's
arrival in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province. Visit Yellow Crane
Tower, the Yangtze River Bridge and Guiyuan Temple. |
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| Take morning
flight to Shanghai, the bustling commercial heart of China, known
as "Paris of the East". Afternoon sightseeing includes the
Temple of the Jade Buddha where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni
Buddha are treasured, then a visit to the fascinating Yuyuan Gardens.
Stroll along the lively waterfront "The Bond". |
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| Your exciting
journey draws to a close as your board your international flight home. |
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