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14-Day Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Kunming, Guiyang, Guangzhou 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
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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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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 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. Time permits, visit factory where copies of Terra-cotta
Warriors and Horses are made. With the introduction of the workman
there, you may try to use clay and mould to make the copies of Terra-cotta
Warriors and Horses yourself. |
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A 2-hour flight
to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province and a place known as "the
Land of Abundance". City tour begins with Wu Hou Shrine and Du
Fu's Thatched Cottage - home of a great poet of Tang Dynasty.
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| Full day tour
to the Stone Forest which is 89km east of Kunming and a 90 minute
bus ride will take you there. You can appreciate not only the karst
mountains, rivers, forests and caves, but also the local folklore
of the Yi, Zhuang, Miao and Yao ethnic groups. |
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| Fly to Guiyang,
the capital of Guizhou Province. It boasts charming mountain scenery
and pleasant climate. Afternoon sightseeing includes Hongfu Temple
and the Guizhou Provincial Museum. |
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excursion to Huangguoshu Waterfall, which is the largest and most
beautiful waterfall in Asia. It is 79 meters high and 81 meters wide.
The amount of water varies in four seasons, taking numerous appearances.
Visit the underground river cave - Dragon Palace Cave along the way. |
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| Today, China
will lift its veil as you pay a visit to the minority villages of
the Miao people at Red Maple Lake. You may watch Miao people's singing
and dancing, attend Dixi "Ground Opera". Enjoy a boat ride
on Red Maple Lake. |
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Day 13 Guiyang - Guangzhou |
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| Leave
for Guangzhou, the southern gateway to China. Sightseeing features
the Memorial Hall of Dr.Sun Yat-sen, the Six Banyan Pagoda and Temple.
Time permitting, visit the Yue Xiu Park and the Pearl River.
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| Your exciting
journey draws to a close as you board an express train for Hong Kong
or your international flight home. |
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