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15-Day Tour of Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Lhasa, Xigaze, and Guangzhou |
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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 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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| Full 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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| Your visit
in Lhasa begins with the highest palace in the world, the Potala Palace,
famed as a bright pearl on "the Roof of the World" and Jokang
Temple, one of Buddhism's holiest shrines, Drepong Monastery and a
Tibetan carpet factory. |
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| Leaving early
in the morning, we drive through astonishing varied scenery and part
nomadic settlements to Xigaze, Tibet's second largest city. Afternoon
visit to Panchen Lama's home and Tashilumpo Monastery, built in 1447,
which is a mystical assembly of gold, red and white, where you can
see monks at prayer. There is also a stop to see Kumbun Stupa at Gyantse. |
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| Morning is
free to shop and explore. Moving through the rapidly changing scenery
of central Tibet and descend to the valley of the holly river, we
finally drive back to Lhasa. |
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| Sightseeing
today includes the Norbulingka Park, the Sera Monastery, then a visit
to hospitable Tibetan family and take a stroll in the open market
Barkhor.
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Return to Chengdu by
air in the morning. Remainder of day is free to shop and explore.
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Day 14 Chengdu - 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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