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| 14-Day Beijing, Luoyang, Denfeng, Xi'an, Wudang Mountain, 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 labor - 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 tour
to the Yonghe Lamasery - the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple
in China, outside Tibet itself and the Temple of Heaven ,where the
emperors prayed for good harvest. Take an overnight soft sleeping
train to Luoyang. |
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| Full day excursion
to Shaolin Temple which is the cradle of the famous Shaolin martial
art and the Forest of the Towers , enjoy the Shaolin Kongfu performance
in the afternoon. |
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| Attend the
Shaolin martial art training courses today. You'll learn basic Shaolin
martial arts skills and Shaolin Xiao-Hong Boxing. Drive back to Luoyang
at night. |
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| Morning
tour Dragon Gate Grotto which lies on the first place compared with
other stone grottoes in China and also Guanlin Forest, then take the
afternoon soft seat train to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and
the eastern end of the Silk Road. Attend a special Tang Dynasty Song
and Dance Show in the evening. |
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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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| Morning
take the Taiji training course in the Xingqing Palace which is the
residence of emperor Yuanzong of Tang Dynasty when he was the prince,
then fly to Wuhan in the afternoon.
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Day 10 Wuhan - Wudang Mountain |
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| Full day excursion
to Yellow Crane Chamber and Guiyuan Temple. Take an overnight soft
sleeping train to Wudang Mountain. |
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Wudang Mountain in the morning. It's the sacred place for Taoists
and also famous for Wudang style of martial arts. Then visit the Wudang
Mountain by cable car, tour includes Golden Hall and Purple Cloud
Temple. |
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Day 12 Wudang Mountain - Wuhan |
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| Take the Wudang
martial art courses in the morning. After lunch, enjoy the martial
art show in Wudang style. Take an overnight soft sleeping train to
Wuhan in the evening. |
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| Arrive in
Wuhan, then take a 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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Special
China Tour 04 - Martial Art Study Tour
