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| 15-Day Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Leshan, Emai Mountain, Lijiang, Dali, Kunming 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 the ancient City Wall which was
built in 1370 A.D. 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 Song and Dance 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. |
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| Fly to Chengdu
by morning flight. Afternoon sightseeing includes Thatched Cottage
of Dufu, erstwhile home of famous poet in Tang Dynasty and River -
Viewing Pavilion. |
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Day 07 Chengdu - Leshan - Emei Mountain |
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a bus to Leshan to see the 71-meter tall Giant Buddha. In the afternoon,
an excursion to Mount Emei by coach. |
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Day 08 Emei Mountain - Chengdu |
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| Climb
up Emei Mountain early in the morning, and leave the mountain to Chengdu
by bus.
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| Morning flight
takes you to kunming, capital city of Yunnan Province. Half day excursion
to Dragon Gate in West Hill, "Sleeping Beauties" and Golden
Temple. |
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| Full day tour
to the Stone Forest by the car, which is 89km east of Kunming. You
can appreciate the Karst Mountains, rivers, forests and caves, and
also the local folklore of the Yi, Zhuang, Miao and Yao ethnic groups. |
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| Take an morning
flight to Dali, upon arrival tour to Erhai Lake, Three-Pagoda Temple,
Butterfly Spring and the Old Town of Dali . |
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| Take a bus
to Lijiang in the morning, then tour to the Black Dragon Pool and
the Lijiang Old Town which was put on UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. |
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| Full day Tour
to Dragon Spruce Meadow, Yufeng Temple, Baisha Murals, visit the Naxi
local people in the afternoon. |
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| Morning flight
to Kunming, visit the site of 99' World Expo.
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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 06 - China World Heritage Tour 1 
