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11 Days Nostalgic Tour: Chinese Kung Fu & Ancient Cities

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    Tour Code:yct-9

    Start: Beijing

    End: Shanghai

    Duration: 11 Days

    If you want to feel the refulgence of ancient Chinese culture and feel how it's like to be Bruce Lee, come and join this tour! Traveling in the centuries-old Chinese towns like Beijing, Xi'an and Luoyang, you will enjoy...

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Beijing
    Arrive in Beijing.
    Pick up at Airport/Railway Station in Beijing.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 2
    Beijing
    Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. Enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (fees included).
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 3
    Beijing
    Visit Great Wall at Badaling (cable car not included), Summer Palace.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 4
    Beijing - Xian
    Visit Hutong in Beijing (rickshaw cruise included), Courtyard Houses of Beijing. Beijing to Xian by Air in the afternoon (air ticket included). Visit Great Mosque, Moslem Street, Bell Tower and Drum Tower (ticket to the towers not included).
    Overnight in Xi'an
    Day 5
    Xian
    Visit Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket to the pagoda included), Xian City Wall. Enjoy dumpling banquet (dinner included) and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show (performance ticket included) in the evening.
    Overnight in Xi'an
    Day 6
    Xian - Luoyang
    Visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. Xian to Luoyang by Train in the morning (soft-seat train ticket included).
    Overnight in Luoyang
    Day 7
    Luoyang
    Visit Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple.
    Overnight in Luoyang
    Day 8
    Luoyang - Dengfeng - Zhengzhou
    Drive to Dengfeng from Luoyang in the morning. Visit Shaolin Temple. Enjoy Kung Fu show (ticket included). Transfer to Zhengzhou in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Zhengzhou
    Day 9
    Shanghai
    Transfer to Shanghai by air (air ticket included). Visit Nanjing Road, Peoples Square, Xintiandi Area.Visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower (exterior view, ticket to the tower not included), Take a Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket included).
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 10
    Shanghai
    Visit Shanghai Museum, Town God Temple, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund.
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 11
    Shanghai
    Transfer to Airport/Railway Station in Shanghai and Departure.
    Day 1 Beijing
    Upon arrival, your guide greets you at the airport or railway station and escorts you to the hotel.

    The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
     
    Day 2 Beijing
    After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest square of its kind in the world.

    Then visit the Forbidden City to awe an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex.

    Our last stop the Temple of Heaven is the place for imperial rituals and worship.

    In the evening, enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (fees included) which looks brilliantly dark red, shining with oil and with crisp skin and tender meat.
     
    Day 3 Beijing
    A famous Chinese saying: "Not to Great Wall non-real man". Badaling Great Wall, the most representative part, was promoted as a key national cultural relic, protected under the approval of the State Council in 1961. Lacated in Yanqing County, over 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of Beijing. You can either climb up the Great Wall or take a cable car at your own expense.

    Proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.
     
    Day 4 Beijing>>Xi'an
    Start with an early trip back to the Hutong area by rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys and passages (rickshaw cruise included). A visit to a local family is included then a walk over the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) to hear the explanation about the different thresholds that mark the entry to the courtyard houses. Then transferring to the airport for the flight to Xi'an (air ticket included).

    Xi'an, as one of the oldest cities, was the capital for over 1,000 years and was the starting point of ancient Silk Road. Enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower.

    Visit the Great Mosque, one of the most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.

    Later visit Moslem Street, a famous snack street where you can find lots of mouthwatering local snacks and interesting souvenirs.

    Then enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower and Drum Tower (ticket to the towers not included).
     
    Day 5 Xi'an
    Today's attractions feature Terracotta Army, one of the World Cultural Heritages. The lively warriors and horese of Qin Shihuang will surely take you back to the ancient warring times.

    The second stop is Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket to the pagoda included), one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China, which was built during the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.

    Then visit the Xi'an City Wall, an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.

    In the evening, enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet (dinner included). After then appreciate the gorgeous Tang Dancing Show (performance ticket included).
     
    Day 6 Xi'an>>Luoyang
    After a morning visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, which is the epitome of Shaanxi's glamorous imperial past.

    Transfer to the railway station for a soft-seat train to Luoyang (train ticket included), a city with long history and a profound sense of culture. The city is the cradle of Chinese civilization where many Chinese legends happened.
     
    Day 7 Luoyang
    In the morning, visit the Longmen Grottoes. Along with the Mogao Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, the Longmen Grottoes are one of the three most famous ancient grottoe sites in China. Lots of historical materials concerning art, music, religion, calligraphy, medicine, costume and architecture are kept in Longmen Grottoes.

    Then move to White Horse Temple, China's first Buddhist temple, it displays the profound culture of Buddhism. It boasts great antique architecture which has remained intact for over 1,900 years.
     
    Day 8 Luoyang>>Dengfeng>>Zhengzhou
    In the morning, drive to Dengfeng.

    Enjoy a full day in the Shaolin Temple, its perfect scenery makes it an ideal place for practicing the Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin monks have been practicing Kung Fu for over 1,500 years. Stroll around the Forest and pay a visit to the Changzhu Yard, it is the prime building of the Shaolin Temple.

    Lastly, enjoy the incredible Kung Fu show (ticket included), which displays the essence of China's martial arts. The fighting monks show off their unbeatable prowess and skills. The grand demonstration of their Shaolin Kung Fu undoubtedly will shock you.

    Later, transfer to Zhengzhou by air-conditioned coach.
     
    Day 9 Zhengzhou>>Shanghai
    Take a morning flight to Shanghai(air ticket included). After arrival, explore the Nanjing Road, the main shopping street of Shanghai, China, and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets.

    Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area, which was built and re-orgnized on the basis of Shanghai's unqiue characteristics-Shikumen architectural structures, is well-known as a new stylish pedestrain street for Cuisines, Commerce, Entertainment and Culture tourism spot.

    Drive to visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower (ticket to the tower not included) for its marvelous exterior appearance, the landmark of Shanghai.

    At night, take a Huangpu River Cruise (ticket included) to enjoy the beautiful night of modern Shanghai.
     
    Day 10 Shanghai
    Visit the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

    Before noon, we arrive at Yuyuan Garden, which owns the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

    The next stop is Shanghai Museum, the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.

    At last, visit the Bund. The Bund houses 52 buildings of various architectural styles, which have been regarded as some of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.
     
    Day 11 Shanghai
    Transfer to airport or railway station in Shanghai and prepare for your departure.

    End of service.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Beijing
    Inclusions

    1 Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off service in cities listed in the itinerary.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 The air ticket of economic class, taxes and dues for the flights as listed in the itinerary.
    6 Ticket for soft-seat train from Xi'an to Luoyang.
    7 Ten-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
    8 Meals: dumpling banquet and Roast Duck.

     
    Exclusions

    1 International flight tickets or train tickets.
    2 Hotel room single room supplement.
    3 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    4 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    5 Estimated group surcharges for excess baggage.
    6 Fees for entry visa to China.
    7 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    8 Meals (L & D) not listed in the itinerary.

     
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    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
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