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18-day Treasures of China Tour (2010)

Shanghai - Zhengzhou - Shaoling Temple - Luoyang - Xi'an - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Beijing

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Day 1/Mon: Departing from North America
Depart home city and cross the International Date Line.

Day 2/Tue: Arrival in Shanghai
Arrive in late afternoon and transfer to hotel upon meeting your guide.  

Day 3/Wed: Shanghai
Our sightseeing today begins with a walk on the Bund, a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style. We then visit Shanghai Museum and the bazaar at the Temple of Town God. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 4/Thu: Shanghai - Zhengzhouchina tours usa
Free morning to explore on your own. Afternoon flight to Zhengzhou. With a history dating back to Shang Dynasty (1600 BC - 1100 BC), Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan Province and boasts a population of close to 4.5 million. (B/L/D)

Day 5/Fri: Zhengzhou
Our schedule today includes Henan Museum, Yelllow River Scenic Area and the Shang Dynasty Ruins. Zhengzhou's most notable cultural institution is the Henan Museum, one of China's most important museums. The huge quantity of impressive exhibits ranges from prehistoric times, including dinosaur bones, up through the Qing Dynasty. (B/L)shao lin kung fu, china travel canada

Day 6/Sat: Zhengzhou - Shaolin Temple - Luoyang trip to louyang, pingyao tour visit
After breakfast we drive 80km to legendary Shaolin Temple. Shaolin is a Chan (Zen in Japanese) Buddhist monastery at Song Hill (Song Shan). It was built by Emperor Xiao Wen in 477 AD and the first abbot was an Indian dhyana master who came to China in 464 AD to spread Buddhist teachings. Long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, it is perhaps China's best known Mahayana Buddhist monastery to the Western world. Later this afternoon we continue on to Luoyang (60km). (B/L/D)

Day 7/Sun: Luoyanglongmen grottoes, china vacation luoyang
Morning visit to the magnificent Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating as far back as 493 A.D., the grottoes house a huge collection of ancient Buddhist sculptures carved out of cliffs on both sides of the Yi River. Afternoon sightseeing takes in Luoyang Folklore Museum and 20-century-old White Horse Monastery. (B/L)

Day 8/Mon: Luoyang - Xi’an
Travel to Xi'an by air-conditioned express train departing at 9:30 AM, arriving in Xi'an at 2:30 PM. The 387-km daytime train journey, which cuts through highly cultivated farmland on the Loess Plateau, serves as a good introduction to crops grown in Northern China. (B/L)

terra cotta museum, china tripDay 9/Tue: Xi'an
Eastern terminus of the fabled Silk Road and one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is home to the Terracotta Army designed to follow the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) into eternity. Visit the excavation site of the Terracotta Army located 30km east of the city. A stroll on the ancient wall before dinner is also on our schedule. Tonight we enjoy a spectacular music and dance show reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), a period generally considered a golden era of the Chinese civilization. (B/L/D)

Day 10/Wed: Xi'an - Taiyuantaiyuan travel info, tips
Morning sightseeing takes in the Provincial Museum. The modern, well-organized museum was completed in 1992 and traces the history of Xi'an from prehistory to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The extensive galleries and exhibitions offer the visitor an excellent introduction to the area that greatly improves understanding of the numerous historical sites in and around the city. Afternoon flight to Taiyuan. (B/L)

Day 11/Thu: Taiyuanentrance to jin temple, taiyuan, trip to china
Capital of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan is surrounded by mountains on three sides and boasts a history of 24 centuries with a significant number of historic monuments to show for its past glory. Our sightseeing today features 50-metre-high Twin Pagodas, long considered symbol of Taiyuan, Jin Temple and Buddhist rock carvings at Tianlong Mountain. (B/L)

Day 12/Fri: Taiyuan - Pingyao china tours with luoyang, pingyao
Drive 90km to Pingyao and en route stop by the imposing Residence of the Qiao Family. The family's fortune reached its peak in late Qing Dynasty under the guidance of its patriarch Qiao Zhiyong whose business acumen and generosity won wide admiration. (B/L) pingyao defence wall and moat, tour to china

Day 13/Sat: Pingyao
The history of Pingyao dates back 2000 years. The town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, is "an outstanding example of a Han Chinese city of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (14th-20th centuries) that has retained all its features to an exceptional degree and in doing so provides a remarkably complete picture of cultural, social, economic, and religious development during one of the most seminal periods of Chinese history". Spend the afternoon exploring the small town on your own after a guided tour of the major sites in the morning. (B/L)

Day 14/Sun: Pingyao - Taiyuan - Beijing  taiyuan tourismpingyao travel package
Drive back to Taiyuan in the morning to board noon flight to Beijing (1 hour).  Visit Tian'anmen Square and adjacent Forbidden City in the afternoon. (B/L)

trip to china from vancouverDay 15/Mon: Beijing
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the legendary Great Wall, 90km northwest of the city. Zigzagging over 6,000 kilometres from east to west along the undulating mountains, the Great Wall, said to be visible from the moon, was built to hold off tribal invaders from the north. On the way back to the city in the afternoon we stop by at the Spirit Way at Ming Tombs. The Spirit Way, serving at the entrance to the Ming Tombs, is lined with statues of guardian animals and officials. (B/L)

Day 16/Tue: Beijing
Today we visit the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and a hutong - traditional alleyway flanked with courtyard residences. We then wrap up the day with a sumptuous Peking Roast Duck dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 17/Wed: Beijing
Today is a free day. You may use it to relax, go souvenir shopping or do whatever that interests you. Your guide will be happy to provide you with a list of recommended things to do if you need one. (B)

Day 18/Thu: Beijing - North America
Spend the morning packing and relaxing. Transfer to the airport by taxi (cab fare approx. $15) to board return flight in the afternoon. Cross the International Date Line and arrive home the same day. (B)

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Dates & Prices 2010

Depart (Mon)

Return (Thu)

Full Package
from Vancouver/San Francisco
air add-ons from other cities

Land Package
excluding int'l airfare

Single Supplement
applicable to travellers without roommate

Mar 22

Apr 08

$4200

$3400

$1050

Mar 29

Apr 15

$4200

$3400

$1050

Apr 05

Apr 22

$4200

$3400

$1050

Apr 12

Apr 29

$4200

$3400

$1050

Apr 19

May 06

$4200

$3400

$1050

Apr 26

May 13

$4200

$3400

$1050

May 03

May 20

$4200

$3400

$1050

May 10

May 27

$4200

$3400

$1050

May 17

Jun 03

$4200

$3400

$1050

May 24

Jun 10

$4200

$3400

$1050

May 31

Jun 17

$4200

$3400

$1050

Jun 07

Jun 24

$4200

$3400

$1050

Jun 14

Jul 01

$4200

$3400

$1050

Jun 21

Jul 08

$4200

$3400

$1050

Jun 28

Jul 15

$4200

$3400

$1050

Jul 05

Jul 22

$4300

$3400

$1050

Jul 12

Jul 29

$4400

$3400

$1050

Jul 19

Aug 05

$4400

$3400

$1050

Jul 26

Aug 12

$4400

$3400

$1050

Aug 02

Aug 19

$4400

$3400

$1050

Aug 09

Aug 26

$4400

$3400

$1050

Aug 16

Sep 02

$4400

$3400

$1050

Aug 23

Sep 09

$4300

$3450

$1100

Aug 30

Sep 16

$4300

$3500

$1100

Sep 06

Sep 23

$4300

$3500

$1100

Sep 13

Sep 30

$4300

$3500

$1100

Sep 20

Oct 07

$4300

$3500

$1100

Sep 27

Oct 14

$4300

$3500

$1100

Oct 04

Oct 21

$4300

$3500

$1100

Oct 11

Oct 28

$4300

$3500

$1100

Oct 18

Nov 04

$4300

$3500

$1100

Oct 25

Nov 11

$4300

$3500

$1100

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