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15-day China Vacation Package for Families (2010)china family vacation travel package

Beijing - Jinan - Qufu - Tai'an - Suzhou - Shanghai

Day 1: Departing Home City
The journey begins with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. We lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.

Day 2: Arrival in Beijing
Meet our guide on arrival in late afternoon and transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3: Beijing
Beijing, capital of China, is the country's second largest city in terms of population. Following a brief orientation we visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and an old hutong - alleyway flanked with traditional residential courtyards.  (B/L)

great wall at mutianyu, beijing travelDay 4: 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 5 - Day 6: Beijing
Free days to explore on your own. We recommend the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, Hongqiao Pearl Market, Xiushui Street Silk Market, Peking Opera show,  and dinner at one of the top Peking roast duck restaurants. The guide will be happy to assist you. (B)

Day 7: Beijing - Jinan Baotu Springs, Jinan, china travel
Transfer to the train station and depart for Jinan at 8:20 AM. The rail journey covering 500 kilometres takes 3 1/2 hours to complete. The guide will wait for you by the door of you rail car when you arrive in Jinan. Afternoon sighting takes in Baotu Springs Park and the Provincial Museum. (B/L)

Day 8: Jinan - Qufu
We travel  to Qufu (160 km) by private sedan after breakfast. Qufu is hometown of Confucius whose philosophy, known as Confucianism, played and continues to play a vital role in the evolution of the Chinese civilization. We visit the mansions inhabited by Confucius' descendants, now a museum, the sage's last resting place at Confucian Forest, and finally the massive Confucius Temple, which features a series of impressive gateways, clusters of twisted pines and cypresses, inscribed steles and tortoise tablets recording ancient events. (B/L)

Confucius Temple, Qufu, China tourDay 9: Qufu - Tai'an
Free morning to explore on your own. The small town of Qufu is ideal for visitors who prefer to move around on foot. Since life here is very laid back compared with the big cities, you will find it easy to strike up a conversation with the locals if you can find a way to communicate with them! Browsing the tourist souvenir market gives you a hint of what the area is famous for. Transfer to Tai'an (100 km) in early afternoon and visit Dai Temple on arrival. The temple was the place of worship for kings and emperors of various dynasties when they came to pay homage to the holy Mt. Tai. (B/D)

Day 10: Tai’anMt Tai or Taishan, Tai'an, China vacation
We dedicate the whole morning to exploring the historic Mt. Tai or Taishan. The most revered of the five sacred Taoist mountains of China, Mt. Tai has since the dawn of Chinese history been a great source of inspiration for poets, writers and painters. In 1982, the UNESCO designated Mt. Tai a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. We ride the cable car and then walk about an hour to the summit for a rewarding view of the surrounding countryside. The energetic may choose to skip the cable car and conquer the entire 6000 steps on foot. The climb can be hard work but the central route's bewildering catalogue of bridges, trees, towers, statues, inscribed stones, caves, pavilions and temples combine to take your mind off your aching calves. (B/L)

Day 11: Tai’an - Jinan - Shanghai
Free morning to relax or explore on your own. Return to Jinan (85 km) in the afternoon and tour the historic Daming Lake on arrival. Board the overnight train after dinner and depart Jinan at 9:10 PM. The air-conditioned sleeper train is very comfortable and accommodates 4 passengers in each private compartment. The journey covering 968 kilometres takes 9 hours to complete. (B/D) 

Day 12: ShanghaiShanghai Bund, china holidays
The train pulls into Shanghai station at 6:13 AM. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for breakfast. Early check-in may not be possible but the concierge will be happy to take care of your luggage. Our sightseeing in Shanghai begins with a stroll on the Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style, followed by Shanghai Museum and a Children's Palace.  (B/L)

suzhou garden, suzhou tourDay 13: Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai
We drive to Suzhou (85 km) after breakfast. The 25-century-old city is best known for its traditional Chinese gardens, silk industry and well-preserved Grand Canal. Our schedule today includes Master-of-Nets Garden, a short cruise on the Grand Canal, the Silk Embroidery Research Institute and a silk spinning mill. Return to Shanghai in late afternoon. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 14: Shanghai
Free day to explore on your own. Our recommended to-do list includes Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre, shopping at the old town centre, a ride aboard the world's only commercially run Maglev train, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and the popular evening cruise on Huangpu River. (B)

Day 15: Shanghai - Home City
Free morning to pack and relax. Transfer to airport by taxi (cab fare approx. $18) to board return flight. Arrive home the same day. (B)

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USD1340/CAD1475 USD1650/CAD1815 USD1985/CAD2185
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USD320/CAD350 USD400/CAD440 $900/CAD990
  • Tour prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to a minimum of 2 adults.

  • international airfare is NOT included.

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