Mandarin Focus
PACKAGE TOUR - 1
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PACKAGE TOUR - 1
DAY 1 - (ARRIVAL) - Upon your arrival in Beijing, you will be met by our guide and escorted to your hotel.
DAY 2 - Beijing - Your tour will begin with two hours of classroom study which will include a brief introduction of Chinese culture, and language. You will be taught useful expressions like where is the bathroom, and how to order a beer. The tea ceremony and musical culture will be introduced. After the two hour introduction we will start your tour. You may want to practice what you have learned during our tour. Today we will escort you to the Forbidden City, the Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. During the evening you will be invited to enjoy a Beijing Duck Dinner and the Peking Opera.
The Forbidden City: he Forbidden City was originally the imperial palace of the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1616-1911) dynasties.
Tiananmen Square: Tian'anmen was the front gate of the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In front of the gate is the world's largest open ground in a city - the Tian'anmen Square.
Temple of Heaven: An outstanding representative of Chinese traditional architecture for its clever design and harmonious colors. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the emperor came to pray and thank gods for the harvests every year.
Beijing Duck Dinner: The most delicious food Beijing has to offer.
Peking Opera: The most influential and representative of all operas in China and has a history of about 200 years.
The Forbidden City: he Forbidden City was originally the imperial palace of the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1616-1911) dynasties.
Tiananmen Square: Tian'anmen was the front gate of the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In front of the gate is the world's largest open ground in a city - the Tian'anmen Square.
Temple of Heaven: An outstanding representative of Chinese traditional architecture for its clever design and harmonious colors. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the emperor came to pray and thank gods for the harvests every year.
Beijing Duck Dinner: The most delicious food Beijing has to offer.
Peking Opera: The most influential and representative of all operas in China and has a history of about 200 years.
DAY 3 - Bejing - Begin your day with a two hour class on culture and language followd by an excursion to the Badaling Great Wall and the Ming Tombs.
Badaling Great Wall: The best preserved part of the Great Wall dating from the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Ming Tombs: The mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The mausoleums have been perfectly preserved.
Badaling Great Wall: The best preserved part of the Great Wall dating from the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Ming Tombs: The mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The mausoleums have been perfectly preserved.
DAY 4 - Beijing - Si'an - Today we will visit the Summer Palace and then transfer to the airport for a flight to Xi'an. In Xi'an we will visit the Ancient City Wall. Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show this evening.
Summer Palace: A magnificent imperial garden, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for emperors.
Ancient City Wall: The wall is 15 meters wide and 11.9 kilometers in perimeter, it is the best preserved, oldest and largest ancient city defence system in China.
Tang Dynasty Dinner Show: A performance of Chang'an music and dances that was originated in the Tang dynasty of Chinese history over a thousand years ago.
Summer Palace: A magnificent imperial garden, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for emperors.
Ancient City Wall: The wall is 15 meters wide and 11.9 kilometers in perimeter, it is the best preserved, oldest and largest ancient city defence system in China.
Tang Dynasty Dinner Show: A performance of Chang'an music and dances that was originated in the Tang dynasty of Chinese history over a thousand years ago.
DAY 5 - Xi'an - Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Forest of Stone Steles Museum. Enjoy the local specialty Dumpling dinner this evening.
Terracotta Warriors Museum: The most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: The Pagoda was first built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang, a prominent Buddhist scholar of the time, planned to have a huge stone pagoda built to house the Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures which he had brought back from India.
Forest of Stone Steles Museum: The Stele Forest stores voluminous artworks which possess not only enormous value of handwriting and art, but also rich cultural connotation. Building of The Stele Forest began in 1087.
Dumpling: A traditional and popular food with a long history in China. There is a popular saying in China: "There is nothing more delicious than Jiaozi."
Terracotta Warriors Museum: The most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: The Pagoda was first built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang, a prominent Buddhist scholar of the time, planned to have a huge stone pagoda built to house the Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures which he had brought back from India.
Forest of Stone Steles Museum: The Stele Forest stores voluminous artworks which possess not only enormous value of handwriting and art, but also rich cultural connotation. Building of The Stele Forest began in 1087.
Dumpling: A traditional and popular food with a long history in China. There is a popular saying in China: "There is nothing more delicious than Jiaozi."
DAY 6 - Xi'an - Guilin - Today you will visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. You will then transfer to the airport for flight to Guilin.
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum: Covers an area of 70,000 square meters, the museum houses a large collection of 113,000 historic and cultural artefacts unearthed in Shaanxi, being an absolute must for every visitor to the city.
Great Mosque: Built in 742 A.D., the mosque was restored in each of the Yuan (1271 - 1368), Ming and Qing Dynasties. The distribution of pavilions, halls, towers and platforms in the mosque is compact and exquisite, blending the traditional architectural styles of Islam and Han.
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum: Covers an area of 70,000 square meters, the museum houses a large collection of 113,000 historic and cultural artefacts unearthed in Shaanxi, being an absolute must for every visitor to the city.
Great Mosque: Built in 742 A.D., the mosque was restored in each of the Yuan (1271 - 1368), Ming and Qing Dynasties. The distribution of pavilions, halls, towers and platforms in the mosque is compact and exquisite, blending the traditional architectural styles of Islam and Han.
DAY 7 - Guilin - Li River Cruise - Cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo which takes 3-4 hours, enjoy the most beautiful landscape in China, have lunch on board. You will disembark your ship when arriving Yangshuo. We will drive you back to Guilin.
DAY 8 - Guilin - Shanghai - A full day tour to the Reed Flute Cave, the Fubo Hill, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai.
Reed Flute Cave: The largest and most impressive cave in Guilin, you will see many beautiful stalactites & stalagmites.
Fubo Hill: Half of the graceful peak is in the river and the other half on land. During flood season turbulent currents lash the hill rocks. On top of the hill one will see an exquisite scenery like a traditional Chinese painting.
Seven Star Park: A beautiful park which covers 120 hectares and includes peaks, rivers, caves, gardens and relics.
Elephant Trunk Hill: ituated majestically at the southeast of Guilin city and west bank of Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill is regarded as the symbol of Guilin landscape.
Reed Flute Cave: The largest and most impressive cave in Guilin, you will see many beautiful stalactites & stalagmites.
Fubo Hill: Half of the graceful peak is in the river and the other half on land. During flood season turbulent currents lash the hill rocks. On top of the hill one will see an exquisite scenery like a traditional Chinese painting.
Seven Star Park: A beautiful park which covers 120 hectares and includes peaks, rivers, caves, gardens and relics.
Elephant Trunk Hill: ituated majestically at the southeast of Guilin city and west bank of Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill is regarded as the symbol of Guilin landscape.
DAY 9 - Shanghai - Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Yu Yuan Garden and the Bund. Enjoy the Portman Acrobatic Show in the evening.
Shanghai Museum: The museum boasts over 120,000 pieces in their collection, including bronze, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ancient Chinese coins, jade furniture, and western art.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower: With a height of 1,245 feet, it is one of the tallest structures in Asia.
Yu Yuan Garden: A traditional Chinese park complete with beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations.
The Bund: With a length of 1 km, the bund is dotted with various grandiose solid buildings of western style dating back to the early 20th century. Due to these imposing buildings, the bund is also reputed as "an international exhibition of architecture".
Shanghai Museum: The museum boasts over 120,000 pieces in their collection, including bronze, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ancient Chinese coins, jade furniture, and western art.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower: With a height of 1,245 feet, it is one of the tallest structures in Asia.
Yu Yuan Garden: A traditional Chinese park complete with beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations.
The Bund: With a length of 1 km, the bund is dotted with various grandiose solid buildings of western style dating back to the early 20th century. Due to these imposing buildings, the bund is also reputed as "an international exhibition of architecture".
DAY 10 - (DEPARTURE) - After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure, end of service.
A deluxe tour for a party of 5
High Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November Low Seasons: December, January, Febuary, March Note: The above price is not valid during the public holidays: 1-7th May, 1-7th October and during the first week of Chinese Lunar New Year which takes place in late January or early February.
| CITY | LUXURY | STANDARD |
| Beijing | Marco Polo | Cici Friendship Hotel |
| Xi'an | Sheraton |
Bell Tower Hotel |
| Guilin | Sheraton |
Park Hotel |
| Shanghai | Ramada Plaza |
Pudong Hanbo Hotel |
| HIGH SEASON | $3000 pp (USD) | $2700 pp (USD |
| LOW SEASON | $2500 pp (USD) | $2200 pp (USD) |
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
COST (per person based on 5 people.
COSTS AND ACCOMODATONS
Quotation Inclusions:
1. Hotel accommodation
The hotel is based on two persons sharing one twin or double standard room with private facilities.
2. Meals
Daily American or Chinese breakfast at the hotel, Chinese lunch and dinner in local Chinese restaurant as specified in the itinerary. B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner.
3. Private Transport
Private transport between airport or railway station and hotel and all the sights by air-conditioned vehicle.
4. Transportation between Cities
The economic class air tickets of the domestic flight or soft berth/seat train tickets between cities as specified in the itinerary.
5. Entrance tickets
The main entrance tickets for the sights mentioned.
6. Guiding service
Excellent tour Guiding. All normal sightseeing tours in each city with English-speaking guide and admission fees where applicable. Our guide will not fly with you from one city to another. Upon your arrival at each city, a new local guide and driver will pick you up, be with you for local tour and see you off after you finish the itinerary of each city. The cruise shore excursion is in-group assigned by the cruise company.
7. Insurance
China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance. We highly recommend that you purchase full coverage travel insurance from you country of origin.
8. Tibet Travel Permit application fee
The Tibet Travel Permit application fee if your tour covers Tibet.
1. Hotel accommodation
The hotel is based on two persons sharing one twin or double standard room with private facilities.
2. Meals
Daily American or Chinese breakfast at the hotel, Chinese lunch and dinner in local Chinese restaurant as specified in the itinerary. B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner.
3. Private Transport
Private transport between airport or railway station and hotel and all the sights by air-conditioned vehicle.
4. Transportation between Cities
The economic class air tickets of the domestic flight or soft berth/seat train tickets between cities as specified in the itinerary.
5. Entrance tickets
The main entrance tickets for the sights mentioned.
6. Guiding service
Excellent tour Guiding. All normal sightseeing tours in each city with English-speaking guide and admission fees where applicable. Our guide will not fly with you from one city to another. Upon your arrival at each city, a new local guide and driver will pick you up, be with you for local tour and see you off after you finish the itinerary of each city. The cruise shore excursion is in-group assigned by the cruise company.
7. Insurance
China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance. We highly recommend that you purchase full coverage travel insurance from you country of origin.
8. Tibet Travel Permit application fee
The Tibet Travel Permit application fee if your tour covers Tibet.
NOT INCLUDED:
1. Visa Fees
Charge of obtaining your visa to enter China.
2. Charge of arrival and departure
The international or domestic air / train charge of arrival and departure.
3. Single Room Supplement
Should a twin room is needed by a single guest, supplement of the twin room will be charged.
4. Personal Expenses
Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities or sightseeing, overweight baggage charges or meals not indicated, ect.
5. Optional Programs
Optional programs which are not specified in the above itinerary.
6. Tips to drivers and tourguide
1. Visa Fees
Charge of obtaining your visa to enter China.
2. Charge of arrival and departure
The international or domestic air / train charge of arrival and departure.
3. Single Room Supplement
Should a twin room is needed by a single guest, supplement of the twin room will be charged.
4. Personal Expenses
Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities or sightseeing, overweight baggage charges or meals not indicated, ect.
5. Optional Programs
Optional programs which are not specified in the above itinerary.
6. Tips to drivers and tourguide