No, not this is not Chinatown in
NY or any Metro area in the U.S., this
is China, it is our 6 night/8 day trip based on double occupancy. Select departure
dates on Thursday’s and Friday’s, January thru November.
These
flights originate from New York thru Los Angeles and we have discount add
on air fares from most US cities. Packages at these rates are very limited
and prices subject to change until deposited and confirmed. Non group
bookings are accepted based on double occupancy. Certain minimums may
apply. Average group size is 20 passengers.
Day 1
Arrive Beijing. Meet and
transfer to The Rainbow hotel or
similar 3 star hotel.
Day 2 (B/L/D)**
Then
your off with a full day private car tour. Visit Tian’anmen Square
which is located in the heart of Beijing, Forbidden City also known
as The Imperial Palace, which has been off limits to the public for
over 500 years until opened in 1949. Next a quick visit to the
complex of buildings that make up the Temple of Heaven where the
emperors went to worship and pray for better harvests. Then spend
the rest of the afternoon at one of the top vocational schools,
including a cooking demonstration and cultural experience exchange
with the local students.
3-star rated hotel such as The Rainbow. Hotels will offer amenities
and services similar to U.S. standards.
Forbidden City was closed to the public for
over 500 years. Explore the maze of buildings that are the
best-preserved cluster of ancient buildings in China.
Day 3
(B/L/D)**
Enjoy
another full day private car tour. Today visit The Great Wall, don’t
expect to see this all in one day. It is over 1500 miles long! Next
the Ming Tombs where there are 13 imperial tombs on the Ming
Dynasty. On to the famous Silk Alley. Find one of the discounted
brand name products. How about a North Face Jacket for $20!
The Great Wall is awesome. It stretches over
1500 miles, over hills, and down valleys.
The
Ming Tombs includes 13 imperial tombs of the Ming Dynasty scattered
over 15.5 square miles. Take time to visit the only tomb that has
been excavated so far.
Day 4 (B/L/D)**
The
best way to start your China trip is joining the locals to do the
morning exercise. Next a quick visit to the complex of buildings
that make up the Temple of Heaven where the emperors went to worship
and pray for better harvests. Transfer to airport and depart for
Shanghai. Visit a neighborhood hospital to learn the methods of
Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Encounter everyday life as your
group of students join a local family learning the art of Chinese
cooking as you help to prepare dinner, dine with the family and
learn a touch of Chinese family culture. After dinner take a
pleasant evening drive to Suzhou. Suzhou is known as the "Venice" of
the East, named by early travelers because the town was built around
a network of canals. The natural beauty of it's 60 classical gardens
and famous silk Industry has inspired the Chinese to name this area
"Paradise on Earth".
Temple of Heaven Park covering 675 acres, is a complex of buildings.
Watch morning exercisers in courts.
The Terra Cotta
Warriors and Horses Museum is claimed as the eighth wonder of the
world. There are approx. 6,000 life-size pottery warriors and horses
buried with the dead emperor.
Day 5
(B/L/D)**
Tour of Tiger Hill Park which is known as the "No. 1
Scenic Place in the State of Wu". The pagoda here was built in 961
and has begun to slant 7.7 feet from its axial line. Every year the
park is a venue of a flower show and temple fair with a distinct
local style. Then you are on to The Humble Administrator's Garden,
also known as Suzhou Garden, this museum will assist in
understanding China's History. This site was listed on the World
Cultural Heritage's list of sites. The Garden covers nearly 13
square acres making it one of the largest of all classical gardens
in Suzhou. Next you will go on to the Suzhou Embroidery Institute to
view the famous embroidery styles, including the world famous Double
Face Embroidery. Then you will take an evening coach to Hangzhou
the capital of Zhejiang. Hangzhou was viewed by Marco Polo as one of
the most impressive.
Humble Administrator's Garden first laid out in
1508 AD. The garden covers nearly 13 square acres, making it one of
the largest of all classical gardens in Suzhou.
West Lake lies west of
the city. It is skirted by Mountains on three sides, with the fourth
bordering the large urban district.
Day 6
(B/L/D)**
Bicycling around West Lake, with the most enchanting
ponds, kiosks, chambers and pavilions. Next on to the Six Harmonies
Pagoda which has a 197 foot high vantage point for viewing the
scenic Qiantang River. Then visit Hangzhou's famous Tea Plantation
and note the essentials for your good health discovered by the
Chinese thousands of years ago. You will also learn about the daily
life of a farmer. Return to Shanghai by coach.
Built in 970 and has a tremendous viewing station, with 8 facets and
7 stories of brick and wood, is a masterpiece of classical Chinese
architecture.
The
Bund has the Wusong River on the east side of the avenue. There are
52 high-rises on the west side. including the 3rd tallest TV tower
in the world, Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
Day 7 (B/L)**
Full day private coach tour to Pudong area (New
Shanghai), The Bund. The Bund is the former "Wall Street" of the
foreign powers. The name itself reflects those colonial days. On the
west side of the Bund, people hurry along, darting in and out of
office buildings. While the river side is used for strolling and
recreation. Then on to Old Shanghai, where there are wonderful
gardens, the City God Temple and the Yuyuan Bazaar. The
architectures still remain as classic and elegant-looking as ever.
Great place for last minute shopping. If you still haven't bought
all the treasures you need, a visit to Nanjing Lu Road will help
you. There are over 400 shops along this street of every imaginable
kind of shop. Then depart for airport and flight to the U S A.
**
These days feature the following
B - Breakfast
L - Lunch
D -
Dinner
Based on
twin occupancy 
