Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Leshan, Mt.Emei, Hangzhou, 

Fri 10-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight No. TBA (Your arrangements)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza *****
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
--Crowne Plaza *****
Tel: 010-59119999
Fax: 010-65132526
Address: No.48 Wangfujing Street, Beijing 10006, China

Sat 11-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Beijing
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza *****
Meals: Breakfast

Free day

Sun 12-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Beijing
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza *****
Today's Activities: Summer Palace with boat Cruise & The Garden of Virtue and Harmony, Hutong Tours in Rickshaw
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Summer Palace with boat Cruise & The Garden of Virtue and Harmony: The palace is positioned in the west suburb of Beijing, about 12 kilometers northwest of the city center. Equally famous as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace is called'Yiheyuan'(Garden of Nurtured Harmony) in Chinese. It is up to now the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China. You may regret it if you come to Beijing without visiting this grand imperial garden.in the palace, you can also cruise on the lake. It will take 10 minutes by the ferry boat.besides this ,you can also visit The Garden of Virtue and Harmony, it was built as a theater for the Empress Dowager. Its construction began in the 17th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1891) and lasted for five years.
--Hutong Tours in Rickshaw: A maze of historic alleyways and old single storey traditional courtyard houses, now fast disappearing. Dotted around the hutong are the Drum and Bell Towers, Kindergarten, Tea House, and local people's houses. Your tour includes a visit with a local family.

Mon 13-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Beijing
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza *****
Today's Activities: Sacred Way, Mutianyu Great Wall(with roundway cable car)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Roasted duck at Xiushuidian, Chinese Dinner
--Sacred Way : An attractive tree-lined walk which leads to the Ming Tombs, this is bordered by 12 sets each of animal and human statues, and includes the attractive Great Red Gate, housing a stele on the back of a tortoise, and marble memorial archway.
--Mutianyu Great Wall(with roundway cable car): This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a pleasant drive 90km NE of Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. Walk along the wall on your own interest and return by cable car. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
--Roasted duck at Xiushuidian: Roasted duck is claimed to be the most delicious food in Beijing.

Tue 14-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Beijing
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza *****
Today's Activities: The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, The Tian'anmen Square, Helitang pearl store
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Shanshuijian Restaurant (Set Menu)
--The Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Note: The Forbidden City is now undergoing large-scale renovations which are expected to be completed till 2020. The Forbidden City will remain open to visitors during the renovations, but there may be some temporary inconvenience, for which we apologize.
The Forbidden City will adopt an electronic ticket-checking system from May onwards to control its crowd flow. The new system will keep a real-time record of visitors inside the museum, and automatically inform the ticket office to halt ticket sales once the number exceeds the museum's maximum reception capacity.
--Temple of Heaven: One of the most famous sites in Beijing, this is Ming architecture at its best: beautiful, controlled, and highly symbolic. The surrounding gardens are full of interesting activity, particularly weekend mornings. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Note: The renovation project of the Temple of Heaven started May 21, 2005 has already been finished but some follow-up work is still underway, which may cause inconvenience for visitors.
--The Tian'anmen Square: The world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
--Shanshuijian Restaurant (Set Menu):
--Helitang pearl store: this store is s state-run enterprise. The general company has arranged a comprehensive system including cultivation processing and sales necklace well-designed earring and all sorts of brooch pendant of pearls are provided here.
Tel: 010-88467845
Address: No.2 North Gate Kongjunzhihuixueyuan

Wed 15-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Beijing to Xian, Flight No. TBA
Accommodation: Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian *****
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xian), City Wall, Shaanxi Historical Museum
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Minjianwagang restaurant(A La Carte)
--City Wall: The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers form one of the oldest and most complete city defences still around. Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre you can walk, rent a bike or take an electric cart around the full 14km circuit, with great views of the city on either side.
--Shaanxi Historical Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
--Minjianwagang restaurant(A La Carte):
--Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian *****
Tel: 029 8792 8888
Fax: *029 87928400
Address: 319 Dongxin Street Xian, 710004

Thu 16-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Xian
Accommodation: Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian *****
Today's Activities: Mt. Huashan, Cable Car on Mt. Huashan(round way)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Mt. Huashan: Huashan is famous for its precipice, located in Hayin city, Shaanxi province. It is one of the noted Five Mountains in China, and once called the West Mountain in ancient times. The mountain has three summits: the south peak, 2160.5m above sea level, the east Morning Sun Peak and the west Lotus Flower Peak.
--Cable Car on Mt. Huashan(round way):

Fri 17-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Xian
Accommodation: Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian *****
Today's Activities: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, Evening Show at Tang Yuegong, Xi'an art ceramic/ furniture factory
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A WA restaurant
--Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
--Terracotta Warriors: Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. 1.5 hours from Xian, there is also an excellent museum and film about the history of the vaults. Photos (no flash) are allowed. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
--Bell Tower: One of the oldest and best-preserved Bell Towers in China, the ancient wooden tower stands on a huge brick base in the city centre. There are many legends attached to its past, and traffic is no longer allowed through the vast archways, which form the pedestrian access to the tower. There’s also an interesting exhibition of ancient musical instruments, with regular free performances.
--Evening Show at Tang Yuegong: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty when Xian was the capital of ancient China.
--A WA restaurant:
--Xi'an art ceramic/ furniture factory: A working factory that produces lacquer furniture, screens, terracotta warrior replicas, ceramics, and also has a rug showroom. The workers are on base salary + piece rates, so tend to ignore you, but you can see up close the production of these goods for which China is so famous. An excellent range, guaranteed quality and reasonable prices.
Tel: 029-83519063

Sat 18-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Xian to Chengdu to Leshan to Mt.Emei, Flight No. TBA
Accommodation: Hong Zhushan Hotel(The 8th Bldg) *****
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport Transfer (Chengdu), Airport Transfer (Leshan), Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha, Leshan Giant Buddha
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
--Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha: The Great Buddha in Leshan is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province and on the Lingyun Mountain where Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet. It has been the largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far.You can sit on board to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha.
--Leshan Giant Buddha: The Great Buddha in Leshan is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province and on the Lingyun Mountain where Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet. It has been the largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far.
--Hong Zhushan Hotel(The 8th Bldg) *****
Tel: 0833-5525777
Fax: 0833-5525666
Address: Mt.Emei,Baoguo Temple

Sun 19-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Mt.Emei to Chengdu
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza *****
Today's Activities: Emei Mountain, Monastery of Ten Thousand Years, Cable Car leading to Monastery of Ten Thousand Years
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Emei Mountain : One of the most famous mountains for Buddhism in China. It has many temples and beautiful scenery.Baoguo Temple lies right at the foot of Mt. Emei.
--Monastery of Ten Thousand Years: 1,043 meters above sea level, was built in the 4th century. It was burned several times in the following centuries. The present brick building was reconstructed in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The Brick Hall, a domed building with small stupas on it, was built of bricks. In the hall is a statue of the Bodhisattva. Puxian on a white elephant, 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. It weight is estimated 62,000 kilograms.
--Cable Car leading to Monastery of Ten Thousand Years: The Wannian Monastery is the largest of the eight monasteries to be found on Mount Emei. It is dedicated to Bodhisattva Puxian who famous for his preaching.
--Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza *****
Tel: 028-86786666
Fax: 028-8678-9789
Address: No 31 Zong Fu Street, Chengdu

Mon 20-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Chengdu
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza *****
Today's Activities: Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Panda Breeding and Research Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at East Tapestry restaurant(Set Menu)
--Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan: Founded in 1992, this museum occupies an area of 7000 square kilometers, and has a exhibition of the cultural relics excavated from No1 and No2 sacrificial pits of Shang Dynasty (from 16th-11th century B.C.). There are thousands of pieces of invaluable relics such as bronze ware, jade ware, gold ware, pottery, and bone ware on the exhibition, where you can get a closed look and learn more about the ancient China.
--Panda Breeding and Research Centre: 10km north of Chengdu this beautifully laid-out 230 hectare park is home to giant pandas, the endearing red, or lesser panda, and other endangered species. Visit the nursery to see the highly successful breeding programme, and the many enclosures among lakes, bamboo groves and shady walkways, to view the pandas at rest and play. There's a wealth of information, a panda museum, and of course the engaging animals themselves.
--East Tapestry restaurant(Set Menu):

Tue 21-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Chengdu to Hangzhou, Flight No. TBA
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel *****
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Chengdu), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Hangzhou), Lingyin Temple/ Monastery of the Hidden Souls
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Lingyin Temple/ Monastery of the Hidden Souls : Lingyin Temple is one of the ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China. It also houses various Buddhist literature and treasures situated in front of Lingyin Temple, is famous for its more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures, which dated from the 10th to 14th centuries.
--Shangri-la Hotel *****
Tel: 0571-87977951
Fax: *01088276189/*02133071150
Address: 78 Beishan Road Hangzhou Zhejiang Province China 310007

Wed 22-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Hangzhou to Yellow Mountain, Express Bus
Accommodation: Golf Hotel *****
Today's Activities: Express bus station transfer (Hangzhou), Express bus station to Hotel Transfer (Yellow Mountain), Cruise on the West Lake, Meijiangwu Tea Culture Village
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Hangzhou Lily Hotel(Set Menu)
--Cruise on the West Lake: Lying on the west edge of Hangzhou city, West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou as well as one of the most beautiful sights in China.
--Hangzhou Lily Hotel(Set Menu):
--Meijiangwu Tea Culture Village: West Lake Drangon Well Tea: With a history of over 1200 years.West Lake Longjing Tea tops Chinese Ten Renowned Teas for its "green color, fragrant aroma,nice shape and sweet taste".
Address: Meijiawu, Hangzhou
--Golf Hotel *****
Tel: 0559-2568000
Fax: 0559-2568111
Address: 77 Jichang Road, 245000

Thu 23-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Yellow Mountain
Accommodation: Beihai hotel ****
Today's Activities: Huangshan Scenic area
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Huangshan Scenic area: Located in the south of Anhui Province, with an area of about 1,200 square kilometers, known as "the loveliest mountain in China",famous for magnificent scenery whatever the season: granite peaks piercing theclouds, strangely shaped rocks and gnarled trees, hot springs, waterfalls, wonderful outlooks and over 1500 plant species. No traffic within the core area of about 150 square kilometres, accessible by cable car or on foot. Many enticing walks of all grades, all include some steps.
--Beihai hotel ****
Tel: 0559-5582555
Fax: 0559-5581996
Address: BeiHai Scenery,Huangshan Scenic Area,HuangShan city,AnHui province,China

Fri 24-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Yellow Mountain to Shanghai, Flight No. TBA
Accommodation: Radisson Shanghai New World *****
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Yellow Mountain), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai), Hongcun Village, Cableway down
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Hongcun Village: It's located in the place which is about 10 kilometers off the northeast part of Yixian County. An ancient town over 800 years old leaning against Mt. Huangshan, it is folded in the fog of the Mt. which makes it look like a river and mountain picture. It enjoys the reputation of "The Chinese town in the pictures". Especially, the whole town distributes like a "cow", which made it one of the wonders in the world culture heritage. The famous film "Crouching Tiger" was made here.

Surrounded by a picturesque moat with bridges to the village and a half-moon shaped pond in the centre, this is a favourite haunt of artists, and students often stay with local families to paint here. Laid out to represent a buffalo, it is one of the prettiest places in the area, known as ‘the Chinese town in the pictures’ and has been listed by UNESCO for its beauty and largely undeveloped traditional streets and houses. Various halls, dwellings and an old school are open to visitors.
--Cableway down: You can enjoy the scenery along the way down to the yellow mountain by cable car.
--Radisson Shanghai New World *****
Tel: 02163599999
Fax: *02133071150/*02162818671
Address: 88 Nanjing Road - Shanghai, China 200085

Sat 25-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Shanghai
Accommodation: Radisson Shanghai New World *****
Today's Activities: Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower plus History museum, Jiangnan Silk Museum
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Lu Bo Lang Restaurant (Set Menu)
--Shanghai Museum: The biggest, and many think the best museum in China. The galleries in this outstanding building display stunning collections of bronzes, sculptures, ceramics and porcelain, paintings, calligraphy, seals, jade, coins, furniture, ethnic artefacts from minority groups, temporary travelling exhibitions from places like the Guggenheim, and so much more ... give yourself time to enjoy it.
--Yuyuan Garden: In the centre of Shanghai next to the Yuyuan Bazaar, this exquisite old 5-acre garden is famous for its design. The paths wander across bridges, past rockeries and miniature lakes, and through pretty halls and pavilions. The trees and shrubs are planted with an eye to providing charming views, and a sense of peace and harmony.
--Oriental Pearl TV Tower plus History museum: Standing by the Huangpu River with 468 meters high, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the highest TV Tower in Asia (up to the last floor to see Shanghai scenery).It is a new landmark of Shanghai in 21st century.
Beijing part of the Tower, the History Museum is a window of Shanghai open to all the guests at home and abroad. By means of more than 1,300 pieces of cultural relics, literature and pictures, it presents vividly a holistic picture of the long history of Shanghai from the remote antiquity to the liberation of the city in 1949.
--Lu Bo Lang Restaurant (Set Menu): Diced Chicken with Sauce ,Sticky Rice Wrapped in a Mini Reed Leaf、 Sweet Osmanthus Cake、Crisp Cake of Dates Purse、Pastry Stuffed with Threeingredients, braised meat in fermented bean curd sauce
--Jiangnan Silk Museum: See how silk is produced from the cocoons of silk worms, and turned into the beautiful fabric we all know and love. Silk filled duvets are excellent value, and the showroom offers everything from small souvenirs to larger items. The beauty of real silk is that it's so light, and packs really easily!
Address: 289, Ao'men Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

Sun 26-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Shanghai
Accommodation: Radisson Shanghai New World *****
Meals: Breakfast

Mon 27-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Shanghai
Accommodation: Radisson Shanghai New World *****
Meals: Breakfast

Tue 28-Oct-08

Place & Transport: Depart Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast

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