Explore The Hometown Of Chairman Mao
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- Centrally Located Hotel
- Authentic Local Restaurants
- Private Car and Driver
- Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
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Hunan - the birth place of Chairman Mao may be little known by many people but it is waiting to be explored and appreciated. Off the beaten track but none the less beautiful and interesting, come see the hidden culture, charm and history.
Daparture Date:
You Choose!
Duration:
3 Days
$ 257 per person
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Changsha, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Changsha)
Accommodations: Xiangjiang Hotel Changsha
Day 2
Place & Transport: Changsha to Shaoshan to Changsha
Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Changsha to Shaoshan, Water Dripping Cave, Ancestral Hall of Mao Family, Former Residence of Mao Zedong, Our guide and driver will escort you from Shaoshan to Changsha
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Local Restaurant
- Water Dripping Cave (1.5 hours): About 3 km northwest of the village, it is a very popular destination, possibly because of the fact that former leader-Mao spent 11 days here in the early days of the Cultural Revolution Years (1966-76), contemplating the unknown. Combining the spirit of nature and civilization of man, this scenic spot attracts tourists from home and abroad.
- Ancestral Hall of Mao Family (1 hour): Built and opened to the public in 1964,it has 13 rooms, with a combined floor space of 2,000 square meters. The exhibits there include 100 pieces of Mao Zedong's manuscripts and 72 items of Mao's personal belongings.
- Former Residence of Mao Zedong (30 minutes): The house is a very common farmhouse built with mud bricks and tiles, exhibiting Mao Zedong's family photo, daily household utensils, various dead stocks and photos and materials displaying Mao Zedong's engagement in the revolutionary activities, and the shoulder poles, pails and hoes used by Mao Zedong during his boyhood. The furnishings in the rooms are all collocated in accord with the original appearance as Mao Zedong lived here.
- Local Restaurant: The limited restaurant options mean that there is no choice available however our guide will organize the best available based on the season and the surroundings.
Accommodations: Xiangjiang Hotel Changsha
Day 3
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Place & Transport: Depart Changsha, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Yue foothill academy, Hunan Provincial Museum, Hunan Embroidary Research Institute , Hotel to airport Transfer (Changsha)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Haoshishang Restaurant
- Yue foothill academy (1 hour): It is one of the four Chinese ancient academies in Song Dynasty,organized in the Northern Song Dynasty Kaibao nine years (the A.D. 976 years), and has a reputation as "millennium academy" that witness the thousand years reform of education.It's a miniature of Chinese education in history.
- Hunan Provincial Museum (2 hours): Kaifu Area, Changsha City, the north side of Hunan Memorial Park.the biggest comprehensive museum of history and arts, a national education base of patriotism, one of the top scenic spots of Hunan Province.
- Hunan Embroidary Research Institute : The embroidery museum in this research institute, has a collection of over 6000 pieces of the Hunan Embroidery. It has become a popular spot for foreign tourists looking for authentic, quality products.
Tel: 0731-2291820
Address: No. 39, Chezhan Bei Rd, Changsha
- Haoshishang Restaurant : A local restaurant famous for the excellent Hunan and Guangdong dishes and good environment.
Custom Tailoring: Design your own tour with our help to meet your unique interests. You don't have to compromise. Do exactly what you want to do! Let us assist you to tailor-make your own China experience. Tell us what you need now! | Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
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| 1 Person | $706 | $535 | $460 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $382 | $297 | $257 | $160 / $74 / $38 / |
| 6-9 Persons | $290 | $204 | $163 | $160 / $74 / $38 / |
| Apr.1 - Oct.31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
| 1 Person | $706 | $535 | $460 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $382 | $297 | $257 | $160 / $74 / $38 / |
| 6-9 Persons | $290 | $204 | $167 | $160 / $74 / $38 / |
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Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Changsha, Shaoshan by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
