<CCCX> China Discovery 11 Day
Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai
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DAY 1 USA – Beijing
We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of modern-day China. Spend the night aboard the plane.
DAY 2 Arrive at Beijing
Arrive at Beijing. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our guide and transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest and relaxation.
DAY 3 Beijing
After breakfast, our Beijing tour starts with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Later we proceed to Forbidden City, where for over 500 years commoners were forbidden to enter. The next roll over to the Summer Palace at Kunming Lake, the summer home of the emperor and his royal court is also visited. After a local cuisine dinner, we will be entertained by a popular “Chinese Acrobatics Show”.
DAY 4 Beijing
Built to protect its people from northern marauders, the Great Wall snakes its way thousands of miles across Northern China and is one of the few objects on the earth visible even from the moon. This morning we spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world and appreciate its imposing wonder. After the Great Wall, our next destination is the Olympic Park where we will visit the Qianmen Street and the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. We’ll also view the new attractions like “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre and the National Grand Theatre. Tonight we indulge our plates with the famed Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
DAY 5 Beijing – Xian
After breakfast we are off to the airport. On the way, stop at the Temple of Heaven to experience the place of prayer to the emperors. Arrive at Xian, the historic starting point of the famed Silk Road. Xian’s history encompasses the entirety of Chinese civilization, a fact that its proud citizens are not remiss to impress upon us. Tonight, the local cuisine “Hot Pot” is served for dinner.
DAY 6 Xian
Xian is home to the life-sized Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang. Made to protect China’s first emperor even in death, the Terra-Cotta Army was found by a farmer in 1 1974 and attracts thousands of visitors each year. After viewing the fine troops, we return back to city limits for a tour of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and a view of the Old City Wall and the ancient Bell Tower. Tonight we watch a stage opera of the Tang Dynasty after we are served the imperial Dumpling Banquet for dinner.
DAY 7 Xian – Hangzhou
After breakfast, on the way to the airport to board a short flight for Hangzhou, we pass by China’s poets have praised Hangzhou likening it to a paradise on earth. Upon our arrival, our sightseeing tour starts with a scenic cruise on the famous West Lake. The majestic Lin Yin Temple, Fei Lai Feng and General Yue Fei’s Mausoleum are also visited. A local cuisine is served at dinner.
DAY 8 Hangzhou - Suzhou – Wuxi
We depart for Suzhou, a picturesque city known as the “Venice of the East”. Built around Grand Canal, Suzhou’s many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. The city tour of Suzhou features visits to Lingering Garden and Hanshan Temple, overlook the Tiger Hill and pass by the Grand Canal. After a local cuisine for lunch at Suzhou, we continue traveling to Wuxi, where we will visit the Yuantoudu Park and Lake Tai. In the evening, Wuxi Ribs are served for dinner.
DAY 9 Wuxi – Shanghai
After breakfast, we return to Shanghai, China’s largest city with a population of over 1 14 million. Upon arrival at Shanghai, a city tour takes us to the City Temple of Shanghai, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the exotic waterfront Bund. We’ll also have a chance to over look the TV Tower.
DAY 10 Shanghai
The full day is free for leisure activities. You may choose either to stay at the hotel, or spend the day further exploring Shanghai at your own pace, or perhaps continue on to Nanjing Road for some last minute souvenir shopping.
DAY 11 Shanghai – USA
Our vacation is over all too soon as we board the homebound international jetliner and bid a fond farewell to China.
***** Peony *****
