<CCCQ> Shenyang, Dalian, Weihai, Qingdao 12 Days
View: Beijing, Shenyang, Dalian, Lushun, Qingdao, Mt. Laoshan, Qingdao, Weihai, Penglai , Yantai
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Day 01 USA – Beijing
Board our overnight flight to Beijing and look forward to a China adventure.
Day 02 Arrive at Beijing
Welcome to China! Our flight lands at Beijing. We are transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Day 03 Beijing – Shenyang
After breakfast, our sightseeing tour of New Beijing begins with a visit to the new attraction like Qianmen Street. If permitted we will also visit the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. The rest stops of our sightseeing tour are the amazing “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre and the National Grand Theatre. Later in the afternoon, we board a flight bound for Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province, which is also known as Shengjing or Fengtian.
Day 04 Shenyang
Our city tour of Shenyang explores the Former Imperial Palace. First built in 1 1625, the Former Imperial Palace of Shenyang is one of two royal complexes extant in China today. The splendid and distinctly ethnic architectural style of the palace are still in perfect shape. The other stops are the Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang, Qing Dynasty Street, and City Hall Square. Shenyang cuisine has a long history, its dumpling banquet is one of the best, and “Laobian Dumplings” is the most representative restaurant. Let us enjoy the dumpling banquet tonight.
Day 05 Shenyang – Dalian
Proceed to Dalian where our sightseeing tour explore us whole day to this beautiful seaside city and a world of squares. In addition to the historical squares in the downtown area, Dalian has an amazing 2 25-miles long beach. Driving along the seaside highway, we will find many attractions such as the Beida (Grand North) Bridge, Hutan (Tiger’s Beach) Amusement Park, Xinghai Bay, and Xinghai Park. Xinghai Square is the largest square in Asia, built to commemorate Hong Kong’s return to China in 1997. Our final stop of the day is the museum. The seafood hot pot local cuisine will be served for dinner tonight.
Day 06 Dalian - Lushun – Dalian
Start the day with a bus ride to a national scenic resort and famed military harbour, Lushun. Russian and Japanese occupation, and the Japanese-Russian War of 1 1894-1895, has bequeathed Lushun with quite a few landmarks, including Baiyushan Pagoda, Lushun Prison, and Lushun Harbour. Head back to Dalian later in the afternoon.
Day 07 Dalian – Qingdao
Board a short flight cross the Bohai Sea and arrive at Qingdao. In the east of Shandong, Qingdao is a fine harbour on the Yellow Sea. Numerous European style villas and churches have turned this city into a veritable world architecture museum. Among the scenic attractions in the city our sightseeing tour today will feature Xiaoqingdao Island, Badaguan, Zhanqiao Bridge, and Wushi Square. Enjoy Shandong specialty cuisine dinner tonight.
Day 08 Qingdao - Mt. Laoshan – Qingdao
We continue our sightseeing tour of Qingdao with a boat ride to the sea and a visit to Laoshan. Known as the “Top Spectacular Mountain on the Sea”, Laoshan is renowned of the visits of Qinshihuang and Emperor Wudi of the Han. It is famous as the cradle of Chinese Taoism as well. Taiqing Palace, the most famous Taoist temple in Laoshan, will be visited. Return to Qingdao later in the afternoon. Qingdao Beer is one of the finest brands in China and also enjoys brisk sales on the world market. The Qingdao Beer Museum was built in celebration of the 1 100-year anniversary of the brand. We visit the museum and have a chance to sample the world renowned beer. After a whole day sightseeing, a fine seafood dinner will be provided for your enjoyment.
Day 09 Qingdao – Weihai
After a visit to Zhanshan Temple in Qingdao, we tour toward the famed port city Weihai by bus. Weihai was known as Weihaiwei before. There is Liugong Island known as “Fence in the East”, has been opened as a state forest park. During the Sino-Japanese War, the commander’s headquarters of the Chinese Beiyang Navy was built on the island. A museum and Huancui Park are visited before we check in to the hotel.
Day 10 Weihai - Penglai – Yantai
About 50 miles off the shore of Yantai is Penglai, a fairyland-like resort on the northernmost tip of Shangdong Peninsula. The mystique of Penglai is mostly ascribed to the mirages that occur beyond the sea, and the Penglai Pavilion proves an ideal place for watching the sea, the sunrise, and the sunset. Later in the afternoon we tour to Yantai Hill. Located in the north part of the city, Yantai Hill with its” Yantai Stone” Lighthouse has become the symbol and a must see of Yantai. Enjoy seafood cuisine dinner at Yantai.
Day 11 Yantai – Beijing
Before we board a short flight back to Beijing, we continue our sightseeing in Yantai with a visit to Zhangyu Winery Museum. The Zhangyu Winery was established in 1 1892, mainly produces brandy and red wines, and now is the largest winery in Asia. We’ll have a chance to sample the wine. Tonight in Beijing, we taste one of China’s culinary treasures, the renowned Peking Duck Dinner Banquet.
Day 12 Beijing – USA
We board the homebound flight as our unforgettable China trip ends.
***** Peony *****
