<CCCZ> CHINA CULTURE EXPEDITION 14 DAYS

View: Beijing, Datong, Pingyao, Taiyuan, Xian

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Day 01   USA – Beijing

Board our international flight bound for Beijing and look forward to a China Culture Exploration adventure.

Day 02   Arrive at Beijing

Our flight lands at Beijing. We are transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest.

Day 03   Beijing

After breakfast we start our city tour which includes stops of sightseeing to the National Grand Theater and shopping to the Qianmen Street. After lunch, an outside view of the “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre and an inside visit to the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium will be arranged if permitted. Otherwise, we’ll be free at leisure. Tonight we taste the renowned Peking Duck Dinner Banquet.

Day 04   Beijing – Datong

Board a morning flight to Datong. Upon arrival, we immediately start sightseeing with a visit to the 1500-year-old, world famous Yungang Grottoes. With 53 3 rock caves, the Yungang Grottoes is the largest cluster of grottoes and a treasurehouse of art in China. The other major attractions we visit in Datong are Huayan Monastery of the Liao and Nine-Dragon Wall of the Ming.

Day 05   Datong – Pingyao

Proceed to the ancient city of Pingyao by motorcoach. On the way we visiit the Overhanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda. The Overhanging Monastery is an alpine complex built in the midway up the slope of Hengshan, one of the five holy mountains in China, hanging on the rock face of a sheer cliff. The Wooden Pagoda is China’s tallest and oldest Buddhist pagoda constructed entirely of wood. For dinner tonight, we are served the famed Jin Family Banquet.

Day 06   Pingyao – Taiyuan

After breakfast, a sightseeing tour shows us around the ancient city of Pingyao. Later we proceed to Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, by motor coach. Before we arrive at Taiyuan, the Qiao Family’s Courtyard House is visited. The house belonged to a rich and famous merchant family before, and now is billed as an emblem of the Shanxi culture that thrived as a result of burgeoning local commerce. Slippery shaved noodles (Daoxiaomian) are the most popular pasta in Shanxi. For dinner we will have a chance to try it.

Day 07   Taiyuan – Xian

Before transfering to the airport to board a short domestic flight to Xian, we finish the city tour of Taiyuan with a visit to Jinci Temple. Upon our arrival at Xian, a sightseeing tour of Big Wild Goose Pagoda starts immediately. On the way to our luxury hotel, we drive by the ancient Bell Tower and the City Wall.

Day 08   Xian

As the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, Xian served as the capital city for 11 dynasties until the 9th century. Our full day sightseeing tour of Xian includes visits to the famous Famen Temple, the Imperial Qian Tomb, and the Stele Forest today. The Stele Forest is the largest and oldest of its kind in China with a collection of 232300 stone tablets and epitaphs. Buried in the Qian Tomb were the remains of Tang Emperor Gaozong and Wu Zetian, the only Empress of China. For dinner, the local specialty hot pot cuisine is served.

Day 09   Xian – Luoyang

Bid farewell to Xian and journey to Luoyang by motorcoach. On the way, we pass the Yellow River Scenic Area, Mt. Huashan, and the Cave-Dwelling Villages. Upon our arrival at Luoyang in the afternoon, we begin our sightseeing tour with visits to the Old Town and the Folk Craft Museum. A special banquet of local cuisine called “Ban Shuixi” will be prepared for our dinner tonight.

Day 10   Luoyang

Today’s sightseeing tour includes visits to the Zongyue Temple at Songshan, and the Shaolin Temple, best known for its Martial Arts. The nearby Talin (Tower Forest) is also visited. After an exciting martial arts performance, we proceed to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province with a venerated history of over 3 3000 years.

Day 11   Luoyang - Songshan Shaolin Temple - Z hengzhou

Our full day excursion first shows us the Yellow River Tour Zone. Then, we journey by motorcoach to Kaifeng, one of seven ancient Chinese capitals. Serving for 1 168 years as capital of the Northern Song some 900 years ago, Kaifeng was the most prosperous city in China. Our city tour will include visits to Dragon Pavilion, Lord Bao’s Temple, Kaifeng-Fu, and the amazing Iron Pagoda. Enjoy the Henan Province local cuisine for dinner.

Day 12   Zhengzhou - Kaifeng – Zhengzhou

Our full day excursion first shows us the Yellow River Tour Zone. Then, we journey by motorcoach to Kaifeng, one of seven ancient Chinese capitals. Serving for 1 168 years as capital of the Northern Song some 900 years ago, Kaifeng was the most prosperous city in China. Our city tour will include visits to Dragon Pavilion, Lord Bao’s Temple, Kaifeng-Fu, and the amazing Iron Pagoda. Enjoy the Henan Province local cuisine for dinner.

Day 13   Zhengzhou – Shanghai

We board a short domestic flight for Shanghai, China’s largest city. Upon arrival, we check in to our luxury hotel and enjoy some free times. After a Shanghai specialty cuisine dinner, we tour the famous Bund leisurely.

Day 14   Shanghai – USA

Board our homebound international flight to USA, bidding a fond farewell to China.

***** Peony *****