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Description :It is a discovery tour themed with historical and cultural heriages. Taking the tour, you will travel from Beijing to Taiyuan and then to Pingyao and get to know more about the history and culture of North China. Tour Code : CHP-54 Duration : 9 Day(s) / 8 Night(s) Departure Date : |
在较大的地图中查看Folkloric Tour in North China-CHP-19 |
| Tour Days | Destinations | Meals Included | Transports | Today's Activities |
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Day 1 |
Beijing |
Arrival in Beijing[detail] |
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Day 2 |
Beijing |
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Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Qianmen Street[detail] |
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Day 3 |
Beijing |
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The Great Wall of China, Ming tombs, Kungfu Show (row 5-7)[detail] |
Day 4 |
Beijing |
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Beijing Hutong, Yonghegong Lama Temple, Beijing Gaobeidian Folk Cultural Street, Beijing Roast Duck[detail] |
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Day 5 |
Beijing -> Taiyuan |
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Transportation, Chunyang Palace & Jinci & Watch Acupuncture Treatment, Noodle Making Performance[detail] |
Day 6 |
Taiyuan -> Pingyao |
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Transportation, Pingyao Ancient City[detail] |
Day 7 |
Pingyao -> Taiyuan |
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The Qiao Family Courtyard, Transportation, Xinghuacun Wine Factory[detail] |
Day 8 |
Taiyuan -> Beijing |
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Transportation[detail] |
Day 9 |
Beijing -> Taiyuan -> Beijing |
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Departure from Beijing[detail] |
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the city center.
Visits : Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
After breakfast you will visit the Temple of Heaven where emperors conducted religious rituals and prayed for good harvest in Qing and Ming dynasties. It is one of the most important landmarks of Beijing. After having lunch you will visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city square in the world. Covering 440,000 square meters, it has witnessed many important historic events taking place here. Then pay a visit to the Forbidden City, one of the five most famous palaces in the world where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived and ruled for over 500 years. enjoy a walk along the famous Qianmen Street.
Visits : The Great Wall of China
After breakfast we drive towards northwest to visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of urban Beijing city in Yanqing County, which is within the Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. The highest point of Badaling is Beibalou, approximately 0.63 miles (1,015 m) above sea level. After lunch switch to Ming tombs and visit Changling. ChangLing is the largest and best preserved of the 13 Ming Tombs near Beijing. ChangLing, 4km from the entrance, is the tomb of Emperor YongLe (reign 1403-1424) and empress XuShi. The layout is identical to the tomb of the first Ming emperor in Nanjing and is rather like the Forbidden City in miniature. In addition to the palace, there is an underground burial chamber. Tonight we will enjoy a fantastic Chinese Kungfu Performance.
Visits : Beijing Hutong, Yonghegong Lama Temple, Beijing Gaobeidian Folk Cultural Street
After enjoying your breakfast embark on a pedi-cab tour of the hutongs(alleyways) in Beijing's historic Houhai(Back Lakes)district. These alleyways containing traditional courtyard homes used to be neighborhoods in Beijing. Though many have been torn down to make room for modern buildings, some are saved and well preserved. On this tour, you will get to visit several homes and chat with the families who reside in them, a rare insight into everyday life of Beijingers.
In the afternoon enjoy your time in Gaobeidian Folk Street that is characterized the styles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.It is a recommended place for old Chinese furniture lovers. This evening, you will go to taste Beijing Roast Duck in Quanjude which is a famous historied Roast Duck restaurant in China.
After enjoying your breakfast This morning take a train to Taiyuan. This afternoon pay a visit to Chunyang Palace and Jinci Temple which one of the rare large-scale memorial temple gardens. Later on go to watch acupuncture treatment to experience traditional chinese culture. enjoy the Noodle Making Performance,quite special and fun.
After breakfast you will be driven to Pingyao. In the afternoon spend your time in Pingyao ancient city.The county seat is rich in valuable and various cultural relics and historic sites, which has brought reputation to this county among so many county towns in China.
After enjoying your breakfast visit Qiao Family Compound, where the famous film Raise The Red Lantern was made. Not only can you appreciate the architecture style of this compound in Shanxi, but also get a general idea of the splendid history of business giant Qiao Family during Qing Dynasty, who enjoyed the fame Hui Tong Tian Xia (Business Connecting the Whole World). you will be driven to Taiyuan. In the afternoon continue to visit Xinghuacun Wine Factory.
After breakfast This morning take a train to Beijing. This afternoon enjoy a half day free at leisure.
| City | Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class |
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Beijing |
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Taiyuan |
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World Trade Hotel Shanxi |
Pingyao |
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- Hotel accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge
- Train as specified in the itinerary
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
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