SBP TRAVEL
Ancient Capital Culture 13 Days Tour
Beijing-Xi'an-Luoyang-Zhengzhou-Kaifeng-Shanghai
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Price includes: Transpacific air tickets and domestic air within China, Delux Hotel rooms (twin share), Three meals daily, admission fees, sightseeing and tour guide
Remarks  
- Land only reduce $350 ( Includes China domestic tickets )
- $75 surcharge for early departure or late return,
?additional surcharge for class difference.
- Departure from other gateways or stopover other
?countries, please call for details.
- Child price is 80% of adult price with bed.
 
Day 1-2 U.S.A. - BEIJING
Depart West Coast today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey and cross the International Dateline.

Day 3 U.S.A. - BEIJING
Arriving Beijing in the morning. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure.or join an optional tour.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5*

Day 4 BEIJING (B/L/D)
Today, we shall visit the Palace Museum-the Forbidden City, where is the palace for 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. Then, we shall proceed to Tian’An Men Square-the largest city square in the world. After lunch, we shall visit Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi, then the temple of Heaven. Enjoy Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5*

Day 5 BEIJING (B/L/D)
The highlight today is the astonishing Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure on the earth that can be observed by the naked eyes from the moon. After lunch, we shall visit the Chang Tombs----the largest one in the 13 Ming tombs. In the evening, we shall enjoy a Chinese acrobatic show with delicious dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5*

Day 6 BEIJING - XI'AN (B/L/D)
Fly to Xi’an, the ancient capital city for Han Tang and other 11 dynasties in the history. Ascend the Ming-Dynasty Bell Tower which locates at the very center of Xi’an city. Standing on the top of it, the south gate of ancient city wall of the Ming can be seen in distance and meanwhile the busy traffic is going around you. After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A Dumplings Feast will be served for your dinner. Tonight you will enjoy the spectacular Tang Dynasty Show.

Hotel: Ana Grand Castle Hotel or similar 5*

Day 7 XI'AN (B/L/D)
Today, we shall go to visit the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors of the first emperor Qing Shi Huang, who unified China and ordered the Great Wall built also. And, after the visiting, you can buy the imitative clay terra-cotta warriors in the factory. After lunch, we shall visit the Huaqing Hot Spring, where the Tang emperors and their concubines joyfully had hot spring baths.

Hotel: Ana Grand Castle Hotel or similar 5*

Day 8 XI'AN - LUOYANG (B/L/D)
Today, we shall take a train to Luoyang, located in the west of Henan Province and to the southern bank of the middle reaches of Yellow River, a national historical and cultural famous city well-known globally, known as the ancient capital of nine dynasties. We shall visit the first Temple built in China-White Horse Temple. After the visiting, we shall go to appreciate the special china products.

Hotel: Luoyang Peony Plaza Hotel or similar 4*

Day 9 LUOYANG-DENGFENG  (B/L/D)
Today, we shall visit Longmen Grottoes, the grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving. Then, we shall visit Guanlin Temple, which was built in 1596, during the reign of Emperor Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was expanded in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Then take a bus to Dengfeng to visit Shaolin Temple. It has many legends and mysteries surround it. The origin of martial arts, the origin of kung fu surround the vague mysteries of the Shaolin Temple and the shaolin monks.

Hotel: Tianzhong Hotel or local best

Day 10 DENGFENG -KAIFENG (B/L/D)
This morning, we shall head for Kaifeng, which located on the alluvial plains on the middle and lower
reaches of the Yellow River, a key tourism city of Henan Province. In the morning you will visit The
Memorial Temple to Lord Bao, who was a famous up righted officer in ancient China. Afterward you will go
to the 13-story Iron Tower - erected in 1049 during the Northern Song Dynasty, it has been renowned for its
excellent designed wooden structure. Then, we shall pay a visit to Shanxi-Shaaxi-Gansu Guidhall and the Riverside scene Park .

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Hotel: Jinyuan Hotel or similar local best

Day 11 KAIFENG-ZHENGZHOU (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will visit the scenic spot of Yellow River, Erqi Square and Henan Museum, which is one of China's oldest and one of the three largest museums in China It is a 'key' museum of modern displays and exhibitions, modernized equipment, and a unique architecture. Then, we shall visit the relics of the City in Shang Dynasty. Afterwards, we shall proceed to Zhengzhou.

Hotel: Zhongzhou International Hotel or similar quasi-5*

Day 12 ZHENGZHOU-SHANGHAI (B/L/D)
Fly to Shanghai, one of the largest commercial cities in China. Spend the day visiting beautiful traditional garden- Yu Garden, Cheng Huang Temple, the Bund and shopping along the Nanjing Road. You can also overlook the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (No Ascending).

Hotel: Guang Dong Hotel or similar 5*

Day 13 SHANGHAI - U.S.A. (B)
Transfer to the International airport after breakfast and ending the wonderful 13 days tour.


Last Update: 03/06/2007

Tour Code? CAC13D

Departure: Friday
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