| FEATURED CITIES
| Beijing |
Want to know why the imperial families chose to live here for seven centuries? Want to learn how 1.3 billion people survive and make progress? The answers lie in your field trips to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, modern skyscrapers, and many other hidden gems of this 3,000 years young city. |
| Xi'an |
As China's ancient capital for more than 1,000 years, Xi'an is a “millionaire” of Chinese history and culture. Come and experience the great Chinese civilization, and witness this starting point for Silk Road adventure. |
| Chongqing |
Former capital of Chiang Kai Shek Government and embarkation point for boats down the Yangtze, Chongqing is the hub of Western China and gateway to Tibet. It is a sister-city of Toronto. |
| Shanghai |
China's most sophisticated smart city with cultural diversity. Through our classes and field trips, you will discover why Shanghai is always considered a place to link East with West, to combine traditional value with modern lifestyle. |
TOUR PRICE:
Please contact us.
DEPARTURE DATE: May 18, 2005 September 14, 2005
Including:
- International Flights, Toronto, Shanghai & Beijing;
- Domestic Flights, Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai;
- Hotel accommodations and three meals daily;
- China Regal Cruise and meals on board;
- Theme meals and listed entertainment;
- Standard admissions to all listed attractions;
- English-speaking Cultural Tour Specialists;
- Pre-departure orientation meeting in Canada;
- All taxes for hotels and restaurants in China.
Not including:
- Any incidental expenses of personal nature;
- Airport departure taxes, where applicable;
- Travel and medical insurance.
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Days |
City |
Program |
Special of the Day |
1 |
Toronto |
Departure for Beijing. |
Transfer via Vancouver |
2 |
Beijing |
Arrive in Beijing |
3-4 star hotel |
3 |
Beijing |
Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, Summer Palace, welcome dinner |
Dinner theme: Peking Roast Duck |
4 |
Beijing |
Day trip to the Great Wall & Temple of Heaven |
Mandarin lessons begin |
5 |
Xi'an |
Fly to Xi'an, visit Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall |
Lecture on Chinese history |
6 |
Xi'an |
Terra-cotta Museum, Huaqing Fountain, Shanxi Museum |
Gourmet Dumpling dinner |
7 |
Chongqing |
City tour, then on board the five star China Regal Cruise for the world famous Three Gorges Tour |
Lecture on Three Gorges Dam Project |
8 |
Cruise |
Field trips ashore to Fengdu, the Ghost City |
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9 |
Cruise |
Field trips ashore to Shennong Stream |
Optional Sampan excursion |
10 |
Cruise & Wuhan |
Field trips ashore to Three Gorges Dam site; disembarkation in Wuhan City; Evening flight to Shanghai |
Special visit to Mao's residence in Wuhan |
11 |
Shanghai |
The Bund & Harbour, Yu Garden, Children's Palace, Acrobatic Show |
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12 |
Shanghai |
Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Arts and Crafts Research Institute, Shanghai Museum |
Vegetarian theme lunch in a temple restaurant |
13 |
Toronto |
Fly back to Toronto, arrive the same day |
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