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GW-TE-003 ] Beijing-Xi'an-chengdu-Lhasa-Xigaze-Guangzhou (15 Day)
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Day.
01Beijing |
Arrive Beijing,
the capital of the People's Republic of China. Meet your guide upon
arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
(D) |
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Day.02Beijing |
Beijing
Morning tour to Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the
capital, and the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City
- one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon
sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort
area of the royal family. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet in the
evening. (B-L-D) |
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Day.03Beijing |
Beijing
Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China.
It is one of the most amazing feats of human labour - the only man-made
construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive
to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures
and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming
Dynasty. (B-L-D) |
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Day.04Beijing/Xi'an |
Beijing
To Xi'an
Take morning flight to Xi'an,
the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk
Road. City tour begins with a visit to the ancient City Wall
which was built in 1370 A.D. Afternoon visit to Big Wild Goose
Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume
of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent
monk of Xuanzang. Attend a special Tang Dynasty Show in the
evening. (B-L-D) |
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Day.05Xi'an |
Xi'an
Full day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra-Cotta Warriors
and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China.
Added highlights are a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former
resort area especially for the emperors and the royal family and a
visit to Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village
dating back 6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are
displayed in the Banpo Museum. Time permits, visit factory
where copies of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are made. With the
introduction of the workman there, you may try to use clay and mould
to make the copies of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses yourself. (B-L-D) |
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Day.06Xi'an/Chengdu |
Xi'an
To Chengdu
A 2-hour flight to Chengdu,
capital of Sichuan Province and a place known as "the Land of
Abundance". City tour begins with Wu Hou Shrine and Du
Fu's Thatched Cottage - home of a great poet of Tang Dynasty.(B-L-D) |
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Day.07Chengdu |
Chengdu
Morning tour to the Dujiang Dam, a famous historical engineering
marvel conceived and designed in 250 B.C. as a mammoth irrigation
project. Visit the Precious Light Monastery in the afternoon.
(B-L-D) |
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Day.08Chengdu/Lhasa |
Chengdu
to Lhasa Take
morning flight to Lhasa,
capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, famed as the "City
of Sunshine", an enchanting city with numerous historic sites
and famous relics. Rest of day is for free and acclimation to altitude.(B-L-D) |
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Day.09Lhasa
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Lhasa
Your visit in Lhasa
begins with the highest palace in the world, the Potala Palace,
famed as a bright pearl on "the Roof of the World" and Jokang
Temple, one of Buddhism's holiest shrines, Drepong Monastery and
a Tibetan carpet factory. (B-L-D) |
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Day.10Lhasa/Xigaze |
Leaving
early in the morning, we drive through astonishing varied scenery
and part nomadic settlements to Xigaze, Tibet's second largest city.
Afternoon visit to Panchen Lama's home and Tashilumpo Monastery,
built in 1447, which is a mystical assembly of gold, red and white,
where you can see monks at prayer. There is also a stop to see Kumbun
Stupa at Gyantse. (B-L-D) |
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Day.11Xigaze/Lhasa |
Morning
is free to shop and explore. Moving through the rapidly changing scenery
of central Tibet and descend to the valley of the holly river, we
finally drive back to Lhasa.
(B-L-D) |
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Day.12Lhasa |
Sightseeing
today includes the Norbulingka Park, the Sera Monastery,
then a visit to hospitable Tibetan family and take a stroll in the
open market Barkhor.(B-L-D) |
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Day.13Lhasa/Chengdu |
Return
to Chengdu
by air in the morning. Remainder of day is free to shop and explore.
(B) |
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Day.14Chengdu/Guangzhou |
Chengdu
To Guangzhou
Leave for Guangzhou,
the southern gateway to China. Sightseeing features the Memorial
Hall of Dr.Sun Yat-sen, the Six Banyan Pagoda and Temple.
Time permitting, visit the Yue Xiu Park and the Pearl River.(B-L-D)
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Day.15Guangzhou |
Depart
Guangzhou
Your exciting journey draws to a close as you board an express train
for Hong Kong or your international flight home.(B) |
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