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8 Days Olympic Cities Beijing and Qingdao |
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| Besides visiting the capital city of China to see historical relics, you will go to the beautiful seaside city--Qingdao. Just ease yourself and join the different activities during Beer Festival in mid-August. Last stop is the biggest and most prosperous city: Shanghai. |
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| Tour Code:CTP28 |
| Destinations: Beijing→Qingdao→Shanghai |
| Tour Price: from US$1006/per adult, in twin shared room (Standard Class, based on 8 persons. For reference only and may vary according to your travel time and group size) |
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Beijing | Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing) | | | Day 2 | Beijing | The Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Houhai Area | L | | Day 3 | Beijing | The Great Wall -Badaling Section, Sacred Way (Ming Tombs), Ming Tombs, Roasting Duck dinner | L,D | | Day 4 | Beijing to Qingdao | Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer(Qingdao), Xiaoqingdao Isle, Zhanqiao Pier, No. 1 Bathing Beach | L | | Day 5 | Qingdao | Mt. Laoshan, Taiqing Palace | L | | Day 6 | Qingdao to Shanghai | Hotel to airport Transfer (Qingdao), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai), The Bund | L | | Day 7 | Shanghai | Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden | L | | Day 8 | Depart from Shanghai | Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai) | |
| | | | | | | Day 1 | | Destinations: Arrive in Beijing | | Today's Activities: You'll be met on arrival in Beijing. On the way to the hotel, your guide will explain tomorrow's arrangements. Spend the rest of the day exploring the nearby streets, or resting and catching up on your jetlag. Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts – an ancient capital with some incredible historical sites, and a bustling modern metropolis getting ready to host the 2008 Olympics. | | Meals: |
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| | | | | | | Day 2 | | Destinations: Beijing | | Today's Activities: After breakfast head out for Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square, which is closely linked to the Forbidden City, from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. Later you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors prayed for good harvests and rain, or gave thanks for the harvest. Enjoy a spectacular Chinese kung fu performance this evening. Houhai is Beijing's newly developed old town of funky nightlife full of small bars and pubs with character. With the glow of lights over the lake Hohai takes on an unreal feeling - this is where Willy Wonka came to party. Most cafes and restaurants are individually owned and have their own unique style and service. Not to say that they don't copy each other's good ideas. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 3 | | Destinations: Beijing | | Today's Activities: Leave town in the morning for the drive (a bit under two hours) to the Badaling Section of The Great Wall, which stretches for over 6000 km, and was originally built to protect China from the barbarians. You can walk and climb at your own pace, or enjoy spectacular views from the cable car. Before returning to the city you'll enjoy visiting the Changling (one of the Ming tombs), and the attractive tree-lined Sacred Road, bordered by stone statues, along which the Emperors once trod to conduct their sacred ceremonies. During the day a visit to Jade Caving Factory or Cloisonne (enamelware) workshop is included. Dinner tonight is at Quanjude Restaurant, where you'll eat some of the best 'Peking Duck' in Beijing. | | Meals: Lunch,Dinner |
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| | | | | | | Day 4 | | Destinations: Beijing to Qingdao | | Today's Activities: Xiaoqingdao Isle: Whose shape is like an ancient violin ,is also called "Vinlin Isle" , The isle in the east and Zhanqiao pier in the west face each other across the sea. Germany build the white lighthouse on the isle at the beginning of this century. Its light reflected on the sea makes quite a spectacle at night, so much so that it has become known as "Floating Light of the Isle".
Zhanqiao Pier: Built in 1891 as a naval pier, now the Zhanqiao Pier is symbol of the Qingdao city. It is an ideal place to enjoy the sea view.
No. 1 Bathing Beach: Located at the Huiquan Beach, it is once the largest bathing beach in Asia. The clear water and soft sands contribute to the superior natural conditions of the beach.Just ease yourself and join the different activities during Beear Festival if you come in mid-August. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 5 | | Destinations: Qingdao | | Today's Activities: Mt. Laoshan: Different from many famous mountains in China, Lao Mountain rises from the sea level, and has a coast line of 87 kilometers, structuring a wonder on the sea. The main peak, named Large Peak or Peak Lao, is over 1100 meters high above sea level. Take a walk around, with the sea on one side, and lofty stones and precipitous peaks on the other side, both majestic and elegant.
Taiqing Palace: As the birth place of Laozi, it has more than 140 rooms including Three Gods' Hall, Three Purities' Hall and Three Emperors' Hall. There are five Taiji Palace as the main buildings, a stone pillar with three cypresses around and many well preserved ancient articles. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 6 | | Destinations: Qingdao to Shanghai | | Today's Activities: Fly to Shanghai. On arrival we will go directly to the Bund - the old colonial sector, which is home to a myriad of European-styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. It is a must-see when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 7 | | Destinations: Shanghai | | Today's Activities: We start the day by visiting Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall which is much more interesting and impressive that its sounds. It tells the story of growth of the metropolis, explains her foundation, development and future in 2-3hours. Then we head to the famous Oriental TV Tower (also known as the Pearl Tower, for its distinctive shape). The second highest viewing platform provides wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu River, and those with a good head for heights can choose to buy a ticket to continue on to the very top. In the afternoon, we take a relaxing walk to the lovely old Yuyuan Garden, the most famous garden in Shanghai which is decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. It is also a shopper's paradise with many small shops, often housed in authentic historic structures, carrying everything from furniture to porcelain. | | Meals: Lunch |
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Note: Prices are quoted in US dollar per
adult in twin shared room including breakfast. Price for 1 pax includes single
supplement and breakfast. Price for child is 80% of adult price. Prices are for
references only and may vary according to your travel time and group size. |
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 Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
| Meals as specified in the itinerary. L=Lunch; D=Dinner
| Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
| Airport tax and fuel fee.
| Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
| Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
| Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
| Service charge and government Taxes.
| | ***For tours with Yangtze River cruise, 4* Yangtze River cruise ship (on twin shared basis) with one night pre-boarding in Chongqing, all meals onboard,shore excursions as indicated in the program. |
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Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets. Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrvial day and last departure day.
| Hotel room/Cruise cabin single supplement.
| Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities,etc.
| Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
| National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
| Excess baggage charges.
| Fees for entry visa to China.
| Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
| Traveler insurance.
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