8-Day Confucius Tour of China:Shanghai, Qufu, Taian, Beijing including Mount Tai

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8-Day Confucius Tour of China:Shanghai, Qufu, Taian, Beijing including Mount Tai

Destination:

Shanghai (2 Nights) ,Qufu (2 Nights) ,Beijing (3 Nights)

Duration: 8 Days & 7 Nights
Tour Type: Multi-City Tour
Tour Code: CTPSD-04

Summary:

Enjoy the fatest train in the world and the UNESCO world heritage of Confucius and Mount Tai. In Shanghai, you will visit ZhuJiaJiao Water village, Yuyuan Garden, Former French Concession District and the bund. In Shandong you will visit Confucius’ Temple, Kong Family Mansion and Confucius’ Cemetery and Climb Mount Tai. In Beijing, visit the legendary Great Wall at Juyongguan, Forbidden city, Summer Palace

1Highlights & Map

1.ChinaTravelDepot is the formal partner of Shandong Provincial Tourist Bureau, so all Shandong tourist routes will enjoy a 20% subsidy from the government of Shandong; 2.Shanghai is the most mordern city in China and you can see what great changes China has taken place in the past three decades, Shandong is the birth place of Confucius you can check how Confucious develop in the thousands years, Beijing has best preserved the royal palaces and gardens of China and was consider the symbol of China. 3.You will try the fatest train in the world between Shanghai and Qufu, Taian and Beijing.

2Itinerary

Day 01Shanghai

Destinations: Arrival at Shanghai

Activities:

 Pick up from airport and transfer to your hotel, the other time of the day is free on your own to explore Shanghai.

Hotel: Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai

558 North Xizang Road, Zhabei, ShanghaiShow Map

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Day 02Shanghai

Destinations: Shanghai

Activities:

Drive to ZhuJiaJiao Water village which located 16 miles west of Shanghai downtown. The 400 years old water village will charm you with its small canals, gentle rivers, the tranquil Dian Shan Lake and the numerous small shops in which you can practice your bargaining skills. After two hours of sightseeing there and boat ride on water ways, we will stop by a silk mill to experience the South China real silk making process. Transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can optionally choose to watch Acrobatic Show.

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch

Hotel: Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai

558 North Xizang Road, Zhabei, ShanghaiShow Map

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Day 03Shanghai, Qufu

Destinations: High speed train to Qufu

Activities:

Today you will visit the Shanghai Museum, continue to Yuyuan Garden, a 16th century Ming period private garden/residence in the heart of Shanghai’s old Chinese quarter. Along is the local bazaar and Shanghai Old Street. Visit Former French Concession District. Stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road to experience the thrills of old and modern Shanghai today. Take high speed train to Qufu in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch

Hotel: Qufu Queli Hotel

No.1 Queli St.Show Map

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Day 04Qufu

Destinations:

Activities:

 Visiting Confucius’ Temple, Kong Family Mansion and Confucius’ Cemetery and have lunch in the middle of day. (4-6 hours), you will also have your own time to explore after the tour.

 The Temple of Confucius in Qufu is one of the three largest ancient architectural complexes in China. East of the Temple of Confucius, is the Kong Family Mansion. Kong is the family surname of Confucius and his descendants. Confucius’ Cemetery – The Confucian Forest, It is about 1.5 kilometers north of Qufu and is the Confucius family cemetery; it harbors Confucius' tomb and his descendants tombs.

Meals: Breakfast+Lunch

Hotel: Qufu Queli Hotel

No.1 Queli St.Show Map

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Day 05Qufu, Beijing

Destinations:

Activities:

Transfer from Qufu to Tai’an. Arriving at foot of Mt.Taishan. (1.2hs around) Full day excursion to Mount Tai and Lunch on the peak or in the city. Taking tourist bus to go to the halfway of the mountain.Cable car to the summit. Visiting the South Gate Heavenly, Street heavenly, White clouds Pavilion, inscription on the cliff, Bixia Temple, North-pointing rock, Sun rising Peak, and so on, and then climb down by cable car and tourist bus.

Transfer to Tai An Station and take bullet train to Beijing. After arrival transfer to your hotel in Beijing and Check in.

Meals: Breakfast+Lunch

Hotel: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel Beijing

No. 175,Yong an Road Xuan Wu District Beijing ChinaShow Map

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Day 06Beijing

Destinations:

Activities:

Have breakfast at the hotel and be ready in your room at 8:00AM for further instruction of guide. Then visit theTian'anmen Square , then see the Forbidden Citywith its elegant palaces, pavilions and landscaped gardens, once open only to nobility. In the afternoon we will first tour Temple of Heaven where the oriental emperors worship the heaven. Our next destination is the 700-acre Summer Palace and view the scenery of its lake (One-way boat cost is included). Dinner will be on your own, optionally you can join the Chinese Kongfu Show.

Meals: Breakfast+Lunch

Hotel: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel Beijing

No. 175,Yong an Road Xuan Wu District Beijing ChinaShow Map

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Day 07Beijing

Destinations:

Activities:

Today, ride to the legendary Great Wall at Juyongguan Section of China and stand on its famous ramparts. A local lunch is included, along with a visit to a jade or cloisonné enamel workshop. Then Drop off at Beijing Olympic Green on the way back to hotel If time and traffic permits! Those who want get into the stadiums of Bird’s Nest or Water Cub could buy tickets on the spot by their own. Our last stop in Beijing is Nanluogu Xiang, one of Beijing`s oldest hutongs and has been one of Beijing's 25 cultural and historical protection areas since 1990. Hutong area is a perfect place to experience the favor of ancient Beijing.

Meals: Breakfast+Lunch

Hotel: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel Beijing

No. 175,Yong an Road Xuan Wu District Beijing ChinaShow Map

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Day 08Beijing

Destinations: Leaving from Beijing

Activities:

Send you to airport to take flight out of Beijing.

Meals: Breakfast

3Price Policy

Price Includes

  • Second-class Bullet Train(Available to upgrade at cost).
  • Lunch and Breakfast(no dinner)
  • Private Van in sightessing and airport/train station transfer
  • english-speaking guide, driver
  • Accommodation in Four star hotels.

Price Excludes

  • Optional Gratitudes.
  • Personal Cost.
Note: Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person(guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person(guest) per day.
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Tours Reservation
Cancellation in advance Cancellation penalty
More than 30 days No Cancellation Fee
30-10 days 50% of the full payment
9-0 days or no show 100% of the full payment

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Feb. 28,2016 20:56

Asked by Mr.ALAN ORONG ()

1 Room for 3 persons
Hi, I need 1 room for 3 persons without paying single supplement? Is that possible?
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Feb. 27,2016 15:29

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Halal Food?
Good day! Will you be able to provide "halal" food on this itinerary? Let me know.
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