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Departure Date

6Days/5Nights Shanghai, Suzhou, Zhouzhuang & Hangzhou

SHA06

USD1,100.00

USD385.00

USD160.00

USD70.00

8 May 2012 (Shanghai)

7Days 6 Nights Ancient Capital Tour: Beijing & Xian

PX07

USD1,280.00

USD350.00

USD120.00

N/A

19 May 2012

3Days 2 Nights Guangzhou Kaiping & Xinhui

GT3

USD410.00

USD130.00

N/A

N/A

19 May 2012

5Days 4Nights Kunming & Lijiang

KL5

USD1,300.00

USD260.00

N/A

N/A

19 May 2012

8 May 2012 (Tue)

Arrive Shanghai, the metropolis and the financial centre of Shanghai. Make your own way to the hotel and free for own arrangement during the day. Pick up from the hotel late afternoon and enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River followed by dinner. (D)
Remarks: Most flights from Europe arrive in the morning and you can book you flights to arrive 8 May. Some flights from North America and Australia arrive in the afternoon and you may like to check your flight and see if you prefer to arrive one day prior.

9 May 2012 (Wed)

Shanghai
Pick up from the hotel and visit the classical Yu Yuan Garden and the City God Temple bazaar. The Yu Yuan Garden is the best preserved classical garden in Shanghai. Stroll along the Bund Waterfront where you see grand buildings of various designs: mansions left behind by foreign powers in the last century. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show after dinner. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Shanghai

10 May 2012 (Thu)

Shanghai – Zhouzhuang – Suzhou
Transfer to Zhouzhuang, a water village dating back to 1086 AD of the Northern Sung Dynasty. The village comprises of a labyrinth of rivers and waterways, connected by bridges of various designs. Transfer to Suzhou in the afternoon. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Suzhou

11 May 2012 (Fri)

Suzhou
Visit the Tiger Hill and the Garden of Master of Nets. The Tiger Hill houses the famous leaning pagoda built 1,000 years ago as well as amazing display of bonsai. The Garden of Master of Nets is a UNSECO Heritage site, to recreate natural landscape in miniature, reflecting metaphysical world view of the Chinese of the 11th – 19th century. Make a stop at the Silk Embroidery before transfer to Hangzhou. When the famous European adventurer Marco Polo travelled to Hangzhou in the 13th century, he described the city as ‘the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world’. The West Lake, the landmark of Hangzhou, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and inspires poets and artists in China for centuries. Enjoy a boat trip on the West Lake. (B, L, D). Accommodation: Hangzhou

12 May 2012 (Sat)

Tour to the major sites along West Lake. Visit the graceful Six Harmonies Pagoda constructed of wood and brick built in 420-589 AD, and the historic Linyin Monastery constructed about 1,600 years ago and the oldest temple in Hangzhou. Some free time to stroll along the Ancient Street before dinner. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Hangzhou

13 May 2012 (Sun)

Hangzhou – Hong Kong
Transfer to airport to catch morning flight to Hong Kong
Tentative flight: KA623, arrive Hong Kong 1010 hrs

Hangzhou

Best Western Hangzhou (4 star) or similar

Suzhou

Yuanwailou Hotel (4 star) or similar

Shanghai

Best Western New Century (4 star) or similar

19 May 2012 (Sat)

Pick up from HKCEC and transfer to the airport to catch flight to Xian. Xian was an ancient city with a history of over 3,000 years. It is also the starting point of the Silk Road, where merchants, traders assembled before they take on the journey to the west. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a dumpling feast in Xian. (D)
Accommodation: Xian

20 May 2012 (Sun)

Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum. The site is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. It is estimated to house around 6,000 terracotta statues of warriors, horses and chariots, which formed the underground army of Emperor Qin. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the place when the famous Chinese monk Xuanzang who travelled on the Silk Road to collect Buddhist scriptures back to China, translated and stored the scriptures. The adventure of this Chinese monk becomes well known by the famous Chinese novel ‘Journey to the West’ or ‘Stone Monkey’. Enjoy a Tang Dynasty show in the evening. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Xian

21 May 2012 (Mon)

Visit the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum houses over 300,000 items of murals, paintings, pottery, coins as well as bronze, gold and silver objects. It is considered the most comprehensive collection and offer visitors insights of early Chinese civilization. Tour to the Ancient city Wall and the Drum Tower, the best preserved city wall in China. Visit the Great Mosque and Muslim Street – a living museum of Xian being the international capital – thanks to the Silk Road – where traders and merchants from east and west of various religious background gathered. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Xian

22 May 2012 (Tue)

Fly to Beijing in the morning. On arrival, explore the capital’s famous Hutong district on board an old fashioned pedicab to visit a local family, see the old Drum Tower and ancient Prince Gong’s Mansion. Stroll through the imposing Tiananmen Square, where major national celebrations are held, and explore the treasures of the magnificent Forbidden City, the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties and the seat of ultimate supreme power for the Middle Kingdom. Enjoy the famous Peking duck dinner in the evening. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Beijing

23 May 2012 (Wed)

Visit the Olympic Park to see the world famous Bird Nest and Water Cube, stadiums for the Beijing 2008 Olympics for a photo stop. Afterwards, transfer to the Great Wall. First built in 220 BC under the direction of the first emperor of the Middle Kingdom Qin Shi Huang, it was a military defence system against invasions from the north. The Great Wall extends from East to West over 6,000 km and is one of the Wonders of the World. gear up for a day to the breathtaking tour to explore the magnificent Great Wall. Return to the city in the afternoon and visit the Temple of Heaven, the imperial altar where the Emperor, as Son of Heaven, prayed for good harvest on behalf of his country. It also symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven, and the special role played by the emperors in the relationship – symbolising the basic principle of Chinese cosmogony. Enjoy the Legend of Chinese Kungfu show (or similar variety show) in the evening. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Beijing

24 May 2012 (Thu)

Tour to the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and was the imperial garden for the royal families. The natural landscape of hills and lake, as well as man-made structures of pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges are of outstanding aesthetic value and a testimony of Chinese civilization. Some free time for shopping at the Pearl Workshop and the Silk Market in the afternoon. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Beijing

25 May 2012 (Fri)

Free for own arrangement/departure. (B)

Beijing

Jade Palace Hotel (5 star managed by local hotel chain) or similar

Xian

Purple Mountain Hotel (5 star managed by local hotel chain) or similar class hotel

19 May 2012 (Sat)

Hong Kong - Guangzhou
Departure Hong Kong to Shekou by boat or Guangzhou by express train. Formally known as Canton, Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong province, and one of the earliest ports opened to the West since the 15th century and played an important role in history of modern China. On arrival, transfer to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Dr Sun was the Father of Modern China who led the revolution in 1911 to overthrow the empire system. The Memorial Hall was built on the place where Dr Sun assumed office as the President of new China in 1921, and you’ll find out the role played by Guangdong in modern history of China. Tour to the Chen Family Ancestral Temple – a classical Cantonese architectural style with lots of wood/stone/brick carvings and clay sculpture. After lunch, experience local life by exploring streets and Qing Ping Market – an open-air market where the hawkers sell the produces made by the local farmers. Transfer to Shamian Island, telling history of European colonial rule in Guangdong in the 19th century. (B, L, D) Accommodation: Guangzhou

20 May 2012 (Sun)

Guangzhou – Kaiping
Depart to Kaiping City by coach (approx 1.5 hours). Kaping Diaolou are UNESCO World Heritage sites, telling stories of early Chinese immigrants involved in hard manual labour in Australia and North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and remitted their hard earn money to build village houses and communal towers, incorporating western architectural styles copied from the west – a living museum of the links between Chinese communities in southern China and the rest of the world. Visit the Li Garden – a traditional Chinese garden house, the Majianglong Village – one of the famous diaolou cluster and old Chikan Town. (B, L, D) Accommodation: Kaiping

21 May 2012 (Mon)

Depart to Xinhui City to see the famous Bird’s Paradise Park. Take a boat ride to see the local villages on both sides of the river where you’ll experience south China’s water village. Transfer to Jiangmen City and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Hong Kong by ferry. (B, L)

Guangzhou

White Swan Hotel (5 star) or similar

Kaiping

Pan Tower International Hotel (4 star) or similar

19 May 2012 (Sat)

Hong Kong – Kunming - Lijiang
Pick up from HKCEC and transfer airport to catch flight to Kunming, and then change flight to Lijiang. Lijiang is home to the Naxi people, an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape. Enjoy a welcome dinner in Lijiang. (D)

20 May 2012 (Sun)

Lijiang
Tour to the ancient city of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, acclaimed for its historical significance and the ancient water supply system of great complexity and ingenuity. The city is situated on a plateau at 2,416 meter above sea level. It was first developed by the Naxi people dating back to more than 800 years. It was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. Visit the Wood House and the Square Streets. Travel to Black Dragon Pool and the ancient town of Suhe, another important trading city along the old tea horse road, and visit a local village. Enjoy the show “Naxi Ancient Music Show” after dinner. (B, L, D) Accommodation: Lijiang

21 May 2012 (Mon)

Lijiang - Kunming
Tour to the scenic area of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take the cable car up where you can see the snow capped mountain as well as glaciers and the Baishui River. Enjoy the Impression Lijiang show, a large scale outdoor performance at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain produced by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou with a cast of 500 people on lifestyles and traditions of the Naxi, Yi and Bai people. Catch afternoon flight back to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan. (B, L, D) Accommodation: Kunming

22 May 2012 (Tue)

Kunming
Tour to the Stone Forest in the morning, the place where the Yi people celebrate the Torch Festival. The Stone Forest is also listed as a UNESCO site, representing one of the world’s most spectacular examples of karst landscapes. Tour to the West Mountain and Dragon Gate. The West Mountain is known as the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and the Dragon Gate is the highest point at the West Point for a panoramic view of the landscape. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Kunming

23 May 2012 (Wed)

Kunming – Hong Kong
Transfer to airport to catch flight back to Hong Kong.

Lijiang

Guanfang Garden Villa (5 star) or similar

Kunming

Kunming Kai Wah Plaza (5 star) or similar