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Grand Canal &
Palaces of China
Day 1:
Fly from your home city to Beijing.
Day 2:
Upon arrival, your
local guide will escort you to the deluxe
China World Hotel. The rest of the
evening is at your leisure to explore exciting
Beijing.
Day 3:
Start the day visiting
Tian An Men Square, and the Forbidden
City and its gardens. After lunch, take a
pedicab through the 700-year-old streets
and visit a Hutong (historic home).
Afterwards, visit the splendid Temple of Heaven, where emperors from the Qing
Dynasty went to pray. In the evening, enjoy
the spectacular ‘Legend of Kung Fu’ show.
*B*L*D
Day 4:
This morning, visit the Ming Tombs, the beautifully decorated burial place of the Ming Dynasty emperors. After lunch, travel to the Great Wall, the 2,000-year-old wonder that stretches over 6,000 km. This afternoon, stop by a Jade factory and see top local crafts people at work. This is followed by a sightseeing tour of the Olympic site where you will see the National Aquatic Centre (the Water Cube) and the National Stadium (the Bird's Nest). Tonight, enjoy a delectable Peking Duck dinner. *B*L*SD
Day 5:
This
morning, visit the exquisite Summer
Palace, a former retreat for the Imperial
family. After lunch, fly to Nanjing, the
ancient capital of China where you will
stay at the . *B*L*D
Day 6:
Start the day visiting
the historic Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum and
the Lingu Temple. After lunch, drive along
the Yangtze River Bridge and appreciate
why Nanjing is revered by the Chinese people. After, enjoy a visit to the legendary
Confucius Temple.
Day 7:
Depart
Nanjing by train for Wuxi, a delightful
water town where you will stay at the
. Visits to Li Yuan Garden,
the Jichang Garden, the fascinating
Huishan Clay Sculpture Factory and a boat
ride on Lake Taihu highlight the day.
*B*L*D
Day 8:
Depart
Wuxi by train for charming Suzhou,
known as the “Venice of the East.” Visit the
town’s classical gardens maintained by
Chinese nobility for centuries. Then visit
the Garden of the Master of Nets (Wangshi
Garden) and the Embroidery Research
Institute, where wonderful silk paintings are made. Tonight, stay at the. *B*L*D
Day 9:
This
morning, visit Tiger Hill Park and enjoy a
boat ride on the Grand Canal. After lunch,
you will take a train ride to Shanghai
where you will stay at the . *B*L
Day 10:
Today’s sightseeing begins with the Shanghai Museum,
and a visit to the Bund, known as the "Wall
Street” of Asia. Visit the majestic Garden of
Mandarin Yu Yuan, built in 1577. Next,
visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the
Municipal Children’s Palace. This evening,
experience an amazing Chinese acrobatic
show. *B*L*D
Day 11:
This
morning, head to the airport for your flight
home. *B |
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