Day 1 Arrive Beijing(D)
Arrive Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
Day 2 Beijing(BLD)
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 |
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Summer Palace – a former summer resort area of the royal family. Welcoming Dinner of Beijing cuisine.
Day 3 Beijing(BLD)
Full day excursion to the Great Wall – the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labor – 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. This evening take a visit to the Quanjude Peking Duck Restaurant, watch the duck roasted. Followed by a fabulous Peking Duck Banquet.
Day 4 Beijing(BLD)
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven which the emperors pray for good harvest, then visit a Food Art School in the afternoon. Demonstration of Chinese cooking techniques, lectures on Chinese cuisine. Learn to cook a typical course of Sichuan Style. Dinner in the famous Sichuan Restaurant for Sichuan cuisine. |
Day 5 Beijing - Xi'an(BLD)
Morning tour to the Yonghe Lamasery – the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist Temple in China outside Tibet itself, then take a flight to Xi’an, enjoy the dumpling banquet in Defachang Restaurant.
Day 6 Xi'an(BLD)
Whole day tour to Bell Tower, the Great Mosque and the local market. After dinner, take a visit to the kitchen of the hotel and watch a demonstration given by a hotel chef (dumpling or noodle stripping). |
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Day 7 Xi'an(BLD)
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. Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Song and Dance Show in the evening.
Day 8 Xi'an - Shanghai - Suzhou(BLD)
Take a morning flight to Shanghai, then transfer to Suzhou.
Day 9 Suzhou(BLD)
Full day excursion to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Garden of the Master of Net and the Embroidery Institute. Enjoy Gusu cuisine at night.
Day 10 Suzhou - Shanghai(BLD)
In the morning take a diet lesson given by the hotel chef. Learn to cook a Huaiyang dish. In the afternoon, transfer back to Shanghai, enjoy Dim-sum dinner in the local restaurant.
Day 11 Shanghai(BLD)
Today’s sightseeing includes the Temple of the Jade Buddha where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured, then a visit to the fascinating Yuyuan Gardens. Stroll along the lively waterfront “The Bond”. An acrobatic show will be arranged tonight.
Day 12 Depart Shanghai(B)
Your exciting journey draws to a close as your board your international flight home. |
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