
Today, we will take an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital city of China.
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, we will be met and transferred to hotel for a good rest.
After breakfast, we go to visit Tiananmen Square, the symbol of Beijing and the largest city center square all over the world. We then proceed to the Imperial Palace, also known as Forbidden City, which is renowned as the world’s largest imperial palace building. In the afternoon, we are going to visit Silk Museum. After dinner, fantastic traditional acrobatics show will be arranged.
Today, we drive northeast to Chengde and visit the famous Imperial Summer Resort. It was the best place and largest imperial garden for Emperors of Qing Dynasty to spend cool summer. The emperors handled court affairs and received foreign envoys and tribal leaders here. After visiting Kuixing Tower, we drive back to Beijing.
After breakfast, we head for Juyongguan Great Wall, a crucial pass of the Great Wall. It is famous for its continuous mountains, verdant trees and blossoming flowers. Then we will visit Dingling Mausoleum, one of the imperial tombs of the Ming Tombs. In the afternoon, we will first visit the Asia’s largest Jade Exhibition Center before returning to Beijing city. Upon arrival at Beijing city, we are going to have the wonderful chance to visit Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Tea will be served after dinner.
Today, our first stop will be Temple of Heaven, which is the center of imperial ritual ceremony for Ming and Qing Dynasties. Meandering along Wangfujing Street and Donghuamen Night Market, we will get the chance to benefit ourselves with delicious Chinese snacks. After a visit to Beijing Tongrentang, we are transferred to hotel.
After breakfast, we will have a full day tour to the Summer Palace, the existing largest and best preserved imperial garden of China. Before transferred to hotel, a visit to New City Pearl Museum is arranged.
Today, we are driving to Tianjin for a leisurely tour to Tianjin Food Street and Ancient Culture Street. Goubuli Baozi will be served for lunch. And in the late afternoon, we are back to Beijing. Enjoy free time in Yashow Market of Sanlitun.
Today, we will say goodbye to Beijing and take a homebound flight to USA.
5 star hotel accommodation (twin share); daily breakfast and local specialties as specified in the itinerary; admission fees as listed; sightseeing; tour guide service (Chinese, Cantonese); travel bus; Travel Accident Insurance in China.
International air ticket and tax; tips to tour guide and drive ($8 * 7 days = $56/person); China visa fee ($140 + service fee); personal expense; insurance expenses; any other items or expenses not specified; surcharge fee due to force majeure such as weather, strike, political factor, war, disasters etc.
SusanROY
03/20/2012

