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A Taste of China - Southbound [INCSB] |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
Experience the ancient wonder of China's most famous attractions on a journey from Beijing to Shanghai. Feel the sturdy rock of the Great Wall beneath your boots, imagine the artisans who carved an army from terracotta and take time out to sit with the locals and sample the fresh cuisine. This trip will combine the imperial grandeur of palaces and temples with the vibrancy of modern cities and famous waterways for the perfect taste of China.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Number of Days
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9 days |
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ex Beijing
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
Experience the ancient wonder of China's most famous attractions on a journey from Beijing to Shanghai. Feel the sturdy rock of the Great Wall beneath your boots, imagine the artisans who carved an army from terracotta and take time out to sit with the locals and sample the fresh cuisine. This trip will combine the imperial grandeur of palaces and temples with the vibrancy of modern cities and famous waterways for the perfect taste of China.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Stroll the canals in Suzhou, Relax in the serenity of perfect gardens, Join the bustle in the 'Paris of the East', Marvel at body-bending acrobats in Shanghai, Walk a section of the Great Wall of China, See the iconic sights of Beijing, Make friends on a visit to a community project, Be amazed by the ancient Terracotta Warriors |
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- Hotel (6 nts), Overnight sleeper train (2 nts)
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- Overnight sleeper train, Private Bus, Metro, Taxi, Train
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Days 1-3 BeijingThe journey commences in one of the world's most interesting cities. Visit iconic sights including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Admire the impressive Great Wall up close and reflect on the enormity and history of this feat of ancient engineering. In the evenings, consider feasting on traditional Peking duck or sample some tasty street food at a night market. Days 4-5 Xi'anUse free time to explore Xi'an at a relaxed pace. Why not hire a bike to cycle around the city walls or join locals in their daily tai chi practise? Uncover ancient history on a day trip to the Terracotta Warriors. Stop in at a village and enjoy lunch with a local family then make new friends at Xi'an Hui Ling, a special community project for people with learning disabilities. Day 6 SuzhouRelax in the peaceful surroundings of ornate gardens and perhaps rent a bicycle to explore the streets, canals and alleyways of this charming town. In free time, choose to visit the Silk Museum to view and learn about the exquisite craftsmanship required to make silk. In the evening, hit the water on an optional gondola ride to see the elegance of Suzhou from a different perspective. Days 7-9 ShanghaiBoard a bullet train bound for the thriving metropolis of Shanghai. Futuristic skyscrapers and colonial buildings vie for space on the Bund and in Pudong. Explore Shanghai's complex network of traditional alleyways and perhaps snaffle a bargain at the Yuyuan Bazaar. Choose to sip cocktails in a modern bar, slurp noodles at a street stall or dine on delicious dumplings at a restaurant. Be amazed by the skill, grace and talent of the energetic Shanghai acrobats at an evening performance - a memorable way to end this memorable trip!
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| Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends. - Maya Angelou |
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