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Peregrine Travel
Tour 12-day Package
12days 11 nights Beijing/Xi'an/Guilin/Shanghai
(PT12D-1)
USD:$3,185 Double Occupancy
USD:$3,828 Single Occupancy |
As the capital of China, Beijing is one
of the world's truly imposing cities, with a 3,000-year history and
11 million people. Covering 16,808 square kilometers in area, it is
the political, cultural and economic center of the People's Republic
of China . Situated in northeast China, Beijing adjoins the Inner
Mongolian Highland to the northwest and the Great Northern Plain to
the south. Five rivers run through the city, connecting it to the
eastern Bohai Sea. Administratively, the Beijing municipality equals
the status of a province, reporting directly to the central
government. Rich in history, Beijing has been China's primary
capital for more than seven centuries. China's imperial past and
political present meet at Tiananmen square, where the Forbidden City
palace of the emperors gives way to the Great Hall of the People
congress building and the mausoleum of Chairman Mao Zedong. The old
city walls have been replaced by ring roads, and many of the old
residential districts of alleys and courtyard houses have been
turned into high-rise hotels, office buildings, and department
stores. Beijing, a dynamic city where the old and new intermingle,
remains a magnet for visitors from inside and outside China.
Xi'an is a city with incredible history, as well as a prosperous
modern city. As the capital city of Shannxi province, it holds a key
position in the fertile plain between the highland plateau of the
north and the Qinling Mountains to the south. Xi'an has been the
capital of eleven dynasties for more than 2000 years. Along with
Rome and Constantinople, this city played a vital role in bridging
the gap between east and west. There are important sites and relics
in this city. The Terracotta Army of Qin Emperor is regarded as the
eighth wonder of the world.
The city of Guilin, named after the fragrance of osmanthus, built in
Qin dynasty over 2000 years ago, prospering in Tang and song,
flourishing in Ming and Qing, is a world famous tourist city for
its picturesque scenery, as well as a well-known cultural and
historic city. Located in the subtropical zone, Guilin boasts a pleasant climate for sight-seeing throughout the four seasons. It is
inhabited by 12 nationalities with a total population of 1,260,000.
The typical Karst formation makes Guilin the prettiest wonder on
earth which notables of all dynasties and heads of different states have been coming one after another to appreciate, all gasping with
admiration:"Guilin is the most beautiful place in the world!"
Today's Guilin ranks second respectively on the list of China's ten
best scenic spots and that of China's top forty tourist spot. With
her new appearance today, she is ready at any moment to bid you
welcome.
Shanghai is China's most comprehensive industrial and commercial
city, ranking the first in population and population density. As a
tourist city, it attracts travelers from both home and abroad by its
commercial activity rather than scenic beauty. Shanghai is situated
on the bank of the Yangtze River Delta, with East River in the east
and Hangzhou delta in the south. Housing a population of over 16
million at present, it was once a small town supported by fishing
and weaving before the first Opium War. Late in 1990, the central
government started developing the area, and has since become the
well-known booming metropolis city.
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Schedule: |
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Day 1 |
Arrive
at Beijing. Transfer to Days & Suites Beijing Hotel
for 3 nights stay. (D) |
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Day 2 |
Full Day
City Tour (Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven)
(B,L,D) |
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Day 3 |
Badaling
Great Wall & Summer Palace
(B,L,D) |
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Day 4 |
Fly to
Xi'an. Transfer to Xi'an Sheraton Hotel
for 3 nights stay. (B,L,D) |
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Day 5 |
Full Day
Terra cotta Tour (Terracotta Museum & Big Wild Goose Pagoda &
Banpo Museum)
(B,L,D) |
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Day 6 |
Full Day
City Tour (City Wall & Shaanxi History Museum & Forest of Stone
Steles Museum)
(B,L,D) |
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Day 7 |
Fly to
Guilin. Transfer to Guilin Bravo Hotel
(B,L,D) |
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Day 8 |
Full Day
Li River Cruise. Transfer to Yangshuo Regency Holiday Hotel. (B,L,D) |
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Day 9 |
Full Day
Yangshuo
tour.
Transfer to Guilin Bravo Hotel.
(B,L,D) |
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Day 10 |
Fly to
Shanghai. Transfer to Shanghai Hotel
for 2 nights stay.
(B,L,D) |
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Day 11 |
Full Day
City Tour (Yu Yuan Garden & The Jade Buddha Monastery & Shanghai
Museum)
(B,L,D) |
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Day 12 |
Departure
from Shanghai. (B) |
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The Forbidden City
Forbidden City was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing
dynasties which is the largest palace complex in the world. It
surrounded by 10-meter high walls and a 52-meter wide moat. It
covers 74 hectares and has 9,999 rooms. In the forbidden city, you
can get more knowledge about the eastern architecture, splendid
painted and beautiful craftwork. |
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Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven was built in
1,420 in the Ming Dynasty, which is the most holy of all Beijing's
imperial temples. This is where the Emperor came every winter
solstice to worship heaven and to solemnly pray for a good harvest.
True to the Chinese saying, "Round Heaven, Square Earth." The park is
in a square shape and the temple in a round shape which symbolizes
that the emperor had to leave the Earth (represented by the square)
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The
Great Wall
The Great Wall is perhaps China's most famous and most mythologized site. Several sections are conveniently visited from Beijing, including at Badaling, the most popular site, about 70 km (43 mi.) northwest of Beijing and at Mutianyu, 90 km (56 mi.) northeast of Beijing. These impressive brick and earth structures date from the Ming dynasty, when the wall was fortified against Mongol forces to the north. The Ming wall is about 26 feet tall and 23 feet wide at the base, and could accommodate up to six horsemen riding abreast. Watch towers, built on high points every 200-300 meters or so with small garrison forces, used fire signals or fireworks as a means of communication. These stretches of the wall are part of a system that extends from the Shanhaiguan fortress on the Bohai Gulf in the east to the Jiayuguan fortress in the west, altogether some 6000 km (3700 mi). |
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The Summer Palace
The Summer Palace
landscape, dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and
Kunming
Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of
which is under water. Its 70,000 square meters of building space
features a variety of palaces, gardens and other ancient-style
architectural structures. The Summer Palace is a monument to
classical Chinese architecture, in terms of both garden design and
construction. Borrowing scenes from surrounding landscapes, it
radiates not only the grandeur of an imperial garden but also the
beauty of nature in a seamless combination that best illustrates the
guiding principle of traditional Chinese garden design which is: "The works
of men should match the works of Heaven".
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Museum of
Terracotta Warriors and
Horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant
archeological excavations of the 20th century. Upon ascending
the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, had work
begun on his mausoleum. It took 11 years to finish. It is
speculated that many buried treasures and sacrificial objects
had accompanied the emperor in his after life. It is a sight not
to be missed by any visitor to China. |
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Big Wild
Goose Pagoda
Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a
well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.
This attraction can be divided into three parts: the Big Wild
Goose Pagoda, the Da Ci'en Temple, and the North Square of Big
Wild Goose Pagoda. it attracts numerous visitors for its fame in
the Buddhist religion, its simple but appealing style of
construction, and its new square in front of the temple. |
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Banpo
Museum
The Banpo
Museumis located in the eastern outskirt of Xi'an City. As the
first museum at the prehistoric site. It was built at the base of
the excavations of the Banpo site. The Banpo site is a typical
Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture dating
back about 6,000 years. Here a lot of relic exhibited to show how
ancient people. |
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Xi'an City
Wall
Xi'an City Wall initially built during the old Tang
dynasty (618-907) and ZhuYuanzhang, the first emperor of Ming
dynasty, rebuilt the wall, creating the modern Xi'an City Wall.
The wall now stands 12 meters tall, 12-14 meters wide at the top
and 15-18 meters thick at the bottom. It covers13.7 kilometers in
length with a deep moat surrounding it. It's the most complete
city wall that has survived in China, as well as being one of the
largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. |
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Shaanxi
History Museum
Shaanxi
History
Museum
Shaanxi
Province
is the birthplace of the ancient Chinese civilization.
Xi'an
City
was the capital city in thirteen dynasties which in total lasted
over 1100 years. The Shaanxi History Museum considers it an
obligation to be a showcase of ancient civilizations. It was
opened to the public in 1991. Over 700,000 people visit this national treasure each year. |
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Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Once the site of the
Temple of Confucius during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), the
Forest of Stone Steles Museum is being included in UNESCO's list of
world heritage site. With 900 years of history, this treasure house
holds the world's largest collection of stone steles of different
periods, from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Carved on each of
these 3,000 steles are original calligraphies of China's most famous
scholars. |
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Li River Cruise
The poetic and
picturesque Li River is the important component of Guilin
scenery. It originates in Mountain Cat at Xinan county in the
northeast of Guilin. It winds and meanders its way for 170
kilometers, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo to the outlet of Gongchen
river in Pingle county. Li River, between Guilin and Yangshuo, traverses 84 kiometers like a jade ribbon winding among thousands
of hills. Along the river, the rolling peaks, steep cliffs, green
hills and clear water constitue a fascinating hundred-mile picturesque
gallery. Li River scenery is known to all not only for its green
hills, clear water, fantastic caves and spectacular rocks but also for
its wonderful deep pools, springs and waterfalls. Moreover, people can
enjoy the different beauties of Li River scenery at different
seasons and weathers. In fine days, reflections of the hills in clear
and greenish water are specially pleasing to the eyes, but it is
more enchanting under rainy and misty weather. The hazy view of the
drizzling rain and lingering clouds give birth to a wonderful
fairyland for tourists. |
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Yangshuo West
Street
West Street is the oldest street in Yangshuo with a history of more than 1,400 years. Situated at the center of Yangshuo County, West Street has become, since the 1980's, a window of eastern and western culture and the biggest 'foreign language center' in China. Visitors are attracted to West Street by its unique mix of cultures. West Street is 517 meters (1,696 feet) long and 8 meters (26 feet) wide, meandering in an 'S' along its length. Being completely paved with marble it is a typical example of a southern China street. It is greatly admired by foreigners for its simple style and courtyard-like setting. There is a saying about West Street that 'half is village while the other half is stores'. Because, at times, foreigners outnumber Chinese, West Street is also called 'foreigners' street'. Visiting West Street , you may see a multitude of items, from embroidered silk cloth, wax-painted weaving, to ethnic costumes made of batik fabric. At night, the restaurants on "Foreigner's Street" are crowded with diners. With facades decorated stylishly with tree bark, palm leaves and colorful lights, these restaurants all boast their own specialties. |
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Yu Yuan
Garden
Yu Yuan is a 400 year old classical
Chinese garden in the Old Town of Shanghai, not far from the Bund.
Pan Yunduan spent twenty years and all his savings building it to
please his parents in their old age. In the garden you can feel the harmonies between the construction, plants and human. |
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The Jade Buddha
Monastery
The Jade Buddha Monastery is famous for the Jade Buddhas in it. During the rule of Emperor Guang Xu of the Qing dynasty, Hui Gen, an abbot from Putuo Mountain , went on a pilgrimage to Tibet traveling through China and finally arriving in Burma . He found Burma to be rich in jade and superb in craftsmanship. He wanted to bring carved jade Buddha back to China . He obtained donation of over 20,000 taels of silver and got special permission from the Burmese king to dig and select jade in the mountains. He hired excellent jade carvers to carve five jade Buddhas in various sizes, all decorated with treasured stones and big pearls. On his way back from Burma , he left two Buddha carvings in Shanghai for the Buddhist disciples there to worship.
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Shanghai Museum
As a museum of ancient
Chinese art, Shanghai Museum houses a collection of 120,000
precious works of art. Its rich and high-quality collection of
ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy is
specially celebrated in the world. Its unique architectural form of
a round top with a square base, symbolizing the ancient Chinese
philosophy that the square earth is under the round sky, is a
distinguished architectural combination of traditional feature and
modern spirit. The present Shanghai Museum has eleven galleries and
three special temporary exhibition halls. It extends warm welcome to
the visitors from all over the world. |
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Days & Suites Beijing Hotel (Chang An Grand Hotel)
27 Hua Wei Li Chaoyang District Beijing China
Offering
comfortable accommodation and various facilities, the Chang An Grand
Hotel is an ideal travel destination for both business and leisure
travelers visiting Beijing.
The hotel has 373
rooms. |
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Hotel Amenities:
Airline reservation desk
Beauty shop
Car Rental
Babysitting
Bar & Lounge
Concierge desk
Foreign exchange
Restaurants
Housekeeping service daily
Laundry on-site
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms:
Guests are
provided with the comfort of tastefully decorated rooms that are
spacious and facilitated with numerous in-room amenities. The hotel
also offers 24-hour room service for your convenience.
Location:
The Chang An
Grand Hotel is located in the southeast corner of Beijing City,
adjacent to Beijing Curio City, China's largest curio and folk
artwork market. It is also close to the Central Business District
and downtown.
Restaurant:
Guests
can enjoy delicious western cuisine in the relaxed atmosphere of the
onsite restaurant and later chill out with a refreshing drink at the
cocktail bar. |
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Xi'an Sheraton
Hotel
No. 262 Fenghao Road,
Xi'an, China
It is close to the Xi'an West Wall and
only a few minutes from the center of the city. |
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Hotel Amenities:
Baby sitting service
Banquet facilities
Beauty salon
Business centre
Cocktail bar
Concierge
Conference facilities
Currency exchange
Disabled facilities
Photocopying facilities Reception facilities
Restaurants
Room service
Safe deposit box
Sauna
Shopping arcade
Spa
Swimming pool
Table tennis
Tour desk
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms:
The guestrooms
are very large and in good condition. They are all tastefully
decorated and equipped with a wide range of deluxe amenities to make
your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Location:
The hotel is
adjacent to the West Second Ring Road, only minutes away from the
new Xi'an Developing Zone of High Technology Industries. It is also
near the Xi'an West Wall. The major scenic spots can all be
accessed easily from this hotel.
Restaurant:
The hotel
restaurants serve authentic Cantonese seasonal specialties and an
array of regional gourmet dishes. The American cuisine is served in
the western restaurant. |
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Guilin Bravo
Hotel
14 South
Ronghu Road, Guilin, China
Guilin Bravo
Hotel is a new four star hotel that provides the services and
standards one would expect of an international five star hotel.
The hotel has 268
rooms. |
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Hotel Amenities
Meeting Facilities Business Center
Currency Exchange
Ticketing Office
First Aid
Laundry Service
Gift Shop
Beauty Salon
International Long-distance Access
Domestic Long-distance Access
Broadband Access in all rooms
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms:
The hotel offers
268 tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites, each with
individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, mini-bar,
private bathroom, radio, color television with free in-house movies
and satellite channels, and an IDD telephone with extension in the
bathroom. Non-smoking and handicapped rooms are also available.
Location:
The Bravo Hotel
Guilin is conveniently located near the city centre on the Banyan
Lake Promenade, just 30 minutes from the Guilin International
Airport.
Restaurant:
The
Patio Cafe features Western, Asian and local dishes. The Windows of
China Restaurant offers Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines. The Hao Di
Fang Restaurant offers Dim Sum, local dishes and specialties from
different Chinese provinces. |
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Yangshuo Regency Holiday Hotel
No. 117 West Street,
Yangshuo, China, 541900
Yangshao Regency
Holiday Hotel is a four star hotel that provides a fine balance of
eastern and western decor.
The hotel
has 70 rooms. |
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Hotel Amenities
Laundry service
Business center
Conference facilities
Restaurant
Sauna
Health Club
Babysitting
Swimming Pool
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms:
The hotel has 70
guestrooms and suites which are all tastefully decorated, fully
equipped with IDD, satellite TV, mini bar and air-conditioning
facilities.
Location:
It
is located in the world famous "West
Street" in Yangshuo, by the bank of the
Lijiang
River in Yangshuo Town.
Restaurant:
The restaurants
and bars in the hotel offer tempting oriental cuisines, as well as a
variety of western foods. |
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Shanghai Hotel
505 Wulumuqi Road North
Shanghai
The
hotel offers well-appointed meeting rooms for organizing your business as
well as social events. After an exhausting day, you can workout in the
state-of-the-art gymnasium, have a bracing dip in the swimming pool,
pamper yourself at the sauna or avail the massage service. The hotel has
527 rooms. |
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Hotel Amenities:
Baby sitting service
Banquet facilities
Business center
Cocktail bar
Disabled facilities
Laundry facilities
Gymnasium
Lobby
Reception
Restaurant
Room service
Sauna
Swimming pool |
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms: The property
boasts 527 pleasantly decorated guestrooms, which provides its
guests with modern and comfortable amenities. Attentive room service
is also provided for your convenience.
Location:
Situated in the heart of
the city, Shanghai Hotel is close to the ancient Jing'an Temple
and the Bund. This property is 5 kilometers from the Shanghai Railway
Station and 30 minutes drive from the Hongqiao International Airport.
Restaurant:
Guests can dine at the on-site Bauhinia Restaurant that serves delicious
cuisine for breakfast, lunch as well as dinner. The Kawakyu Restaurant
serves delectable Japanese cuisine for you to feast on. Sip your favorite
cocktail while listening to the melodious music at the cozy bar. |
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