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10-DAYS/9 NIGHTS BEIJING/XIAN/GUILIN/YANGSHUO/SHANGHAI
Group Tours
| Departure Dates |
Double Occupancy |
Single Occupancy |
| June 25, 2008 |
USD 2345 |
USD 2854 |
| July 2, 9, 17, 20, 2008 |
USD 2307 |
USD 2796 |
| Sept 10, 17, 2008 |
USD 2487 |
USD 3072 |
| Oct 15, 22, 2008 |
USD 2487 |
USD 3072 |
| Nov 5, 12, 2008 |
USD 2412 |
USD 2956 |
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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city walls have been replaced by ring roads, and many of the old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 Beijing Novotel Xinqiao Hotel. |
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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 Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel. (B,L,D) |
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Day 5 |
AM tour in Xian (City Wall, Terracotta Warrior) PM flight MU2315 17:10/18:55 to Guilin
Transfer to Guilin Bravo Hotel ( B, L, D) |
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Day 6 |
Guilin
Full day tour Guilin to Yangshuo (Li River cruise)
Transfer to Yangshuo Regency Holiday Hotel (B, L, D) |
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Day 7 |
You have the morning free to wander along the West Street of Yangshuo or you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery around the town on a rented bicycle or have a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe.
PM drive back to Guilin to visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill Transfer to Guilin Bravo Hotel (B, L, D |
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Day 8 |
AM flight CA1970 10:50/12:55 to Shanghai.
Transfer to Shanghai hotel.
PM tour in Shanghai ( Children Palace , the Bund). This evening will be free for you to explore and perhaps sample your dinner at one of the many cafes or restaurants in this cosmopolitan city of Shanghai (B, L) |
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Day 9 |
Shanghai
Full day tour in Shanghai (Yu Yuan Garden, Jade Buddha Monastery, Shanghai Museum , the Bund) (B, L, Farewell Dinner) |
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Day 10 |
Transfer to airport for departure from Shanghai International airport (B) |
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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)
for Heaven (represented by the round-roofed building). |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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| Reed Flute Cave
Located at the northwest of Guilin City , 5 kilometers away from the center of the city. The cave is a famous scenic spot, mainly offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites, stone columns, curtains and flowers in fantastic shapes and colors while appreciating landscape and rural scenery. The length of the cave is 240 meters, whereas the whole distances of touring can last 500 meters. There are too many things for the eyes to take in. The natural beauty of a large amount of stalactites and stalagmites, with their endless variety of remarkable
scenes and visitors in the cave could undoubtedly evoke breathless admiration from domestic and foreign visitors. Among these never-to-be-forgotten scenes are Rosy Dawn in the Lion Hill, Round-topped Mosquito Net, Dragon-shaped Pagoda, Primitive Forest , the crystal Palace, the Hill of Flowers and Fruits, etc. Thus, the cave is highly praised as the Huge Art Palace of the Nature. |
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| Elephant Trunk Hill
An elephant-like hill stands majestically at the confluence of the Lijiang and Yangjiang rivers, and faces the Zi-Zhu Islet on the opposite side of the Lijiang. Arching its long trunk into the river, this seems like an elephant is drinking water, lifelike in shape and full of energy in posture. No wonder it takes the name "Elephant Hill". |
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| Children's Palace
The Children's Palace, Changning District, Shanghai occupies a mansion that was begun in 1930 and completed in 1934. It is one of many Children's Palaces in Shanghai . After 1949, Children's Palaces were set up all over China to provide daycare for children of working parents.
Many programs evolved to provide after-school classes for gifted and talented children in various arts. Some of the programs offer additional science and/or math as well. The programs are operated on a shoestring and in an attempt to be self-supporting they bring in tourists. This provides money to
maintain the building, buy art supplies, and pay teachers, but it also gives foreigners a glimpse of the joy of children. There's nothing like a kid to break down barriers. |
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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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Novotel Xinqiao Hotel, Beijing
No. 2 Dongjiao Min Xiang, Beijing , China
Area : Jian Guo Men Area
Surrounding:
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, New World Shopping Center
The hotel has 700 rooms |
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Hotel Amenities:
Business Centre
Outdoor tennis court
Car hire service desk
Concierge
Dry cleaning / Ironing
Babysitting on request
Art gallery
Thermal baths
Beauty salon
Gift shop/newspaper shop
Parking
Ramp access
Reduced mobility facilities
24 hour security staff
Fitness centre
Massage
Sauna |
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms: The hotel brings an ideally balanced combination of traditional and modern architecture. Various kinds of rooms, different flavors of restaurants and many choices of facilities will greatly meet guests' needs. It is also unique for supplying spring water to guestroom.
Location: It is 35-min drive from Beijing Capital International Airport , 20-min drive from Central Business District Area, Embassies compound and China International Exhibition Center (CIEC), 5-min drive from Beijing Railway Station
Restaurant: There is a lobby bar and restaurants, serving French, regional and Japanese, available onsite |
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Xi'an Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel
15 North Yanta Road Xian Shaanxi 710054 China
The Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel, Xian is in the east of Xian, just a 10-minute walk to the city centre. It is in an attractive location for business and historical sightseeing. Big Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty dinner shows and other historical sites are within walking distance. Rooms at the Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel are moderately equipped with good standard facilities.
The hotel has 328 rooms |
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Hotel Amenities:
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Shopping Arcade Banquet & Conference Facilities Business Centre
Laundry Service
Karaoke
Car Park
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Hotel Description
Guest Rooms: All 328 elegant guest rooms, apartments and suites has been tastefully decorated and designed to give you maximum comfort, privacy and relaxation throughout your stay. Non-smoking floors and inter-connecting rooms are available.
Location: The location of Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel in Xian is in the center of the bustling commercial and shopping district, just 15 minutes walk from the city center and close to most of the sightseeing attractions in the city. Xian, in the middle of the Wei River Plain, is home to one of the most renowned attractions in the world, namely the Terracotta Warriors. These terracotta figures of warriors and horses are located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. These statues were buried with Emperor of Qin to help him rule in the afterlife.
Restaurant: Hotel amenities and services at Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel in Xian include a number of top rate restaurants and bars that cater a range of delicacies in charming ambiences. The Lobby Lounge is the ideal place to relax and unwind with your friends, with a glass of your favorite cocktail. You can also check out the fusion dishes from all over the world at The Atrium Café. Also check out the other world class restaurants present here. |
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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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