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  CHINA - 10Days / 9Nights BEIJING - LUOYANG - XIAN - SHANGHAI
 


A Taste of Luoyang

DAY 1 ARRIVAL BEIJING (D)
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel by the local guide. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel TVH recommended, you will take dinner at Indian Restaurant .Overnight at the hotel.
 
DAY 2 - BEIJING (B/D)

Depart from hotel in the morning to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tian'anmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Summer Palace. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated,
in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China. Containing examples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions.Dinner at Indian restaurant. Over night at hotel.

DAY 3 - BEIJING (B/D)

In the morning drive 75km to visit the Jade factory and Great Wall at Juyong pass which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. Then visit Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), consisting of 13 tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty after the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. This is unique as it is the only huge palace made of camphor wood. Dinner at Indian Restaurant .Overnight at the hotel.



If time enough, you will have a short stop and take photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium-- Bird's Nest and National Aquatics Center --Water Cube.

DAY 4 - BEIJING - LUOYANG (B/D)

In the morning, you will visit the Liulichang which is a famous district in down-town Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings housing that sells various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters. Then visit Da Shi Lan, one of Beijing's most famous old-fashioned streets, has a history dating back 570 years. It was built in 1430, the 18th year of Emperor Yong Le's rule during the Ming Dynasty. Da Shi Lan is 375 meters long and is home to 26 shops from nine types of trade. Then you
will take flight to Luoyang. On arrival , you will be transfer to check in hotel . Dinner at Chinese restaurant.

DAY 5 - LUOYANG (B/D)

Today you will visit Shaolin Temple which is probably the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, Shaolin Temple Pagodabut also because of its martial arts or Wushu Chan. Shaolin Temple is situated in the beautiful Songshan Mountains, which is only eight miles of Dengfeng and about 50 miles southwest of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province and Pagoda Forest. Enjoy the exciting Kungfu Performance. Then you will visit the grand White Horse Temple (Baima Temple) which
is located 12 km away from Luoyang City. Established by the Han Dynasty in 68 AD when Buddhism started to spread, this temple is believe to be the first Buddhist temple built by the government in China. Back to Luoyang., Dinner at Chinese restaurant


If you visit during April and May , You will have chance to enjoy the beautiful Peony Festival-Peonies Garden.The Chinese people love peony very much and regard it as the national flower. Peony is of “ravishing beauty and heavenly fragrance," raking first in all kinds of flowers. Since the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang has been known as the land of peony, enjoying the reputation of having the county's most beautiful peonies. Cultivating and appreciating peonies have become the local customs, and peony is designated as the city flower of
Luoyang. Now Luoyang grows over 500,000 peonies, which fall into over 350 species. "Yaohuang" and "Weizi" peonies are named as the "king" and "queen" of peonies. Starting from 1982, Luoyang holds the grand peony festival between April and May every year.


DAY 6 - LUOYANG - XIAN (B/D) TRAIN

Today’s excursion takes you to one of the Four Grottoes in China, Longmen Grottoes which“represent the high point of Chinese stone carving,” according to UNESCO which named them a World Heritage Site in 2000. UNESCO further said, “The Longmen Grottoes illustrate the perfection of a long-established art form which was to play a highly significant role in the cultural evolution of this region in Asia. In the afternoon, you will take the train to Xian, on arrival , you will be met and check in hotel , dinner at Indian restaurant


DAY 7 - XIAN (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel, then depart for a Full day tour with a visit to the China's Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world, amazing Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors which is very famous for the great underground army of the First Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then you will visit Special art lacquar work shop, free time shopping at Ancient style street. Dinner at Indian Restaurant .Overnight at the hotel.


DAY 8 - XIAN - SHANGHAI (B/D)

Morning you will visit the Ancient City Walls, It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Bid Wild Goose Pagoda a well-preserved ancient Building and a holy place for Buddhists. Afternoon take flight to Shanghai . Dinner at Indian restaurant.


DAY 9 - SHANGHAI (B/D)

Today you'll find a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Yuyuan Garden has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. then visit Pearl Factory, the shopping trip will begin in Nanjing
Road which is starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People's Square in the middle. Renown for its bustling and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as the 'First Commercial Road in China', which is the good shopping heaven for your trip as the same as the Fifth Avenue in New York and Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris. Some of the traditional food and handicrafts of Shanghai can be found here. Then we come to the Bund, The renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word BUND is of Anglo-India origin meaning embankment on the waterfront. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city. Standing at Pudong New Area at the east side of Huangpu River, Oriental TV Tower was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi-functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai.


DAY 10 - SHANGHAI DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Get transferred to the airport for Final Departure.

Service Ends. Hope enjoyed your holidays.



Pax No               Price
3* Hotel
USD/P
4* Hotel
USD/P
5* Hotel
USD/P
Price
S.Supp
Price
S.Supp
Price
S.Supp
01.Mar-31.Mar&
01.Jun-15.Nov
10 pax above
Contact us for special rates
6-9 Pax
690
270
780
360
1070
650
2-5 Pax
930
270
990
360
1295
650
01.Apr-31.May
10 pax above
Contact us for special rates
6-9 Pax
720
295
395
395
1095
695
2-5 Pax
950
295
1050
395
1340
695


Remark:
Luoyang /Xian takes afternoon train , cost for train tickets as following
Soft berth is USD32/pax/way .hard berth : 23usd/pax/way


Flight Information:
Flight No
Timing
Price (Economic class) USD/P/W
Beijing /Luoyang
MU5695
1250/1420
138
MU5227
1910/2050
138


Train details
Train No.
Start
Station
Start
Time
Arrival
Station
Arrival
Time
Duration
( hours )
Price for
soft berth
Price for
hard berth
K125/K128
Luoyang
14:51
Xi'an
20:14
5:26
32
23
K385/K388
Luoyang
15:03
Xi'an
19:53
4:52
32
23
K869
Luoyang
15:28
Xi'an
20:45
5:22
32
23
K316/K317
Luoyang
15:46
Xi'an
20:54
5:10
32
23
K889
Luoyang
16:01
Xi'an
21:07
5:08
32
23

Optional Tour in each city

BEIJING:
 Kong Fu Show : USD 30 / Pax
 Opera Show : USD 30 / Pax
 Acrobatic Show : USD 30 / Pax
 Hutong tour : USD 10 / Pax

XI'AN:
 Tang Dynasty Show : USD 35 / Pax


SHANGHAI:
 Maglev Train : USD 10 / Pax.way
 Aquarium : USD 25 / Pax
 Oriental TV Tower : USD 18 / pax
 Cruise On Huang Pu River : USD 18 / pax

INDIAN LUNCH : 12usd/pax/meal

3 star hotel

Beijing

Beijing, Long Ding Hua Hotel http://www.longdinghua.com or similar
Beijing Yanxiang Hotel http://www.yanxianghotel.com
Beijing holiday inn express or similar

Shanghai
Shanghai, Liangan Hotel http://www.sh-la.com or similar
Shanghai holiday inn express or similar

Xian
Xian New Henderson Hotel http://www.questhotelxian.com or similar

Luoyang
Xiao Lang Di Mansion or similar

4 star hotel

Beijing


Beijing Crystal International Hotel http://www.jingdubusinesshotel.com
Beijing Best Western Premier Hotel http://www.bwpremierbj.com.cn
Beijing Hollyear hotel http://www.hollyear.com.cn/

Shanghai
Shanghai Best Western New Century Hotel www.newcenturyhotelsh.com
Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai www.holidayinn.com.cn
Days Hotel Shanghai www.dayshotelshanghai.com
Ramada Wujiaochang or similar http://www.ramadash.com

Xi'an
Yihe Palace Hotel http://www.yihepalacehotel.com
Sunshine International Hotel (Originally, Diamond International Hotel)
www.dihxa.com
Purple Mountain Hotel http://www.questhotelxian.com

Luoyang
Peony Plaza Hotel or similar

5 star hotel

Beijing :

Beijing Radission Blu beijing.radissionblu.com
Beijing Marriot Beijing West http://www.marriot.com
Beijing Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel www.marriott.com
Beijing New World Hotel Beijing http://www.jingguangcentre.com
Beijing Joy City Hotel http://www.joycityhotel.com

Shanghai
Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai http://www.crowneplaza.com
Broadway Mansions Hotel http://www.broadwaymansions.com
Howard Johnson Plaza Caida Plaza Shanghai www.crowneplaza.com
Ramada Plaza Gateway Shanghai www.ramadaplazaxuhui.com
Four Points by Sheraton Daning www.fourpoints.com

Xi'an
Grand Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an http://www.renminsquare.com.cn
Grand New World Hotel www.newworldhotels.com
Howard Johnson Hotel Ginwa Plaza http://www.ginwaplaza.com
Xian Sheraton Hotel http://www.starwoodhotels.com

Luoyang
HUA YANG PLAZA http://www.huayanghotel.com
 
 
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