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Itinerary
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7 Days Beijing, Shenyang, Chengde (CA/CZ) |
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Hong
Kong / Shenyang Approx.
5 hours flight
Take a flight to Shenyang, the capital of the Manchu empire
in the 17th century. History buffs will find solace
in some well-preserved relics of the Manchu era.
Accommodation at the Gloria Plaza Hotel or similar |
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Shenyang
Located in the oldest section of the city, the mini-Forbbiden
City houses exhibitions of ivory and jade artifacts,
furniture and excellent collection of musical instruments.
Visit the North Tomb or Zhaoling, the burial place
of the founder of the Qing Dynasty; and the residence
for the warlord Zhang Zuo Lin. Browse the museum
of Xinle Ruin, a comparatively early relic of the
New Stone Age found in northern China till now.
Accommodation at the Gloria Plaza Hotel or similar |
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Shenyang / Beijing Approx.
1 hour flight
Arrival to Beijing, the capital of People's Republic
of China. Ride the pedicab around the Hutongs and
experience the life of the old Beijing with visit
to Prince Gong's Residence, the largest private
residence compounds in Beijing. Night visit to prestigious
shopping Street - Wangfujing.
Accommodation at the Lu Song Yuan Hotel |
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Beijing
In the heart of Beijing is Tiananmen Square, surrounded
by monuments of past and present : Tiananmen, the
Chinese Revolution History Museum, the Great Hall
of the People, Qianmen, the Mao Mausoleum and the
Monument to the People's Heroes. Visit the Forbbidden
City, the biggest and best preserved cluster of
ancient buildings in China; the Lama Temple which
has beautiful gardens, stunning frescoes and tapestries
and incredible carpentry. Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner.
Accommodation at the Lu Song Yuan Hotel |
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Beijing / Chengde Coach
Start
the day with a walk on the Mutianyu Great
Wall - 90 km north-east of Beijing. The Great
Wall was begun 2000 years ago and linked up
when Emperor Qin Shihuang unified China. Drive
to Chengde - the royal retreat of the Qing
Emperors and one of the most scenic resorts
in China. Visit the Summer Palace (AD1703-1790)
known for its exotic & asymmetrically designed
Imperial architecture.
Accommodation at the Shan Zhuang Hotel or
similar |
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Chengde / Beijing Coach
Browse the Eight Outer Temples (AD1750), a combination
of Chinese & Tibetan architecture in 8 temples,
including the Little Potala Palace - the Putuozusheng
Temple was built to celebrate Emperor Qianlong's
60th birthday. Modelled on a Tibetan temple, the
Puning Temple was built to commemorate Emperor Qianlong's
victory over Mongol tribes and still an active place
of worship. Return to Beijing.
Accommodation at the Lu Song Yuan Hotel |
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Beijing / Hong Kong Approx.
3 hours flight
Enjoy shopping at the Xiushui Silk Market before transferring
to the airport for a flight back to
Hong Kong. |
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