Starting your tour by taking deluxe flight to Beijing, cross the international date line.
Day 02
Arriving Beijing
Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China. China Holidays tour guide greets you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 03
Beijing-Qingdao (B,L,D)
Fly to Qingdao in the morning, Qingdao lies between mountain and sea, a well chosen coastal port with clear deep waters and a comfortable climate. The historical culture, variety of religion, civil traditions, village customs, and holiday celebrations all add to Qingdao's rich culture. Tour to the Taiqing Palace, the largest, oldest and most impressive of the Taoist palace in Laoshan, and the Wusi Square, the major get-together place in town, where local people celebrate holidays, do morning exercise.
Day 04
Qingdao (B,L,D)
Visit the Zhanqiao Pier, the symbol of the city. The views from here contrast sharply with the towering modern buildings looking down upon the old German Concession area, with its church peaks and parks, and with its red clay tiles interrupted by dark green pines. Badaguan, literally the Eight Passes, features Russian, English, French, German, and Danish constructions which are now mostly either large scale guesthouses or sanitariums. Qingdao Brewery Factory is the oldest beer factory in China.
Day 05
Qingdao-Jinan (B,L,D)
This morning we coach to Weifang and Jinan. Jinan is also commonly known as "city of springs" for its profusion of natural springs. Sightsee the beautiful Daming Lake, the water here neither rises substantially during rainy days, nor dries in drought, and the Baotu Spring, also known as the "No.1 Spring on the Earth".
Day 06
Jinan-Mt. Taishan (B,L,D)
Take coach to Mt. Taishan in the morning. Mt. Taishan has been regarded as the first of the Five-Holy-Mountains in ancient China for its majesty and beauty. Take a cable car up to the mountain, visit the Jade Emperor Peak and Sky Walk. Descend by cable car in the afternoon.
Day 07
Mt. Taishan-Qufu (B,L,D)
Drive to Qufu after breakfast. Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, also known as the "sacred city" of the East, is one of China's most famous historic cities of culture. It is not only a city with a rich history, but is also famous for its architecture. Visit the Residence of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Confucius Stele Forest.
Day 08
Qufu-Kaifeng-Zhengzhou (B,L,D)
Go to Kaifeng by coach this morning. Stroll the Song Imperial Street, which was built in 1988 in an attempt by the authorities to restore the glorious past of Kaifeng. Visit the Temple of Baozheng. Go to Zhengzhou by coach late afternoon.
Day 09
Zhengzhou-Shaolin Monastery-Luoyang (B,L,D)
Today you will coach to Mt. Songshan, one of the Five-Holy-Mountains to visit the Shaolin Monastery. Shaolin Monastery to Chinese martial arts is like what golf to St. Andrews. Continue our tour to Luoyang, the city that served as a capital of nine different dynasties. Upon arrival visit the White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple constructed on Chinese soil.
Day 10
Luoyang-Zhengzhou (B,L,D)
The highlight of today is to visit the Longmen Caves. The Longmen Grotto boasts 1352 caves, more than 100000 statues, 40 pagodas and 3600 Buddhist steles. This is an exceptional treasury and gallery of Chinese Buddhist art. The large collection of Buddhist grottoes are testament to the importance that Buddhism once held in Chinese history. The Fengxian cave on the southern reach has the biggest Buddha Statue in the whole collection. Head back to Zhengzhou in the late afternoon.
Day 11
Zhengzhou-Shanghai (B,L,D)
In the morning fly to Shanghai-the largest commercial and financial center of China. Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along the Huangpu River, where used to be foreign concessions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. Here is the best place to capture the western influence of the old days. Enjoy the beautiful night view of Shanghai on cruise along Huangpu River after dinner.
Day 10
Shanghai-West Coast (B)
Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home.
Price Includes:
( All the price base on current exchange rate 1.00US.Dallor = 8.00 Chinese Yuan)
International airfare .SFO/LAX-Shanghai, Shanghai-SFO/LAX
All the transportation services in China ( Land, Air, Water).
First class hotels in China (based on double occupancy).
Daily meals listed on the itinerary (American and Chinese combination breakfast, China lunch and dinner).
All luggage transfer service between airports and hotels in China.
English speaking local tour guide & national tour guide in China.
Admissions to all scenic destinations listed in the itinerary.
Travel Medical insurance in China.
Price Excludes:
Chinese visa ($70.00/person). Please visit www.cntravel.biz/visa.shtml.
Tips ($5.00 per passenger per day is suggested, covering guides, luggage service, drivers)
Personal expense.
Hotels
Beijing:
KingWing Hot Spring Hotel (5 Stars)
Tel:010-67656008
Qingdao:
Hotel Equatorial Qingdao (4 Stars)
Tel:0532-5721688
Jinan:
Shandong Zhonghao Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel:0531-6968888
Mt.Taishan:
Taishan International Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel:0538-8228112
Qufu:
Queli Guesthouse (3 Stars)
Tel:0537-4866523
Zhengzhou:
Red Coral Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel:0371-6986688
Luoyang:
Luo Yang Grand Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel:0379-4327408
Shanghai: H
oliday Inn Great Wall (4 Stars)
Tel:021-63538008
The above fares are for passengers departing from San Francisco, Los Angeles in U.S.A. Domestic add-on fares are:
U.S. Eastern and Central Standard Time Zone: +USD$250.
800-988-6543
