Soul of China 13 Day Journey Mar 20 - Apr 01 2011 |
Day 1/Mar 20 Vancouver - Beijing Your journey begins with your transpacific flight. Move your watch a day ahead as you cross the International Dateline. Day 2/Mar 21 Beijing Welcome to Beijing, the political and cultural center of the world's most populous nation. You will be met and transferred to 5-star New Otani Hotel. Dinner and Orientation. (D) Day 3/Mar 22 Beijing In the morning, visit Tian An Men Square, pass through the gate of heavenly peace and enter the Forbidden City which was the imperial residence of the emperors and their families. Enjoy a Dim Sum Lunch, before visiting the beautiful Summer Palace followed by time at the Fragrant Hill Mountain Yoga Retreat Center, where you can enjoy a Yoga Session, learn calligraphy, hike or just relax. (B/L/D)
old residential area and visit a family to see the life of the local people. Return to the hotel, and meet the Fengshui Master for a short talk on the art of Fengshui at the hotel’s garden. A delicious roast Peking Duck Dinner is planned (B/L/D)
Get up early today to tour the Temple of Heaven to see local people doing Taiji. You will also visit the Lama Temple. After lunch, return to the hotel. This afternoon, free time to explore, enjoy a foot massage or shop. The Silk Market and Wangfujiang streets are within short walk from your hotel. Dinner on own. (B,L) Day 6/Mar 25 Beijing - Xian After breakfast, take late morning Air China flight to Xian. Arrive in Xian, the ancient capital over 1100 years and transfer to the 5-star Tintan Times International Hotel. Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Grand Mosque. (B/L/D) Day 7/Mar 26 Xian Full day excursion starting at the Terra Cotta Warriors site. The Horses are in battle formation guarding the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Later, visit the Ceramics and Pottery Center. Enjoy an amazing Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show with a Dumpling Dinner. Stroll about the Ancient City Wall after dinner to admire the beautiful lighting. (B/L/D) Day 8/Mar 27 Xian - Hangzhou Visit the Yangling Museum in the morning. View the excavation process as you walk on a glass floor over the tombs of China’s only underground museum. While the actual imperial tomb of the emperor has yet to be unearthed, archaeologists have excavated more than 20 satellite tombs. After a Local flavoured lunch, transfer to airport to fly Air China flight to Hangzhou, arriving in late afternoon. Transfer to the 5-Star Hangzhou Sofitel West Lake Hotel. After dinner, Meditation with Marie (B/L/D) Day 9/Mar 28 Hangzhou Yoga with Marie before breakfast. Visit Lingyin Temple, and explore Hu Qing Yu Tant (Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine) to learn about traditional Eastern medicine. Watch a demonstration from modern day masters. Afternoon cruise on West Lake. (B/L) Enjoy your own dinner tonight. Day 10/Mar 29 Hangzhou – Shanghai Morning Yoga with Marie. Visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. We will be able to pick the tender tea sprouts, view the process of tea making and learn the medicinal qualities of this superb tea. After dinner, transfer to train station to take the evening train to Shanghai via D5680 departing at 6.23 pm, arriving Shanghai at 7.40pm. Check in to the 5-star Jinjiang Hotel. (B/L/D)
This morning visit the Yu Garden, a 16th century garden in Old Shanghai. The Ming period garden includes ponds, dragon lined walls and bridges separating gardens and pavilions. Dim Sum Lunch. Afternoon city tour to The Bund and Xintiandi, a well known boutique area full of entertainment and shopping. At night, bars and restaurants open up for business and people fill up the streets. Stroll Nanjing Road and see all the neon lights. Dinner on own. (B/L) Day 12/Mar 31 Shanghai After lunch, visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the Shanghai Museum with Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. Then take a stroll down People Square, where the best architecture surrounds the area. Farewell Dinner is followed by an optional Acrobatic Show. (B/L/D) Day 13/Apr 01 Shanghai - Vancouver There will be some free time in the morning to finish your last minute shopping. Say goodbye to Shanghai as you board your transpacific flight home. (B) |
Call or email to join Marie on this trip. Ph 604 809 8378 marie@travelg.com |
Cost $2699.00 per person plus tax (based on twin sharing) |
Transpacific flights via Air China from Vancouver and China Domestic flights Accommodation in 5 star hotels, hotel surcharges and buffet breakfasts Daily Meals as indicated in itinerary Ground Transportation and Day Train Hangzhou to Shanghai English Speaking Guide in each city Airport-Hotel / Train Station Transfers Baggage Handling Yoga sessions as specified in Itinerary Yoga Mat Not included Air, government and security taxes and China Domestic Flight taxes (approx $340.00 pp) China Visa handling for a single entry (Canadian Passport) Tipping – (approx $8.00 pp per day) Optional cultural shows, meals and beverages as stated not included Personal expenses and travel insurance
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The Travel Group #330 - 890 W Pender St Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9 www.travelg.com |
The Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, experience these and more wonders on this Soul of China Journey, the perfect introduction to China. We will also have opportunities to learn about ancient Chinese Healing and Wisdom, and we will explore some of these techniques in our Yoga Classes. |
Insight to Wellness Vancouver, BC www.insighttowellness.com email info@insighttowellness.com Ph 604 809 8378
'A journey of a 1000 miles, begins with a single step' Lao Tzu |
After breakfast, marvel at the Great Wall and enjoy Yoga on the Wall with Marie. En route visit a Jade Carving Workshop. Jade is associated with the Heart Chakra and in Chinese tradition it brings luck and keeps negativity away. |
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