Starting your tour by taking deluxe flight to Beijing, cross the international date line.
Day 02
Arriving Beijing - Haerbin
Arrive in Beijing late afternoon, connect the flight to Haerbin, capital of Heilongjiang, China's northernmost province. China Holidays tour guide greets you at Haerbin airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 03
Haerbin (B, L, D)
The Flood Control Monument is the centerpiece of the popular Stalin Park, built in 1958 to commemorate the tremendous feat of the Harbin people in controlling the massive flood of 1957. The flood was the biggest flood ever recorded in Harbin until the summer 1998 disaster. Stalin Park was built in 1953 and, as its name suggests, the park is evidence of the friendship, sometimes strained, between the two biggest communist countries at that time. The park is characterized by Russian style flower beds and a series of theme statues and is lavishly vegetated with flowers and trees. The Russian influence in Harbin, including a continuing strong Russian population here, is no better felt than a wander around the streets. Among the many Orthodox churches and Russian style facades in this region, the St. Sophia Orthodox Church is the most impressive, and imposing, structure.
Day 04
Haerbin - Changchun (B, L, D)
Go to Changchun in the morning, The city began its life in 1800 as a major granary in the north due to its unparalleled fertile soil. Within a quarter of a century, it quickly gained its fame as the rice and soy producing city of Asia. The city lay in peace throughout the 19th century until it began to be disturbed with the collapse of the Qing Dynasty. In 1924, the last and already deposed emperor, Puyi, moved to Changchun by order of, and for protection under, the expanding and ambitious Japanese. In terms of history the city is best known for its role in the war and Puyi's Palace is easily the cities most enjoyable sight
Day 05
Changchun - Jilin (B, L, D)
Travel to Jilin after breakfast, the only city in China with a name the same as its province. Visit the Century Square, Middle Songjiang Road and the Meteorite Museum. Here you can see the largest extant meteorite in the world. And some pieces were found to be around 4.6 billion years old, about the same age as the earth. In winter you may also have the opportunity to see the famous rimy pines.
Day 06
Jilin - Shenyang (B, L, D)
Continue to Shenyang, the largest city in Northeast part of China. Sightsee the Imperial Palace. Although it resembles the Forbidden City in Beijing a lot in its layout, the Imperial Palace is distinctive for the Manchu style architecture blended with Han and Mongolian influences. The North Tomb, the burial site of Huangtaiji and his wife, is one of the finest sights in Shenyang.
Day 07
Shenyang - Dalian (B, L, D)
Dalian is a city full of magic. It has turned out as a garden city rivaling Singapore. The city was infused with Russian, Japanese, and European architectural influences. These former symbols of foreign repression are now fully embraced as part of Dalian's worldly charm. Sightsee the Xinghai Square, Renmin Square, North Bridge, Binhai Road and etc.
Day 08
Dalian - Lushun - Dalian (B, L, D)
One day tour to Lushun (Port Arthur), sightsee the Tiger Tail Scenic Area and go back to Dalian in late afternoon.
Day 09
Dalian - Yantai (B, L, D)
Take boat to Yantai in the morning, upon arrival visit the Zhangyu Wine Museum, Yuhuangding Park.
Day 10
Yantai - Qingdao (B, L, D)
Drive 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. 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 11
Qingdao - Laoshan - Qingdao (B, L, D)
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 12
Qingdao - Weifang - 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 13
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 14
Mt. Taishan - Qufu - Jinan (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. Back to Jinan by coach.
Day 15
Jinan - Shanghai (B, L, D)
Fly to Shanghai in the morning. 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. Sightsee the Yuyuan Garden.
Day 13
Shanghai - U.S.A./Canada (B)
Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home.
Price Includes:
All the taxes.
International airfare .SFO/LAX - Beijing, 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 tour guide in China.
Admissions to all scenic destinations listed in the itinerary.
Travel accidental insurance in China.
Price Excludes:
Chinese visa ($70.00/person). Please visit www.cntravel.biz/visa.shtml.
Tips ($6.00 per passenger per day is suggested, covering guides, luggage service, drivers)
Personal expense.
Hotels
Haerbin:
Joinus Plaza (4 Stars)
Tel: 0451-53669898
Jilin:v
Crystal Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 0432-3986200
Changchun:
New Jiliang Grand Hotel (4 Stars)
Shenyang:
Chilbosan Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 024-31602888
Dalian:
Wan Da International Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 0411-83628888
Yantai:
Yantai Marina Hotel (5 Stars)
Tel: 0535-2129999
Qingdao:
Hotel Equatorial Qingdao (4 Stars)
Tel: 0532-85721688
Jinan:
Huibao Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 0531-86051888
Mt. Taishan:
Taishan International Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 0538-8436688
Shanghai:
New Century Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 021-36084999
The above fares are for passengers departing from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Domestic add-on fares are:
U.S. Eastern and Central Standard Time Zone: USD$250;
