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Description:
The great tour will take you to two adjacent provinces both with long history. You will experience the atmosphere of ancient times and have a unforgettable memory.
Day 1 Beijing to Dangtong.

Take an aftertoon train to Datong.

Accommodation at the Taihechun Hotel. ☆☆☆
(D)
Day 2 Datong
Morning:
Have a visit of Yungang Grotto, the oldest one of the three major cave clusters in China, which was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Yungang Grotto is also one of the world heritage.
Afternoon:
Visit the marvellous and incredible Hanging Monastery. The Hanging Monastery on the cliff was bulit more than 1500 years ago and it combines different religions. The Wooden Pagoda, located in Yingxian County, is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China. The Wooden Pagoda is now under good protection.

Accommodation at the Taihechun Hotel. ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 3 Datong to Taiyuan

Taking a train to Taiyuan, pick up at the railway station and have a view of the Twin-Pagoda Temple, a symbol of Taiyuan on account of its unique architecture.

Accommodation at three-star Hotel ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 4 Taiyuan to Pingyao
Morning:
The coach will take you to the Qiaojia Yard which is a yard for the business man in Ming dynasty.
Afternoon:
Driving to Pingyao.

Accommodation at three-star Hotel ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 5 Pingyao to Taiyuan to Xi'an

Today just have an overall view of Pingyao Ancient City. Being one of the four wholly-protected ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City is thought of as the 'treasure house' of ancient Chinese architectures. You will pass through the ancient town and take a walk along the street to fully appreciate the atmosphere of the city. You can also take some local snacks such as Pingyao Beef that has been well-known from the Ming Dynasty.

Drive back to Taiyuan and then take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xi'an.

Accommodation on the train
(B+L+D)
Day 6 Xi'an

Upon arrival have a city tour of the city Wall that still compasses the center of Xi'an. City tour also includes the Shanxi History Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture.

Accommodation at the Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 7 Xi'an
Morning:
Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors where life-sized infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses symbolically guard the tomb of the first Qin emperor.
Afternoon:
Followed by the dramatic Wild Goose Pagoda.

Accommodation at the Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 8 Xi'an to Beijing

Take a flight back to Beijing and end the fabulous trip in China.
(B)

Description of Price:
10/01/2006

11/15/2006 2-5 travelers 987
6-9 travelers 720
11/16/2006

11/30/2006 2-5 travelers 987
6-9 travelers 720
12/01/2006

02/28/2007 2-5 travelers 933
6-9 travelers 715
03/01/2007

03/31/2007 2-5 travelers 987
6-9 travelers 720


Price Includes:
1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
3.Excellent guide & driver + Private vehicle
4.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
5.Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary and domestic airports taxes
6.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels
7.Service charge & Government taxes



Price Excludes:
1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers

Note:
The above private package tour is tailor-made for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. You can start the tour whenever you want. Or if it does not perfectly suit you, please feel free to contact your travel advisor.
There is extra cost of the accommodation in the period of Guangzhou Chinese Export Commodities Fair or F1 Shanghai. Our travel advisors will inform you the price fluctuation during these periods.

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