Three Great Ancient Capitals of China, Beijing Luoyang Xian-Beijing 8 Days / 7 Nights
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Upon arrival in the international airport of Beijing, you will be met by a Russian-speaking guide at the exit with a sign and take you to the hotel. After checking in at the hotel, you will have a tour of the city of Beijing with a visit to the largest square in the world - Tiananmen (20-30 minutes). The Winter Imperial Palace 1-1.5 hours (1406-1420) is the most precious complex of Chinese palace art.
The tea ceremony is the traditional ritual of making tea, which is sometimes called the “skillful tea drinking”. The name translates to “the craftsmanship of tea”, where “gongfu” symbolizes hard work and perfection. A feature of the ceremony is repeated brewing: premium varieties of Oolong or Puer are able to withstand up to 10 straits, with each subsequent strait revealing new facets of taste. The tea ceremony is not only a way of making and drinking tea, but also a whole philosophy, permeated with deep meaning, cultural aspects and historical roots.
In the evening, at 16:00, you can visit the Chinese show, the Chinese circus (Acrobatics) (for an additional fee from 280/380/480/680/880 yuan per person). The price includes a transfer with a guide there and back.
In the evening, at 19:30, at your request, for your additional fee, you can visit the Evening Old Beijing, Yandaixiejie Street and try various and delicious street food (about 2 hours). Lake Shichahai, Drum Tower and bell tower (external inspection about 30 minutes).
Back to the hotel.
Attention: the hotel is usually after 14:00 you can check in, if there is a room, then they will settle in, if not, then immediately for an excursion. If the early flight and immediately check in at the hotel, then you need to add 1 day.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
The Great Wall of China (JuYongGuan1.5-2 hours) is a symbol of the Chinese nation, the world's largest defensive structure in scale. A visit to the center of Chinese medicine (here for you - RF for free, if you do not want, you can cancel) - one of the oldest treatment systems in the world, its history goes back more than three thousand years.
In the evening, if desired, you can visit Shaw (the dynasty of the golden mask), music and dance shows, acrobatic tricks and digital special effects for your dop. payment from 280/380/480/680/880 yuan (from 2 people). The price includes a transfer there and back. The cost depends on your choice.
Back to the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Room change by 12:00. Lounge gathering.
The Temple of Heaven was the most important of Beijing's imperial temples. It was here that the Chinese emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (from 1420 to 1900) worshiped the sky, brought generous offerings and prayed for a good harvest.
The silk factory is a unique “mix” of the production plant, museum and shop. Here, tourists can see where silk comes from, and be surprised that, despite the development of technology, the algorithm for producing fabrics from precious natural material has not changed for thousands of years. After getting acquainted with the basics of fabrication, tourists are offered to buy silk products: blankets, pillows, scarves, clothes.
Zoo with a visit to the PAND pavilion. If you don’t have time to visit Chengdu, the panda’s hometown, but want to take a personal look at the national treasure and symbol of China, then a visit to the Big Panda Hall at Beijing Zoo is a good choice.
Transfer to the West Railway Station. In the evening, at 17:08, by train (place in the second class, driving about 3-4 hours) in Luoyang. Arrival in Luoyang and meeting with a Russian-speaking guide at the railway station, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Lounge gathering.
The White Horse Temple (Baymasa) is a Buddhist temple, one of the first built in China. A temple was founded in the city of Luoyang, according to the guardianship of Emperor Ming-di (personal name - Liu Zhuan), in 68 AD.
Shaolin Monastery (е; shеolínsì) - The birthplace of the martial art of Wushu, is located on the Songshan mountain range, in Henan province, in central China. Initially, the monastery was founded by preachers of Taoist religion in the early fifth century, but over time this place was occupied by Buddhists.
Talin Pagoda Forest is a cemetery of monks. Inside each funerary weather, built of yellow sandstone, is the ashes of a monk.
Back to the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Room change by 12:00.
Excursion: Dragon Gate Longmen Cave Temple is a Buddhist cave-temple ensemble located 14 kilometers from the city of Luoyang, on the banks of the Ihe River. UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.
In the evening, at 16:25, departure by train to Xi'an (express, second-class seating, driving about 1 hour 22 minutes). At 17:47, arrival in Xi'an. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide at the railway station, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Lounge gathering.
The ancient city wall of Xi'an is one of the oldest and best preserved city walls in China. The wall was built in the XIV century under the Ming dynasty, on the basis of fortifications of the Tang times. It was created not only as a protection, but also as a symbol of the greatness of the capital.
The Great Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) is one of the main attractions of Xi'an City in Shaanxi Province, China. It is an ancient Buddhist structure built in 652 by order of Emperor Gao Tsung of the Tang Dynasty. Drum tower and bell tower (external inspection) - located in the center of Xi'an and together with the Bell Tower is considered a symbol of the city. The tower was built in 1380 at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The lower part is a base of green brick 38 meters wide, 52.6 meters long and 7.7 meters high. At the base there is an arch 6 meters high, allowing you to pass through it. The tower itself is built of wood and has two floors and a three-tier roof.
Porcelain museum.
Back to the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Room change by 12:00. Lounge gathering.
Excursion: Bingmayun - the terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang Hiking along the ancient antique Wenhua-jie street. Transfer to the train station.
Departure by high-speed train to Beijing (express, second class seat ticket). Arriving in Beijing. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide at the railway station, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Room change by 12:00. Lounge gathering.
Check-in for the flight, departure home.
The price includes:
- Excursion services, including entrance tickets, according to the program
- Accommodation in standard rooms in hotels of the specified category, in Beijing 3 nights + in Luoyang 2 nights + in Xi'an 2 nights
- Transfer and services of Russian-speaking guides, according to the program
- Meals - 5 lunches, according to the program
- The whole route is a railway ticket for the Beijing-Loyang-Xian-Beijing train (seated for second class)
The tour price does not include:
- All personal expenses and other services not specified in the program
- Non-departure insurance not specified in the tour program
- International air ticket
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