Matkatoimisto Traveller

Meeting the guide at the airport. Day tour in the city. After dinner in a local restaurant transfer to West Station for train to Xi’an. Overnight on train.

Arriving in Xi'an early in the morning, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. This exciting day of sightseeing will include the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin Emperor, and the Bronze Chariots. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang.

Day 4 Xi'an B / L
A city tour of the ancient city wall, one of few well-preserved ones in China. Visit to Yang Tomb of the Han Dynasty.

Flight to Chongqing in the afternoon. Transfer to the dock and embark. Cruise starts at 22.00.

Breakfast at the ship. Arrival in the city of ghosts of Fengdu’n (ShiBaoZhai) and a excursion there.

In the morning an optional excursion to the city of White King. Ship goes through first Qutang pass (8 km) before noon and during midday through Wu pass (45 km). In the afternoon side excursion to Shennong current. Late in the evening ship arrives at Three Gorges Dam construction site. Overnight in the ship close to the site.

In the morning getting to know Three Gorges Dam construction site and its environment. Before noon going through Xiling pass. Arrival in Yichang at 13:00. Then a flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Day 8 Shanghai
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market.

Transport to the airport at 7.00 and flight AY058 at 11.00 to Helsinki. Arrival in Helsinki-Vantaa airport at 14.00.

China Golden Triangle (9days/8nights)

Beijing (3nights) - Xi'an (2nights) - Shanghai (2nights)

Day 1 Helsinki – Beijing

Check-in at Helsinki-Vantaa airport at 15.50. Flight AY051 to Beijing at 17.50.

Day 2 Beijing
Flight arrives at 07.35. On arrival you will be met by our CITS guide and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for rest of the day.

Day 3 Beijing B / L
A full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China . It is one of the most amazing feats of human labor. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD).

Day 4 Beijing B / L / D
A morning tour of Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City; the complex of imperia palaces are home to the emperors for over 500 years in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of Chinese treasures. After lunch you will be driven to visit the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the royal family, and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming (in summer only). This evening you will be treated to a delicious Beijing roasted duck dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 5 Beijing - Xi'an B / L
A sightseeing trip guided in English in the morning to Temple of Heaven , where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvest. It is the largest temple complex remaining in China today. After lunch, take a two-hour flight to Xi'an , the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road . A city tour of the ancient city wall, one of few well-preserved ones in China .

Day 6 Xi'an B / L
This exciting day of sightseeing will include the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin Emperor, and the Bronze Chariots. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang,. Rest of the day is free for exploring the city on your own.

Day 7 Xi'an – Shanghai B / L
This morning, a visit to the Forest of Stone Steles Museum where you can find a large collection of the earliest stone steles of different periods, from the Han Dynasty 206 B.C. to the Qing Dynasty ended by 1911. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a two-hour flight to Shanghai , a cosmopolitan, bustling and heavily populated city in China . Rest of the day is free.

Day 8 Shanghai B / L / D
Your sightseeing this morning features a tour of the Yuyuan Garden , the old area of the city, and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the "Bund". After lunch, a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple . An acrobatic show for your evening entertainment after dinner.

Day 9 Shanghai – Helsinki B
Transfer to the airport at 07.40. Flight AY052 at 11.50 to Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Arrival at 14.30.

Tibet

Tour (11 days / 10 nights )

Flight arrives in Beijing at 07.35. Meeting the guide at the airport and transfer to West

The day begins with a tour of the world famous Potala Palace . After that, you will visit Dalai Lamas' Summer Palace , Norbulingka and the exciting sutra-debating in the Sera Monastery. Surely, the day will not be complete without an approach to a Tibetan Family. You may enjoy tea and have a talk with the local Tibetans in their home.

Day 06 – Lhasa B / L
This morning you will visit the Jokhang Temple, a most sacred place for all Tibet pilgrims, surrounding the temple is the famous Barkhor Street. After lunch, you will go to the Tibet Museum . With interest, we also arrange a tour to the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and the workshop of the Lhasa Carpet Factory for a visit of making traditional Tibetan carpets.

Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse (about 347km). On the way visit Yamdrok Lake , Karola Glacier and Baiju Monastery. Stay overnight in Shigatse.

Day 08 - Shigatse/ Lhasa B / L
Visit Tashilumpo Monastery- Painted in red and white, the buildings in the monastery

stand closely together in terraced rows, offering a grand and majestic view. Drive

Day 09 - Lhasa/Shanghai B / L
You will take flight to Shanghai . Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the

hotel. Our guide will take you to visit the Bund area. Free time is given there and the

dinner is on your own.

Day 10 – Shanghai B / L
You must see and experience Shanghai to appreciate its cosmopolitan flavor.

(www.goqibao.com) shows you a different lifestyle of the local people. Some free

time is given there, then go ahead to visit the treasures' displays in the Shanghai

Museum and the unique architectures of the beautiful Yuyuan Garden .

Day 11 – Shanghai - Helsinki B
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport

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China Tours 2010

Guiyang—Kaili—Rongjiang—Zhaoxing—Liping—Guiyang

6 Days / 5 nights

ITINERARY:

Day 01. Arr. Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou Province.

Meet at the airport and transfer to Regal Hotel (4 star).

Dinner in the hotel.

After visit the village, we also enjoy the local singing and dancing performance before driving back to Kaili.

Dinner and overnight in Heaven-sent Dragon Hotel (4 star).

Day 03. Kaili – Rongjiang by car/van/bus ( 180 km / 4.5 hours driving). Passing Leigongshan and continuing visit villages on the way: Jidao (Long-skirt) Miao Village and Datang (short-skirt) Miao Village, Qiaotu Shui Ethnic Minority Village Lunch in local restaurant

Dinner and overnight in Dong Xiang Mi Hotel (3 star)

Day 04. Rongjiang – Zhaoxing ( 170 km / 4.5 hours driving)

Visit Basha Miao Village. Zhaoxing Dong Village.

Overnight in Zhaoxing (3 star hotel) lunch and dinner in local restaurant. After dinner enjoy the performance of local singing and dancing.

Dali Dong Village - Located in Rongjiang, is endowed with strong flavor of Dong culture. It is praised as “a pearl in the mountains”. There are five Flower Bridges in the village. Their elegant structure has made the village more appealing to visitors

Zhaoxing Dong Village is praised as one of the most beautiful villages in China. The largest Dong

Drum Towers are located in this charming land. The skilful layout of Dong buildings, the elegant decorations on Flower Bridges, and the unique wooden stilt houses are the highlights to see in the village.

Day 05 Zhaoxing – Liping by car/van/bus (90km, 2 hours driving)

Visit Dong Villages in the morning. After lunch drive to Liping,

Dinner and overnight: Gangsai Hoel.

Day 06 Liping – Guiyang by air

Morning visit to the Bazhou River Scenic Spot with Natural bridge. After lunch fly to Guiyang.

Arr. Guiyang, visit Ancient Town of Qingyan

After the visit in Qingyan Ancient Town, transfer directly to the airport to next destination. – Exit

End of service in Guizhou Province.

Quotation for Tour Operators:

2 – 5 pax: USD995 per person / single room supplement: EUR195

6 – 9 pax: USD599 per person / single room supplement: EUR152

Over 10 pax: USD486 per person / single room supplement: EUR130

The quotation above including:

* 5 nights accommodation in first class hotels B/B in twin room sharing.

* Lunch (Chinese style) in local restaurant while dinner (Chinese style or buffet style) in hotel.

* Private coach/van/car from Guiyang to Liping.

* Air ticket Liping – Guiyang

* English speaking guide service.

* Admission fees to all the local attractions and villages.

The quotations above excluding:

* Tips to the guide/driver/poters.

Hotels recommended:

Regal Hotel Guiyang (4 star)

115 Rui Jin North Road, Guiyang.

Tel: 86-851 6521888 Fax: 86-851 6520792 http://www.gzregal.com.cn/

Heaven-sent Dragon Hotel Kaili (4 star)

8 Ningbo East Road Kaili

Tel: 86-855 8066666 Fax: 86-855 8066888 http://www.jrhjd.com

Dong Xiang Mi Hotel Rongjiang (3 star)

33 Huancheng W.Road, Rongjiang Tel: 86-855 6624666 Fax: 86-855 6629111

Zhaoxin Hotel (Guibinlou 3 star)

In Zhaoxing Dong Village Tel: 86-855 6130899

Gangsai Hotel Liping (3 star)

51 Chengping St. Liping. Tel: 86-0855 6230888

Air fare between the major Chinese cities and Guiyang (Full fare incl. airport tax in 2009):

Guiyang (KWE) – Beijing (PEK) EUR266 p.p.

Guiyang (KWE) – Shanghai (SHA) EUR247 p.p.

Guiyang (KWE) – Xiamen (XMN) EUR171 p.p.

Guiyang (KWE) – Guangzhou(CAN) EUR136 p.p.

Guiyang (KWE) – Chongqing (CKG) EUR88 p.p.

Fascinating China Tour

China Golden Triangle (9days/8nights)

Tibet Tour (11 days / 10 nights )