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Beijing Dong Lu, Lhasa, Tibet, PRC
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China’s
capital is a fitting starting point for this incredible journey – a
vast and vibrant city of great historic sights and cultural enclaves. Tiananmen
Square, the elaborate grandeur of the Forbidden City and 2000 year old Great
Wall are just a few of the attractions that Beijing has to offer.
Tiananmen, the Gate of Heavenly Peace, shields the Forbidden City from the
vase expanse of the Square. Its lavish palaces and ornate courtyards telling
their own story of China’s rich history. During
your time in Beijing you will explore this historic area as well as the magnificent
Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the vast Summer Palace and the
intricacies of Beijing Opera.
Capital of Chinese empires for more than 2000 years, Xi’an is a city of ancient treasures - the most magnificent and famous of which is the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang Di. The thousands of soldiers, crafted in intricate detail, stand in battle formation to guard the mausoleum of the emperor who ordered their creation. The city has many other attractions including the Great Mosque, a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and fantastic evening food markets – great spicy beef and lamb kebabs are always a favorite.
Standing
on the banks of the Li River, Guilin has been regarded as one of China's premier
beauty spots since the Tang Dynasty. Explore the city's sights and take a
day trip into the countryside, beginning by cruising down the Li River past
limestone karsts, rice paddies, fishermen on bamboo rafts and grazing water
buffalo to the country town of Yangshuo. Explore the town and sample a traditional
village meal.
Renowned as an earthly paradise, the city of Hangzhou is a great place to soak up the local atmosphere. One of the main attractions of beautiful Hangzhou is the West Lake; surrounded by hills and gardens, its banks are dotted with temples and pavilions. Hangzhou is the centre of one of China's most famous tea-growing areas and home to numerous traditional teahouses. The city is also known for its superb food. Visit Lingyin Si one of the largest temple complexes in China, founded in 326. It is set in a vast park with hundreds of Buddhist sculptures, rock formations. Explore the complex before heading to Dragon Well village on the outskirts of the city is the origin of Longjing Tea, the finest green tea produced in China.
Long
perceived as one of the world’s most exotic destinations, today Shanghai
remains a glamorous, vital consumer paradise and architectural marvel - a
mesmerizing array
of old and new and walking is a great way to explore the streets and get a
feel for this enormous city. There are many options - stroll along the 
Bund
with its spectacular array of art deco-style buildings, or cross the river
and take in the sights of Pudong - one of China's 'special economic zones'
- with its amazing skyscrapers.
The lovely canal town of Suzhou is only an hour from Shanghai leaving plenty of time to explore the temples and gardens of this lovely city. Boat along the canals, visit the Silk Museum, climb to the top of the 9-tiered Beisi Pagoda and stroll through magnificent gardens.
| Great
Wall of China Whilst not the only man made object visible from space, the Wall is an impressive sigh,t stretching thousands of kilometers from the sea to the Gobi desert. |
| Tiananmen
& Forbidden City Behind the Gate of Heavenly Peace lies the vast Imperial City, home to the Emperors of China and forbidden to commoners. |
| Terracotta
Warriors An army of over 7,000 life size warriors guard the tomb and afterlife of the 3rd Century emperor Qin Shi Huang Di. |
| Guilin The Li River and the limestone karst mountains interspersed with picturesque riverside villages and markets make the Guilin region perhaps the best known scenic attraction in China. |
| Hangzhou |
| Suzhou Famous for its incredible gardens, tree-lined canals, ramshackle homes and silk brocade tradition. One of China’s most pleasant cities. |
| Shanghai Colonial architecture of The Bund and French Concession; elegant Chinese gardens and temples; the incredible shopping world of Nanjing Lu and the new age skyscrapers of Pudong - one of the world's most incredible cities. |
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