The Shennongjia National Forest Park Adventure features intriguing destinations
that capture intense natural beauty and popular points of interest. The ancient
cultures and capital cities of China are included, visits to Shanghai, Xi'an, Beijing and
others. Your journey also takes you to some of the most beautiful areas of China
along the Yangtze River with an in-depth visit to Shennongjia Forest park which
features fantastic peaks and streams-habitat for exquisites floral plants and native
animals.
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- A.Tour Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Shanghai -
Arrive in Shanghai, meet at airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2 Shanghai -
Full day tour to the "Old Town", Yuyuan Garden, TV Tower, the Bund (waterfront
promenade) and Shanghai Museum. After dinner you will enjoy Shanghai Acrobatic
Show.
- Day 3 Shanghai/Yichang -
Fly to Yichang. Visit a school and interact with teachers. Check into International
Hotel in the evening and attend a banquet.
- Day 4 Yichang/Shennongjia National Forest Park -
On the drive to Shengnongjia, the National Forest Park, we will visit the Birthplace of
Wangzhaojun, the famous Han Dynasty Concubine. Then we will check into Shennong
Hotel.
- Day 5 Shennongjia National Forest -
Full day excursion to Shengnongjia National Forest, including Shennong Peak,
Thousand Year -Tree, many fantastic peaks, crags, streams and valleys. Unusual,
beautiful plants and animals create this area into the only primeval forest in the
mainland. Shennongjia known as "Shennong Ladder" is identified as the "Roof of Mid
China".
- Day 6 Shennongjia National Forest (Hongping and Yantian) -
Drive through the picturesque Hongping and Yantian scenic spots on our third day of
touring Shennongjia Forest.
- Day 7 Shennongjia/Yichang -
Return drive to Yichang. Check into International Hotel.
- Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise -
Board cruise ship and set sail at 8 o'clock in the morning, past the world's largest
ship lock at monumental Gezhouba Dam. The will enter the longest of the Three
Gorges, Xiling Gorge and then sail through the Three Gorges Dam construction site.
- Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise -
Early morning, transfer to small river craft on the narrow Shennong Stream to
explore the Parrot and Dragon Boat Gorges. Continuing upstream, we will pass Wu
Gorge and Qutang Gorge.
- Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise -
On the way upstream, we will dock and visit the ancient Shibaozhai Wooden Tower.
- Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise/Chongqing/Xian -
River cruise ends in Chongqing. You will go on a city tour that will include Sichuan Art
Gallery, the Zoo to view the Giant Pandas and other sites of interest. In the
afternoon you will fly to Xi'an and check into Le Garden Hotel.
- Day 12 Xian -
Morning trip to see the Excavations of the Terra-Cotta Warriors, one of the
greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. You will then visit Hua Qing
Imperial Hot Springs and Banpo Neolithic Village. Dinner will include a spectacular
music and dance show.
- Day 13 Xian/Beijing -
Morning flight to Beijing, the capital of China, visit to Tiananmen Square, the famous
Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace. A Peking Duck Banquet will precede after
checking into 4 star hotel.
- Day 14 Beijing -
Visit the Summer Palace and the palace of worship of the Qing emperors-the Temple
of Heaven. Walking tour through the ancient neighborhoods dating from the Ming
Dynasty, Beijing's Hutongs. Entertainment in Laoshe Tea House while sipping tea and
enjoy local dessert.
- Day 15 Beijing -
A tour to the Great Wall of China, a cable car is available to the summit. On return,
drive along the famed Sacred Way, visit the museum of the Ming Tombs.
- Day 16 Depart Beijing -
After the breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the departure flight.
- * (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
B. Tour Dates in 2004 :
Suitable Time: all year.
C. Tour Cost:
- USD $2,399/person (for 10 passengers group)
- USD $2,999 PP (for PRIVATE tour guaranteed departure any date)
D. Inclusions:
- 4 star hotels accommodation, based on standard room/ double occupancy.
- Private coach transfers in each local cities.
- Domestic transportations between cities in China.
- Three standard meals each day.
- Scenery spots entry permission fee.
- Professional English speaking guide.
E. Exclusions:
- International air fare and all airport tax.
- Personal expenses.
F. Tour Booking Code: 04SHENO
G. International air:
Above tour cost excludes international airfare due to the airfare seasonal fluctuation. People who want to
use mileage plan should contact the Airline directly. However, we will provide international air booking
service upon your request. Transpacific flights are among choices of United Airlines, American Airlines,
Japan Airlines, Northwest, All Nippon Airlines or Air China. Air fare can be paid by credit card. Credit
card form is available upon request.
H. China visa:
Chinese Consulate no longer accepts mail in application. The single entry China tourist Visa fee is $75 per
person. To apply for it please fill out the China Visa form, submit with your original valid passport and 1
recent picture. Using FedEx to mail your visa application is strongly suggested. We will mail you back the
China visa and your passport via FedEx. Regular process takes 7- 10 working days. Express service is
available upon request and additional fee.
I. Tour booking Payment Information
J. Tour Booking Request Form: To book a tour or request information, please complete the form below and submit. We will respond to you within the next business day.
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