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Family Tour with Panda Encounter
17 days | 16 nights
Tour Type PrivateThis is a private tour, allowing you to follow our tour itinerary. Select your own travel dates to suit your personal group of family or friends.
Destinations Beijing , Xi'an , Chengdu , Guilin , Shanghai
Tour Code CFT02
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Beijing Highlights
Xi'an Highlights
Huaqing Hot Springs
For centuries, the Huaqing Hot Spring (huaqingchi) has been enjoying the reputation as the most wonderful spring for it has appealed to the emperors of the ancient China with its amazing pureness and miraculous healing promotion effect on the rheumatism and arthritis. The Huaqing Hot Spring is known as the Orient Sacred Spring, which means it is as famous as the Thermae of Caracalla in Ancient Rome and the Bath Spring in Britian.
During the Western Zhou, Li Palace was originally established a resort here. Later the First Emperor Qin built a stone pool and gave the name "Lishan Hot Springs," and it was extended by the Han Wudi, Martial Emperor. However, the strongest associations are with the Tang Dynasty, and most of the present buildings have a Tang style.
Later in the ancient China, Emperor Taizong built the Hot Springs Palace and Emperor Xuanzong added a walled palace in 747 A.D. Unfortunately it was damaged during the An Lushan Rebellion in the middle Tang period. The present site was rebuilt on the site of the Qing Dynasty structure
There are picturesque sceneries around the spring. Behind the west gate, Nine-Dragon Pool, the Lotus Flower Pool and the Frost Drifting Hall of the Tang architectural style are waiting for you. Emperor Xuanzong used to spend winter in the company of Yang Guifei (Lady Yang) - his favorite concubine in the Hall of Fluttering Frost. The hall gains its name due to the slightly milky mist and vapor over the pool year around. In winter, the snowflakes soon thaw immediately in front of the Hall because of the lukewarm vapor rising out of the hot spring.
Here is a combination of a miraculous hot spring, the beautiful landscapes and the marvelous historic relics, where will feast your eyes in your leisure time.
Opening Hours: 8:00 -- 16:00
40 CNY from March 1 to November 31
70 CNY from December 1 to February 28
Half fare for the student, the soldier, the disabled and the aged over 70
Location: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong Zone, Xian City, Shanxi Province
Transportation: Bus No. 306, 914 and 915 and tour bus No. 5 will bring you here.
Museum of Stone Steles Forest
Here is the largest museum with the most exhibitions of the stone tablets passed down from the ancient China. Since the completion of the construction in North Song Dynasty the year of 1087, this greatest treasure store has appealed to a great number of visitors for having a close look at the marvelous forest of stone tablets.
With 900 years of history, this treasure house holds a large collection of the earliest stone steles of different periods, from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. All together, there are 3,000 steles and the museum is divided into seven exhibitions halls, which mainly display the works of calligraphy, painting and historical records. All of these record some achievements in the development of the Chinese culture and reflect the historical facts of the cultural exchanges between China and other countries.
It is a good place to admire all the authentic work of calligraphy of the celebrities who were well known in the Chinese history, to read the Chinese grand classics inscribed on the stone, and to learning about the world's history from the most convinced proofs of the history.
Ticket Price: 45 CNY
22 CNY for the student, the soldier, the disabled and the aged over 70
Location: No. 15, Sanxue Street, Xian City
Transportation: Bus No. 14, 402, 512, 223, 208 and 704 and tour bus No. 5 will bring you here.
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Standing on the Jianfu Temple near the east part of the South Friendship Road and is 3km away from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Because the pagoda is lower than the Big Wild Goose, it is called Small Wild Goose. The pagoda had 15 stories before 1556, but the extant is merely 13 stories because its top was destroyed in an earthquake in that year. The foursquare pagoda is 43.3metres high now and each sideline of its base is about11.38meteres. The eaves are jutting out on each story. There are arched doors on both the south and the north sides in each story. on the lintels and the doorcases of the first floor, the vines, grass, flowers and the immortal pictures can be seen carving. There are wood stairs reach to the top of the pagoda, as you stand at there, a beautiful panorama will spread out before you.
Unlike the grand Big Wild Goose Pagoda, it is dainty and exquisite in its appearance. It is an important cultural relic and one of the remaining symbols of ancient Chang'an (the name of Xian in the Tang Dynasty).
The ancient Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the newly-built museum echo each other; and the sonorous bell chimes response to the melodious Chang'an ancient music played here. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area, with its brand-new appearance, welcomes tourists from both home and abroad.
Ticket Price: Asmission: 50rmb, 25rmb for the students and the children.Include: Xi'an museum, the scene in Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and enter into it. With yearly tickets for 2008 Shaanxi travelling, you can visit here at any time,except the short vocation of "1st,May"and"1st,Oct"
Transportation: Bus 18、21、29、32、40、46、203、204、218、224、407、410、508、521、700、707、713、720、or travel bus NO.7、8(610)to "Small Wild Goose Pagoda" stop
Daxingshan Temple
Situated in the suburbs south of Xi'an is the Daxingshan Temple; one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China. It was built during the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316). During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Buddhism prevailed widely in Chang'an, Xi'an City's earlier name. Many Indian monks remained there to translate the sutras and promulgate the Buddhist doctrines. Over time, the Daxingshan Temple became one of three temples especially used for translating sutras. The other two are Ci'en Temple and Jianfu Temple.
The present-day Daxingshan Temple is the result of large-scale restorations in 1955 and 1983. Inside the temple, Qing-style architectural features are predominant, including Mountain Gate, Devajara Hall (Hall of the Heavenly Kings), Mahavira Hall (Daxiongbaodian), Bell and Drum Towers, Kwan-yin Palace and many other halls in which Buddhist followers can pray.
As one enters the Mountain Gate, the Bell and Drum towers can be seen on either side. A wood-carved Maitreva statue from the Song Dynasty stands in the middle of the Devajara Hall, with four Heavenly Kings flanking it. On walking into the Kwan-yin Palace, a sandalwood-made, thousand-hand Kwan-yin statue is sure to surprise you! During some of the Buddhist festivals, the temple is crowded with believers.
Today, the Daxingshan Temple and its surroundings has been developed into a park temple and is open to tourists.
Blue Dragon Temple
Blue Dragon Temple is a famous Buddhist Temple from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). When it was built in 582, it was called Linggan Temple (Temple of Inspiration) and then renamed to its present one in 711. When Buddhism was prevalent during the Tang Dynasty, some Japanese monks were sent to China to study Buddhism. Six of them studied at BlueDragon Temple, and this led to a flourishing period of the temple in the ninth century.
Kukai, the most learned of the six monks, made great progress in learning Buddhist sutras, Sanskrit, poems and Chinese calligraphy. After his return to Japan in 806, he advocated the building of a Vagra Temple (Vagra means Buddhist Warrior Attendant) and founded the Zhenyan Sect (the True Word Sect). He is highly honored by both Japanese and Chinese, and in 1982 Kukai Monument was constructed inside the BlueDragon Temple. For uncertain reasons the BlueDragon Temple which had no fortune, like other ancient temples was destroyed. This was perhaps during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).
The present temple was reconstructed in 1963. Memorial halls for the earlier monks and exhibition halls with some excavations displayed are all built in the Tang architectural style.
Blue Dragon Temple is a place where the cherry blossoms can be enjoyed. Every year during May and June, an endless stream, of tourists comes to appreciate its beauty.
The site of Weiyang palace of the Han Dynasty
Weiyang Palace was a palace complex, located near the city of Xi'an. Built in 200 BC at the request of Han Gaozu, under the supervision of his prime minister Xiao He, it served as the administrative centre and imperial residence of the Western Han Dynasty, as well as the Western Jin dynasty and several other regimes during the Northern and Southern Dynasties.
The palace survived until the Tang dynasty when it was burnt down by marauding invaders en route to Tang Chang'an. This was the largest palace ever built on Earth, covering 4.8 km² (1,200 acres), which is 6.7 times the size of the current Forbidden City, or 11 times the size of the Vatican City.
Today it is located in an open field and few remains of the former palace.The palace consisted of over forty palaces, terraces and pavilions of Chenming, Qingliang, Xuanshi, etc.This spectacular and magnificent palace was not only the political centre of the Western Han dynasty to decree orders, but also the place to make state policy in the Xinmang, Xijing, Former Zhao, Former Qin, Later Qin, Western Wei, Northern Zhou dynasties.
Location: Weiyang County, Weiyang District, Xi'an
Entrance Fee: Free
Transportation: Take Bus NO.1,211 or 901.
The site of Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty
The luxurious Daming Palace was one of the three large groups of architecture for the emperor inside Chang'an of the Tang dynasty. The site is on the Longshou Plateau to the north of Xi'an. The palace began to be constructed in 634 (the eighth year of Zhenguan under the reign of Tang Emperor Taizong), covering 3.5 square kilometres.
There were hanyuan, Xuanzheng, Zihuan and other great halls while Hanyuan Hall in front of the palace was the main one. From the site of Hanyuan Hall one could see its large scale with Xiangluan Pavilion to its east and Xifeng Pavilion to its west both of which were linked to the hall with corridors. In front of the Hanyuan Hall was a wave-shaped "Dragon-tail Road".
The magnificent and elegant hall was an important place to hold national grand ceremonies and receive foreign envoies during the Tang dynasty. The picture shows the model of the reconstructed Hanyuan Hall.
Location: East Ziqiang Road, Xi'an
Entrance Fee: RMB 60
Transportation: Take Bus No.2,528,723,708,717,262 or 216 and get off at Tongjiagang.
Feng and Hao Sites of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Fenghao is a combination name for Fengyi and Haojing, set by Kings Wen and Wu of the Zhou Dynasty (11thcentury - 256BC), respectively. With Fengyi located on the west bank of the Fengshui River and Haojing on the east bank, the site covers a total area of 10 square kilometers, spreading a large area including Kesheng Village, Mawang Village, Zhangjiapo, Xinwang Village, Fengcun Village, Luoshui Village, Pudu Village, Doumen Town and Kunmingchi. After an archaeological investigation in 1933, the Archaeology Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Science has carried out a lasting excavation on the site since 1951. Fenghao was then the political, economic and cultural center of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
According to the record in Kaogong Notes, the city covered an area of nine kilometers, with three gates open on each side. Inside the city, nine streets lied vertically while another nine streets horizontally. With the palace built in the center, the ancestral temple on the left, the sacrificial site on the right, imperial court in the front, and downtown streets in the back, the city had presented a general reference rule for overall arrangement. It is obvious that rulers at that time had already got a planning mind to build up an orderly-arranged city.
An imperial palace site was unearthed near Mawang Village and Luoshui Village, together with a number of drainage parts, such as pipeline and tile. Besides, 20 residential sites, built in cave or half-pit houses, cellars and wells were also excavated in the site. About 100 vessels were excavated in these cellars, including 53 vessels in Zhangjiapo, among which 32 had inscriptions, and 25 vessels in Mawang Village, 10 of which had inscriptions. Those inscriptions, which have high historical, artistic and academic values, recorded some important history events of the Western Zhou Dynasty and neighboring states.
Location: Zhangjiapo Village, Mawang Town, Chang'an District
Transportation: Take Bus No.302 or 911 and get off at Mawang Town.
Chengdu Highlights
Du Fu's Thatched Cottage
Du Fu, a celebrated poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), has left behind over 200 masterpieces of peoms for the later generations. Du Fu is known for the patriotism and his brilliant in poem. The most important factor of all about his work is compassion, which was especially inspirational for his fans.
As its name implies, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu was Du Fu's home a thousand years ago, while it is not so much a cottage as a museum that attracts numerous visitors. The exhibits here include a brief account of Du Fu's life and some of his original calligraphy and poems. The complex also contains three imposing statues of some of China's greatest poets; Du Fu, Li You and Huang Tingjian (the latter two were Song dynasty poets). Today, this is a pleasant site to visit, with nice buildings dotted about, teahouses and pleasant bamboo gardens to wander and explore. This site is also home to the Chengdu Du Fu society. The Thatched Cottage of Du Fu stretches out its arms to welcome visitors from all over the world.
A garden-like museum full of cultural breath is for showing people how brilliant and celebrated Du Fu is and for making your amazing expedition meaningful.
8:00 -- 18:00 (in winter)
7:30 -- 19:00 (in summer)
60 CNY for adults
30 CNY for students
Free for the people holding the local Older Card and the non-local people older than 70
Location: No. 38, Tsinghua Road, Chengdu City
Transportation: Bus No. 17, 35, 82, 84 and 301 will bring you here directly.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System, constructed in Qin Dynasty around 2,200 years ago, is a shinning pearl in the irrigation development of China, which is also praised as the "Originator of the Culture in Irrigation Work". As the earliest irrigation work without dam in the ancient China, Dujiangyan has been making the greatest contribution to the development of the economy in Chengdu--the land of abundance.
Having witnessed centuries' changes, the gorgeous Dujiangyan likes a record of the history attracting a growing number of tourists with the picturesque and splendid landscape. On November 29, 2000, Dujiangyan was listed as the world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Nowadays, Dujiangyan is not only the irrigation work, but also a popular scenic spot with many charming sceneries around--just like many stars twinkling around the moon.
The characterized members of the stars are the fish-mouth-like dyke--can solve the problem of irrigation in drought seasons, the bottle-neck-like sluice gate--can control the volume of inflowing water, the vent-like Feishayan--can release flood and silt from waterway to outer river, the 500-meter-long Anlan Suspension Bridge (called Couple's Bridge)--has experienced hundreds years' history since Song dynasty (960-1234), the garden-like Erwang-Temple with peaceful environment, and the 1800-year-old Dragon-Taming Temple.
Opening Hours: 09:00 -- 17:50
45 CNY for kids between 1.1-1.4 meter, people between 60-69 years, the disabled and the students
Location: West Dujiangyan City, Sichuan
Transportation: Shuttle buses, subway and bus No. 1 to No. 17, 101, 102, 103, 201 and 202 will bring you here directly.
Wangjiang Pavilion
Wangjiang Pavilion with a height of 39 meters is the most shinning architecture in the Wangjiang Park that covered by green bamboo woods. Wangjiang Pavilion, built in Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), was designed as an octagonal shape with the overhanging eaves, sharp golden roof, and various exquisite figure carvings and clay sculptures of animals decorating each floor. Located on the bank of Jinjiang River, Wangjiang Pavilion provides an ideal angle for river viewing, from which it derived the present name "Wangjiang Lou".
This splendid pavilion was built in memory of Xue Tao, a brilliant female poet in Tang Dynasty who has left behind many great poems. There are more than 100 kinds of bamboo around the Wangjiang Pavilion for Xue Tao has a passion for bamboo in her life. Around the Wangjiang Pivilion, out lay a group of memorial buildings including Wuyunxiang Hall, Quanxiang chamber, Pipa pavilion among which there are house a large amount of steles, paintings, calligraphy, inscribed couplets and poems.
Location: Wangjiang Road, Chengdu City
Transportation: Bus No. 3, 18, 19, 31 and 35 will bring you here directly.
Wuhou Memorial Temple
Covering 37,000 square meters, Wuhou Memorial Temple was built in the year of 233 in memory of Zhuge Liang, the most brilliant military counselor in the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). Inside the temple, the magnificent and exquisitely designed buildings are hiding in the flourishingly towering pine trees, creating a historic environment with a strong breath of history.
In the exhibition zone, there are a lot of valuable historic relics, including the well-known couplets created by Du Fu, exquisite carvings and sophisticated stone inscriptions, the precious works of calligraphy and painting, the statuses of the celebrities in Three Kingdoms Period as well as the room with the original appearance in which Zhuge Liang lived. The exhibitions may cause an amazing feeling likes being back to the Three Kingdoms Period.
The temple displays the suppleness of the Chinese garden. There are numerous historical relics like horizontal cribbed boards, couplets, inscribed tablets, penmanship, furnaces, Chinese tripods, etc. The SanZui (Three-Best) horizontal inscribed board, Zhuge Liang's Lung Gun couplets, Chu Si Biao and the tomb of LiuBei are the most famous one. Today the Wuhou Temple is the most famous tourist attraction of Chengdu city. It is not only a site for people to commemorate Zhuge Liang, but also serves as a museum to the history of the Three Kingdoms Period.
Location: No. 231, Wuhouci Street, Chengdu City
Bus No.1, 10, 57, 82, 301, 334, 335, 503, 521, 901 and 904 will bring you here directly.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
With two clean rivers running through and two green hills decorating, Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Historic Interest Area, an ancient town full of ancient cultural architectures and custom, appeals to an increasing number of tourists from near and far. Huanglong Historic Interest Area consists of three charming parts that are free for visiting, namely the Custom Street, the Dragon Street and the core zone.
Along the Custom Street, various magnificent architectures built in different times will be a sumptuous art feast for the eyes, and the beautiful and yummy local snacks will increase your appetite greatly and make you reluctant to leave. Having traveled around the Custom Street, you will be attracted by the next station--Dragon Street, where there is a clean stream zigzagging through just like a water dragon. Along the both banks of the dragon stream, teahouses, local restaurants and specialties stores rank orderly like a comb.
Crossing the stone bridge, you will reach the core zone where the most shinning cultural heritages are waiting for you. The fish-skeleton-like lanes, the centuries-old dock and the ancient temples with old banyans around and street full of ancient local customs will be a memorable experience in your expedition. If you come here on the local festivals, the lovely local celebrations will amaze you a lot.
Ticket Price: free
Location: 40 km (25 miles) away from the city center of Chengdu
Shuttle bus from New South Gate (xin nan men) Station will bring you here directly (10 CNY).
Lingyun Mountain
Lingyun Mountain (Lingyun Shan) has been being the holy land of the Buddhist, Confucian and Daoist culture since the East Han Dynasty (25-220). The magnificent temples, palaces, altars built in different times for the propagating the Buddhist, Confucian and Daoist culture are reserved well forming a spectacular scene. The splendid Sanqing Hall with many 5-meter-tall golden statuses of the immortals, the sleeping-Buddha-like mountains and the grotto with spectacular but exquisite carvings make Lingyun Mountain more mysterious and attractive.
On the hill here is a relatively new temple complex affording excellent views of Dafo himself and containing hundreds of statues. There is an Oriental Buddha park (dongfang fodu) here which contains over 3000 Buddhist statues and a 170m long reclining Buddha- among the largest in the world. The Mahaoya Tomb Mausoleum (Mahaoyamu bowuguan) is also located on the mountain. This is a Han dynasty building containing tombs and other burial artifacts from the Han dynasty.
The spectacular, odd, precipitous and peaceful landscapes in the 562-meter-high Lingyun Mountain are waiting for your expedition.
Location: Gaoping Zone, Nanchong City, Sichuan
Transportation: Shuttle bus from the city center and boat from Leshan can bring you here directly.
Renmin Park
Renmin Park (Renmin Gongyuan) is a charming and very typical Chinese park. Situated in the southwest of the city, this is a great place to relax and soak up some atmosphere while watching the Tai Ji (Shadow Boxing) or Wushu (Martial Art) enthusiasts work out.
The park consists of a pretty bonsai garden, a children's funfair and a Monument to the Martyrs. These sites are all situated around a lake where you can hire pedal boats. The nicest way to see the park is just to spend some time wandering around and taking in the ambience of the city. The gates open here at 6.30 am when the martial arts enthusiasts move in, and close at 2 am to allow for dancing to take place in the park squares.
Perhaps the best thing about this place however, is the wonderful teahouse in the grounds. Teahouses abound in this city and here is a particularly popular one with locals who come to sip, chat and stay all day!
Location: Jinhe Road
Transportation: Take trolleybus No. 4 from the center of town.
Qingchengshan Mountain
Qingcheng Mountain is one of the birthplaces of the Daoist where the landscapes are amazingly charming. Despite it is only 16 km (10 miles) away from the city center, Qingcheng Mountain is a place with serene and peaceful breath--the towering trees, winding paths, beautiful song tweet, sweet fragrances, peaceful streams and gorgeous pavilions contribute to the harmonious environment.
The mountain chain, which the Qingcheng Mountain is in, queue closely and orderly like a comb, in which the landscapes put up different but graceful covers. Around the Qingcheng Mountain, there are more than 10 halls and temples of Daoist, and natural caves with spectacular scenes.
Jianfu Temple (Jianfu Gong) sits at the base of the mountain and is a large, well-preserved Daoist temple from the Tang Dynasty. About halfway up the mountain sits Tianshi Cave (Tianshi Dong) the temple and school of Zhang Daolin, a famous Daoist master who taught here and contributed greatly to spreading Daoism in China. The present Tianshi Cave buildings were built at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Lastly, near the peak sits Shangqing Temple, which was originally established in the Jin Dynasty, while the current temple buildings are Qing Dynasty constructions.
Location: Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
Transportation: Shuttle bus from New South Gate (xin nan men) Station, Chadianzi Station and Dujiangyan Station will bring you here directly.
Guilin Highlights
Wave Subduing Hill
Wave Subduing Hill, also called Fubo Hill, is located in northern Guilin. As an isolated peak, Fubo Hill gained this name by Fubo General (B.C.14-A.D.49), a famous general and strategist in Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). In Tang Dynasty, a Fubo General Temple had built.
Wave Subduing Hill is a peak with half of it descending into the Li River. On the eastern slope of the Hill, there are Fubo Teahouse, Waterside Corridor and Wave Hearing Pavilion. Walking on the stone path winding through the hill to the top on the western side, you can not only enjoy attractions on the hill and but also have a bird's eye view of picturesque Guilin City. Famous Returned Pearl Cave, with over 100 stone inscriptions on it, is located on the eastern side of Fubo Hill. Next to the Returned Pearl Cave, there are Thousand Buddhist Cave and Coral Cave.
How to Get Here: No.2, 30, 58 Buses or Tourism Line.
Solitary Beauty Peak and Jingjiang Princes City
Solitary Beauty Peak, also known as Purple Hill, is located in the Jingjiang Princes City with reputation of "Southern Heaven Pillar". At the foot of Solitary Beauty Peak, there is a Longevity Palace first built in Tang Dynasty, while a Solitary Beauty Pavilion is standing at the top. You can have a bird's view of beautiful Guilin when you climb up 396 stone steps to the top. Dushu Rock, Taiping Rock and Crescent-shape Pond are at the foot of Solitary Beauty Peak while many ancient inscriptions are on the eastern side of the peak, for example "East or west, Guilin scenery is the best". Other famous attractions include Snow Cave and Zhongshan Monument.
Jingjiang Prices City, praised as a "city in a city", was built in Ming Dynasty with a history of more than 630 years. During the 257 years from its completion to the collapse of Ming Dynasty, 14 seigniors had lived here. Jingjiang Princes City became the Examination Compound in the Qing Dynasty. Covering an area of 19.78 hectares, Jingjiang Princes City composes of Chengyun Gate, Chengyun Palace, Palace Harem and Imperial Garden with other 40 rooms, pavilions and chambers. Listed as "the key cultural relics of national level", Jingjiang Princes City is an irreplaceable scenic spot in Guilin.
If you want to enjoy picturesque mountains and crystal clear waters, Solitary Beauty Peak, famous royal treasure hill is your best choice. If you want to read the history of Guilin, Jingjiang Princes City will meet your need.
1. Opening Hours: 9:30am—5:30pm
2. How to Get Here: No.1, 10, 11, 14, 100 Buses.
Folded Brocade Hill
Folded Brocade Hill, with an elevation of 73m, locates to the northeast of Guilin, facing beautiful Li River. As a beautiful and well-known hill, Folded Brocade Hill consists of Mingyue Peak, Crane Peak, Siwang Hill and Yuyue Hill, covering an area of 2km². Many amazing attractions such as Folded Brocade Pavilion, Yuyue Pavilion, Wind Cave and Wangjiang Pavilion etc. are on the hill. Besides, inscriptions on precipices carved by celebrities of all the precious dynasties are the essence of all relics.
Folded Brocade Pavilion, with a height of 5m, length of 7.5m and width of 8.5m, is architecture with single story, 4 angles, flat rooftop, red pillars and green tiles. With Yuyue Hill to the east, Siwang Hill to the west and Bright Moon Peak to the north, Folded Brocade Pavilion is harmonious with the surroundings. Stone benches standing from east to west, the northern side is the best place to appreciate the fantastic "folded brocade" and is an ideal place for rest. To the west of the pavilion, an inscription by Yu Qing of Ming Dynasty is also worth of visiting.
Wangjiang Pavilion is halfway up the hill and built during the reign of Emperor Zhengde (1506-1521) of the Ming Dynasty. Rebuilt in the years of 1954 and 1990, Wangjiang Pavilion is a pavilion with ancient style, 6m in height and dihedral angles. On the wall, a cliff inscription was carved as "a place for seeking adventures".
Water System in Guilin, Two Rivers & Four Lakes
Water System in Guilin, also known as "Two Rivers and Four Lakes", consists of Li River, Peach Blossom River, Ronghu Lake (Banyan Lake), Shanhu Lake (Fir Lake), Guihu Lake (Osmanthus Lake) and Mulong Lake (Wooden Dragon Lake). This round-the-city waterway is 7.33km in length with an total water surface area of 385.9 thousand km².
According to historical records, this circular water system was first existed in Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). At that time, Ronghu Lake, Shanhu Lake and Guihu Lake were linked together and numerous visitors had cruised on it. However, some ponds and waterways had been blocked because of the urbanization process. After over 1,000 days and nights' hard work, this new Water System was open to navigation on June 2nd, 2002.
There are two kinds of ways to enjoy this splendid water system—cruising on sight-seeing ship and walking on foot either at daytime or in the evening. Water system includes three main scenic areas: Ronghu Lake & Shanhu Lake Scenic Area—perfectly displaying an artistic conception of "the city of Guilin is surrounding by picturesque scenery while the scenery can be seen everywhere in the city"; Guihu Lake Scenic Area—traditional and exotic pavilions standing harmonious with numerous colorful trees and flowers; Mulong Lake Scenic Area—highlighting the features of the natural landscape combing with historical cultures and architectures.
Water System in Guilin, a passionate and imaginative project, can be compared with the waterways of Venice, the Seine of Paris and the Amsterdam Canal. At present, it is one of the hottest attractions with high reputation in Guilin and attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year.
1. How to get the docks
Zhiyintai Dock: No.2 and No.23 Buses, get off at Elephant Hill Stop.
Wenchang Bridge Dock: No.2, No.16 and No.23 Buses, get off at Wenchang Bridge Stop.
Six Horse Dock: No.10, No.11, No.14, No.18 and No.31 Buses
2. Duration of Visit
Daytime: 9:30am-6pm
Night: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Shanghai Highlights
As the most important shipping artery of Shanghai, Huangpu River winds it way like an undulating muddy dragon from the mouth of the Yangtze River in Wusong to the East China Sea. It is 114 kilometers (71 miles) in length, 400 meters in width and 9 meters (30 feet) in depth. The yellow Huangpu River is ice-free. The cruise boat sails eastward along the river to the attractive "three-layer waters" at the Wusong Mouth, confluence of the three and half hours over a distance of 60lilometers, with beautiful view emerging one after another.
Huangpu River connects 29 kilometers (18 miles) north of downtown Shanghai and divides Shanghai into two parts, east and west. Cruising on the Huangpu River, You can appreciate the magnificent skyscrapers, the Monument Tower to the People's Heroes, the well-known Waibaidu Bridge and Huangpu Park on one bank, and the Orient Pearl TV Tower, International Convertion Center, Jin Mao Building and the newly rising Pudong New Area on the other.
Shanghai Grand View Garden
Shanghai Grand View Garden is a classical garden, which was built according to the model that was described in the novel of Dream of Red Mansions. Located by Dianshan Lake-side in Qingpu County in western Shanghai, it is consisted by a dozen groups of scenic constructions, like Daguanlou (Grand View Tower), Xiaoxiangguan (Bamboo Lodge), Yihongyuan (Cheerful Red Court), Hengwuyuan (Lush Grass Court), Daoxiangcun (PAddy-Fragrance Cottage) and so on. These architectures, being either elegant, or simple, or secluded or exquisite, are fully embodying the charm and mood portrayed in the novel.
It is said that the imperial concubine, Lady Jia, gave audience to her clansmen in the Grand View Tower when she was going home for a visit. The principal hall is flanked by Hanfang Pavilion and Zhuijin Pavilion connecting each other by a corridor, linking with the two verandas in the fore-court. She was fond of watching the performances on the stage standing on the side. The Gorgeous and magnificent tower matched the imperial palace in grandeur and splendor.
Shanghai Grand Theatre
Constructed in 1994 and completed in 1998, Shanghai Grand Theater is situated at the People's Square in the city heart. Covering an area of 62, 803 square meters, the theater has 10 storeys, two for underground, two for lofts and six on the ground. The lobby is elegantly decorated, occupying approximate 2000 square meters. There are three stages in the Grand Theater: a 1,800-seat main stage for ballets, operas and symphonies, a 600-seat medium theater for chamber orchestras and a small 200-seat auditorium for dramas and fashion show. Since it is open to the public on August 27, 1998, the Shanghai Grand Theatre has successfully held many shows and evenings, such as operas, musicals, ballets, symphonies, chamber music concerts, spoken drama and the Chinese operas.
The Former Residence of Dr Sun Yat-sen
Situated at No.7 on Xiangshan Road, the western-style two-storied building was bought for Dr. Sun Yatsen, sponsored by a Canadian overseas Chinese. You can find a beautiful landscaped garden in front of the building. Entering the house, the dining room and the sitting room are on the first floor and the bed room and the study are on the second floor. This is the house where Dr. Sun Yatsen and his wife Madame Soong Ching Ling lived for 6 years from 1918 to 1924. Many of his important revolutionary activities were conducted here, so were the 'Program for Founding the Republic', 'Theories of Sun Wen' and 'Industrial Program'. On August 1922, in this building, he met representatives from the Central Committee of the communist Party of China Lidazhao and Lin Boqu and consulted with Yue Fei. Under state protection, Dr Sun Yatsen's former residence has been listed as a key cultural relic site.
Soong Ching Ling's Former Residence and Mausoleum
Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence in Shanghai is located at No. 1843 in Mid Huaihai Road (Huai Hai Zhong Lu). It was built in 1920 and became Soong's house in Shanghai in 1948. Soong Ching Ling was the former vice chairman of the People's Republic of China. She devoted her whole life to defending the republic system and the birth of a new China. Held in high respect to her spirit and great devotion, Chinese people regard her as their national mother and a treasure of China.
The former residence with a total area of more than 4300 square meters, is divided into the front garden, the back garden, and the main building. It was built in the early 1920 s, formed by the sitting room, dining-room, study room. Soong ching lived on the second floor .The house have a broad lawn, flowers and trees lush garden, surrounded by evergreen camphor trees, beautiful environment clean.
The display of former residence within keep soong ching ling was the same. Downstairs in the lobby, on the wall hangs the traditional Chinese painting "galloping horse" from Xu beihong, and landscape painting from her international friends. Sun yat-sen's portrait hangs on the wall on the back of the sitting room, the picture chairman MAO zedong visit here in 1961, hanging on the wall to the south. The sitting room is dominated by the important souvenir from her friends all over the world in her whole life . The restaurant furnished very simple, here Soong ching ling's had host many of the visiting guests. And there are Chinese and foreign books more than 4000 copies. Downstairs in the garage, a "Jim" brand car given by Stalin.
Now soong ching ling's former residence as the national key cultural relics protection unit, memorial for national museum, patriotism education base in Shanghai.
It opens from 9:00~16:30, with ticket RMB20.
Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Hall
Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Hall is situated in the east of the City Hall. There are four giant steel caps on top of the building, symbolizing the city flower- the magnolia. Glittering in the sunlight, the steel caps offset the crystal palace-like Grand Theater by its side. The building is at a height of 43.3 meters, with 5 stories above ground and 2 stories underground and a total floor space of 18,393 square meters. On one hand, it is available for citizens to comprehend the changes in the city and its future planning from this City Planning Exhibition Hall. On the other hand, it also introduces the planning and construction of Shanghai to visitors. It helps to set Shanghai's image as an international metropolis open to the outside world.
Site of the 1st National Congress of the Communist Party
The site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a famous historical attraction in Shanghai, situated at No.76 Xingye Road. The First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held here on July 23, 1921, which passed the Party's program and resolutions, elected the central committee, and declared the founding of the CPC. Under state protection, it has been listed as a key relic.
In 1999, the reconstruction of the memorial hall was conducted by the city government here. The new memorial hall is at a height of 12 meters, with 2 stories at the front and 3 stories at the back. You can find that there are photos of the delegates to the Founding of the Communist Party of China, First National Congress, several hundreds of precious relics, documents and photographs on display. Standing in the middle is Young Comrade Mao Zedong, holding a paper in his hand. Appreciating the photos, you might feel that the historical scene of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was showing in front of you.
The New Shanghai Oriental Arts Center
The new Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, in the shape of a butterfly, which is designed by leading French architect Paul Andreu, is an architectural symphony in Shanghai. Situated at Pudong New Area, it covers an area of 40,000 square meters close to Century Square. The five main halls of the center are like the five petals of a beautiful butterfly orchid in full bloom, which are the entrance to the main hall, the concert hall, the performance hall, the exhibition hall, and the opera house. In the center is the 1,953-seat concert hall, which is the city's first fully professional performance venue for concerts with the most advanced digital sound console, first-class seating for audiences and a state-of-the-art organ. It is considered to be one of the very few top concert halls in China. Besides the concert hall, the center is consisted by a 1,020-seat opera house and a 333-seat performance hall. The inner is decorated with a dazzling display of porcelain accessories.
Features & Highlights:
Close encounter with Pandas
Delicious food opportunities
Various Chinese culture experience
Children friendly activities and participations
Day 1: Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, welcome to China! Upon your arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport, and transfer to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Beijing.
Meals included:
We will visit [Temple of Heaven], the place where the ancient emperors used to pray for the God's blessing for the whole nation. Then we visit the [Tian'anmen Square], which is considered to be the largest city square in the world. Right after the square, we will visit the [Forbidden City], the largest imperial palace in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. Later, we will have the chance to enjoy a Chinese martial art show named [Kungfu Legend] in the evening. That will be very exciting not only to the kids, but also to all of us.
Meals included: Breakfast , Lunch
Today let's visit the authentic section of the famous wall, [Mutianyu Great Wall]. The [cable car] is the easiest way to reach the Great Wall. It brings you up to the top of a hill where you follow a short foot path to reach the Wall. Climbing up this incredible man-made structure and surveying the spectacular surrounding countryside is an unforgettable experience. After the visit, take the [toboggan car], which is something very exciting, to "fly" down to the bottom of the Wall.
Kids will love this day! We will go to the [Beijing Zoo] in the morning to see China's National Treasure-the cute [Pandas]! After lunch, the [Summer Palace] is await. It is a renowned imperial summer resort from the Ming and Qing Dynasty and is a great example of China's extraordinary workmanship and architecture. Being the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long since been recognized as "The Museum of Royal Gardens".
Day 5: Beijing-Xi'an
Let's have a leisurely morning to experience authentic Old Beijing. We will drive to the area with old atmosphere of Beijing and have a [Hutong Tour by rickshaw]. The rickshaw, the most popular form of transportation for travelers to experience the Hutongs, provides a unique view of Beijing. It allows people to enjoy the street scene and is more convenient for avoiding traffic jams. So, by taking a rickshaw and traveling at a leisurely pace, one can gain a more intimate flavor of life in old Beijing. We will also arrange some traditional Beijing handcraft and folk activities, such as making Chinese Knot, making sugar-coated haws on a stick (Bing Tang Hu Lu) and watching Cricket fighting. At noon, we have lunch in a local home. Later we go to airport for a flight to Xi'an.
Stay overnight in Xi'an.
Day 6: Xi'an
The tour to the [Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum] is definitely another highlight of your China trip. The museum will show us these unearthed pottery figurines, and it is considered as one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th Century and "the Eighth Wonder of the World". The museum covers an area of 16,300 square meters (about an acres). It is divided into three sections: No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit respectively. They were tagged in the order of their discoveries. Altogether over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, chariots, and even weapons have been unearthed from these pits. Most of them have been restored to their former grandeur. After returning to Xi'an, some free time is for you to explore the city.
You can take a relaxing morning to wander the Muslim Quarter and visit the [Great Mosque]. Later we will have [a cooking class]. During the cooking class we first learn how to cook the traditional Xi'an noodles, then, of course, we eat our noodles for lunch. In the afternoon, we will have [a bike tour] on the top of the [Xi'an City Wall], which will present us a bird eye view of the downtown area.
Day 8: Xi'an-Chengdu
Today we will head for the [Big Wild Goose Pagoda]. Originally built by the eminent monk Xuanzang in 652 AD, it's considered as one of the most important pagodas in China's Buddhism history. Finally, we will take a high-speed train to Chengdu (about 4 hours).
Stay overnight in Guilin.
Day 9: Chengdu
This morning we will go to Leshan where we can have a look at the world's [largest Buddha], carved into the hillside near the confluence of the Dadu and Min Rivers. A seated figure (as opposed to the 'standing' or 'reclining' Buddha images found elsewhere), which is a spectacular 71 meters (about 232 feet) high and over 1000 years old and took almost 100 years to build. It is not only impressed by the close quarters, but also can be [viewed on a boat from a distance] for gaining a different perspective.
In the evening, we will enjoy an [Instant-changing the Facial Mask performance] during a Sichuan Opera show.
Stay overnight in Chengdu.
Day 10: Chengdu
It will certainly be one of the most exciting mornings in your trip, especially for the kids. We will go to [Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Researching Base] in the northeast suburb of this city. You will have a close look at the world cutest animal, even the cubs there. If you really want, you can even hug a lovely young panda and have your picture taken together with putting on the special clothes as a surgeon (extra cost on your own).
The rest time of the day will be free for you to explore this relaxing city yourself.
Day 11: Chengdu-Guilin
Fly to Guilin from Chengdu. Upon arrival, be picked up and go to the city of Guilin. In the afternoon, visit the [Reed Flute Cave], the natural beauty of a large number of stalactites and stalagmites, with their endless variety of remarkable scenes.
Day 12: Guilin
Today we go to visit a [craftsman village], where various local traditional handcrafts can be seen and experienced. Lots of old houses, beautiful rivers and forests will also be something worthy to see and visit.
Day 13: Guilin-Yangshuo
To Yangshuo, we are arranged to take the [Li River Cruise] and enjoy the Li River picturesque scenery at the same time. During the cruise, you will find out the highlight of your visit to China. We can pass the extraordinary peaks, enjoy sprays of bamboo lining, and appreciate local fishing rafts floating on the river and picturesque villages. After disembarkation, we will walk to the hotel. In the evening, we will observe the ancient tradition of [cormorant fishing] from a short night cruise.
Stay overnight in Yangshuo.
Day 14: Yangshuo
Today we have our second [Bike Tour] to the countryside around Yangshuo and [fly kites] in the field area if weather permits. In the afternoon, let's have an entire [cooking class] to learn how to make southern China meals, which are quite different from the northern one.
Day 15: Yangshuo-Shanghai
We're going to have a [Traditional Chinese Painting class] followed by a [visit to a local primary school] this morning. Later in the afternoon, we will be transferred to Guilin airport for our flight to Shanghai.
Stay overnight in Shanghai.
Day 16: Shanghai
There are some hot spots in Shanghai that you should pay attention to today, we will visit them and enjoy wandering there, such as the [Outer Bund], from where you see the modern skylines of this China's biggest city; and the [Yuyuan Garden], a beautiful private garden which is the most typical representative of its sort of Chinese garden. Later, we will go to the [Shanghai Center], the highest building in China to experience modern Shanghai. In the evening, you can enjoy an incredible [Chinese acrobatic show] after your dinner. The kids will like that very much.
Day 17: Shanghai-Departure
You are free in the morning until you are transferred to the airport for the onwards flight.
Pricing & Accommodation
CA Dollar
AU Dollar
HK Dollars
Renminbi
2-5 persons 6-9 persons ≥10 persons Single Room Supplement
First Class Tour $5900 $5100 $4400 $1200
Comfortable Tour $5100 $4500 $3800 $900
Standard Tour $4300 $3900 $3500 $600
Rates for Child:
Age 2-5 yrs 6-11 yrs ≥12 yrs
Rates Adult rate*60% Adult rate*80% Adult rate*100%
Hotel bed occupancy No independent hotel bed occupancy Extra bed can be offered in parents' room upon request Independent hotel bed occupancy is suggested
* The minimum age to participate is 2 years old.
* Group size does not count the children (aged 2-11).
* The age definition of adult is 12 years old and above.
* The prices listed above are in US dollars, per person, based on the double or twin occupancy.
* The differences between First Class, Comfortable and Standard are mainly reflected in the hotels we use. For First Class Tour, we use mostly 5-star hotels (or hotels corresponded to 5-star ones), 4-star hotels for Comfortable Tour and 3-star hotels for Standard Tour. But there're exceptions when there come home stay experience, remote destinations and other specified circumstances in the itinerary.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Domestic flights in China: Beijing – Xi'an, Guilin – Shanghai
High-speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu
Admission fees: to scenic spots as specified in the itinerary
Meals: meals as specified in the itinerary
Local guides: experienced private English-speaking guide in each city
Transfers: safe and comfortable vehicles with drivers as specified
Accommodations: hotels based on double/twin occupancy unless requested
Government taxes & fees
China visa fees
Excess Baggage Charges
Gratuities to guides & drivers
Expense of personal nature
Although our tours include Travel Insurance, we still suggest you purchase your own Travel Insurance in your country before your trip to against any unforeseen circumstance
How to Pack up
We suggest that each person packs up one rollable suitcase with the weight under 20 kg/44lb. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like iPods and mobile phones. You don't need bring your kites far away from home. We do that!
It's only for reference and you may not need all of them. Choose from below according to the tour you pick up:
Passport (with photocopies)
Travel insurance (with photocopies)
Airline tickets (with photocopies)
USD cash and travelers checks
Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
ChinaExpeditionTours vouchers and trip dossier
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Day pack for daily personal items
Wet wipes / Moist towelettes
Sun hat, Sun block, Sunglasses
Water bottle and Plastic mug for train journeys
Ear plugs for train journeys or light sleepers
Small towel and swim wear
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Sturdy walking shoes/Sport sandals
Shorts for summer months (June – September)
Warm clothes for Nov-April. Fleece, Jacket, hat and gloves
Umbrella or waterproof jacket.
Cover for backpack or plastic bags to keep clothes dry.
Camera, film and memory chip
Reading/writing material
Pocketknife
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Local Dress
Generally speaking, the dress standard is more conservative in China than it is in western countries. Things also changes quickly, nowadays the young Chinese share the same hobbies with their western counterparts. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of summers. In predominately Buddhist and Muslim regions we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites.
Every traveler is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travelers may drink more than others while other travelers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
As currency exchange rates in Asia fluctuate often we ask that you refer to internet for the recent exchange rates. There are many ATM machines that accept both Visa and MasterCard and other credit cards in most Chinese cities. We also recommend the use of cash and travelers checks in USD currency. Major credit cards are accepted in big shops but they may charge a 2-4% transaction fee. For the small shops and the street venders, they take cash (either Chinese Yuan or US dollar) only.
Eating is a big part of your traveling in China. Travelling with ChinaExpeditionTours you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally breakfasts and lunches are included except dinners to give you the flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. Your group leader or local guide will be able to suggest favorite restaurants during your trip.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an "emergency" fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control, necessitate a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary to tip service providers in travel industry in Asia, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected - though not compulsory - and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from $6-$10 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service, for driver, it could be half. If necessary, ask your tour leader or call your ChinaExpeditionTours tour advisor for specific recommendations based on the circumstances. If you have a tour leader for the whole tour, at the end of the trip if you felt he/she did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference. However as a guideline $6-10 USD per person, per day can be used.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are all e-tickets. They are issued locally and You will be given the information of them prior to the flight departure.
Generally laundry facilities are offered by our hotels for a charge. You also can go to a laundry service center near your hotel to have your clothing washed at a lower cost. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travelers' checks, cash and other valuable items. Many of the hotels we cooperate with have safety deposit boxes which are the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. When travelling on a trip, please note that your group leader or local guides has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your leader or local guides will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader or local guides will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of China but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is not acceptable for ChinaExpeditionTours travelers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. Use of illegal drugs is completely contrary to this philosophy and local law. Our group leader or local guides has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or used.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders or local guides are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In China pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting a tour please carefully read the itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings in this dossier for trip specific information. For travelers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. ChinaExpeditionTours reserves the right to exclude any traveler from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our group leader or local guides they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an "average level of fitness and mobility" is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travelers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own bags at a minimum. Travelers over the age of 70, or travelers with a pre-existing medical condition, are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that senior travelers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our leaders or local guides work hard to ensure that all our travelers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. You must have comprehensive travel insurance that covers you for medical costs associated with hospitalization, emergency travel and repatriation back to your home country. Please take your insurance policy with you when you travel. You may take other cover, of course, but we require you to be adequately insured before we can allow you to participate in our programs. Your ChinaExpeditionTours leader or local guides will need to see and record your policy details at the pre-tour briefing at the starting city, so please bring a copy along to the meeting. If you arrive without travel insurance your tour leader or local guide will require you to purchase a policy before you continue your journey with us.
If you are covered by a policy arranged through your credit card company you will be asked to provide evidence of this cover, as well as a 24-hour emergency contact number. Many credit card companies do not provide an insurance policy number. In this instance, the tour leader or local guides will need to record your credit card number, as this is required to activate any request for emergency assistance. You should also bring along the travel insurance information booklet provided by your credit card company. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the requirements set out by your credit card company in order to be effectively covered and that the cover offered is of a suitable standard.
Well before travelling, please ensure that you have a current passport, with an accurate photo, that is valid for at least six months after your scheduled return home. Also check that your airline tickets are in exactly the same name as your passport.
Please note that visas for China and Hong Kong are the responsibility of the individual traveler. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. Americans, British, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders do currently require a visa for China. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your government. For the most up to date information please check your governments' foreign ministry website. It is important that you check for yourself. For most travelers there will probably have an embassy and consulate in the country that you live in. Please note if you are travelling from China, into Hong Kong then back into China, you will need a double entry Chinese visa. Note that on some occasions people transiting through China on way to Hong Kong have been made to go through immigration and had their single entry visa stamped making this invalid. Do not allow your visa to be stamped if you are only going through transit.
If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Email cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the country, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travelers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact us so we can get into touch with your tour leader or local guide quickly by their cell phone and they can pass their cell phone to you! We recommend that family and friends don't try to contact you through phoning hotels en route, as our hotels are subject to change.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us and we'll record you and give you ChinaExpeditionTours travel points so you can use the points to get discount for your next ChinaExpeditionTours trip or your friends' ChinaExpeditionTours tours.
$3500 + USD
I just wanted to comment on what a wonderful experience my husband and I had in China. We truly miss the beauty that China has to offer. Not only that, my overall experience with CET was better than expected. What I truly miss about China is the person! I am Asian myself, and I enjoy people. Now that we are back at home, as we get up every morning. It's sad to not see people outside like in China. Again I want to express my heartfelt appreciation on what a wonderful experience we had with you. you has truly made our Vacation a Vacation that my husband and I will remember and cherish a lifetime!
Todd A Hall
Hi,Monica,
The trip was awesome!Every guide was an excellent ambassador for their city every place except for Guangzhou . Our guide, Louis, didn't take us to the tower there. I thought it was included with our tour...but I didn't question him. Also the hotel was not in a fun location and a bit unsettling.
So overall, we had a great time with Randy, Rock, Ruby, Tiger and Ann. While in Guilin, Tiger thought we were not having fun because of the rain; actually that made it more fun and gives us a fun story to share with friends, but I think that is why we didn't meet you.
Can you do us a favor and give Tiger this email address, we would love to thank him more!
Thanks and keep smiling!
Todd and Tom
Sarah & Gary
Dear Chanel, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of Guilin. Our family was truely honored to be in China, to appreciate and learn more about your culture and long detailed history.We particularly enjoyed the Li River Cruise and magical mountains! We also love the Yangshuo Market, so much fun! Thank you
the U.A
Hello,Alex.Let me thank you for the wonderful experience you provided us during our ten days tour of Beijing , Xian, Guilin and Shanghai.
The guides(Lucy,Jerry,Monica and Angela) are so nice, they are really informative and patient with every questions.They have very good use of the English language.
The entire China Expedition Tours experience was really a great one and we would feel safe in recommending your company to anyone interested on visiting your fascinating country.Once again thank you so much for being there for us.
Happiest of the Holiday season to one and all.
Linda and Willima


After four months of studying English six days a week the kids of Katiet are coming on in leaps and bounds. They can now engage in a short conversation with you, for example asking your opinion about things such as surfing, Indonesia, swimming, chocolate and quickly giving you theirs. What is even more encouraging than their ever improving ability to speak English, is their confidence. They are no longer shy of approaching a tourist they see on the beach or bump into in the village. In fact quite the opposite. They are now keen as mustard to introduce themselves and interact with someone from a very different world to theirs. It takes many a tourist by surprise when a small gang of kids come tearing up to them and start speaking English! And usually it ends in hysterics on both sides!
This was the case when the kids met Sunnie, an actress from England who came to stay at Katiet for a week. Sunnie ended up staying 3 weeks, falling in love with the island and the children and them with her. She spent many an hour surrounded by a bunch of adoring little fans. " Sunnie Time" became a regular fixture of the day. And sunny times they were. With outings to the beach, practising English, swimming, surfing, surfboard decoration and playing on the beach, the enjoyment on both sides was easily visible as was the benefit of sharing skills, knowledge and ways of doing things with both parties getting so much out of the experience. This is what the aim of a Liquid Future is, so it is awesome to see it actually happening. I'm sure there'll be many sunny times in the future as a result.
Termima kasih banyak Sunnie. Sampai jumpa lagi!


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Home ARTS TV writer talks about writing and the film industry
TV writer talks about writing and the film industry
by The Other Press November 23, 2016 November 30, 2016
Image provided by Nathaniel Moher
An interview with Nathaniel Moher
By Caroline Ho, Arts Editor
For local TV writer Nathaniel Moher, it was an obvious career choice from a pretty young age. "I come from a long line of writers. My dad's actually a playwright," he said. "My rebellion was going into TV and not theatre."
Moher, who grew up on Gabriola Island just off the coast of Vancouver Island, lives in Vancouver and has been writing professionally for years. He's written for Vancouver-based shows including YTV's Mr. Young, City's Package Deal, and YTV's Some Assembly Required. He was happy to answer some questions about his experiences in Vancouver's film industry.
After obtaining a diploma in film production from Capilano College Film Centre, Moher started out working in entry-level jobs in the film industry, then worked his way up to becoming a writer's assistant on a sitcom, a staff writer, and eventually co-executive producer.
"You just gotta let people know what you want to do," he said. "Especially in the film industry, I find a lot of people are very happy to give you advice and help out on things."
But success requires putting in a lot of your own hard work, making a lot of connections, and doing a lot of writing—especially "a lot of writing bad stuff [to] get better at writing good stuff."
Even when not currently writing for a show, Moher said, it's one of those careers where you're never really off the job. "That's a big side of things, the development side, of developing your own projects, or developing projects for producers, that you hope will one day make it to TV, but most of them don't."
On time spent between gigs, he said, "that part is also your job, even when you're not necessarily getting a paycheque… To some extent, it's like any freelance job, when you're working on a project, you're working on it, and then you end, and it's like, oh, now I gotta find my next thing."
One of these personal projects Moher wrote was the film Hopeless, Romantic (2016), which was turned into a TV movie. However, most of his work has been done in comedy shows, for kids and adults. He said his favourite show he's worked on would probably be Mr. Young, which ran from 2011–13, partly because it was his first professional writing job and partly because it was a kid's show. "The fun thing about writing for kid's comedy is you get to get away with a lot more," he said. "You get to be wackier, more crazy… whereas on the adult things I'd work on, I'd go in and start pitching really crazy ideas, and they'd be like, 'You gotta tone it down a little.'"
Moher had a lot of insight into how Netflix and streaming services have changed the industry. "It's cool because there's a lot more outlets," he said, referring to Netflix's more experimental shows. "And now you're getting away from conventional TV structure, a lot of these streaming shows don't need three-act or five-act breaks… it's definitely opened things up."
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Mumbai police plan crackdown after rise in attacks on personnel
In the first four months of 2019, the city witnessed at least seven instances of attacks on police officers while on duty. Of these, five were reported in April.
mumbai Updated: Apr 29, 2019 01:26 IST
From sensitising police personnel on how to deal with citizens to promising strict action, police are now undertaking multiple measures to counter these attacks(Representational photo)
In the first four months of 2019, the city witnessed at least seven instances of attacks on police officers while on duty. Of these, five were reported in April. From sensitising police personnel on how to deal with citizens to promising the "strictest action", police are now undertaking multiple measures to counter these attacks.
The first such major incident in recent public memory took place in August 2016, when traffic head constable Vilas Shinde was murdered by two youngsters, after he pulled them up for riding a two-wheeler without a licence at SV Road in Khar (West). Following a lull in 2017, there has been a spate of such attacks since 2018, as per reports.
Explaining a probable reason behind the rise in such cases, city-based psychiatrist Sagar Mundada said, "A [police] uniform makes no difference to people who are impulsive and lack self-control. When people think they can get away with something, they don't bother who is in front of them." Other psychiatrists have cited intoxication as a cause for such behaviour.
Meanwhile, former deputy general of police (DGP) D Sivanandan cited the rising number in pendency of court cases to suggest that citizens no longer fear the law. "At least one on-duty cop in the team must be armed as a precaution to avoid such instances from getting out of hand."
According to police, the force has now taken to a 'zero-tolerance' policy to crack down on such incidents. From building a watertight case against the accused to alerting the accused's employer, police officers are being briefed on how to handle such cases. Vinoy Kumar Choubey, joint commissioner of police (law and order), said, "These incidents will not be tolerated. Any individual found taking law in their hands will face strictest action."
"We will ensure that the accused in such cases are arrested and not granted bail for frivolous reasons. Other measures include informing the accused's employer, writing to concerned authorities to cancel his or her driving licence, and giving an adverse report during background verification for passports and other documents," said a senior officer said.
A traffic policeman said staff members have been instructed to take photos or videos of drivers violating traffic rules. Meanwhile, police officers are also working on building a better rapport with the public. "Our supervisory officers regularly sensitise their subordinates," the senior officer said. "In order to improve police-pubic rapport, sincere efforts should be made right from recruitment. Special workshop should be organised to develop soft skills, particularly with regard to communication," said another former DGP Praveen Dixit.
As many as seven cases reported this year
On April 24, a father-son duo was booked for allegedly assaulting a traffic policeman at Forjett Street in Tardeo. The accused, Jay Munwani, and his son, Jashan, were entering a one-way street from the wrong side. They beat up the constable after he stopped them and started to enter their vehicle details in the e-challan handset.
On April 15, a man allegedly snatched the lathi from constable Pravin Suryavanshi, attached to the Mankhurd police station, and beat him up in a slum area in Sathe Nagar. When a team from the Mankhurd police station arrived at the spot, they found some boys in a scuffle with four on-duty policemen. The boys, however, fled on seeing the cops.
On April 13, a police sub-inspector (PSI) and a police constable were allegedly assaulted by two Nigerians at Aarey Colony in Goregaon (East). Both policemen sustained injuries. One of them, Kukudu Ayyaz, 26, was arrested and cocaine worth ₹2.20 lakh.
On April 5, the D N Nagar police arrested three men – Samir Shaikh, 23, and his uncles Farooq, 39, and Akbar Shaikh, 42, for allegedly attacking a team of policemen that were accompanying civic officials while clearing hawkers from congested areas
On April 2, a TV actor got into a scuffle with staff at a fast food joint in Bandra. After the police arrived, she slapped one of them. She then drove off in her car and crashed into seven vehicles in Santacruz
In March, a constable Dilip Salunkhe, 30, sustained multiple injuries while chasing nine youngsters – including four minors – for rash driving on Pedder Road. He arrested two of them, but while trying to catch the others, one of them crashed into his vehicle.
In January, two traffic police officers, including a woman constable, were assaulted by a taxi driver and five others. The on-duty constable, Gyaneshwar Meshram, 45, had asked the taxi driver to stop his vehicle for flouting traffic rules. After getting into an argument with the cop, the accused drove off and returned with five of his accomplices. The six men attacked Meshram as well as a woman constable who intervened in the fight.
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The North Yamhill River is a  tributary of the Yamhill River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It drains an area of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, as well as part of the Willamette Valley west of the Willamette River.

Rising in a remote area in the mountains of northwestern Yamhill County, the river flows generally east, then southeast, then south past the city of Yamhill. It joins the South Yamhill River about  east of McMinnville to form the Yamhill River.

Course
The river begins at an elevation of  above sea level and falls  between source and mouth to an elevation of . It rises northeast of Trask Mountain, a  peak at , in the Northern Oregon Coast Range. The source, at about river mile (RM) 31 or river kilometer (RK) 50, lies near the border between Tillamook County and Yamhill County northwest of the city of Yamhill.

Flowing south and then southeast for its first , the river receives Perkins Creek from the right. Heading east, it receives Maroney Creek from the right before reaching the Flying M Ranch and Flying M Airport at about RM 26 (RK 42), where it receives Hanna Creek from the left and Petch Creek from the right. Continuing east, the stream receives Fairchild Creek from the left, Haskins Creek from the right, and Cedar Creek from the left before reaching Pike at RM 20 (RK 32). Shortly thereafter, the river turns southeast, and Turner Creek enters from the left.

About  below Pike, the valley widens, and the river begins to meander and to turn more sharply south, receiving Hutchcroft Creek from the right and Salt Creek from the left near RM 16 (RK 26). Turning southeast again, the river flows by the city of Yamhill, which lies to its left, and receives Rowland Creek  and Yamhill Creek, both from the left. From Yamhill to the mouth, the North Yamhill River flows generally south and roughly parallel to Oregon Route 47, which lies to its left. Soon the river reaches Alecs Butte, a  summit at , on the left at about RM 13 (RK 21).

About  later, the stream enters Carlton Lake Wildlife Refuge and flows through it, reaching the city of Carlton, on the left at RM 10 (RK 16). Slightly downstream of RM 4.0 (RK 6.4), Panther Creek enters from the right. The river passes under Oregon Route 99W at about RM 1.0 (RK 1.6) before joining the South Yamhill River to form the Yamhill River, an  tributary of the Willamette River.

See also
List of rivers of Oregon

References

External links

Rivers of Oregon
Rivers of Yamhill County, Oregon

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London theater to Jewish film fest after controversy
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A London theater that refused to host a Jewish film festival because of the event's Israeli government funding has reversed course.
The Tricycle Theatre decided to continue serving as a venue for the UK Jewish Film Festival after the theater's initial refusal earlier this month sparked criticism, The Telegraph reported.The Tricycle earlier said it would not host the UK Jewish Film Festival, which it has hosted for eight years, unless the annual festival eschewed funding from the Israeli embassy, which the theater described as "party to the current conflict" in Gaza.
Festival organizers said the demands were "entirely unacceptable."
On Friday, the festival and theater issued a joint statement saying that the Tricycle's initial decision "provoked considerable public upset" and that the theater has "invited back the UK Jewish Film Festival on the same terms as in previous years with no restrictions on funding from the Embassy of Israel in London."
The ban had divided the artistic community, with opponents branding the theater "anti-Semitic," according to The Telegraph.


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Le Parti socialiste-révolutionnaire (SR), ou Parti des socialistes-révolutionnaires est une organisation politique russe du début du , d'inspiration socialiste des narodniki et à base essentiellement paysanne.

Origines

Le Parti socialiste-révolutionnaire est né à Berlin en 1901 par la réunion des groupes de Russie, de l'Union des socialistes révolutionnaires à l'étranger et de la ligue socialiste agraire, qui conserve son autonomie (Victor Tchernov, Brechko-Brechkovskaïa, Guerchouni, Gots). Il se réclame du groupe terroriste Narodnaïa Volia (Volonté du peuple) disparu dans la répression qui a suivi l'assassinat de l'empereur Alexandre II en mars 1881.

Contrairement au Parti ouvrier social-démocrate de Russie d'inspiration marxiste, le SR met en avant la classe paysanne plutôt que la classe ouvrière.

En 1904, « la brigade terroriste » du parti, l'Organisation de combat des SR, sous la direction de Boris Savinkov, organise l'attentat contre le ministre de l'Intérieur Viatcheslav Plehve. Le SR sera la principale force concurrente du parti bolchevique de Lénine.

Révolution de 1917 et scission

Le Parti socialiste-révolutionnaire de gauche, dit « SR de gauche », favorable aux soviets, se sépare du parti en . C'est au Congrès pan-russe des Soviets, au lendemain de la révolution d'Octobre, que le schisme a lieu. Sur les 649 délégués élus, 110 mencheviks et SR refusent le pouvoir soviétique et quittent la séance, alors que les bolcheviks (majoritaires dans les élus des soviets, 390) et les SR de gauche (150) restent et assument le pouvoir post-révolutionnaire. Les SR de gauche sont donc largement majoritaires par rapport aux SR de droite, en nombre d'élus mais (surtout) dans la base, où les SR perdent un grand soutien dans la classe paysanne en s'opposant au pouvoir soviétique (qui décide notamment la collectivisation des terres, mesure chère à de nombreux paysans). De  à , les bolcheviks et les socialistes-révolutionnaires de gauche forment une coalition.

Après la victoire des bolcheviks, le secrétariat du parti « SR de droite » en exil s'établit à Prague.

Rupture avec les bolcheviks

Le traité de Brest-Litovsk, négocié par les bolcheviks, est fortement désapprouvé par les SR de gauche qui sont en désaccord avec les conditions drastiques imposées au « pays de la Révolution ».

Lors du Cinquième congrès pan-russe des soviets (5-), qui se réunit au théâtre Bolchoï, les déclarations anti-bolcheviques sont repoussées par la majorité des délégués (le congrès était composé de la façon suivante : 66,4 % bolcheviks, 30,3 % SR de gauche, 3,3 % anarchistes, représentants de nationalités, sans-partis, maximalistes et sociaux-démocrates internationalistes).

Le , l'ambassadeur d'Allemagne en Russie, le comte Wilhelm von Mirbach est assassiné par des socialistes-révolutionnaires de gauche. Le , les SR de gauche organisent une insurrection à Moscou, décidée le  par le Comité Central de l'organisation. La principale force rebelle est commandée par , SR de gauche et membre de la Tchéka. Environ  personnes participent à l'insurrection. Le Kremlin est bombardé par l'artillerie. Les centres téléphoniques et télégraphiques sont occupés. Le gouvernement bolchevique réprime l'insurrection. Tous les délégués SR de gauche du congrès sont arrêtés, ainsi que les membres du comité central des SR de gauche, et leur presse est interdite. Le soulèvement est réprimé en moins d'une journée par les troupes fidèles aux bolcheviks menées par Antonov-Ovseyenko et Podvoisky. Le Congrès est ajourné.

Les insurgés fuient le quartier général du Comité Central des SR de gauche. Près de 300 partisans sont arrêtés. Quelques-uns sont exécutés dont Alexandrovich, collaborateur de Félix Dzerjinski à la Tchéka. D'autres insurrections sont tentées à Pétrograd, Vologda et d'autres villes. Muravyov, un SR de gauche qui commande des troupes rouges sur le front est, se dirige vers Moscou pour soutenir l'insurrection. Il est mis en échec.

Après l'assassinat de l'ambassadeur allemand Mirbach, en , deux groupes se détachent des SR de gauche : celui des « communistes populistes » et celui des « communistes révolutionnaires ». Les « communistes-populistes » se dissoudront dans le parti bolchévik en .

Lorsque le Congrès se réunit à nouveau, il ordonne l'expulsion des soviets de tous les SR de gauche qui ont soutenu le soulèvement. En 1922 a lieu à Moscou le procès des dirigeants SR emprisonnés par les bolcheviks. Pendant la guerre civile russe, des SR sont présents dans de nombreux foyers de résistance.

Épilogue
Cet épisode, qui intervient quelques semaines après la fin de l'alliance avec les bolcheviks, marque la fin politique des SR. La plupart des SR susceptibles d'être actifs (ayant survécu à la répression et n'étant pas emprisonnés ou déportés) rejoignent soit les rangs des anti-bolcheviks, soit Nestor Makhno et les anarchistes ukrainiens, soit tentent de maintenir leur structure de façon clandestine. Certains adoptent des méthodes terroristes, comme Fanny Kaplan qui tente d'assassiner Lénine le .

D'autres comme Isaac Steinberg, ancien commissaire du peuple à la Justice, tentent de maintenir une organisation indépendante jusqu'en 1923.

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Voir aussi

Bibliographie
 Isaac Steinberg, Les SR de gauche dans la révolution russe, éditions Spartacus
 Victor Serge, L'an I de la Révolution russe, 1930
 Boris Savinkov, Souvenirs d'un terroriste, éditions Champ libre, 1982
 Jacques Baynac, Les Socialistes révolutionnaires, Laffont, 1992
  Maureen Perrie, The Agrarian Policy of the Russian Revolutionary Party from its origins through the revolution of 1905-1907, Cambridge University Press, 2008,  ( 1976)

Articles connexes
 Parti socialiste-révolutionnaire de gauche
 Pierre Lavroff
Neonila Salova

Liens externes
 http://socialist.memo.ru

Parti politique de la révolution russe
Ancien parti politique socialiste en Europe
Parti politique fondé en 1901
Parti politique de l'Empire russe
Parti politique disparu en 1923


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