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  Yalong Bay

  'No sea deserves a look other than Sanya, no bay deserves a true bay except Yalong.' Yalong Bay Nantional Resort is situated in the same latitudes as Hawaii of the tropical area, under the nickname of "Oriental Hawaii", yet, its beach length is 2 times than that of Hawaii. Yalong Bay National Resort simply should not be missed while traveling in Sanya.
  
  Yalong Bay is the premier destination in Sanya,with an irresistable combination of 7km crescent-shaped beach, undulating green hills, calm crystal seawater, and soft, unsullied sand. It also a paradise for scuba divers who enjoy the undersea world with multi-colored coral reefs, tropical fish, seabed treasures and wild shells.

  
  Other than sunshine, beaches, water ports and golf, Yalong Bay is graced with odd rocks, grotesque shoals and idyllic views. Within the bay, there are 5 islands which contains Boar Island spots in the center, Dongzhou and Xizhou in the south, Dongpai and Xipai in the west, and Jinmu Cape and Yalong Cape in the prime locations. Other attractions are Yalong Bay Central Square, the Sea Shell Museum and Butterfly Valley.
  
  Best Time to go:
  
  Anytime especially great from September to May next year. Sanya sits in tropical area. So, you don't need to worry about the temperature. The annual temperature there ranges from 79.52F to 83.84F.
  
  Best places to go:
  
  Other than Yalong Bay, you must not miss Dadonghai, Tianya Haijiao, Nanshan Cultural Zone, Wuzhizhou Coral Island.
  

   

  Local Snacks and Specialties:
  
  Tropical fruits: Rambutan, Banana, Lichee,Longan, Pineapple, Lemon ect.
  
  Travel Tips:
  
  1 Please take sunbonnet, sunglass, and suntan oil, swimsuit, swimming cap, swimming glasses, turkish towel, slipper
  
  2 If you don't want to get sick, add wine and vinegar in your diet while eating seafood.
  
  3 From June to September, typhoon and heavy rain are common during this period. Make sure you have raincoat or just umbrella.
  
  4 Be careful when you swimming or diving.
  
  5 In holidays, price for everything will raise. Avoid peak season if you want to save money.

  Posted 16 Dec 09 in China Travel Forum

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  Beijing - Xi'an - Beijing

  Since I heard what my aunt talked about her amazing trip this June that they went to so many places, and the route is like this: Beijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Chongqing-Jiuzhaigou-Beijing, I always dreamed to have that kind of trip as well. But the only problem is I don't have much money. So I just chose to have a cheaper round trip from Beijing to Xi'an.

   

  This time, I plan to go to see the most famous and grand ancient relics which is the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. A terracotta army guarding, the tomb of Qin Shihuang, which lures travelers from all over the world. In a quest for immortality and eternal power, China's first emperor chose to have himself buried-with some 8,000 life-size, intricately carved soldiers, horses, and chariots. Discovered by famers digging a well in 1974, the terracotta army then wore painted uniforms, but exposure to the air and sun has turned them black.

   

  Other than that, I also want to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It's more like the one in the famous ancient chinese story "Xi You Ji". As the symbol of the old-line Xi'an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved grand ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Originally built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, it functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang.

   

  As my friend told me, Xi'an snacks are very tasty! So, this time, I won't miss it. The first thing I will try is the Dumpling Banquet. Hehe...I like dumpling. But the dumpling in Xi'an is a bit different. The shape of dumpling resembles that of ancient gold and silver ingots or a crescent moon, and symbolizes the hope for a year of plenty. In some places, people stuff dumplings with sugar to wish for a sweet life; others put one or two clean coins in the dumplings that means if you happen to come across one with a coin inside, you will enjoy good luck. Hmm...I will try that!

  Posted 04 Dec 09 in China Travel Forum

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  Beijing Opera

  Beijing Opera is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue and mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing to represent a story or depict different characters and their feelings of gladness, anger, sorrow, happiness, surprise, fear and sadness.

  Origin

  It is regarded that Beijing opera was born when the Four Great Anhui Troupes came to Beijing in 1790. Beijing opera was originally staged for the court and came into the public later. In 1828, some famous Hubei troupes came to Beijing. They often jointly performed in the stage with Anhui troupes. The combination gradually formed Beijing opera's main melodies. Beijing opera is generally regarded as having fully formed by 1845. Although it is called Beijing opera (Beijing theatre style), its origins are in the southern Anhui and eastern Hubei, which share the same dialect of Xiajiang Mandarin (Lower Yangtze Mandarin).

  Beijing opera's two main melodies; Xipi and Erhuang originated from Shaanxi but developed in Anhui and Hubei. Xipi literally means 'Western Skin Puppet Show', referring to the puppet show that is originated from Shaanxi province. Puppet Shows in China always involve singing. Much dialogue is also carried out in an archaic form of Standard Mandarin, in which Zhongyuan Guanhua (Zhongyuan Mandarin) dialects in Henan and Shaanxi are closest. This form of standard Mandarin is recorded in the book Zhongyuan Yinyun. It also absorbed music and arias from other operas and local Zhili musical art forms. Some scholars believe that the Xipi musical form was derived from the historic Qinqiang, while many conventions of staging, performance elements, and aesthetic principles were retained from Kunqu, the form that preceded it as court art.

  Modern Beijing Opera

  During the second half of the 20th century, Beijing opera witnessed a steady decline in audience numbers. This has been attributed both to a decrease in performance quality and an inability of the traditional opera form to capture modern life. Furthermore, the archaic language of Beijing opera required productions to utilize electronic subtitles, which hampered the development of the form. The influence of Western culture has also left the younger generations impatient with the slow pacing of Beijing opera. In response, Beijing opera began to see reform starting in the 1980s. Such reforms have taken the form of creating a school of performance theory to increase performance quality, utilizing modern elements to attract new audiences, and performing new plays outside of the traditional canon. However, these reforms have been hampered by both a lack of funding and a sensitive political climate that makes the performance of new plays difficult.

  In addition to more formal reform measures, Beijing opera troupes during the 1980s also adopted more unofficial changes. Some of those seen in traditional works have been called "technique for technique's sake". This has included the use of extended high pitch sequences by female Dan, and the addition of lengthier movement sections and percussion sequences to traditional works. Such changes have generally met with disdain from Beijing opera performers, who see them as ploys to gain immediate audience appeal. Plays with repetitive sequences have also been shortened to hold audience interest. New works have naturally experienced a greater freedom to experiment. Regional, popular, and foreign techniques have been adopted, including Western style makeup and beards and new face paint designs for Jing characters. The spirit of reform continued during the 1990s. To survive in an increasingly open market, troupes like the Shanghai Beijing opera Company needed to bring traditional Beijing opera to new audiences. To do this, they have offered an increasing number of free performances in public places.

  There has also been a general feeling of a shift in the creative attribution of Beijing opera works. The performer has traditionally played a large role in the scripting and staging of Beijing opera works. However, perhaps following the lead of the West, Beijing opera in recent decades has shifted to a more director and playwright centered model. Performers have striven to introduce innovation in their work while heeding the call for reform from this new upper level of Beijing opera producers.

  Channel CCTV-11 in mainland China is currently dedicated to broadcasting classic Chinese opera productions, including Beijing opera.

  Performing Ways

  Beijing Opera presents dramatic plays and figures mainly by infusing four artistic methods: singing, dialogue, dancing and martial art. Singing is utilized to intensify the appeal of the art by all kinds of tones. Dialogue is the complement of singing which is full of musical and rhythm sensation. Dancing refers to the body movements requiring high performing skills. Martial art is the combination and transformation of traditional Chinese combat exercises with dances.

  Main Roles

  Sheng: The Sheng is the main male role in Beijing opera, and divided into Lao Sheng and Xiao Sheng. Lao Sheng refers to the middle-aged man with a beard who acts as the decency figure; for example, Zhugeliang in 'Empty City Scheme'. Xiao Sheng means young man without a beard. Zhangsheng in 'The Story of the West Room' is a representative of Xiao Sheng.

  Dan: The Dan refers to any female role in Beijing Opera and is divided into Zhengdan, Huadan, Laodan, Wudan. Zhengdan is also called 'Qingyi', who mainly plays the part of the strong-minded middle-aged woman who behaves elegantly. Huadan refers to little girls who often live in the bottom of society. Laodan refers to the senior woman and Wudan indicates the female who is good at fighting.

  Jing: The Jing is a painted face male role with unique appearance or personality, such as Baozheng and Caocao. Besides, Chou is a comic role or villainous character or righteous person. The actor's nose is painted by a piece of white powder, making him or her easily recognizable.

  Chou: The Chou is a male clown role. The Chou usually plays secondary roles in a troupe. Indeed, most studies of Beijing opera classify the Chou as a minor role. The name of the role is a homophone of the Mandarin Chinese word chou, meaning "ugly". This reflects the traditional belief that the clown's combination of ugliness and laughter could drive away evil spirits. Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou, civilian roles such as merchants and jailers, and Wu Chou, minor military roles. The Wu Chou is one of the most demanding in Beijing opera, because of its combination of comic acting, acrobatics, and a strong voice. Chou characters are generally amusing and likable, if a bit foolish. Their costumes range from simple for characters of lower status to elaborate, perhaps overly so, for high status characters. Chou characters wear special face paint, called xiaohualian, that differs from that of Jing characters. The defining characteristic of this type of face paint is a small patch of white chalk around the nose. This can represent either a mean and secretive nature or a quick wit.

  Opera Film

  Beijing opera and its stylistic devices have appeared in many Chinese films. It often was used to signify a unique "Chineseness" in contrast to sense of culture being presented in Japanese films.

  • Fei Mu, a director of the pre-Communist era, utilized Beijing opera in a number of plays, sometimes within "Westernized", realistic plots.

  • King Hu, a later Chinese film director, utilized many of the formal norms of Beijing opera in his films, such as the parallelism between music, voice, and gesture.

  • In the 1993 film Farewell My Concubine, by Chen Kaige, Beijing opera serves as the object of pursuit for the protagonists and a backdrop for their romance. However, the film's portrayal of Beijing opera has been criticized as one-dimensional. Beijing opera is also featured in Peking Opera Blues by Tsui Hark.

  Opera Around the World

  In addition to its presence in mainland China, Beijing opera has spread to many other places. It can be found in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities elsewhere.

  Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous Dan performers of all time, was also one of the greatest popularizers of Beijing opera abroad. During the 1920s, he performed Beijing opera in Japan. This inspired an American tour in February 1930. Although some, such as the actor Otis Skinner, believed that Beijing opera could never be a success in the United States, the favorable reception of Lanfang and his troupe in New York City disproved this notion. The performances had to be relocated from the 49th Street Theater to the larger National Theater, and the duration of the tour extended from two weeks to five. Lanfang traveled across the United States, receiving honorary degrees from the University of California and Pomona College. He followed this tour with a tour in the Soviet Union in 1935.

  Where to See It

  Fundamental to the performance and overall ambience of traditional Beijing opera is the venue. There are many restored venues in Beijing dating from the late 17th century onwards, the opera stage at Prince Gong's Mansion and Zhengyici-xi-lou (Zheng Yici Peking Opera Theatre), being among them. However, modern venues for the general operatic and theatre stage are also common.

  Posted 02 Dec 09 in China Travel Forum

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  If I want to visit the Expo for four days, which category of tickets should I buy?

  Hello...

  You can choose the 3 days admission ticket which is For all visitors, Valid for any three days except Peak Days and One ticket per person, valid for one entry per day.

  If you have anymore enquires,

  come visit this website:

  http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/chinese-culture/world-expo-2010-shanghai/ 

  there are some FAQ avaliable

  Regards

  Yes!Chinatour

  Posted 05 Nov 09 in 2010 World Expo

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  12 Days Shanghai '10 Expo & Beijing Xi'an Sightseeing

   

  Day 1  * Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

   

  Day 2  * After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square , the largest square of its kind in the world. * Then visit the Forbidden City  to awe an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex. * Our last stop, the Temple of Heaven , is the place for imperial rituals and worship. * In the evening, the famous Beijing Roast Duck is served at Hepingmen.

   

  Day 3  * Have an excursion of Great Wall at Mutianyu  section by cable car. With vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 percent of the area, the sceneries here are beautiful all the year round.

         * Proceed to Changling Tomb, the tomb of Emperor Zhu Di and his empresses. This is the most magnificent of the Ming Tombs.

         * You will also see the Sacred Way  of the Ming Tombs. It is a tree-lined road bordered by stone statues, along which the emperors once trod to conduct many sacred ceremonies.

         * After dinner, enjoy the incredible Chinese Kung Fu show, which displays the essence of China's martial arts.

   

  Day 4 * Today, our first stop is the Summer Palace , the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.

         * In the afternoon, we go to Lama Temple , a renowned lama temple of the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism.

   

  Day 5 * Start with an early Hutong  tour in a rickshaw for the traditional Beijing Courtyard Couses  and alleys before transferring to the airport for the flight to Xi'an.

         * Xi'an, as one of the oldest cities, was the capital for over 1,000 years and was the starting point of ancient Silk Road. Enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.

         * When in Xi'an, try the famous local snack - Pancake in Mutton Soup (Yangrou Paomo).

   

  Day 6 * Today's attractions feature Terracotta Warriors and Horses , one of World Cultural Heritages. The lifelike warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang will sure lead you back to the ancient warring times.

         * The second stop is Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most famous buddhist pagodas in China, which was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.

         * Then visit the Xi'an City Wall , an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.

         * Enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet while appreciating the Tang Dancing Show .

  Day 7  * After a morning visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum , transfer to the airport to depart for Shanghai, the most modern city in China.

         * After arrival, explore the Town God Temple  (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

         * Before noon, we arrive at Yuyuan Garden, which owns the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

         * The next stop is Shanghai Museum , the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.

         * The last attraction is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, a landmark of Shanghai.

   

  Day 8 * Today you enjoy a rich trip beginning with the Jade Buddha Temple . Built in 1918, in the style of the Song Dynasty, the temple houses two valuable jade statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha.

         * Then have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road . Walk along The Bund , one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River .

         * Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area  and experience the nightlife of Shanghai. Xintiandi Area has become an ideal place for tourists to appreciate Shanghai's history, culture and modern lifestyle. It's also a gathering place for foreigners and local citizens who have high culture tastes.

   

  Day 9 *  World Expo 2010 Shanghai

   

         * After breakfast,tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively.

   

  Day 10 *  World Expo 2010 Shanghai

   

         * After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

   

  Day 11 *  World Expo 2010 Shanghai

   

         * After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

   

  Day 12 *  Shanghai

   

         * Transfer to Shanghai airport to prepare for departure.

         * End of service.

  Posted 23 Oct 09 in China Travel Forum

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  14 Days Shanghai '10 Expo & China Panoramic Tour

  

  Day 1* Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

   

  Day 2 * After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square , the largest square of its kind in the world.

            * Then visit the Forbidden City  to awe an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex.

         * Our last stop, the Temple of Heaven , is the place for imperial rituals and worship. In the evening, the famous Beijing Roast Duck is served at Hepingmen.

   

  Day 3 * Have an excursion of Great Wall at Mutianyu  section by cable car. With vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 percent of the area, the sceneries here are beautiful all the year round.

         * Proceed to Changling Tomb, the tomb of Emperor Zhu Di and his empresses. This is the most magnificent of the Ming Tombs .

         * You will also see the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It is a tree-lined road bordered by stone statues, along which the emperors once trod to conduct many sacred ceremonies.

         * After dinner, enjoy the incredible Chinese Kung Fu show, which displays the essence of China's martial arts.

   

  Day 4 * Today, our first stop is the Summer Palace , the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.

         * In the afternoon, we go to Lama Temple , a renowned lama temple of the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism.

   

  Day 5  * Start with an early Hutong  tour in a rickshaw for the traditional Beijing Courtyard  Couses and alleys before transferring to the airport for the flight to Xi'an.

         * Xi'an , as one of the oldest cities, was the national capital for over 1,000 years and was the start point of ancient Silk Road. Enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower.

         * Later visit the Great Mosque , one of the most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.

         * When in Xi'an, try the famous local snack - Pancake in Mutton Soup (Yangrou Paomo).

   

  Day 6  * Today's attractions feature Terracotta Warriors and Horses , one of World Cultural Heritages. The lifelike warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang will sure lead you back to the ancient warring times.

         * The second stop is Big Wild Goose Pagoda , one of the most famous buddhist pagodas in China, which was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.

         * Then visit the Xi'an City Wall , an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.

         * Enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet while appreciating the Tang Dancing Show .

   

  Day 7 * After a morning visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum  which is the epitome of Shaanxi's glamorous imperial past.

         * Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. One of Guilin's best attractions is the Elephant Trunk Hill , which really looks like an elephant drinking from the river.

   

  Day 8 * "Guilin waters and mountains are the most beautiful under heaven," so goes a Chinese saying describing the immortal beauty. After breakfast, enjoy an exciting cruise on the Li River . Lunch is served on board.

         * Go ashore as you arrive in Yangshuo. You can choose to rent a bicycle to tour the countryside and get a taste of the laidback rural life of the farmers there.

         * Appreciate Moon Hill  and the Big Banyan Tree . Moon Hill is a limestone pinnacle with a moon-shaped hole in the middle.

         * Big Banyan Tree became famous for its long history, towering beauty and the moving love story of Liu Sanjie.

         * Then enjoy a local folk dance show of Impression Liu Sanjie before returning to Guilin.

   

  Day 9 * Visit the Reed Flute Cave  in the morning. Reed Flute Cave is one of the most egregious underground scenery in China. The cave got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside it, with which people make flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave, you will see a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition.

         * Head for the Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill). The thin shape of the hill and lush greenery around make it resemble brocaded fabric. The local osmanthus tea (Guihua) is very famous and worth trying.

         * Later transfer to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. Shanghai is the most modern city in China. The rest of the day is free for personal things.

   

  Day 10  * After breakfast, have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road . Walk along The Bund , one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River .

         * Then, arrive at Yuyuan Garden , which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

         * Visit Jade Buddha Temple , built in 1918, in the style of the Song Dynasty, the temple houses two valuable jade statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha.

         * Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

         * Lastly go see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower , the landmark of Shanghai.

         * Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area and experience the nightlife of Shanghai. Xintiandi Area  has become an ideal place for tourists to appreciate Shanghai's history, culture and modern lifestyle. It's also a gathering place for foreigners and local citizens who have high culture tastes.

   

  Day 11  * After breakfast,tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there. 3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively.

   

  Day 12 >>  World Expo 2010 Shanghai

         * After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

   

  Day 13 >>  World Expo 2010 Shanghai

         * After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

   

  Day 14 * Transfer you to Shanghai airport to prepare for departure. * End of service.

   

  Posted 23 Oct 09 in China Travel Forum

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  9 Days Shanghai '10 Expo & Suzhou Hangzhou and Water

   

  Day 1* The guide meets you at the Shanghai Airport and transfer you to the hotel.The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

   

  Day 2 >>  World Expo 2010 Shanghai * 3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively. *World Expo Shanghai 2010: China is a grand drawing together of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the Expo is "Better City, Better Life", which reflects Shanghai's leading status as a economic and cultural city in the Twenty-first Century. The expo is expected to attract the largest number of participants and visitors in the history of international expositions. The Shanghai 2010 Expo's emblem, depicting the image of three people holding hands together symbolizes that depicting the image of three people holding hands together symbolizes that.

   

  Day 3 >>  World Expo 2010 Shanghai * World Expo Shanghai 2010: China is a grand drawing together of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the Expo is "Better City, Better Life", which reflects Shanghai's leading status as a economic and cultural city in the Twenty-first C

   

  Day 4 >>   World Expo 2010 Shanghai * World Expo Shanghai 2010: China is a grand drawing together of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the Expo is "Better City, Better Life", which reflects Shanghai's leading status as a economic and cultural city in the Twenty-first C

   

  Day 5 * Today you enjoy a rich trip beginning with the Yuyuan Garden  - one of the traditional Chinese private gardens in Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of many different architectures. It has been referred to as a crystallization of the Chinese garden culture.

         * Then Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss the typical Shanghai snacks such as Steamed Stuffed Buns.

         * Next enjoy an interesting cruise on the Huangpu River  - the mother river of Shanghai. The scene on both sides gives you a sweeping perspective of Shanghai old and new.

         * Lastly, visit the Shanghai Museum  and enjoy Chinese culture. With a collection of over 120,000 pieces, it is a large museum of ancient Chinese art.

         * Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area and experience the nightlife of Shanghai. Xintiandi Area  has become an ideal place for tourists to appreciate Shanghai's history, culture and modern lifestyle. It's also a gathering place for foreigners and local citizens who have high culture tastes.

   

  Day 6 * After breakfast, drive to appreciate the Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang , honored as the No. 1 water town of China. It owns a history of more than 900 years with many houses built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enjoy an interesting cruise on rivers criss-crossing through the Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang. The stone arch bridges and the old-aged buildings and streets along the rivers are pretty much the same as they were in ancient times. You have a chance to taste the overwhelming charm of a South China water town. Lastly, drive to Suzhou.

   

  Day 7  * Your trip starts from the visit to the Tiger Hill . Atop the hill stands Cloud Rock Pagoda (Yunyan Ta), which the Suzhounese love to compare to the Tower of Pisa. By climbing the hill, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding of Suzhou.

   

  Day 8  * Your day starts by sightseeing around West Lake  onboard a ship, Hangzhou's most famous scenic sight. The islets and temples, pavilions and gardens, causeways and arched bridges of this jade lake constitute the supreme example of lakeside beauty in China.

         * Move to the Red Carp Pond . It is the heart of viewing fish at Flower Harbor Park, one of the ten places of interests at West Lake. Countless carps live and play in Red Carp Pond, fascinating thousands of tourists each year.

         * Next attraction is Feilaifeng Peak . There are many legends about the peak's name. It is a pure limestone mountain scattered with lots of large stones like a flying dragon, a running elephant, a crouching tiger, and a fleeting monkey. The caves shelter many stone Buddha statues in a variety of poses ranging from standing, to sitting, to sleeping.

         * Lastly, explore the Linyin Temple , one of the ten famous ancient Buddhist temples in China. It has been a center of worship for Buddhism. With many old trees, bamboo groves, Buddhist rock carvings, and quiet and beautiful surroundings, the temple has received countless tourists from all over the world.

         * Later, drive back to Shanghai.

   

  Day 9 * Your trip comes to an end and you are escorted to the airport.

  Posted 23 Oct 09 in China Travel Forum

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  10 Days Shanghai '10 Expo & Yangtze River Cruise

  

  Day 1 * Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

   

  Day 2 * After breakfast, have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road. Walk along The Bund, one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River .

         * Then, arrive at Yuyuan Garden , which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

         * Next visit Jade Buddha Temple , Built in 1918, in the style of the Song Dynasty, the temple houses two valuable jade statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha.

         * Explore the Town God Temple  (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

         * The next stop is Shanghai Museum , the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.

         * Lastly go see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower , the landmark of Shanghai.

         * Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area and experience the nightlife of Shanghai. Xintiandi Area  has become an ideal place for tourists to appreciate Shanghai's history, culture and modern lifestyle. It's also a gathering place for foreigners and local citizens who have high culture tastes.

   

  Day 3 * After breakfast,tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively.

   

  Day 4 * After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

   

  Day 5 * After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

   

  Day 6 * After breakfast, have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road . Walk along The Bund , one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River.

         * Fly to Chongqing. On arrival in Chongqing, visit Eling Park, you can get a bird's eye view of the city of Chongqing from Eling Park .

         * Go see Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo . There are more than 230 kinds of rare wild animals on display in the Chongqing zoo, the pandas are the most popular among all of the animals.

         * You then transfer to the cruise pier. Depart Chongqing at 9:00 p.m..

   

  Day 7 * Take an onshore excursion to sightsee either Fengdu or Shi Bao Zhai or Wanzhou. Fengdu , located on the north bank of the Yangtze River, is an ancient city with a long history, known as the "Ghost City" to most Chinese people.

         * Shi Bao Zhai , literally means Stone Treasure Fortress, located in Zhong County, at the south bank of the Yangtze River, 278 km away from Chongqing, it was first built during Qing Dynasty in 1750.

         * Wanzhou  is a small mountainous city. It is at about the halfway point between Chongqing and Yichang, and has been an important river port for centuries.

   

  Day 8 * Sail through Qutang Gorge  or Wu Gorge and take an excursion to Daninghe River Small Three Gorges or Shennongxi River (Shennong Stream). The disappearing boat trackers can be seen by the Yangtze River.

         * Sail through the Three Gorges am Ship Locks. The Three Gorges Dam will be the largest hydropower station and dam in the world.

   

  Day 9 * Go onshore to see the Three Gorges Dam site in the morning.

         * Then depart Yichang at 1:30 p.m. for the airport.

         * Stay overnight at hotel in Shanghai.

   

  Day 10 * Transfer to Shanghai airport to prepare for departure. * End of service.

   

  Posted 22 Oct 09 in China Travel Forum

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