JUN. 12. THU.Depart for Beijing. Flights available from most major airports in US and Canada (cost varies.)
JUN. 13 FRI. Arrive Beijing. Transfer to Rosedale Hotel & Suites.
JUN. 14 SAT. Today’s discovery includes the awesome Tian An Men Square, Ming Dynasty extravagance at the Forbidden City’s Imperial Palace, with admission to the living quarters, museum and jewelry sections. After lunch visit the Summer Palace with a boat ride on Lake Kunming, then on to the exquisite Temple of Heaven. BLD. (American Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served.)
JUN. 15 SUN. Behold and mount the awesome Great Wall of China, one of the most amazing feats of mankind. After lunch, stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way to the Ming Tombs and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall. BLD.
JUN. 16 MON. Educational Visits and Seminars: Innovative practices in education and lifelong learning: standards, curriculum, assessment, teacher preparation, certification and HRD.
Join one that suits your spirit of adventure and discovery. Take a solo walk, visit a family, a market place, do some shopping, take a bicycle ride along the countryside, or join a pre-arranged one-day tour. There is plenty of exciting things you could do! B.
Discovery journey 2000 participants in front of the Temple of Haven
JUN. 17 TUE. Continuation of Educational visits or Optional visits.
JUN. 18 WED. Free day at leisure or meet with students or staff of an educational institutions you visited earlier. [Or optional Half day Hutong Tour with lunch. You will be carried by pedicab through Hutong's ancient narrow streets, then visit a courtyard-style family residence. Admire the panoramic view of the city from atop the Drum Tower Pagoda; $35 extra.] B
JUN 19 WED Return home.
Optional Extension to Xian and Shanghai - $585, (single supplement: $185)
JUN. 19 THU. Fly to historic Xi’an, ancient capital of China, transfer to the Xian Garden Hotel. B
JUN 20 FRI. A full day sightseeing shows the famed legion of the extraordinary life-sized terra-cotta warriors, no two alike, buried for over 2200 years; Circle Vision Movie, Bronze Chariot then lunch at the Terra Cotta Museum includes a handmade noodle-making demonstration.Then out to tour renowned Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. Evening enjoy a Chinese dinner with Tang Dynasty Show in the hotel. BLD
JUN. 21 SAT. Departure transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai. Arrival transfer to the Hua Ting Hotel and Towers. Afternoon optional educational visits or free. B
JUN. 22 SUN. Today’s sightseeing shows Nanjing or Huai Hai Road’s emporiums, the rich collections at the Shanghai Museum, The Bund, and Jade Buddha Temple.
Tags: Culture, Customs, Discover China, People