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Visit Places: Beijing and Yunan (Kunming & Lijiang)
Visit Places: Beijing / Kunming / Lijiang (Extension to Xi’an Terracotta)
Trip Length: 14 Days
Trip Date: 12th September – 25th September 2011
Trip Fee: GBP 1348 per person
Week One: (Beijing Sightseeing, Martial Arts Training and Taoist Study Workshop)
Group 1: (Sightseeing and Local Culture Experiences):
Ideal for those who are coming to Beijing for the first time. You will have the opportunity to visit the most famous historical attractions in China's capital city such as Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and the Great Wall. Also included in your trip are many local cultural activities including visiting a Tea House, a Silk Factory, watching the Peking Opera and an Acrobatics Show, learning calligraphy, Chinese medicine and dumpling making!
Group 2: (Tai Chi & Qigong Study with Taoism Workshops):
Ideal for those who have been to China before. The course focuses on a Tai Chi Fan Form and Taoism Philosophy workshops include Taoism in Tai Chi practice, Taoism in improved health and Taoism's influence on Chinese people. These workshops are an excellent way to broaden your understanding of Chinese culture and people.
Group 3: Wushu and Kung Fu Training
Learn or train Chinese Martial Arts, Wushu and Kung Fu in the land of their origins, under the guidance of famous Chinese masters both young and old. Our martial arts workshops encompass traditional and contemporary styles as well as external and internal forms. The external group includes Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu and Sanshou.
Week Two – Special Trip to Southwest of China- Yunnan Province (Kunming-Lijiang)
Trip to Yunnan (Kunming & Lijiang)
Get a different and equally rewarding cultural experience in the ancient city of Lijiang and Dali. Famed for their traditional villages and ethnic minority people groups, Lijiang will touch your heart as you walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and cross over bridge after bridge that connect its intricate water canals. Explore the beauty of the Naxi and Bai ethnic groups in whatever medium you like to express their colorful culture and their magnificent land.
Extension Trip to Xian Terracotta Warriors
Get ready for a fun-filled experience of Xian, one of China's most historical cities! This ancient capital city located in Shaanxi Province is the hometown of the famous Terracotta Warriors among other world renowned sights and attractions
Standard Itinerary
The aim of the itinerary is to provide a brief idea of what the participants of the cultural trip will experience during the visit in China. It is designed to be flexible which means it can be altered if required, but we will make sure that all the activities listed on the trip itinerary will be carried out.
Day 1 UK/Beijing
Take flight from UK to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Day 2 Beijing
Airport Pick Up, transfer to hotel, Trip briefing and Orientation after lunch, Welcome Dinner. Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 3 Beijing
Sightseeing Group: After breakfast we will travel to the Sacred Pass of Ming Tombs, after lunch at Dayi restaurant, we will head to Badalin, and climb the magnificent Great Wall, enjoy a tea break on the way back, arrive in the hotel, have shower and enjoy the famous Peking Duck Banquet.
Study and Train Group: (options: Tai Chi Fan Form)- Beihai Park
Morning Class: 9 to 11am
Afternoon Class: 3 to 5pm
Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 4 Beijing
Sightseeing Group: After breakfast visit Temple of Heaven, after lunch visit Tian anmen Square and Forbidden City, take rickshaw tour of Beijing Hutong. After dinner transfer to hotel.
Study and Train Group: (options: Tai Chi Fan Form) – Location: Bei Hai Park
Morning Class: 9 to 11am
Afternoon Class: 3 to 5pm
Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 5 Beijing
Sightseeing Group: After breakfast visit the Summer Palace, the biggest imperial garden in China, maybe practice Tai Chi for 1 hour in the palace, after lunch, travel to airport, and take flight (CA1385 16:20 – 19:30) to Kunming. Upon arrival meet our local guide, and transfer direct to hotel.
Study and Train Group: (options: Tai Chi Fan Form )- Location: Bei Hai Park
Morning Class: 9 to 11am, after lunch travel to airport, and take flight (CA1385 16:20 – 19:30) to Kunming. Upon arrival meet our local guide, and transfer direct to hotel.
Stay at Wei Long hotel in Kunming.
Day 6 Kunming / Lijiang
After breakfast, take flight to Lijiang, (45 minutes), upon arrival meet our local guide and transfer to hotel, after lunch, visit the most famous attraction- the Lijiang Ancient Town. Stay at Wangfu Hotel Lijiang
Day 7 Lijiang
After breakfast visit the Dongba Ethnic Cultural Tour, Baisha Bihuan, Black Dragon Pool, after a special lunch visit the Suhe Ancient Village. Stay at Wangfu Hotel Lijiang
Day 8 Lijiang
After breakfast visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with Cable Car Trip, Stay at Wangfu Hotel Lijiang
Day 9 Lijiang
Free time for self exploration in ancient Lijiang Town, Lunch and Dinner are not provided. Stay at Wangfu hotel.
Day 10 Lijiang / Kunming / Beijing
After breakfast, travel to Kunming airport, and take flight back to Beijing.
Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 11 Beijing
Free time or option to join the study and train group for all participants
Study and Train Group: (options: Xing Yi)
Morning Class: 9 to 11am
Afternoon Class: 3 to 5pm
Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 12 Beijing
Free time or option to join the study and train group for all participants
Study and Train Group: (options: Xing Yi)
Morning Class: 9 to 11am
Afternoon Class: 3 to 5pm
Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 13 Beijing
After breakfast enjoy free time that allows you to take rest or explore other places in Beijing, lunch is not provided, afternoon transfer to the famous shopping place, the Silk Market, so you can practice your haggling skills and buy some souvenirs, Farewell Dinner with the Certificate Presentation in the evening. Stay at hotel
Stay at the International Plaza-Beijing Shishahai Sports School.
Day 14 Beijing
After breakfast, transfer to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Xian Extension Trip (GBP 230 per person)
Day 10 Lijiang / Kunming / Xian
After breakfast, travel to Kunming airport, and take flight to Xian.
Upon arrival, meet the local guide, transfer hotel, rest after dinner.
Stay at Gudu Hotel
Day 11 Kunming / Xian
After breakfast, visit Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, City tour - Drum Tower. Stay at Xian Gudu Hotel
Day 12 Xian
Breakfast, after lunch visit The Ancient City Wall, Big Mosque and have a walk around at the mosque area, lunch, Take overnight train Z20 (Soft sleeper at 20:16 – 7:17am) after dinner
Day 13 Beijing
Upon arrival in the morning, transfer to hotel for breakfast, lunch is not provided, afternoon transfer to the famous shopping place, the Silk Market, so you can practice your haggling skills and buy some souvenirs, Farewell Dinner with the Certificate Presentation in the evening. Stay at hotel
Day 14 Beijing / 14th April 2010
After breakfast, transfer to airport after breakfast, and take flight back to London.
Trip Fee Includes:
Airport Pick-up / Drop-off: Meet all the participants at the airport, transfer to hotels and take you back to the airport once the trip finished.
Welcome Pack: Including Trip badge, Beijing map, local magazine, itinerary, timetable, emergency contact numbers, plus the locations of amenities such as pubs, supermarkets and post office.
SCIC Trip Souvenirs: All participants will be given one selected Chinese present and one SCIC T-shirt as souvenirs for each trip, sports and camp program.
Orientation Day: Participants will be taken on a brief tour around the hotel and then on a more extensive walking tour of the neighborhood so you can orientate yourself and make the most of local facilities.
Study Certificate: All participants will be given a certificate on the study course and workshops.
Standard Meals & Beverages: All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) are mentioned on the itinerary. Breakfast in the hotel is generally buffet style with a choice of both Western and Chinese food, but lunches and dinners in local restaurants are mostly Chinese. Plus a wonderful welcome dinner and the farewell party.
Accommodation: Participants will stay at either 3 or 4 star hotels depending on the location of the activities taking place during your visit in China. Standard rooms have one double or twin beds, air-conditioning, en suite shower / bath room and satellite television. Some hotels offer facilities such as choice of restaurants and pubs, a health and fitness club with gym, Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, massage, bowling, table tennis and games room.
All sightseeing, study and cultural activities: all activities mentioned on the itinerary including cultural classes, local activities and sightseeing programs.
Transportation: Our private coach and driver will be provided during your trip in China for safe and pleasant transport to and from the hotels and to every place where the activities take place, such the historical sites, training places, downtown Beijing and the train station.
Flights & Train in China: All the train journeys and flights mentioned on the itinerary are included in the trip. Short train journeys will be in first class, long flights will be in economic class.
Program Fee Does Not Include:
Chinese Visa: Chinese visas can be easily applied for 3 months prior to the trip. This can be done by visiting the Visa Office or Chinese Embassy in your home country, or by post. We will provide all the information and documents for your visa application. More info
Travel Insurance: For the purposes of flight cancellation and medical expenses for your trip. You will be responsible for arranging proper cover with the insurance companies or travel agencies in your home country.
Flight Tickets to China: Our trip programs do not include the return flights from your home country, so flight tickets should be obtained by yourself or the group leader or school teacher prior to departure. For booking requirements and cheap flights, please click here.
Tips for Tour Guides and Drivers: It is customary in the travel sector to tip the tour guides and bus drivers for their services. Generally tipping of 1 English pound or 2 dollars per day per person is recommended, but there is no obligation to do this. You can tip them according to the services they provide.
Personal Expenses: Our trip fees do not include extra expenses that are not mentioned on the itinerary.
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