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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Qin Terra-cotta Army: known as "The Eighth Wonder of the World"
- Shannxi History Museum
- Shadow Puppet Show in Gao’s family
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Xi'an, the starting point of the Silk Road. This journey takes you face-to-face with the awe-inspiring Qin Terracotta Warriors, a testament to China's first emperor. You will cycle along the ancient City Wall, explore the treasure troves of the Shaanxi History Museum, and wander through the vibrant Muslim Quarter. Experience traditional arts with a Shadow Puppet show and savor a famous Dumpling Banquet accompanied by a Tang Dynasty dance performance. The adventure culminates with a thrilling ascent of the Mount Hua (Mount Hua), known as the "most precipitous mountain in the world."
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVAL XI'AN
Arrive at Xi’an by flight in the afternoon. Meet Xi’an guide at airport. Transfer to downtown Xi’an, check in hotel and rest.
For welcome dinner, enjoy dumpling banquet. Xi’an is considered the home of China’s dumpling tradition. Here we sample dumplings with a wide variety of fillings, shapes, and colors, each offering a unique flavor, name and story. After dinner, enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Dancing Show. Tang Dynasty (618-907 A. D.) was the height of China’s development in music and dance which have been very influential for both China and Japan. Elegance and dignity are at the core of Tang dynasty dance.
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Accommodation 3/4* hotel in Xi'an
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Meals D
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XI'AN
Begin today with a private tour of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. Created to guard the tomb of Qin Shihuangdi, the first emperor to unite China, the Terracotta Warriors are regarded as one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
After lunch, drive back to Xi’an downtown, followed by a stroll with our guide in the Muslim Quarter and the visit to the Big Mosque, where the way of life is markedly different from the traditions of the Han Chinese. For over 1,300 years, since the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618 - 907), Muslims have been an integral part of daily life in Xi'an, the beginning of the Silk Road.
Before dinner, we will enjoy Shadow Puppet show in Gao’s family. It is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.
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Accommodation 3/4* hotel in Xi'an
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Meals BLD
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XI'AN
After breakfast, begins our tour with a biking along the Ancient City Wall, the most complete city wall in China. The original foundation was based on the ruins of the Imperial City Wall of Chang’an City, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, known today as Xi’an. Though the wall has been entirely renovated, it still resonates with history.
Then we walk to the Forest of Steles, located just next to one of the wall’s gates. The Forest of Steles is comprised of a series of gardens that contain China's largest, richest and earliest collections of Chinese ancient stone tablets used by famous calligraphers before the invention of paper.
After lunch, we make our way to the Shaanxi History Museum. As the cradle of Chinese civilization and the home of several Chinese dynasties, Shaanxi is a treasure trove of Chinese historical and cultural artifacts. Through paintings, sculptures, and relics, the museum takes us on a tour of China’s traditional history. The highlight of our visit is access to the underground murals, many of which portray the imperial and aristocratic lifestyles of the flourishing Tang Dynasty.
From the museum, we make our way to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda reflects Xi’an’s importance as the center of Buddhist development in ancient China, when it was situated at the eastern edge of the Silk Road.
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Accommodation 3/4* hotel in Xi'an
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Meals BLD
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XI'AN - MT. HUA - XI'AN
Today we make our way to Mount Hua, which stands in Huayin City, the east of Xi’an. As the most famous mountainous landscape with unique style, Mount Hua is well known for its steepness and picturesque beauty and enjoys the title of “the most precipitous mountain in the world.”
It boasts five imposing peaks with precipices and overhanging rocks: the East Peak (Sunrise Peak), the West Peak (Lotus Flower Peak), the South Peak (Wild Goose-resting Peak), the North Peak (Clouds Terrace Peak) and the Central Peak (Jade Maiden Peak),” flying over the clouds and being reflected in the Yellow River”. The cableway with length of 1524.9metres and drop of 755 metres, is reputed as “No.1 Cable in Asia”. The changeable weather in different seasons shows unique features, splendid in autumn and winter, and gentle and grace in spring and summer.
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Accommodation 3/4* hotel in Xi'an
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Meals BLD
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XI'AN
After breakfast, drive to airport to catch the flight back home. On the way to the airport, we visit the Yangling Han Dig (Hanyang Tomb). This excavation was begun in 1990 and is part of the vast funerary complex of the Emperor Han Jing Di. In contrast to the Qin Dynasty Terracotta Warriors where we viewed row after row of soldiers buried along with horse-drawn chariots, various farm animals were unearthed at the Han Dynasty Hanyang Tomb, indicative of the prosperous and peaceful social-political climate of the times.
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Meals BL
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
