USChinaTrip- Beijing-Jinan-Qufu-Mt.Tai-Qingdao-Weihai-Penglai-Yantai, Shandong Peninsular Culture 12 Days Tour

	2009-1-6
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Shandong Peninsular Culture 12 Days Tour
Beijing-Jinan-Qufu-Mt.Tai-Qingdao-Weihai-Penglai-Yantai

Highlights

Fare includes: Transpacific air tickets and domestic air within China; deluxe hotel accommodations (twin share); three meals daily; admission fees and Chinese/English bilingual tour guide.

Remarks

$50 surcharge for early departure or late return. Additional surcharge for class difference if necessary.

Tour Code

AA-CSP12

Departure

Friday

Price

	ADULT	CHILD	SINGLE
3/11, 25	$1499up	$1199up	+$300	Order Now
4/8, 15, 22	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
5/6, 13, 20	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
6/3, 10, 17	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
7/8, 15, 22, 29	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
8/5, 12, 26	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
9/2, 16, 23	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
10/7, 14, 21, 28	$1599up	$1299up	+$350
11/11, 18	$1499up	$1199up	+$300
The above prices are for LAX departure, other cities are available with extra charges.

Day 1

U.S.A. - BEIJING

Depart West Coast today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey and cross the International Dateline.

Day 2

U.S.A. - BEIJING

En route.

Day 3

BEIJING (L/D)

Upon arriving Beijing, you will be met by our professional local guide at the Beijing International Airport. Then we shall proceed to the Palace Museum - the Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square - the well-known largest square in the world, the Summer Palace - the largest imperial garden in China, and the Temple of Heaven - where the Ming and Qing emperors conducted the annual ceremony to pray to the Heaven for a good harvest. This evening you will enjoy a Chinese acrobatic show with delicious dinner.
Hotel: New Century Hotel or similar

Day 4

BEIJING (B/L/D)

Full day excursion outside of Beijing to the remarkable Great Wall and legendary Ming Tombs - the last resting place of 13 emperors. Tonight's special dinner gives you a real taste of the famous Peking Duck.
Hotel: New Century Hotel or similar

Day 5

BEIJING - JINAN (B/L/D)

Go to the capital city of Shandong Province, Jinan, today. Located in the western part of the center of Shandong Province, Jinan is at the juncture of the Beijing-Shanghai and Qingdao-Jinan railways. Nearby to the south is Mt. Tai, officially recognized by the United Nation as part of the world's natural and cultural heritage.
Hotel: Jinan ZhongHao Hotel or similar

Day 6

JINAN - QUFU (B/L/D)

Our tour starts at Baotu Spring, which is known not only as the first of the 72 springs in Jinan but as the "First Spring Under Heaven". Together with its environs, it has been turned into a park of the same name that is now one of the three major places of interest in Jinan. Then we shall travel to Qufu for the Confucius Temple. The temple used to be a place of making sacrifices to Confucius, and now it became a historic site under special protection by the government. We also vist the The Confucius Residence, located at the east side of the temple.
Hotel: Qufu Queli Hotel or similar

Day 7

QUFU - MT.TAI (B/L/D)

Mt. Tai, located in the center of Shandong Province, north of Taian City, and is considered by the Chinese to be one of the nation's five "holiest" mountains. We shall visit the Yuhuang Ding (Jade Emperor Peak), the highest point on Mt. Tai. A large rock, inscribed with the Chinese words for "supreme summit" marks the end of the trek here.
Hotel: International Hotel or similar

Day 8

MT.TAI - QINGDAO (B/L/D)

In the morning we go to the beautiful seaside city on the southern coast of the Shandong Peninsula - Qingdao. The city lies on undulating hills with luxuriantly green trees and buildings noted for their attractive architectural styles. The red color of the tiled roves, green color of the trees thills and blue of the sea contrast beautifully. Visit the Pier, Xiaoyu Hill Park and The Eight Passes Scenery Spot
Hotel: Qingdao Grand Regency Hotel or similar

Day 9

QINGDAO (B/L/D)

Visit Laoshan, one of China's famous mountains. It has been known as the "Home of immortals". Also visit Taiqing Palace, Wusi Square and Donghai Road.
Hotel: Qingdao Grand Regency Hotel or similar

Day 10

QINGDAO - WEIHAI (B/L/D)

Transfer to Weihai after breakfast. Weihai lies in the east end of Shandong Peninsula, surrounded by sea on three sides. Opposite to its north is Liaodong Peninsula. It faces the Korean Peninsula and Japan across the sea to the east and borders on Yantai and Qingdao on the west. We shall visit a major military spot during the Opium War - Liugongdao Island.
Hotel: Weihai Golden Bay Hotel or similar

Day 11

WEIHAI - PENGLAI - YANTAI (B/L/D)

Renowned as a fairyland under heaven, Penglai city is located at the northern most tip of Shandong Peninsula. We shall visit this beautiful city in the morning. Then later we move on to Yantai and visit the Water Fortress and the Museum of Ancient Boat.
Hotel: Yantai Center Hotel or similar

Day 12

YANTAI - USA (B)

Yantai city tour in the morning, transfer to the International airport after lunch and finish the wonderful 12 days China tour.