Saturday, March 2, 2013

2013 Columbus Academy China Trip Itinerary



Day 1: Mar 16 USA – Shanghai
Leave USA to China

Day 2: Mar 17 Shanghai – Suzhou (D) AA289 15:05
Arrive in Shanghai the largest metropolis of China.
Meet & drive 2 hours to Suzhou -a city of gardens and waterways
Dinner at local restaurant
Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel, No.99 Daicheng Qiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou
Tel: 0512-67786778

Day 3: Mar 18 Suzhou (B, SL, D)
ABF at Hotel
Morning tour to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Museum, Lion Grove Garden
Lunch at the famous Deyuelou restaurant, taste local cuisine
Afternoon tour to Panmen – the ancient Water Gate, cruise on the Grand Canal, and visit the
Silk embroidery workshop
Dinner at Xuanmiaoguan snack food

Day 4: Mar 19 Suzhou – Hefei (B)
Transfer to Suzhou station & take a 3-hour fast train ride to Hefei
Activities in Hefei are arranged by #10 High School; students stay overnight with host families and the adult stay in Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Downtown Hefei, No.1104 Changjiang Dong Road, Hefei
Tel: 0551-2206666

Day 5: Mar 20 Hefei – Xi’an (B)
Transfer to Hefei airport; take late afternoon flight to Xi’an
Upon arrival Xian, drive 1 hour to hotel for check-in
Grand Park Hotel; No.12 West Section of Huancheng South Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710068, China
Tel: 029-87608888

Day 6: Mar 21 Xi’an (B, L, SD)
Morning tour to the Terra Cotta Warriors
Lunch at Friendship restaurant & taste local noodles
Afternoon tour to Provincial Museum
Dinner: Traditional Chinese Hotpot

Day 7: Mar 22 Xi’an (B, L, SD)
Morning tour to the Ancient City Wall & the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Lunch: taste Chinese KFC
Afternoon tour to the Great Mosque, Drum Tower, Stone Stele Forest
Dinner at the famous Lao Sunjia restaurant
Evening: Tang Dynasty Performance

Day 8: Mar 23 Xi’an – Beijing (B, L, D)
Morning flight to Beijing, the capital of China
Visit Beijing International School; lunch with Ibs students
Take photo at the exterior of Olympic Venues - the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, served as the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and the blue-colored
National Aquatics Center, Water Cube; afternoon tour to the lavish Summer Palace
Dinner: Brazil BBQ
Visit Wangfujing Commercial Street if time permit
Westin Hotel, 9B Financial Street, XiCheng District, Beijing 100140 China
Phone:  86-10-6606-8866

Day 9: Mar 24 Beijing (B, L, D)
Morning tour to Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Lunch with local family in Hutong Area; students learn to make Chinese dumplings; tour in the ancient Hutong area with pedicab; visit Shichahai Sport School
After dinner, enjoy the performance at Laoshe Tea House

Day 10: Mar 25 Beijing (B, L, SD)
Morning tour to the Great Wall
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon tour to Changling of Ming Tomb
Dinner: Peking Roast Duck
After dinner enjoy Acrobatic Performance

Day 11: Mar 26 Beijing (B, L, D)
Morning tour to Beijing Zoo to see Giant Panda; visit the Grand National Theater of
China & Temple of Heaven; lunch at Tongfulin restaurant; afternoon visit Yong Hegong Lama Temple

Day 12: Mar 27, Beijing – USA (B)
Transfer to airport for your homeward flight to USA

Remarks:
The price includes:
·         Hotel accommodation as listed
·         Air-conditioned private bus transfer
·         Admission fee
·         Suzhou-Hefei Train fee (soft seat)
·         Hefei-Xi’an-Beijing group airfare & tax
·         Professional English Speaking Guide
·         Meals as above-mentioned, etc
The price excludes:
·         Personal expense
·         Int’l airfare & tax
·         Tips for local guide (USD 3-4/pp/day) & driver (USD 1-2/pp/day), etc

Travel arranged by Majestic Vacation, 1609 W Valley Blvd, #168, Alhambra, CA 91803
Tel: 626-570-9110, 1-800-476-5489, Fax: 626-570-9947

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