___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Overview Of Our Trip to China:
We had a three week holiday in China from the 10th – 28th October 2011. We went with a group for 19 days (three weeks) to look at ancient China with the WendyWu group. We went out amongst 1.3 billion people for three weeks only. Cities were often 20 million ++ people. We went to look at Ancient China.
The Wendy Wu website says: Ancient China ….. 19 Days:
If you desire to learn more about China’s incredible past, we trust this tour will stimulate the historian in you. Whilst touring China’s most ancient cities you will trace the roots of one of Asia’s most fascinating cultures.
This tour will take you from the present capital of Beijing to the ancient cities of Xian and Luoyang. Tour the most significant sites of the imperial age; climb the Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City in Beijing. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Yungang Caves, the Longman Grottoes and the unforgettable Hanging Monastery.
Wander the charming streets of the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Pingyao. Be enthralled with Xian and its many wonders, from its ancient City Wall to the incredible Terracotta Warriors.
Your journey ends in the dynamic city of Shanghai where you can explore ancient and modern China.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 1: 10th October Flying to China …… Brisbane to Singapore
Day 2: 11th October …. Singapore to China
Day 3: 13th October …… Beijing Generally ……Hotel Area and Meals
Day 4: 13th October ……. Rickshaw Ride
Day 5: 12th October …. Forbidden City
Day 6: 12th October ….. Lunch in the Hutong Alley area
Day 7: 12th October …. Temple of Heaven
Day 8: 13th October …. Peking Opera
Day 9: 13th October …. Stadium Area
Day 10: 13th October …. Jade Factory
Day 11: 13th October …. Great Wall
Day 12: 14th October …. Summer Palace
Day 13: 14th October …. Shaolin Restaurant
Day 14: 14th October …. Restaurant for dinner
Day 15: 14th October …. Cosmopolitan Shanghai …….. Show at the Liyuan Theater
Day 16: 14th October …. Explore Shanghai …….. Silk Market
Day 17: 11th October …. Chinese market in the street
Day 18: 11th October …. Flying to Singapore
Day 19: 11th October …. Flying to Australia
______________________________________________________________________________