Arrive in Beijing (Saturday)
Welcome to Beijing-the capital of China and home to many wonders. On arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your impressive 5 star hotel.

Beijing
Today, we will walk across Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and the symbolic center for all of China. We will then visit the magnificent Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Afternoon, we will visit Summer Palace. The Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) in the northwestern suburb of Beijing was built in 1750, so far the best-preserved imperial garden in China, and was endorsed by the UNESCO in 1998 as a world cultural heritage site. As a paragon of Chinese gardens, this huge garden includes Longevity Hill, whose beauty is set off by a multitude of halls, kiosks and trees, and Kunming Lake, a vast man-made construction with water filled by a large reservoir north of Beijing. [B/L/D]

Beijing
A full day excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, one of the most amazing feats of human labor. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Ming Tombs at Changling along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. [B/L/D]

Beijing
After breakfast, we will visit Temple of Heaven to see local people doing Taiji and morning exercises. Built in 1420, Temple of Heaven was where Ming and Qing emperors prayed Heaven for good harvests. Major structures are hall of Prayer for good Harvest, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and Abstinence Palace. UNESCO endorsed Temple of Heaven as a world cultural heritage site in December 1998. Later, we visit Museum of China Ancient Architecture & History of Beijing. Afternoon, we will take a tour to Hutong. Hutong is an ancient urban alley peculiar to Beijing. The ancient city has several thousands of hutong around the Forbidden City. Most of them were formed in Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Most hutongs in Beijng are mainly located in the area near Shichahai, the most beautiful place in old Beijing, with the oldest water areas, the mansions of the former princes, temples, famous personages’ former residences. Enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner & cultural show in the evening. [B/L/SD]

Beijing/Chengde Overland
You will be transferred to Chengde (Introduction of Imperial Capital of Chengde), originally called Rehe was once the summer resort capital of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It holds rich culture related to this history as well as many historic relics. Upon arrival, we will visit Putuo Zongchengzhi Temple, which is located to the north of Mountain Resort of Chengde. It is the biggest and the most magnificent building in Eight Outer Temples. Built in 1767 imitating the style of the Potala Palace, the temple is also named “Little Potala Palace”. For another reason that “Putuo Zongchengzhi” is a Tibetan language meaning “Potala Palace” in Chinese. [B/L/D]

Chengde
Morning visit the Bishushanzhuang –The Imperial Mountain Summer Resort. The Imperial Mountain Resort of Chengde, a key national cultural protection unit, was listed in the World Cultural Heritage Directory in 1994. It was built in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and took about 90 years (1703-1792) to construct. Afternoon, we will visit small Kashilumbu Palace & Puning Temple. Puning Temple was built in 1755. It is also known as 'Big Buddha Temple', for a big wooden Buddhist statue housed there. . [B/L/D]

Chengde/Beijing Overland
This morning, we drive back to Beijing. Afternoon is free at leisure. [B/L]

Depart Shanghai (Saturday)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for flight to your sweet home. [B]

*Price per person in Canadian dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together

Includes:

• 7 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with buffet breakfast
  • Beijing Plaza Royal or Chang An Grand Hotel or Oriental Bay Hotel (all 5 star)
    
  • Chengde Yunshan Hotel or similar ( 4 star)
• Sightseeing tours with lunch and dinner as listed, including
  • Peking Duck Dinner & Cultural Show in Beijing
  • Lunch & dinner at local restaurant with one glass of soft drink
  • Special lunch at local restaurant with soft drinks
  • Special dinner at local restaurant with soft drinks & local wine
• Professional English speaking tour guide service
• Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
• Baggage handling

Excludes:

• International flights & airport taxes
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities to guide, driver & porters