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13 days Chinese Kungfu tour of Beijing, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Shanghai

For many people, when you think of China, you automatically relate it with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and of course, the Chinese Kung Fu. It might be your dream to visit the Shaolin Temple, where the Shaolin Martial Art originates. This tour will focus on the Chinese Kungfu. You will have opportunity to visit Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Kungfu, and learn some basis knowledge from Shao lin Monks. In addition to, you will experience the warm welcome of the Chinese people as we visit their charming country and colorful vibrant cities. We begin in Beijing, capital almost without interruption since the 12th century, and today the cultural and political center where the Imperial past and the dynamic present converge…We will also explore Shanghai, China's largest city and vibrant commercial heart. Our time in Shanghai will give us a sense of emerging China and provide a lovely ending to the tour.

Day 1: Arrive Beijing

Arrive at Beijing, China's exciting and cultural heart. The local guide will meet you at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest day is free for jet-leg.

Day 2: Beijing B,L,D (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

The day begins at Tiananmen Square, the largest City Square in the world. From there you will enter the Forbidden City, a powerful maze of ancient palaces and courtyards from which the emperor ruled the land for 500 years. Also visit the Emperor's Clock Collection and the Jewelry and Relic collection (which westerners rarely see). After lunch at local Chinese restaurant, we will take you to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors of the Ming and the Qing Dynasties prayed for good harvests. The temple is not only especially glamorous, it is an architectural wonder because not a single nail was used for its construction. Enjoy Chinese Kongfu or Peking Opera show after dinner.

Day 3: Beijing B,L,SD (special dinner)

This morning, you will stroll along a park, a lively pedestrian quarter where you'll see locals practising Tai Chi exercises, street artists demonstrating their wonderful skills. Then visit Shichahai Martial Art School, which is very famous in China. Kungfu movie star Li Lianjie graduated from this school and won the champion in 1980’s. After lunch, you will be taken to The Summer Palace, a vast and beautiful landscape of elegant garden, lakes and pavilions. We’ll admire the famous Marble Boat and take a Kunming lake cruise during the visit. The Peking Duck banquet will be at famous Duck King Restaurant.

Day 4: Beijing/Zhengzhou B,L

Today's excursion to the Great Wall (Juyong Guan section) of China promise to be a highlights of our travels. We'll have a chance to take a hike along one of the most beautiful sections and examine first-hand one of the most scenic portions of its 3700 miles length. Then visit the workshops of a Cloisonne factory to see workers practice this unique art. After lunch, you visit Ming tomb including the Sacred Way and the Ding Ling Museum. You will be able to enter one of the tombs. In the Ding Ling Museum you can see artifacts and replicas from the tomb itself. Take overnight train to Zhengzhou.

Day 5: Zhengzhou/Dengfeng B,L

Arrive Zhengzhou in the morning. Your guide will meet you at railway station. After breakfast, transfer to Dengfeng. Visit Yellow River Scenic Area on the way to Cultural scenic spots include Yueshan Temple, Mt. Wulongfeng, Battlefield of King Liubang and King Xiangyu, Huayuankou scenic zone and etc, which are different in styles, but reveal the same tune of the Yellow River culture. Stay at hotel near Shaolin Temple.

Day 6: Shaolin Temple B,L

In the morning, you will visit Shaolin Temple. Spend your half day here to savor the Buddhism culture and art in this 1400 years old Temple. In the afternoon, you can enjoy an exciting martial art performance by the Shaolin monks. You will also have a martial art course in the temple.

Day 7: Shaolin Temple B,L

Today is free time. You can practice the Martial art, or you can visit the nearby shops or villages, or just relax.

Day 8: Shaolin Temple/Luoyang B,L

After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Luoyang. Visit Dragon Buddhist Grottoes (Longmen Grottoes), situated alongside the banks of Yi River this long buried Buddhist grotto is considered as one of the most exquisite in China. Also visit the legendary White Horse Temple, which was believed to be the first Buddhist temple built by the government in China when the Buddhism began to spread all over the country.

Day 9: Luoyang/Xi’an B,L

Visit underground Ancient Tombs Museum in the morning. After lunch, take afternoon train to Xi’an, China's former capital, and gateway to the legendary Silk Road. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel.

Day 10: Xi'an B,L,SD (special dinner)

Today's highlights is the most spectacular and important places in China: the Archaeological Museum with more than 6000 life-size Terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of Qin Dynasty. Oftentimes, one of the farmers who discovered the site is actually there. You could possibly ask him some questions through your guide. Then visit Relics of Banpo Village, a civilization of well over 6,000 years old, an entire chapter of Chinese history. Also walk to get to know the Moslem Quarter of this ancient city, including the Great Mosque, and open-air food markets under the ancient city walls. Enjoy Tang Dynasty dinner show at Tang Dynasty Palace.

Day 11: Xi'an/Shanghai B,L

Sightseeing today features the ancient city wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shanxi provincial museum. The experience of riding bicycle at the top of the wall will be unforgotten. After lunch, take afternoon flight to Shanghai, China's largest city and vibrant commercial heart. After finishing checking-in, our guide will take you to visit the Xin Tian Di, which is a newly developed recreation area in Shanghai with old styled buildings. You may find a cafe or western-styled restaurant to have your own dinner.

Day 12: Shanghai B,L,D

Today our guide will take you for a walk along the Bund, the city's landmark, to view the neo-Classical and Art Deco buildings from Shanghai's heyday of 1930's and do some shopping through the bustling Nanjing Road for some shopping. Then visit Yuyuan Garden, formerly a private garden with rookies, pavilions, halls and ponds. Also walk around the Chenghuangmiao Area (old town), the most-lively place in Shanghai. Lunch will be at Seagull Palace (Shanghai Cuisine) beside Huangpu River. Afternoon you will visit world-class Shanghai Museum with its many fine exhibits (especially of note is the Chinese Minority exhibit).. Enjoy Portman Acrobatic show after dinner.

Day 13: Leave Shanghai B

Departure transfer to airport. Fly for home

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