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12 Day Journey to Experience the Splendid Culture of Confucius and Chinese Kung Fu

Route:Beijing - Qufu - Jinan - Luoyang - Dengfeng - Shanghai
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights Tour Code: GWV-Study-003
Type of Tour: Private Tour Tour Grading: Easy
Customers can choose the arrival & departure date based on their holidays.

Tour Hightlights: Tiananmen Square , Forbidden City , Ming Tombs , Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion , Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest , The Bund , Yuyuan Garden , Shanghai Museum

Summary:

China is famous for her splendid culture and long history. Confucius could be an outstanding representative of oriental Chinese culture. Confucianism has had the most enduring and profound effect over Chinese culture.GWV designs a study travel program for 12 days in Beijing, Qufu, Jinan, Luoyang, Dengfeng and Shanghai. You will delve into the Confucius's hometown and the birth place of Chinese Kung Fu or martial art- Shaolin Temple. Students who are interested in Chinese culture, Kung Fu and/or history are welcome to explore these major historical and ultra modern sites in above 6 cities. Seize the best time for students to educate themselves about a true China, essential Chinese culture and mysterious Chinese Kung Fu and get international advantages.

Features:

Confucianism is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. It is a complete ideological system created by Confucius, based on the traditional culture of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Confucianism has dominated a feudal society that in essence has lasted 2000 years and for that reason its influence over the history, social structure and the people of China cannot be overlooked. It is not a religion but more a doctrine than belief, while the meaning behind the beautiful words renders wordy post-modernism pale and dull. Confucianism is part of world cultural heritage and an integral part of Chinese life. During its development in the thousands of years of Chinese history, martial arts have always attached great importance on etiquette and morality. "Advocate the martial arts and uphold morals". Chinese Kung Fu combines sport, art and self defense, martial arts provides the ultimate exercise for men. Come to China and start a learning journey of exploring yourself to the splendid culture.

Day 01  Arrive in Beijing

Activities: Arrive in Beijing. Met and transferred to hotel.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Meals: No Meals

Day 02  Beijing

Activities: Morning tour of the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City - the palace that served as the home and centre of power for China's rulers for 500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors performed rituals to guarantee a good harvest. Peking duck dinner before transferred back to hotel.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Meals: B/L/D

Day 03  Beijing

Activities: Full day excursion to the famous Great Wall at Mutianyu section. After lunch, visit the tombs of the Ming Dynasty emperors. Evening performance of Peking Opera.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Meals: B/L

Day 04  Beijing

Activities: Morning visit to the Tsinghua University which now boasts a 96-year history of excellence, followed by the Summer Palace. After lunch, enjoy Hutong tour and enjoy rickshaw ride to Old Beijing Street to see the local life. Transfer to the railway station for overnight train to Qufu.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Meals: B/L

Day 05  Beijing -  - Qufu -  - Jinan

Activities: Arrival at Qufu in the morning. After have a breakfast and a short break, first visit the Confucius Temple, built in 478 B.C, a place for offering sacrifices to Confucius in various dynasties, devoted to the memory of Confucius and the sages and philosophers of Confucianism. Then visit the Confucius Family Mansion, the government office and private mansion of Confucius descendants. Then move on to the Confucius Family Graveyard, the largest, the oldest and the best preserved religious tombs and gardens. After the visit in Qufu, drive to Jinan by road. Stay at Jinan for overnight.

Accommodation:

Meals: B/L

Day 06  Jinan -  - Luoyang

Activities: Transfer to the railway station for train to Luoyang. Met and transferred to hotel.

Accommodation:Luoyang Grand Hotel

Meals: B

Day 07  Luoyang -  - Dengfeng -  - Luoyang -  - Shanghai

Activities: Full day excursion to the Shaolin Temple, reputed to be 'the Number One Temple under Heaven'. Enjoy the performance of Chinese Kung Fu. Transfer to the railway station for overnight train to Shanghai.

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B/L

Day 08  Shanghai

Activities: Arrive in Shanghai. Met and transferred to hotel.

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B

Day 09  Shanghai

Activities: Day tour of the Jade Buddha Temple and the Yuyuan Garden in the old China town district. After lunch, visit the Bund, the window of Shanghai history and modern changes and the new Pudong district.

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B/L

Day 10  Shanghai

Activities: Morning tour to visit the Baoshan Iron and Steel Plant with guide disposal. After lunch, visit the People's Square & Shanghai Museum, One of best museum in China. It is a comprehensive of art with a collection of finest cultural relics of over 120,000 pieces. After the Museum stroll out the North Gate to the People Square, the surroundings are the best collection of modern architecture.

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B/L

Day 11  Shanghai -  - Wuzhen -  - Shanghai

Activities: A full day excursion to ancient water town at Wuzhen, China's last water hovering town.

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B/L

Day 12  Depart from Shanghai

Activities: Day free until transfer to the airport for departure.

Accommodation:

Meals: B

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