| DAY .1 | Beijing |
| | Welcome to Beijing, capital of the Peoples Republic of China. Upon arrival, you are met by your guide and transferred to the Hotel. |
| DAY .2 | Beijing Sightseeing Tour |
| After breakfast, you are off to see the sights, including the vast Tian An Men Square, and Ming treasures adorning the imperial palace in the once Forbidden City. In the afternoon, more Ming extravagances are evident as you tour the exquisite architecture and vivid embellishment of the Temple of Heaven. We end the day with the pleasure of an evening cultural performance of Beijing Opera. | |
| DAY .3 | Beijing Sightseeing Tour |
| In the morning, we take rickshaws for a fascinating tour of Beijing`s Hutongs-old narrow lanes lined with ancient courtyard houses, giving us a glimpse into the daily life of Beijing residents. En route, we climb to the top of Drum Tower, used to report time in Ancient China, for a panoramic view of old Beijing. After lunch at the imperial Fangshan Restaurant inside the Beihai Park, we visit the beautiful Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved of all imperial palace gardens which boast such delicacies as the famous Marble Boat and the ornately painted 'long corridor'. In the evening, we are guests at a sumptuous Peking Duck feast. | |
| DAY .4 | Beijing-Chengde, Chengde Sightseeing Tour |
| This morning, we travel by air-conditioned train through the countryside of old courtyard houses, rice paddies and spectacular hills to the town of Chengde where we stay at Qianyang Hotel. On arrival at Chengde, we visit the "Mountain Resort", the summer residence of Qing Emperors. The palaces surrounded by royal lakes and parks are in charming contrast to Beijing's Forbidden City. We also visit the three magnificent temples of Pule, Pulin and Putuozongshen, built in imitation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. | |
| DAY .5 | Beijing Sightseeing Tour, Beijing-Zhengzhou |
| This morning we drive to Jinshanling, one of the most scenic sections of the Great Wall. The fortified towers, built in different shapes - round, rectangular and oval - stand majestically amidst the undulating mountains surrounding them. We admire this stunning scenery over a relaxing picnic. We then head for Beijing airport for our flight to Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province. | |
| DAY .6 | Day trip to Kaifeng |
| We take a full day overland excursion to Kaifeng, one of the six ancient Chinese capitals. Though spanning several thousand years, the city retains many vestiges of its glorious past. The newly restored Song Street presents the prosperity of the Northern Song era (960 ¨C 1127 AD). We also visit the Iron Pagoda, Bo Ta Pagoda and the Yenqing Guan Daoist Temple that reflect China`s religious and philosophical traditions. | |
| DAY .7 | Zhengzhou Sightseeing Tour, Zhengzhou-Luoyang |
| In the morning, we visit the Henan Provincial Museum to see its rare collection of Zhou Dynasty bronzes and Han Dynasty funerary treasures. We then travel overland to visit the Shaolin Temple where we will have a chance to appreciate the real Chinese Kongfu (martial arts). We continue our journey to the ancient city of Luoyang, capital of nine dynasties over 2000 years. | |
| DAY .8 | Luoyang Sightseeing Tour |
| This morning, we visit the Longmen Caves, one of the three most famous Buddhist caves in China. The caves were carved over a period of 1000 years with an astounding 97,300 Buddhist figures overlooking the Luo River. We visit the Luoyang Museum and walk through the Old Town for the remainder of the day. | |
| DAY .9 | Luoyang-Xian |
| Our pleasant train ride takes us to Xian, capital of China for eleven dynasties. | |
| DAY .10 | Xian Sightseeing Tour |
| We have an excursion to the world renowned Terra-cotta Warriors, guarding the tomb of the first emperor of Qin Dynasty for over 2000 years. We also visit the Huaqin Hot Springs and Banpo Neolithic Museum. Back in the city, we visit the Grand Mosque and its nearby Muslim living quarters. In the evening, we enjoy a fabulous Tang Dynasty Dance and Music performance. | |
| DAY .11 | Xian-Hangzhou, Hangzhou Sightseeing Tour |
| This morning we fly to Hangzhou, capital of China during the 12th and 13th century Southern Song dynasty. For the rest of the day, we will take a short cruise on the famous West Lake, surrounded by the idyllic gardens. After visiting the unique Guo Family Garden, we taste once the world famous Dragon Well green tea at a tea plantation. | |
| DAY .12 | Hangzhou-Suzhou, Suzhou Sightseeing Tour |
| After visiting the Linying Temple, we take a short train ride to Suzhou, a city known for its classic gardens and canals. After dinner, enjoy the local folk music and dance in one of the gardens. | |
| DAY .13 | Shanghai Sightseeing Tour, Suzhou-Shanghai |
| Take a scenic riverside walk from Surging Water Pavilion to the Garden of Master of the Nets and enjoy the scenery of traditional houses and small bridges often compared to the canal landscape of Venice. On our way, see Twin Pagodas and Winding Garden for an example of the typical study-style architecture of the late Qing dynasty gardens. We also visit the delightful Lingering Garden and the Silk Research Institute. Later today, we take train to Shanghai. After dinner, attend the city`s famous Acrobatic performance. | |
| DAY .14 | Shanghai Sightseeing Tour |
| Shanghai is China`s most populous city with 12 million inhabitants, and it is the nation's industrial center and a busy port. There is the chance to stroll on the Bund overlooking the Huangpu River with its backdrop of early 20th century buildings, to visit the former concession areas and narrow streets of the Old Town. Also of interest are the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden and Shanghai Museums. This evening is free at your leisure. | |
| DAY .15 | Shanghai/Home |
| Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight |
2008/09/07
Ancient Capitals of China
China has a long history of more than 5000 years. On this carefully designed itinerary, you will go beyond the Great Wall and visit five of the six ancient Chinese capitals: Beijing, Kaifeng, Luoyang, Xian and Hangzhou. Your exploration begins in Beijing with visits to the world's biggest Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. You will also visit the traditional living quarters known as Hutongs by pedicab. After Beijing, you take a pleasant train ride though the lush Northern China Plain to Chengde, the summer palace and hunting ground of the Qing Emperors. Then you travel track in time” to the ancient capitals of Kaifeng, Luoyang, Xian and Hangzhou. The First Emperor's Terra-cotta army, the Longmen Caves with its amazing Buddhist carvings, the restored Song Street and the tranquil West Lake are only some of the unforgettable highlights. Your journey ends in Shanghai, Paris in the East” and now a business giant in modern day China.
Highlights of China
China Tours and China Travel Packages
China tours usually start at Beijing - the epicenter center of Chinese culture, commerce, and politics. There you will have a chance to explore the most famous Imperial palace of China and the Forbidden City. Of course, no tour to Beijing would be complete without a stroll on the 2,000-year-old Great Wall of China! Then you can travel south to the city of Shanghai, home to the riverfront "Bund" and the exquisite Mandarin's Garden or the Terra-cotta Warriors in Xi'an.
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Castle Church of Romania
Day 1: from the capital Bucharest, Romania starting to Sibiu, in Sibiu hotel check-in. Visit the Parliament building and walk, the Roman Catholic church, the Orthodox Cathedral, lies Bridge (Lies' Bridge). Back to the hotel with dinner.
Day 2:morning to visit art museums, it was built in 1817, is Romania's oldest museum, with 14,000 on display.
Afternoon visit Carta (the West South East Europe will be more monks who established the most important monastery; Gothic style architectural elements mixed Romania), Sambata de Sus monastery, Fagaras medieval fortresses and castles (at the same time it contains Fagaras Village Museum). At noon, where a picnic. Top of Sibiu evening meal and accommodation.
Day 3: starting to Dewa Made Beratha. Brief stay in Sebes, visit the "base camp" (14-15 century building). Da Dewa to the hotel after check-in. Afternoon to visit the Hunedoara Corvinesti Castle (Chuansi the most important Gothic architecture), Vania (14 century building) and Densus Church (12-13 century building, its construction materials is taken from the ruins of the ancient castle Sarmizegetusa - Block). Dewa back to the evening meal and accommodation.
Day Four: starting to Kelu, Na Boka, upon arrival at the hotel check-in. And start Cluj city tour, including Banffy Palace, the Catholic Church of St. Mark Toman, Mathiaa Corvinus birthplace (Kelu Na Boka, the oldest house) and City Hall. And then returned to the hotel dining and accommodation.
Day 5: starting to Targu Mures, where the hotel to check-in. After the visit to a medieval fortress (15th century building). Before returning to the hotel dining and accommodation.
Day 6: starting to tin Jishiwala, this is a fresh retains the characteristics of the Middle Ages in Europe Local city, where well-preserved ancient architecture, and is being used. City tour including visits to the medieval streets, Clock Tower, Venice Theater, the legendary birthplace of the vampire Count Da Kula, the roof of the stairs, tailoring and Tower Hill church. And then proceed to Biertan, to visit the 15th century built the village church, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage. And then leave for Balasufu, where the hotel with dinner and accommodation.
Seventh day: Balasufu morning walking tour of City Hall, the Black church, St. Catherine door, Weaver fortress. Afternoon to visit Bran Castle, the castle is also the Gothic style building, built in the 14th century. Before returning to the hotel, along the Bolanaba stay at the La Sufu, in "exile cottages" with dinner, eat traditional dishes of Romania.
Eighth day: the morning departure to visit Prejmer, this is a Germanic Saxon knight and the villagers built fortifications. Noon meal in Puri in Seoul. And then returned to Bucharest.
2008/09/06
Campus tour
College Campus Tour is a marketing tool used by the University and/or College to show the campus to prospective students and others interested in the facility. The tours are usually Guided Campus Walking Tours, where the guides are students of the school. In the walking tours, a group of 10-30 visitors are guided by usually one student guide - who typically walk ahead of the group facing the group (walking backwards). The tour typically lasts 30-90 minutes. Other types of tours are
Online Tour
Online photographic Tour
Self Guided Tour
Podcast Tour
Campus Tours are usually free, as they are marketing initiative by the institution. The student tour guides selected for this job are usually the ones who have high respect for the institution.
For prospective students, some schools (especially private), encourage visitors to share meals with the current students.
Visiting housing facility is part of general campus Tours. Some tours might include sit in class as part of the tour.
Tour guides, some times, informally poll the visitors of the purpose of the visit and find out any specific questions prior to the tour, so that these items are explicitly covered. Campus Tour is another occasion for the institution to share the culture and brag about the healthy revelry with competing institutions - usually in close proximity.
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