Visits: Beijing, Baoding, Anguo, Xian, Xianyang, Shanghai &
Wuxi China Custom Tours is pleased to offer a Wellness and Fitness Tour, which, aside from visits to China's most popular tourist spots, boasts of an in-depth look into Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Chinese herbal medicine, a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine focuses on the use of herbs to nourish the body, thereby restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain good health. Acupuncture and Massage Therapy classes also form part of this one-of-a kind tour, so with a visit to the Shanghai Martial Arts Center.
Day - by - Day Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 USA to Beijing
Enjoy your flight to Beijing. Cross the International Date Line
Day 2 Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, China's historic capital city, our friendly guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Day 3 Beijing
Full day escorted city tour includes Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world, where the five-star red flag is raised at dawn, and lowered at sunset everyday; the Ancient Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved palace in the world; the beautiful Summer Palace, one of the most classic gardens in the world. Enjoy a welcome Peking Duck dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Peking Duck dinner
Day 4 Beijing
Get up early to Tiantan Park to watch the morning Tai Chi Exercises and enjoy the Sword Dance. Then visit the Chinese Medicine Hospital and acupuncture clinics, where you will be given lectures by the experts and doctors. Also visit the Chinese medicine school and pharmacies with herbal medicines.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Beijing
Full day escorted excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Changling Exhibition Hall of the Ming Tombs, where 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried. Of them, Changling Mausoleum is well known for its grand architecture. Enjoy the Martial Art performance tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Beijing to Baoding
Two hours drive to Baoding, famed for its Qigong and related breathing exercises and treatment, fitness instruments and the society that respects the seniors. It is also a Chinese herbal medicine distribution center, where you can sample a lot of curative food with herbal medicine produced in the northern China. Visit Baoding Chinese Medicine Hospital and Zhidi Presidential House, and Chinese herbal wholesale center. Check into your hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Baoding/Anguo/Baoding
Attend the morning Tai Chi exercises, then drive to Anguo to visit the Temple of the King of Medicine, and the herbal medicine market. After a medicinal herb lunch, drive back to Baoding.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Baoding to Beijing to Xi'an
Drive back to Beijing and fly to Xi'an, a world-renowned ancient capital of 13 Dynasties, which is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Its long-standing history and colorful culture have left over numerous brilliant historical sites and precious cultural relics. An afternoon city tour includes the Provincial Historic Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda dating from the Tang Dynasty, 1352 years ago, and also visit the ancient City Wall, the largest and well-preserved extant wall in China and one of a few ancient military facilities in the world. Check into your hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Xi'an
Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the century, the extraordinary life Csized terra-cotta warriors were buried with the first emperor for over 2200 years. Also visit Huaqing Imperial Hot Spring, and Banpo Neolithic Museum. After a dumpling dinner, attend the Tang Dynasty Music Show tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dumping dinner
Day 10 Xi'an/Xianyang/Xi'an
Visit the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the display of the Chinese medicine and herbal specimens. While in the school, enjoy the Three Magic Qigong performance. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tui Na (Massage Therapy) and acupuncture treatment; also watch the performance of Tai Chi Ch'uan and attend its classes.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 Xi'an to Shanghai
Take a morning flight to Shanghai, known as Paris in the East, upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. An afternoon city tour includes the famed Bund, walking along the waterfront of the Huangpu River.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12 Shanghai
Today you visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yu Garden and the Pearl of the Orient C TV Tower. After dinner, enjoy an astonishing acrobatic show.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 13 Shanghai
Today you visit Shanghai Martial Art Center and get martial art lessons, practice martial arts with the students. The afternoon is free at your own leisure. Shop on Nanjing and Huai Hai Roads for souvenirs and gifts.
Day 14 Shanghai to Wuxi
Drive to Wuxi, a beautiful city by the famed Lake Tai, the third largest fresh water lake in China. Upon arrival, tour the Lake Tai, Turtle Neck Islet, and Xihui Park. Check into Picturesque Hotel tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 15 Wuxi to Shanghai
Visit the Pottery Museum and the Lingshan Buddha. Learn traditional Chinese methods -Tai Chi Boxing and Tai Chi Sword, and hot spring medicine bath treatment from the local Chinese martial arts masters. Enjoy the quiet lakeside scenery and friendly local people. Drive back to Shanghai in the afternoon and check into your hotel A farewell dinner party is held tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, farewell dinner party
Day 16 Shanghai to USA
Transfer to airport for your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Superior First Class Hotel Accommodations:
--Beijing Jinqiao International Hotel
--Baoding Xingguang International Hotel
--Xi'an Royal Hotel
--Shanghai Galaxy Hotel
--Wuxi Picturesque Hotel
Tour code: 16CMFT
2008 Departure Dates & Cost
Departure Date
Tuesday | Return Date
Wednesday | Land Only
Per Person | LAX/SFO
Per Person | New York
Per Person | Single
Supplement |
5. 06 | 5. 21 | $2499 | $3499 | $3599 | $690 |
10. 07 | 10. 22 | $2499 | $3499 | $3599 | $690 |
* This tour can be customized upon request, tour fares are subject to change.
All inclusive features:
-- Round trip transpacific air transportation via our selected airlines
-- All intra-China air/land transportation
-- 14 nights in superior first class hotels
-- Daily breakfast, lunches and dinners as specified
-- Private round trip transfers between airport/train station to hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges
-- Private escorted sightseeing tours, cultural entertainments, special visits and lectures, and other performances as specified
Not including:
- Chinese visa fee of $160
- Tips, gratuities to tour guides, drivers, and porters
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses
Special Notes:
-- USA Departure Tax, Fuel Surcharge, and China Domestic Airport taxes apply
-- Minimum six (6) passengers required for each departure
-- This tour can be customized upon request at an additional cost
-- Land only rate does not include transpacific air
- Tour fares are subject to change
- In case the listed hotels are not available on your preferred travel dates, we will be using similar hotels and the cruise ship
- For additional airfare from your departure city, please contact us
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