China Tours | Central Plains Culture
Beijing, Datong, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Linfen, Hukou, Yuncheng, Luoyang (Luoyang Peony Festival), Songshan, Zhengzhou and Kaifeng 12 Days
Tour code: CC01
| Year 2025 Departure Date (Depart on Wednesday) |
Land Tour Fare | China Domestic Airfare | Int'l Airfare | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 19 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| Peony Festival APR 09, 16 | $2099 | None | --- | $800 |
| MAY 07, 21 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| JUN 04, 18 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| JUL 09, 23 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| AUG 06, 20 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| SEP 03, 17 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| OCT 08, 22 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| NOV 05, 19 | $1999 | None | --- | $700 |
| * Land Tour Fare are per person in U.S. dollars based on two adults sharing one twin bedded room, double occupancy and does not include any air ticket. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with adult and not asking for extra bed, the rate is 90% of the adult price. If asking for extra bed, the price is the same as adult. Children 12 and older will be charged at the adult fare. * Airfare includes round trip international air ticket and applicable China domestic air tickets, fuel surcharge and tax. Round trip int'l air ticket is based on Air China (CA), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX) departure. For other cities, please call us for the US domestic add-on. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age), the rate is 90% of the adult price. It is possible to change your departure or return date, there will a $50 charge for air ticket deviation, in addition to airlines surcharge for different class and weekend if necessary. |
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Day 1 USA - Beijing
Today we board an international flight bound for Beijing, China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 3 Beijing - Datong
After breakfast, we take the high speed train to Datong, Shanxi Province. Tour Yungang Grottoes. The Yungang Grottoes are well-known as a treasure-house of ancient Buddhist art and one of the three largest major cave complexes in China - the other two being the earlier Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang and the later Longmen Grottoes at Luoyang. Thanks to their large scale, rich content and exquisite carving techniques, the Yungang grottoes were included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2001. Over 50,000 figures are contained in the 21 major and 32 smaller caves. You will also tour the Nine Dragon Screen, a 50-yard long Ming Dynasty mosaic of glazed tiles and Huayan Monastery.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Datong - Taiyuan
After breakfast, we drive to Taiyuan. On the way, we visit Hanging Monastery. It was originally built more than 1400 years ago. There are 40 halls and pavilions in all. They were built along the contours of the cliffs using the natural hollows and out crops for support. The buildings rest on timbers jutting out from the cliff, their weight further supported by vertical beams. And then you will tour the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian County, the oldest and largest pagoda of China. Arrive in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province. Enjoy the local special noodle soup at Dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Taiyuan- Pingyao
After breakfast you will tour Jinci Temple. It has three most famous treasures: Zhou Cypress, the Sacred Lady and Forever Young Spring. Then travel to Qiao Family Court Yard House. Arrive in Pingyao in the evening.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Pingyao - Linfen
Tour the well-know old bank, the city walls and the local government office in feudal China. PingYao, originally built in Xi Zhou Dynasty, is the one of the national financial centers. The streets, buildings, banks and temples are well protected. Then we drive to Linfen, tour Hong Tong Pagoda Tree Park, the ancient prison of Ming Dynasty.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Lingfen - Hukou -Yuncheng
After breakfast, drive to Hukou. Upon arrival, tour to Hukou Watefall. In the afternoon, travel to Yuncheng.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Yuncheng - Luoyang
After breakfast, we drive to Xiezhou, visit to General Guan's Temple. In the afternoon, we drive to Luoyang, the ancient capital of China. On the way you will pass Sanmenxia.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Luoyang
We will tour the Longmen Caves. In 494 AD the Northern Wei Dynasty moved its capital from Datong to Luoyang. At Datong the dynasty had built. The impressive Yungang Caves and now at Luoyang they began work on the Longmen Caves. Over the next 200 or so years, more than 100,000 images and statues of Buddha and his disciples were carved into the cliff Walls on the bands of the Yi River, 1 km south of city. Visit the Huangcheng Park (royal town). Built on the ruins of the imperial palace. Visit the peony garden. Visit General Guan's Mausoleum, the burial of general Guan Yu from Three Kingdoms Period. Visit the Folk Craft Museum. We continue on to the White Horse Temple, the first temple constructed after Buddhism was introduced to China. Enjoy the local cuisine "water banquet".
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Luoyang - Songshan - Zhengzhou
After breakfast, we visit the Zongyue Temple at Songshan, and the Shaolin Temple, best known for its Martial Arts. The nearby Tower Forest will be visited as well. After an exciting martial arts performance, we drive to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Zhengzhou
After breakfast, drive to Kaifeng, the ancient capital of China. Serving for 168 years as capital of the Northern Song some 900 years ago, Kaifeng was the most prosperous city in China. Our city tour will include visits to Kaifeng-Fu, Dragon Pavilion, the Iron Pagoda. Drive back to Zhengzhou in the afternoon. Enjoy the local cuisine for dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Zhengzhou - USA
After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour.
Includes Breakfast
land Tour Fare Includes
1. Five star hotel accommodations or local best hotel accommodations;
2. Three meals a day in China as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels and local specialty cuisines;
3. Local transportation inside China as specified in itinerary;
4. All entrance fees to the sightseeing sites as outlined in itinerary;
5. Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide throughout China;
6. Travel accident insurance.
land Tour Fare not Includes
1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. Tips to tour guides and drivers.
Meals
Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners
Taiyuan: Nuddle Courses
Pingyao: Jin Family Banquet
Luoyang: Water Banquet
Zhengzhou: Local Flavor Dinner
Entertainment
Shaolin Temple: Kongfu Show
HOTELS
Beijing............Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel (5 stars)
Datong ...........Howard Johnson Jindi Plaza Datong (5 stars)
Taiyuan...........Pullman Taiyuan (5 stars)
Pingyao...........The Kylin Grand Hotel Pingyao (5 stars)
Lingfen............ Hong Dong Hotel (5 stars)
Yuncheng.........Jianguo Hotel Yuncheng (5 stars)
Luoyang...........Friendship Grand Hotel (5 stars)
Zhengzhou.......Crowne Plaza Zhengzhou (5 stars)
COMPLIMENTARY
A bottle of mineral water provided on the bus every day;
Luggage tag and badge provided for your convenience.
