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Confucius TempleⅠ
The Temple of Confucius, the present site of the Capital Museum, is located at the eastern end of Guo Zijian (Imperial College), Chengxian Street, East District of Beijing with an area of 22,000 square meters (5.4 acres)....
The Temple of Confucius, the present site of the Capital Museum, is located at the eastern end of Guo Zijian (Imperial College), Chengxian Street, East District of Beijing with an area of 22,000 square meters (5.4 acres). It is built in memory of the great philosopher, thinker, educationalist Confucius in ancient times.
The temple in Beijing was initially built in 1302 and renovated during the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) Dynasties. It is the second largest temple constructed for Confucius, ranking only behind the one in Qufu, Shandong Province. Comparatively speaking, the Confucius Temple in Qufu is much larger in size, but this one in Beijing is much more socially important than that in Qufu, because the imperial officials of the Yuan (1271 - 1368), Ming and Qing Dynasties all came to Beijing Confucius Temple to pay respect to the ancient sage Confucius, they used to host the memorable ceremonies to honor Confucius in the 2nd and 8th months of the Chinese calendar, thus it is matchless in the Chinese feudal society.
Grand View GardenⅢ
For more than two centuries, the Chinese people read about the garden. Now they can relive the scenes described in the book....
For more than two centuries, the Chinese people read about the garden. Now they can relive the scenes described in the book. For the visitor to the Grand View Garden, a stroll along the zigzag paths that wind through it is to experience a world of ancient Chinese dwellings from the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing Dynasties. If lucky, you will have chance to see traditional ceremonies performed in the garden, always a fascinating sight.
Entrance Fee:
CNY 40 for daytime visiting; CNY 70 for night activities
Bus Routes:
Take Bus No. 56, 59, 122, 351, 395, 423, 721, 744 (Branch), 800, 819, 922, 939 or Te 3 and get off at Daguanyuan Stop.
Opening Hours:
07:30 - 17:30 (daytime); 18:00 - 21:00 (night activitives)
Grand View Garden Ⅱ
The layout of Grand View Garden is exactly what described in the novel for horticulturists, architects, archaeologists and experts on the history of the famous novel were asked to pay much attention to the whole garden, the location of trees, the arrangement of the rockery, and the decoration of...
The layout of Grand View Garden is exactly what described in the novel for horticulturists, architects, archaeologists and experts on the history of the famous novel were asked to pay much attention to the whole garden, the location of trees, the arrangement of the rockery, and the decoration of the main characters' homes.
The construction lasted five years from 1984 to 1988. It has over 40 scenic spots including five courtyards, three park areas, a Buddhist temple, rockeries, and a large lake. The scene in each of these is unique with rock and ponds and an abundance of foliage. These provide a tranquil setting for the pavilions, rooms and corridors (traditional covered walkways) in which the drama of the novel could be brought to life. The worthy-see sightseeing here includes Tortuous Path Leading to Seclusion, Merry Red Courtyard, Xiaoxiang House, and Homecoming Villa. In total, the stonework covers an area of more than 0.46 acres (1,860 square meters) and the lakes and canals 1.4 acres (5,785 square meters). You will see a beautiful fusion of artificial features and natural scenery
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Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai 10days study tour
Day 01 Arrival at Beijing
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 02Beijing (B L)-- Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo
After breakfast at your hotel, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square(40minutes), the largest public square in the world. Then move on to the Forbidden City(2hours), the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Lunch at a special restaurant.
...Read moreDay 01 Arrival at Beijing
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 02Beijing (B L)-- Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo
After breakfast at your hotel, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square(40minutes), the largest public square in the world. Then move on to the Forbidden City(2hours), the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Lunch at a special restaurant.
Then move on to Beijing zoo(1.5hours), which is one of the oldest zoos in China and has one of the largest animal collections in the country. The zoo and its aquarium has over 450 species of land animals and over 500 species of marine animals. In all, it is home to 14,500 animals. More than six million visitors come to the zoo each year. The zoo was founded in 1906 during the late Qing Dynasty. Like many of Beijing's parks, the zoo's grounds resemble classical Chinese gardens, with flower beds amidst natural scenery, including dense groves of trees, stretches of meadows, small streams and rivers, lotus pools and hills dotted with pavilions and historical buildings.
Day 03 Beijing ( B L )--Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Green, outside look the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, Shaolin kungfu school
Morning excursion to the most beautiful section of the Great Wall - the Mutianyu Great Wall. The hike takes about 2-3 hours. After lunch at Chinese Restaurant, Then head to the Olympic Green to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube(1hour). Shaolin Kung Fu is a huge scientific system, not the general sense of the "branches" or "boxing kinds". Chinese martial arts enjoy a huge structure complex with many branches, among which shaolin kung fu has the dominant place by its long history, the complex system and excellent technology boundary. Back to your hotel.
Day 04 Beijing-Xi'an( B L )
Hands-on D.I.Y Chinese dumplings(2hours) at the local family in Gaobeidian, enjoy these with other Chinese dishes and this will be your Lunch. Afternoon learn the Art of paper cutting, visit the gaobeidian school. After the tour, we go to the train station to Xian. Overnight on the train.
Day 05 Xian ( B L )--Big Wild Goose Pagoda square, Muslim Bazaar, Xi'an City Wall
Arrive in Xian, pick up. Breakfast at hotel. The Muslim Bazaar, the Muslim quarters lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xi'an.The 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall,souvenir shop,coffee and bars which are mostly run by Muslim people. We visit massive Xian City Wall. Have a nice walk in the North Square to view the fully illuminated Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Musical Fountain Performance.
Day 06 Xian ( B L )-- Qin Terracotta Army, Shaanxi Historical Museum
Morning pick up by local guide. Enjoy your full day visit to the Qin Terracotta Army, one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. Afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Among the 400,000 items on display are treasures from many of the Dynasties, including some magnificent bronzes and porcelain, many of which have never been on permanent display before.
Day 07 Xian--shanghai ( B L )
Visit Bell tower and Drum tower. Farmer paintings, and learning the painting. Then go to airport to catch a flight. Pick up by shanghai local guide, only transfer to hotel.
Day 8 Shanghai ( B L )-- Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Jade Buddha Temple. Jade Buddha Temple is a key temple in Shanghai that thriving with flows of disciples every day, especially on the 1st and 15th day of every lunar month as well as all the traditional Buddhism festivals. Visit pearl factory, it's a nice place to buy a necklace or bracelet. It is very good gift from China. Visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden look nine zig zag bridge with golden fish pond, bridges and pavilions. Explore the Bund in the evening.
Day 9 Shanghai ( B L )--Shanghai Museum, People Square, Nanjing Road, Oriental Pearl TV tower, Children's Palace
The Shanghai Museum which is the largest museum of ancient Chinese art in Shanghai. Visit the People Square and Nanjing Road for shopping. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV tower 2nd level. Visit the Children��s Palace 30-45minutes.
Day 10 Shanghai ( B )
Your China Experience is over all too soon as you transfer to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.

Tour to the Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in China
1. Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences, scattered among pine trees and birch trees.
Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. It is said that the Tuvas people are the descendants of one group of Genghis Khan’s troops. Kumiss, yogurt, milk tea, and butter are special snacks there.
2. Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province
...Read more1. Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences, scattered among pine trees and birch trees.
Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. It is said that the Tuvas people are the descendants of one group of Genghis Khan’s troops. Kumiss, yogurt, milk tea, and butter are special snacks there.
2. Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the "Tibetan fairyland". Jiaju Tibetan Village is on a slight hill slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red eaves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.
3. Baoshan Stone City, an Naxi Ancient Village Built on a Huge Rock
Baoshao Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in and orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The locals often chisel the local rock into stone tables, stone benches, stone hearths, and stone water vats.
The Naxi people have cut rice terraces and planted crops (such as rice, wheat, and corn) on the hills around the mushroom rock. The Naxi people there still lead an original life; you can experience the colorful Naxi culture there.
4. Hongcun and Xidi, Two Ancient Villages Near the Yellow Mountains
These two ancient villages have been included in the list of World Cultural Heritage. Both of these villages have a history of more than 900 years. They are renowned for their peaceful rural scenery, well-kept ancient buildings: unique Anhui style dwellings, and profound culture. The mountains, the rivers, and the ancient dwellings, make two highly picturesque landscapes.
Location: Only about 40 kilometers from the Yellow Mountains, you can take a bus from Yellow Mountain Scenic Area to Xidi or Hongcun. The distance between Hongcun and Xidi is about 25 kilometers. You can hire a bike after you arrive at one of them, and then cycle to the other village.
For artists: When visiting these ancient villages, you might want to bring your sketch pad and join the art students and artists, who go out there to capture their beauty on paper.
5. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village: the Largest Miao Village in China
If you are interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village can be a great destination for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village consists of more than ten natural hamlets (including the famous Silversmith Hamlet), which are all built on hills. The Miao people are keen on silver ornaments, and their unique silver ornaments are all made exquisitely.
The Miao Minority has many festivals, and the most famous two are: Miao New Year and Guzang Festival (牯藏节, an ancestor-worship celebration based on Miao culture).
Transportation: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is about 210 kilometers from Guiyang City (the capital city of Guizhou Province), which is equivalent to a 3.5-hour drive.
6. Wuyuan in Jiangxi: the Most Beautiful Villages in China
Wuyuan is noted for having "the most beautiful villages in China". In fact, Wuyuan is a county, with many ancient Ming and Qing style architectural features, including 113 ancient ancestral halls, 28 ancient mansions, 36 ancient dwellings, and 187 ancient bridges.
Every village in Wuyuan is built with a river in front, and mountains behind. These villages with elegant buildings are all peacefully harmonious with the natural scenery. Hiking in the surrounding countryside is a popular activity there.
Transportation: Wuyuan is only about 90 kilometers from the Yellow Mountains, and buses linking these two attractions are available every day.
7. Ancient Hakka Villages with Unique Earthen Buildings
You might think these large round or square buildings are fortifications, not dwellings. In fact, they are the Hakka people’s houses: earthen buildings, which are mainly built in flying-saucer-like shapes.
These ancient earthen buildings are mainly located in Fujian Province, especially in Nanjing Prefecture (南靖县) and Yongding Prefecture (永定县). Some of them have hundreds of years of history. If you want to have a visit, two ancient villages are recommended: Hongkeng Village (洪坑村) and Chuxi Village (初溪村) in Yongding Prefecture.
Both of these two villages have a history of hundreds of years, and are built among hills and by rivers. There, you can learn about the construction of earthen buildings, the history of the Hakka, and enjoy the peace brought by the natural scenery.
Transport: Yongding is about 307 kilometers (a 4-hour drive) from Xiamen (check out the transport between Xiamen and Yongding).

Beijing One - Day Tour
Great Wall - A La Carte Lunch - Summer Palace - Chinese Kung Fu Show or the Acrobatic Show as you like
...Read moreGreat Wall - A La Carte Lunch - Summer Palace - Chinese Kung Fu Show or the Acrobatic Show as you like
Pick tourists up at your hotel (between 8:30 am. to 9:00 am.)
Morning
We advise you to have a hearty breakfast at the hotel as you will need it for today's high-energy output. Our first stop is Mutianyu Great Wall, which is about 90 kilometres away from downtown area. Connecting Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, Mutianyu with numerous watch towers and dangerous passes has been acclaimed as the quintessential section of the entire Great Wall. You will be amazed by the delightful view whatever the season.
This is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.
Lunch
To avoid the mass-produced food at the cheap tourist eateries arranged by most agencies, we will serve you an a la carte lunch at a noted local restaurant, where you could taste the authentic Chinese food.
Afternoon
In the afternoon, We will go to visit the Summer Palace, a fantastic imperial resort. With its perfect layout, magnificent buildings and enchanting landscape, the Summer Palace is also reputed as the most splendid classical garden in China. The most attractive sites are the enchanting Kunming Lake and the well-known Long Gallery. The Long Gallery, 728 meters (796.2 yards) in length, is the longest gallery of China's gardens. Beginning from the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending at Shizhang Pavilion, the Long Gallery ingeniously links Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake.
Night
To round off a memorable start to your trip, we will arrange a Cost price 280 yuan per person wonderful and exciting Chinese Kung Fu Show for you at the Red Theater tonight or a Cost price 280 yuan per person wonderful and exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show for you at the Chaoyang Theater tonight as you like.
Prices ( Prices are in Chinese Yuan and based on per person)
Include
1. English tour guide service fee
2. Air-conditioned vehicle with Driver' wage
3. Petrol, Toll fee, All the Parking fee
4. Delicious Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
5. All entrance tickets to the sights listed above
6. Round trip Cable car or Round trip Chair lift or Chair lift up and toboggan down the wall
Excluded
1. Accommodation
2. Dinner
3. Entrance ticket to the Bird Nest and Water Cube
4. Gratuity to the guide and driver
5. Personal Costs