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Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Built before 256 B.C ,  Dujiangyan Irrigation System is one of the three largest projects in ancient China, but the only one which is still working, as the other 2( Great Wall and Beijing-Hangzhou Canal) are not used any more.

Located at the east edge of the Tibetan Plateau, this Irrig...

Built before 256 B.C ,  Dujiangyan Irrigation System is one of the three largest projects in ancient China, but the only one which is still working, as the other 2( Great Wall and Beijing-Hangzhou Canal) are not used any more.

Located at the east edge of the Tibetan Plateau, this Irrigation System has been preventing Sichuan Valley from flood and bringing water to every piece of farmland in the valley since it was built. Thanks to this, Sichuan valley became one of the most productive and safest place in all China known as Tianfuzhigou (Heavenly Kingdom).

Not only huge ancient dam, fresh glacier water and rapid canals, walking along the irrigation system, you will also see the most picturesque scenery around Chengdu,combining green mountain range, temples of different sorts of religions(Taoism,Confucianism and Islam) and ancient town.

Hiking in the Yulei Hill by the Irrigation System along the ancient China-Tibetan Tea and Horse Road, it gives one a strong feeling of going back to ancient days, when nature and human were in such a great harmony.

High speed train from Chengdu Xipu Station, Bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station or by taxi

Black Dragon Pond

The Black Dragon Pond is a popular summer resort located in Miyun District. It is about 93 kilometers northeast of Beijing.

The resort’s entire landmass covers an area of 9 acres. The scenic spot is a four-kilometer-long deep valley with a drop in elevation of 220 meters. Peaks on the South...

The Black Dragon Pond is a popular summer resort located in Miyun District. It is about 93 kilometers northeast of Beijing.

The resort’s entire landmass covers an area of 9 acres. The scenic spot is a four-kilometer-long deep valley with a drop in elevation of 220 meters. Peaks on the South and north sides often rise from 300 to 500 meters. However, the bottom of the valley is as deep as 150 to 370 meters. The valley itself is narrow and is beset in a spiraling like structure, with precipitous cliffs towering on the both sides. The area is home to 18 lagoons and three waterfalls, which are like shining pearl pillars erected in the valley.

Major views include the Tongtian Waterfall, which sits above a sheer cliff and bears a height of 50 meters. There is also the Miren Cave, which serves as a passageway to the top of the Tongtian Waterfall, the Luoyan Pond, the Suspending Pond, the Sinking Pond and the Bottomless Pond. The masterpiece is, of course, the Black Dragon Pond. It is quite often referred to as the deepest pond in Beijing. Every summer, visitors from around the city visit the pond in order to escape the bustling city scene. During the winter, varied waterfalls and icicles surround the lagoons, offering a more poetic overtone to the views.

Featured Attractions: With charming views, the Black Dragon Pond has a beautiful legend. It is said that once upon a time there were two brother dragons. When they grew up and had to part, the virtuous black dragon gave their home--the Bailong (White Dragon) Pond--to the white dragon, and went to reside in grassless and waterless Heilong (Black Dragon) Pond. He strove hard to build a new home, causing a god to present him with 18 pearls. The black dragon sprayed the pearls, hence the 18 ponds. Many of the ponds were named from the dragon and the legend, for instance, Dragon Paddle Pond, Pearl Bunch, and Residential Pond of the Black Dragon etc.

Beijing Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall

Beijing Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall is a tourist resort famous for its uniqueness, characterized by its beauty and integration of mountains, clear waters and an ancient stretch of the Great Wall . There are flowers in season for three of the seasons and great scenery can be seen all year ro...

Beijing Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall is a tourist resort famous for its uniqueness, characterized by its beauty and integration of mountains, clear waters and an ancient stretch of the Great Wall . There are flowers in season for three of the seasons and great scenery can be seen all year round, These sceneries are made magical with clear mountains, beautiful waters, bird song and fragrance of flowers.

Visitors to the site surrounded by mountains and exuberant green forests, are treated to a gorgeous botanical sights whichever season they visit. You can enjoy both the beautiful lake and mountains and view the graceful beauty of the Great Wall simultaneously whilst being surrounded by the verdant trees and red flowers bringing you back to nature. Cross wooden bridges, wade creeks, stride strange stones, ascend the the ancient paths and you can reach Heilong Pond.

There are so many natural scenes for you to see that it will be difficult to tear yourself away, these places include Longwei Cave, Zicui Peak, Zuinv Hill, Shilang Valley, Sweetheart Peak and Three-Pearl Pond. The Heilong Pond, located at the westernmost end of the resort, is surrounded by mountains and its waters are green, clear and deep. Spring water gushes out from the bottom of the pond and the water is crystal clear and cold. In summer when the weather is too hot to bear, it’s pleasantly cool in the pond. The cruise terminal is located on the west side of the central peninsula and hand-rowed boats and pedaloes are the types of boats widely available. Tourists can not only row a boat on the lake, but also take a rest in the cool and enjoy the beautiful view.

Ancient Badaling Great Wall

The Ancient Badaling Great Wall is located in Donggou Village, Badaling Town of Yanqing County. It is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Beijing. This section of the Great Wall is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the famous Badaling, and is nearby the western gate of the military defense system...

The Ancient Badaling Great Wall is located in Donggou Village, Badaling Town of Yanqing County. It is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Beijing. This section of the Great Wall is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the famous Badaling, and is nearby the western gate of the military defense system on the Badaling Great Wall.

Seen from a distance, the Ancient Badaling Great Wall resembles a dragon winding its way along the mountain peaks. With lofty ridges and towering mountains, the deep trenches and high embarkments all contribute to the strength of this strategically crucial section of the Great Wall. Surviving the vicissitudes of nearly 2,000 years, the walls dominate the scene with an indelible mark made by history. The remnant wall, with its ubiquitous broken body, conveys a peculiar glamour.

This section of the Great Wall is in its original form, and replicates the character of the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall. The whole section is 2,000 meters long, but only about 100 meters are open to tourists. Two routes are easily accessible to tourists that plan to enjoy the splendid panorama of the Great Wall at their leisure.

Take Bus No. 919, and get off at Xibozi Stop (西拨子站) which is the next stop after Badaling.

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$53 Per Day

Pingyao Highlights Walking Tour

Pingyao Highlights Walking Day Tour

With our guide to know the Ancient Pingyao better!

Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00 or 08:30, then show you the ticket office to get the ticket for the museums we will visit later.

First we will visit the 700 years old City wall, We will climb up from south gate and have a walk on the wall. We are not sure how many km we can walk, because of the renovating of the wall. Normally we will walk from south gate to the Yunlu Exit.

Then visit the Confucius temple, there is a old building named Dacheng Hall which is over 840 years old. From outside, we can see the big wood joints to lift the big roof around the building which is named Dougong. Due to this design, there are less columns inside the hall for giving the big space for the statues and the prayer. We have chance to see the Confucius statue and learn the philosophy of Confucius. If you like, you can pray for you and your children to get better study.

There is the Paper Cutting master named Wentao nearby the exit of Confucius temple. She is very smart and create the new style paper cutting with much more details and good wishes on it. Her products are made by hanks. It is worth to visit and buy as a souvenir from Pingyao. From the table standing and wall hangings. Please remember, take the red one because of red is the traditional and happy color. But the white one is the best. It is really difficult to choose, because of all of them are really nice.

Then you can have coffee break or tea break if you need at Chummy coffee, after this, visit the City god temple (ChenghuangMiao) which is most beautiful temple inside the wall. Because of the roof is covered by the colorful glazed tiles. There is not only city god and also the three money gods, Now you know why pingyao was the financial center.

Next we will visit the Ancient government building, to see the pingyao politics center in the ancient time. It is the complete building with officials bed room, kitchen and private garden. Follow the guide to look the official’s life from the 250km far away from the hometown.

Have a stroll in the alley to the Rishengchang exchange bank, which is the first bank all of china.You can not miss it.

After lunch, walk to the Ming and Qing street, this is the shopping street full of the stores on the both side of street. You can find alot things here , from post card to lacquered boxes, and wall panels. One more place to see, it is the Armed escort agency also named security and transport service for the business man before the bank founded.

Inlcusions

1.private english speaking tour guide servcie

2.bottle water for the tour

 

$310 Per Day

3- Day Popular Tour In Zhangjiajie

Day 1    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Full day trip to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park,take Bailong Elevator up Yuanjiajie,Bailong Elevator is the said to be the worlds tallest full-exposure outdoor lift,double-deck sightseeing elevator.Yuanjiajie is the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in AVATAR , Where you will also find the aptly named First Bridge under Heaven, Lover Peaks and so on.

Continuing to Tianzi Mountain, it takes you 40 minuts from Yuanjiajie to Tianzi Mountain by public bus, after arriving in Tianzi Mountain, you will have a bird’s-eye view of all the mountains and valleys of the Wuling Mountains. Visit Western Sea, Helong Park, Viewing Terrace etc.Take Tianzi cablecar down and check in hotel for a rest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Downtown

Day 2    Baofeng Lake & Glass Bridge

After breaking in the hotel, we head to Baofeng Lake where is the masterpiece of nature and human beings’wisdom. Baofeng Lake is pure just like a big crystal among Bao feng mountain Range.When you cruise, you can hear authentic song from Tujia minority people,you can fully understand the harmony and peace between human beings and nature.

Transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, have a walking on the Glass Bridge, Glass Bridge is the highlight of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is the highest and longest transparent glass bridge with a length 430 meters and a width 6 meters. It is 300 meters above the ground level and it can bear 800 persons standing on it at the same time. (need to book the tickets in advance)
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Downtown

Day 3    Tianmen Mountain

Full day to explore Tianmen Mountain,take the longest cablecar in the world up Tianmen Mountain,have a walk on the mountain plank road built along the face of cliffs. You will feel like walking in a fairy land when the mist is still heavy.The must-visit scenic spots are: Tianmen Cave, Glass Road, Tianme Temple.

See you off in the airport and looking forward to seeing you again in Zhangjiajie.

$200 Per Day

CHENGDU, A PANDA CITY, A GOURMET CITY, A TEA CITY, LOOKING FOWARD TO YOUR ARRIVAL

Chengdu, with an area of 12,400 square kilometers and a polulation of about 14,170,000 is not just the biggest provincial capital in west China, but also the only city in the history of China whose name has reminded the same for 3,000 years since its establishment. In Chinese, "Cheng" means "success or successful" and "Du" means "big city or capital". This "Successful City" boasts a long history. It is believed that everything about Chengdu has their origin from "Sanxingdui Ruins", from where you can deeply discover the history story of Chengdu.

Giant pandas definitely are the best calling card and trademark of Chengdu. Every year, million of people are attracted by giant pandas to spend their holidays here, go sightseeing here, make investment here and even settle here permanently. The reason is that for people around the world, the charm of giant pandas cannot be replaced by anything else. 

Various kinds of wonderful food shall be another reason attracting you to visit Chengdu. Of the four most famous schools of culinery art in China (Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Guangdong cuisine), Sichuan cuisine boasts tongue-numbing, hot, delicate and fresh taste and a variety of flavors, as "each dish has its unique taste and no two dishes have the same flavor." Such spcial flavors as fish-flavored, gongbao (with peanuts), and water-boiled are incomparable at home and abroad.

"The teahouses in Sichuan top the world, and those in Chengdu Top Sichuan." This widespread saying not only points out the status of Chengdu's teahouses but also the inseverable ties between Chengdu culture and tea. Like bars in Paris and cafes in Vienna, teahouse add a touch of refinement and leisureliness to Chengdu, an ancient yet modern metropolis. The practice of driking tea prevailed in Sichuan as earlt as prior to the Qin and Han Dynasties.

Wish you can have a nice trip in Chengdu. You will love it.