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Chinese Culture Garden

The Chinese Culture Garden opened in September 2001, 500 meters from the Langfa Exit of the Fifth Ring Road and about 18 kilometers from downtown Beijing, and is a theme park focusing on developing Chinese culture and spreading patriotic education. The Chinese Cultural Garden occupies an area of ...

The Chinese Culture Garden opened in September 2001, 500 meters from the Langfa Exit of the Fifth Ring Road and about 18 kilometers from downtown Beijing, and is a theme park focusing on developing Chinese culture and spreading patriotic education. The Chinese Cultural Garden occupies an area of 333,000 square meters. Its south gate is in the shape of a tripod and its west gate is in the shape of a “Pingshouqiaozububi Coin”. Its east gate is a dynamic sculpture, combining Qufu Colored pottery basins and pottery Gui, which represent the cultural image of the garden. The scenery can be summed up with the words “one spirit and three gardens”. One spirit refers to the Artistic Wall representing the Chinese spirit and the three gardens the Tranquil Garden, Dynamic Garden and Yixian Garden. History, important events, famous figures, cultural achievements, discoveries and inventions are engraved on the “Artistic Wall displaying China’s spirit” 2.4 meters in height and 2.3 kilometers in length. Standing in front of the wall, one will feel awe whilst facing and talking about history, and the spirit of the Chinese ancients.

The “Tranquil Garden” occupies an area of 62,000 square meters. There is a lake of 15,000 square meters in the garden. There is a unique “Dragon Character Wall” together with the tranquil garden. The word “dragon” as written by 999 calligraphers is engraved on the expansive walls. The garden also includes the Lucky Deer Turning Round, Wenyuan Palace, Bamboo Garden, Cultural Corridor, Music Fountain, and the open air theatre in the “Dynamic Garden”. Yixian Garden is composed of Crescent Lake and 12 ancient quadrangles. The Chinese Culture Garden inherits the characteristics of ancient royal gardens whilst incorporating the style of modern gardens. The regular themed activities of the garden include “sunshine travel in search of the Chinese spirit” in spring, “dating in fields” in summer, and “historical travels in China” in autumn. Tourists can ride electric bicycles to enter the garden, view the history and scenery, and appreciate Chinese culture.

Beijing New Concept Survival Island Tourism Base

Beijing New Concept Survival Island Tourism Base is a large-scale base providing opportunities for creating, exercising, aesthetic appreciation, vacationining and training activities. It was opened at the end of 1998. The survival island has an area of 500,000 square meters, providing five catego...

Beijing New Concept Survival Island Tourism Base is a large-scale base providing opportunities for creating, exercising, aesthetic appreciation, vacationining and training activities. It was opened at the end of 1998. The survival island has an area of 500,000 square meters, providing five categories of activities including survival and outward bound training, new concept travel, group recreation, self rescue training for students, and old cadre recreation.

Survival and outward bound training:

It is a kind of education through experience, and a training for people’s mental acuities. Different from the traditional education form, it utilizes the natural environment and carefully designed activities, so as to allow participants to understand principles by themselves, allowing them to develop their potential, challenge limits, cultivate taste, strengthen will, perfect personality and build team spirit. The project is marked by unique creativity, integrating education, interaction, challenges and practicability. It encompasses the essences of management, psychology, dynamics, and organizational behavioral study. The teaching contents, aiming at different fields and meeting different requirements, include: Initiation training for new employees, building a new team---training for team spirit, new concepts for management---training for leadership, improving mindsets---training for government employees. Based on the theory in the book of “The Fifth Discipline”, integrating the “NLP” at the frontier of psychological study, this project meets the requirements of the times, promotes a series of courses under the assistance of experts, and helps you “surpass yourself”, learn how to “study in a group”, improve your “mode of thinking”, and establish initial “study-type organization” by using “systematic thinking”, so it is a brand new learning and training method for modern people and modern organizations.

Featured Attractions: The Beijing Survival Island has survival experience area, crafts area, farming technology area, military entertainment area and a catering and accommodation area. The mountain training camp includes a single-plank Bridge, winding stairs, grass skating and so on. The craft garden has many kinds of crafts. The farming technology area has soilless culture, sample making, bread making and so on. The rock climbing and riding-shooting garden has many attractive items for tourists on Beijing package tours, such as rock climbing, shooting, and horse riding.

Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area

The Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area is located to the west of Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou District, about 85 km from downtown Beijing. It occupies an area of 18 km and stretches about 5 km long. The scenic area is a splendid natural valley with a section of the Great Wall, an ancient cave, beautifu...

The Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area is located to the west of Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou District, about 85 km from downtown Beijing. It occupies an area of 18 km and stretches about 5 km long. The scenic area is a splendid natural valley with a section of the Great Wall, an ancient cave, beautiful mountains, clear springs and ponds, as well as a spectacular waterfall. Xiangshui Lake is, in fact, not a lake but rather an opening of water from the head of a spring in a valley.

The lake is called Xiangshui Lake (Ringing Water Lake), because it is possible to hear the sound of its running water from afar. The spring is the biggest one in Huairou District, and the water is sweet and refreshing. There are lofty cliffs and steep mountains with diverse rocks and unique peaks on both sides of the valley. The section of the Great Wall was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and winds up and down the green hills, resembles a gigantic dragon flying into the sky. The Moshikou Pass was considered an important pass of the Great Wall and was built in 1404 during the Ming Dynasty. The natural Lianyun Cave and Totem Pavilion halfway up the wall add mystery to the ancient pass. The Moya Inscription carved during the Ming Dynasty makes the pass even more majestic. The most stunning scenery in this area is undoubtedly the grand waterfall. The impetuous springs rush down the mountain and form the compelling sight of a waterfall for all to enjoy.

Featured Attractions: The service facilities of the scenic area are excellent. The Xiangshui Villa in an ancient architecture style in full view. The restaurants here mainly offer countryside fare, rainbow trout, and barbecues. During the evening, visitors can make a bonfire, let off fireworks, sing loudly and dance.

 

Yaji Mountain

Yaji Mountain is located in the Liujiadian Town of Pinggu District. The Yaji Mountain is 363 meters high. During the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the mountain was spoken highly of by the emperors, and some of its aliases such as the Golden Summit, the Mount Tai in Jidong, the Place of Happiness...

Yaji Mountain is located in the Liujiadian Town of Pinggu District. The Yaji Mountain is 363 meters high. During the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the mountain was spoken highly of by the emperors, and some of its aliases such as the Golden Summit, the Mount Tai in Jidong, the Place of Happiness, and the Fairy Palace were bestowed by the emperors. An ancestral temple called Bixiayuanjun Temple sits proudly on the mountain. Created in the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt and extended in later years, Bixiayuanjun Temple has now become one of the most famous ancient ancestral temples. If you feel tired after climbing the mountain, the cabins and hammocks may be a good place for you to take a break.

Featured Attractions: The Shrine of the Great Goddess of the Blue Sky (Bi Xia Yuan Jun Ci) in Mount Yaji is the most famous ancient temple in eastern Beijing area. It was first built in the Tang dynasty and developed and blossomed in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple fair has been held for over 400 years, making it highly attractive and of great interest. Besides, Yaji Mountain Scenic Spot also has many charming sights such as the stone gate, stele forest, and two pines for welcoming the guests. With a pleasant climate and beautiful natural views, Yaji Mountain Scenic Spot is an ideal place for mountaineering and holiday tours.

Liuminying Ecological Farm

The Liuminying Ecological Farm has been confirmed as "the best ecological farm in China" and was named one of the top 500 best environmental units in the world by the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) in 1986. The farm is the first experimental unit to develop and research ecological agri...

The Liuminying Ecological Farm has been confirmed as "the best ecological farm in China" and was named one of the top 500 best environmental units in the world by the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) in 1986. The farm is the first experimental unit to develop and research ecological agriculture in China, and has developed into a synergized structure for production, supply and sales. Tourists not only admire the beautiful farm but can also do farm work as they like.

Liuminying Ecological Farm includes a high-tech organic agricultural model garden, an ecological farm, an agricultural park, a large-scale energy switching station, and a conference and recreation center. All in all, the farm covers an area of 145 hectares.

Featured Attractions: Visitors can participate in the eco-agriculture sightseeing tours, farm tours and rural folk collections.

Activities: 1. Visit the eco-garden and farm with the aid of a guide. 2. Pick fruits and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable garden. 3. After harvest, organic meals will be ready at the local farmer’s home. Organic food is available for sale if you so wish.

Goose and Duck Ranch

Goose and Duck Ranch is located approximately 1 hour outside of Beijing in the great outdoors, and our neighbors are the likes of  Huairou District and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall along with other village sightseeing spots. The Ranch offers all the comforts of home, nestled in the...

Goose and Duck Ranch is located approximately 1 hour outside of Beijing in the great outdoors, and our neighbors are the likes of  Huairou District and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall along with other village sightseeing spots. The Ranch offers all the comforts of home, nestled in the countryside along our very own river, set of orchards and mountains.

Optional Activities: Tennis, Hiking, Swimming, E-Golf, Paddle Boats, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Ping Pong, Billiards, Shuffleboard, Mini-Golf, Mini-Football, Ceramics, Board Games, Go-carting, Horseback Riding, Archery, Water Sphere, CS, Bumper Cars & Boats, Indoor Baseball, KTV and Carnivals Games. The G&D Ranch has 6 meeting facilities ranging in sizes to meet your group’s needs up to 50 to 300 attendees for all occasions.

Featured Attractions: There are many recreational activities, not only activities for adults, such as horse riding, archery, swimming, paintball, mini golf, bowling, squash, tennis and so forth; but also great places for children, such as the Naughty Children Everland, trampolining, rock climbing, slides and so forth. Farm activities are rich in entertainment, not only do adults loved horse riding, archery, swimming, paintball, karting, mini golf, bowling, squash, tennis and other projects, but will also like the naughty children Everland, trampoline, rock climbing, slides and so on. As an added bonus, guests get to stay in adorable cabins that all members of the family can enjoy. The farm foods are very authentic and include a barbecue buffet, specialty roasted whole lamb, pig roast and grilled rainbow trout that will definitely be a a real treat.

Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Spot

Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Spot is located in the Liuli Temple Town of the city's Huairou District, about 80 kilometers outside Beijing. Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Spot is known as the” Zhangjiajie of Northern China” because it is the most beautiful scenic spots are all just north of Beijing. It wa...

Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Spot is located in the Liuli Temple Town of the city's Huairou District, about 80 kilometers outside Beijing. Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Spot is known as the” Zhangjiajie of Northern China” because it is the most beautiful scenic spots are all just north of Beijing. It was once voted as one of the top ten Beijing suburbs for people to live in.

Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Spot covers about 30 square kilometers and has beautiful steep mountains, winding canyons, a dense primeval secondary forest with unique and rare exotic flowers and trees. There are various rivers and the Cheong dam which is an ancient Guigu Taoist site. There is also a modern kayaking and rafting area. The wonderland has five superb sites to visit: Longtan Stream, Guigu Wonderland, thousands of acres of primeval secondary forest to admire, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and an area nearby for rafting. It is a tourist attraction that features both mountains and water harmoniously in a natural and humanistic settting.

Featured Attractions: Longtanjian Natural Scenic Spot is a famous scenic spot of this tourism zone. The annual Spring Outing Festival starting April 10 is held at the Longtanjian Natural Scenic Spot. The famous "Beijing Yarlong Zangbo Canyon" is also in this area as is the most dangerous mountain road in Beijing. Spring is the best season for Longtanjian. The month-long festival holds contests involving photography, mountain-climbing and tree planting, etc. Bonfires and picnics are allowed in the area around the log cabins. Other entertainment items include karaoke in the open air and enjoying the farmer’s family food. 

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$150 Per Day

Guangzhou

Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou

Arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, you will be met and transferred to hotel, then visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall is a very famous historical scenic spot. It is in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. After that proceed to visit the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. It is a unique site for offering up sacrifices to worship ancestors of 72 Chen families in Guangdong. This ancestral temple is also the largest, best preserved and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.

Day 2 Guanzhou Tour 

After breakfast, you will go to Yuexiu Park first, the largest and the most famous park in downtown Guangzhou. There are three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain. Then you will visit Temple of Six Banyan Trees, which is one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou and located on the Liurong Road (meaning the Six Banyan Trees Road). The Nanyue King Tomb Museum is a must-see Guangzhou attraction, which dates back to 2,000 years ago, is the earliest large scale painted stone chamber tomb ever found south of the Five Ridges. Buried with the tomb owner in a jade shroud are a gold seal and a lot of exquisite jade adornments. It has become a world famous museum. After the day tour you will be transferred to airport for your next destination.

$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.