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Post-conference tours will be organized by
Xiamen C&D International
Travel Service Co. Ltd., the largest travel agency in Xiamen. Several
routes have been designed to suit the interest of the different
participants. The participants can select any of the routes at their own
expenses. The quoted costs are estimated according to the averaged
cost in the previous several years for the end of September. The costs
cover one way flight from Xiamen to the destination, the local
transportation, hotel, lunches and dinners, tourist guide, the liability
and accident insurances. Please contact us or the travel agency for the
connection from the destination to your departure city in China before
booking your international flight ticket.
A deposit of USD 50 for all routes will be charged when you make the
reservation on the website and the deposit will be returned when you are
making on-site registration. The cost in red is for the case that two
persons share one room and that in green for a single occupancy room.
The tour needs a minimum of 10 people to sustain the listed price. If
the group is less than 10, the route will be cancelled or the cost will
be increased. For those who prefer to select other places, please feel
free to contact us or the travel agency. We will do our best to make the
arrangement individually to make your stay in China pleasant.
As the period is close the National Golden Holiday of China, the
price and itineraries may be subjected to change. Updated information
concerning the price and itineraries will be posted on website and sent
to the registered participants.
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Post-Conference Tours Map |
Beijing, the capital of China, is a historically and
culturally rich metropolis. It is considered as China's top
tourist attraction because of
the Great Wall,
the Forbidden
City,
Tiananmen Square,
the Temple of Heaven, and
the Summer
Palaces, architectural wonders known throughout the world.
In addition to visiting historic sites, visitors to Beijing
may enjoy some shopping.
More
about Beijing...
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Xi'an was one of the most important
cradles of Chinese civilization. It marked the start of the
famous "Silk Road"
that linked China with central Asia and the Roman Empire. It
served intermittently as the first capital of a unified
China and capital of 11 dynasties for altogether 1000 years.
It possesses rich historical attractions with the
representative of the museum of "Terra-Cotta Warriors and
Horses" from Qin dynasty in Xi'an and other relics around
it. The outstanding historical status and rich cultural
relics represent the diligence, bravery and wisdom of the
ancestors of Chinese and the past splendor of China.
More about Xi'an...
Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses |
Famous for its wonderful scenery, rivers and karst peaks covered
in lush greenery, Guilin is one of the most beautiful places in
China. Yangshuo is settled among the Li River's karst scenery. "Impression Liu Sanjie",
performed by local minorities, is a grand musical show on the
largest natural theatre consisting of area of 2 km long Li River
and 12 peaks as stage setting. The show and "West Street" become a must for visitors to Yangshuo.
More about Guilin...
Guilin |
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Mt. Wuyi, UNESCO’s World Natural and Cultural Heritage, is
located in northern part of Fujian Province. It is the most
outstanding area for biodiversity conservation in southeast
China. One taking a bamboo raft trip floating down the famous
Nine-twist Stream, would feel as if cruising in the mysterious
universe.
More about Wuyi Mountain...
Wuyi Mountain |
PST5: Xiamen-Lijiang,
This route has been canceled due
to the insufficient number of participants.
The ancient city of Lijiang is situated in
the northwest of Yunnan Province, south of
the Yulong (Jade Dragon)
Snow Mountain. Lijiang is incredibly rich in cultural
resources, home to
the Baisha Frescoes
(a national historical relic) and "Naxi
Dongjing Music" being living examples of Tang and
Song Dynasty art, and also Dongba hieroglyphs, the only existing
pictographs in the world. Lijiang has been listed as a World
Cultural Heritage City by UNESCO.
More about Lijiang...
Black Dragon Pool |
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Quanzhou is a famous starting point of the
ancient "Marine Silk
Road" in the 13th-15th century. This city has another nickname
of the "International Religious Exhibition City". Kaiyuan
Temple, Daoism Laozi Statue, Overseas Communication History
Museum and Chongwu Ancient Stone Sculpture City are scenic spots
where attract thousands of visitors every year.
More about Quanzhou...
Laozi Statue |
The Tulou is considered a wonder of oriental architecture.
Spread around Yongding, there are 4000 square dwellings and 360
round ones. The buildings are generally formed as 2 or 3
circles. The outer circle can be as high as 31 feet and its 4
stories may hold one to two hundred rooms. The architectural
structure, carvings, pillar couplets of these dwellings are
quite breathtaking.
More about Tulou...
Tulou |
Post-Conference Tours Details
PST1: Xiamen-Beijing, 3 days (Sept. 28-30), Cost: USD
401/481, 4 Star Hotel, One-Way Flight
Day 1: XIAMEN/BEIJING
Upon arrival in Beijing, you will visit Tiananmen Square, the largest
square in the world. Then transfer to visit Temple of Heaven. After the
tour, go to Wangfujing Shopping Street.
Day 2: BEIJING
In Beijing a spectacular day as you walk along the Great Wall, one of
the most remarkable architectural wonders of the world. After lunch, you
will visit Panda Zoo, and visit Yaxiu Market where you can find lots of
merchandises cheap but good quality.
Day 3: BEIJING/DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you will continue the tour to the Forbidden City and
see the magnificent palace halls and gardens. After that, you will visit
the Summer Palace, China’s second largest imperial garden. After supper,
the tour ends.
PST2: Xiamen-Xi’an, 3 days (Sept. 28-30), Cost: USD
375/450, 4 Star Hotel, One-Way Flight
Day 1: XIAMEN/XI'AN
Upon arrival, you are met and join the local guide to visit the city
wall, and the Big Goose Pagoda which keeps Buddhist scripts brought back
from India in 652 A.D.
Day 2: XI'AN
First enjoy a full-excursion to the Terra-Cotta Warrior Museum where you
will see the life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors. After lunch visit Bell
Tower Square and Huaqing Pond which relate with the beauty high-ranked
imperial concubine Yang’s story.
Day 3: XI’AN/DEPARTURE
After breakfast, visit the Stone Forest, then transfer to the shopping
street for the free activities. After dinner, the tour ends.
PST3: Xiamen-Guilin, 3 days (Sept. 28-30), Cost: USD
333/398, 4 Star Hotel, One-Way Flight
Day 1: XIAMEN/GUILIN
Fly to Guilin This morning, which is the most scenic city of China. Upon
arrival, you are met and have a city tour to the Elephant Trunk Hill.
Then go to Fubo Hill where you can have bird’s eye view of the whole
city. Then you will enjoy fun in Seven Star Park.
Day 2: GUILIN
In Guilin morning, depart hotel for the boat cruise along the tranquil
Li River until you get to Yangshuo County. After roaming through the
West Street, after dinner visit "Impression Liu Sanjie", drive back to
Guilin.
Day 3: GUILIN/DEPARTURE
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, known as "A Natural Palace of Arts". Then
transfer to visit the Duxiu Peak and Jingjiang Wangcheng. Then the tour
ends.
PST4: Xiamen-Wuyi Mountain, 3 days (Sept. 27-29), Cost: USD
240/310, 5 Star Hotel, One-Way Flight
Day 1: XIAMEN/MT. WUYI
Fly to Mt. Wuyi by evening flight.
Day 2: MT. WUYI
After breakfast, take bamboo raft to visit the Nine-twist Stream, Song
Dynasty Ancient Street, Sanqing Daoism Palace, Harmonious Temple.
Day 3: MT. WUYI/DEPARTURE
After breakfast, visit the Water-Fallen Cave, Dahongpao Tea Scenery
Spot, then depart from Mt. Wuyi after dinner.
PST5: Xiamen-Lijiang, This route has been
canceled due to the insufficient number of participants.
PST6: Xiamen-Quanzhou, Sept. 28, Cost: USD 47, Round-Trip
Day 1: XIAMEN/QUANZHOU/XIAMEN
After breakfast you will take bus to Quanzhou, visit the Kaiyuan Temple,
Daoism Laozi Statue, Quanzhou History Museum. After lunch you will go to
visit Chongwu Ancient Stone Sculpture City, Stone Sculpture Park, at
night when you take dinner, you may watch the Guzheng Show.
PST7: Xiamen-Yongding Earthen Building (Tulou), Sept. 28, Cost: USD
57, Round-Trip
Day 1: XIAMEN/YONGDING/XIAMEN
After breakfast, visit Yongding Earthern Building, which is under
application for the World Heritage, including Zhencheng Building, Kuiju
Building, Rusheng Building, Fuyu Building and so on. Then take bus back
to Xiamen.
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