The dragons of the East
DAY 1
Flight from Sofia with Turkish Airlines in 21:40 h. Landing in Istanbul in 00.15 h.
DAY 2
Istanbul-Beijing / Dinner
Flight from Istanbul to 02.10 h. and landing in Beijing in 16.15 h. Welcome by a representative of the partner company. Transfer and accommodation at the Metropolitan Lido Park Hotel or similar. Dinner at a traditional Chinese restaurant on a revolving table.
Overnight stay.
DAY 3
Beijing / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Tourist tour of Beijing — a city with more than three thousand years of history and the administrative center of China for more than 850 years. The excursion includes a visit to the largest open-air square in the world — Tien An Meng (Square of Heavenly Tranquility), as one of the important sights here is the famous mausoleum of the prominent Chinese politician Mao Zedong. The walking tour continues with a visit to the Forbidden City, also known as Gugun Winter Imperial Palace, whence almost 400 years the Ming and Qing dynasties ruled the country. With their own 980 buildings and 9999 rooms the palace has been declared by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage. Part of today's tour is a visit to the Summer Palace - one of the most impressive and large palaces in the world, with the largest and best maintained park in China, famous for its gardens and lakes. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Overnight stay.
DAY 4
Beijing / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Today is dedicated to the Great Wall of China (UNESCO) — one of the wonders of the world and a symbol of China. Similar to the tail of a giant dragon with a height of 8 meters, it winds through mountains, valleys and forests for more than 9000 km. This unique architectural creation, which is clearly visible from space, unconditionally testifies to the greatness of ancient China. The Great Wall of China is the symbol of China and the wisdom of the Chinese people. It is downright amazing how the Chinese were able to build such great architecture with ordinary and simple tools in ancient times. Close to the Wall - opportunity for professional photos in imperial clothes. Next is a visit to the Jade Factory and a stop for a short photo break in the Beijing Olympic Park, where the Bird's Nest National Stadium can be seen from the outside (in the shape of a bird's nest) and the Water Cube National Swimming Center, where the Olympic Games were held in 2008 Mr. Departure to Happy Valley Park, free time approx 2 o'clock and visit the spectacular show "The Dynasty of the Golden Mask" (included in the package price). stunning combination of water, light, music and dancing.
Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Overnight stay.
DAY 5
Beijing-Luoyang / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Transfer to the railway station and departure by high-speed train to Loyan in 09:38 h. (hours are subject to reconfirmation). Arrival in Loyan c 13:47 h. Upon arrival, we will visit the unique Buddhist monastery complex - the Longmen Caves (UNESCO) also known as the dragon's door. 1400-those caves are located on 12 km. south of modern Luoyang and kept 100 thousands of Buddhist statues, with dimensions of 25 mm. to 17 m. height and approx 2500 stelae and inscriptions, which is why they still bear the name “Forest of Ancient Pillars”. Accommodation at Holiday Inn Express Luoyang or similar. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Overnight stay.
DAY 6
Luoyang-Xian / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Early breakfast, then departure by bus to Shao Lin Monastery, which has been a center for martial arts and a school of Chan Buddhism since ancient times. Visit to the central Buddhist temple and attend a kung fu demonstration. Transfer to the railway station and departure by high-speed train to Xi'an 17:41 h. Arrival in Xi'an in 19:12 h. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant, then check-in at Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi'an 4* or similar.
Overnight stay.
DAY 7
Siyan / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Today the tour begins with a visit to one of the New Wonders of the World, the Terracotta Army Tomb (UNESCO). Building a unique army of over 7000 figures, arranged for march, starts in 246 Mr. and it has continued 36 years. This unique creation of human thought has remained hidden underground for centuries, when it was accidentally discovered by local farmers in 1974 Mr. We will visit a hardware store, made of lacquer, after which we will have free time to walk around the old town. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Overnight stay.
DAY 8
Xi'an-Shanghai / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. After breakfast we will explore the well-preserved old city walls (UNESCO) and we will visit the Great Pagoda of the Great Goose, a repository of precious Buddhist manuscripts. Transfer to the train station and departure by high-speed train to Shanghai in 12:25 h. Arrival in Shanghai in 19:47 h. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant, then check-in at Delta Hotels by Marriott Shanghai Baoshan 4* or similar.
Overnight stay.
DAY 9
Shanghai / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Full-day tour of Shanghai, the financial capital of China. Also called "Paris of the East" or "Chicago of China", the city is home to ultramodern contemporary architecture, culture, fine restaurants and luxury shops. We start our tour with a visit to the Temple of the Jade Buddha. Its name comes from the two white jade Buddha statues. Carved from a single piece of white jade, the seated sculptures are translucent, with a solemn expression, showing the excellent skills and extraordinary art of the Chinese people. Yuyuan Gardens — features many picturesque courtyards, decorated with rock gardens, swimming pools, and plants, which are all connected by corridors and passageways. Pearl Factory - Getting to know and learn about fresh pearls. TV tower — a symbol of Shanghai, the famous tower was opened in 1994 Mr. and she is tall 468 meters. Shopping along Nanjing Road - starting from the man-made pier (the Bund) in the center of Shanghai and continues in a western direction. In the middle of it is the People's Square. Known for its liveliness and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as “The first shopping boulevard in China”, which is the best place to shop, similar to Fifth Avenue in New York and the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Some of Shanghai's traditional food and crafts can be found here. The walk along this boulevard ends at the quay (the Bund) — a famous waterfront neighborhood and the city's most famous landmark. The word "Bund" is of Anglo-Indian origin and means an embankment on the front line. It is also the most popular place for an evening view of the city.
Additional excursion: Evening boat ride on the river. Juan Pu (60 euro).
Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Knockout.
DAY 10
Shanghai-Hong Kong / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Free time, then transfer to the airport for a flight to the amazing Hong Kong in 09:50 h. ( subject to confirmation) located at more than 200 islands. Arrival at 12:50 h. Panoramic tour of Hong Kong with a visit to Mount Victoria and lunch included. We will visit Victoria Hill, from where an incredible panorama of the surrounding islands opens, the ancient fishing village of Aberdeen with its countless junks, yachts and floating restaurants. We will see the old clock tower and Ripples Bay beach, where great photos of the bay can be taken. Dinner at a traditional Chinese restaurant and accommodation at the Hong Kong Hotel 4* or similar.
Overnight stay.
DAY 11
Hong Kong-Macao / Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast. Depart early in the morning from your hotel for a full-day ferry trip to Macau. The city of Macau is less than an hour's ferry ride from Hong Kong. In this city, eastern and western cultures are combined in complete harmony. The excellent cuisine, the colonial atmosphere of the Portuguese port, make this city unique. In addition, numerous casinos turn the city into the "Las Vegas of China". The tourist program with a local guide includes a walk through the historical part, which houses the oldest European building on the territory of China (UNESCO), the ruins of the church of St. Pavel with the imposing facade from the 16th century., the statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Macau Tower, 11-the tallest in the world, of the A-ma temple (UNESCO), fine chapel of 1488 Mr. dedicated to the goddess of seafarers and fishermen, Cerrado Square, surrounded by historic buildings (UNESCO). Visit to the Venetian Casino. Ferry to Hong Kong. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Overnight stay.
DAY 12
Lantau-Hong Kong-Istanbul
Breakfast. Visit to Lantau Island with lunch included. Departure to the picturesque village of Ngong Ping, then you will continue by cable car to Po Lin Monastery. The monastery is famous for the largest seated Buddha statue, high 34 m, from where there is an impressive view of Lantau Island and the South China Sea. Return by cable car to Ngong Ping and free time for shopping at “CityGate Outlet”. Dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Around 19:00 h. transfer to the airport for a flight with Turkish Airlines in 23:10 h.
DAY 13
Istanbul-Sofia
Arrival in Istanbul in 06:20 h. Flight to Sofia in 08:50 h. and landing at the airport in Sofia in 09:10 h.
Preliminary information about the program can be downloaded here.
Turkish Airlines plane ticket on the route Sofia-Istanbul-Beijing-Hong Kong-Istanbul-Sofia with airport taxes and luggage included 30 kg ;
Flight ticket Shanghai-Hong Kong with 20kg luggage included;
10 overnight stays with breakfast in local category hotels 4*: 3 overnight stays in Beijing (Metropolitan Lido Park or similar), 1 overnight stay in Luoyang (Holiday Inn Express Luoyang or similar), 2 overnight stays in Xi'an (Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi’an 4* or similar), 2 overnight stays in Shanghai (Delta Hotels by Marriott Shanghai Baoshan 4* or similar) and 2 overnight stays in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Hotel or similar);
10 authentic dinners along the route in traditional Chinese restaurants with a glass of soft drink or beer included;
Show performance "Dynasty of the Golden Mask";
Shanghai TV Tower observation deck ticket included;
2 обяда в местни китайски ресторанти в Хонг Конг и Лантау;
Целодневен тур на остров Макао;
Целодневен тур на остров Лантау;
Трансфер Пекин-Лоян с влак стрела във втора класа;
Transfer Luoyang-Xiyang by bullet train in second class;
Transfer Xi'an-Shanghai by bullet train in second class;
Air-conditioned transport;
Entrance fees for the museums and sites on the program;
Tour guide service with translation into Bulgarian during the program;
All transfers, mentioned in the program;
Medical insurance with coverage assistance 10 000 euro per person;
Tour operator representative throughout the trip
Tips for tour guides, the hotels and restaurants – 70 euro, are paid in advance in Bulgaria.
Boat ride on the river. Huang Pu in Shanghai – 60 euro per person (at a minimum 10 registered tourist).
Personal expenses (phone calls, mini-bar, etc.), services not mentioned in the program.
Optional insurance - "Trip cancellation" - approx 3% from the package price. The insurance is concluded on the day of registration. For more information, please, ask at our offices.
Single room – 3690€ / 7 217 BGN.
Tourist on extra bed -3000€ / 5 867 BGN.
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