Tours Information
The tours below will offer you a very good opportunity to appreciate Chinese culture, ancient civilization, people's daily life and traditions. Interested participants are recommended to make reservation via the on-line registration system and pay the deposit before the deadlines.
Local Tour (LT)
Pre-and post-conference local tours will be arranged by CICCST, Coling 2010 meeting manager. These tours will offer a very good opportunity for conference participants to appreciate Chinese culture, ancient civilization, Chinese daily life and traditions. Tour reservations can be made by completing the registration form before June 30, 2010.
LT1 Forbidden City - Lunch - Temple of Heaven 08:30-18:00 RMB400(USD60)/per person
The magnificent Forbidden City is a vast complex of palaces and pavilions which were home to Emperors for more than 500 years. The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of Ming (15th century) architecture, where the Emperors performed annual sacrificial rituals for good harvest..
LT2 Lama Temple - Lunch - Summer Palace 08:30-17:00 RMB370(USD55)/per person
The Lama Temple is the center of learning for the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Lamas with considerable religious and political sway. Today there are some 70 Mongolian lamas tending the temple. The Summer Palace is called "Yiheyuan" (Garden of Nurtured Harmony) in Chinese. It is up to now the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China.
LT3 Hutong Tour- Lunch–Beihai Park-Silk Alley (Silk Market)
08:30-17:00 RMB340 (USD50) /per person
We strongly recommend the Hutong Tour. It is a tour on an old style tricycle around the old city residential areas. It is the place where you can experience the local culture, traditions and the everyday life. Beihai Park is an imperial garden to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Initially built in the 10th century, it is amongst the largest of Chinese gardens, and contains numerous historically important structures, palaces and temples.
EVENING PROGRAM (EP)
EP1 Peking Opera 18:00-22:00 RMB200(USD30)/per person
Beijing Opera has entertained Beijingers for over 200 years with its elaborate costumes, ear-splitting arias, dazzling martial arts and musical dialogues. They are usually based on folk tales, famous novels and fairy tales. The stage has side message board showing subtitles in both English and Chinese.
EP2 Acrobatic Show 18:00-22:00 RMB200(USD30)/per person
The Chinese Acrobatic Troupes have traveled to many countries and have amazed audiences everywhere. To watch the Chinese Acrobatic is an extraordinary experience.
Time Table of Local Day Tours and Evening Program
| Route |
Date |
Price |
LT1 Forbidden City - Lunch - Temple of Heaven |
Aug. 24/27 |
RMB400/USD60 |
LT2 Lama Temple - Lunch - Summer Palace |
Aug. 23/26 |
RMB370/USD55 |
LT3 Hutong Tour- Lunch–Beihai Park-Silk Alley (Silk Market) |
Aug. 24/26 |
RMB340/USD50 |
EP1 Peking Opera |
Aug. 23/24/27 |
RMB200/USD30 |
EP2 Acrobatic Show |
Aug. 23/24/27 |
RMB200/USD30 |
Post-Conference Tour (PT)
PT1: Beijing-Xi'an-Beijing
Aug. 28 (Sat.), Beijing-Xian. Upon arrival, visit Shaanxi History Museum, a must-see for ancient civilizations. Then go to visit the well-preserved Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You will enjoy a welcome Dumpling Banquet in the evening. Check-in at Hotel.
Aug. 29 (Sun.), After breakfast, visit the Old City Wall, the most complete city wall that has survived in China. Then visit the greatest attraction in Xian-Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the home of more than 6000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Fly back to Beijing. Upon arrival, airport meeting and transfer to hotel directly (Dinner is not included).
Aug. 30 (Mon.), After breakfast, the tour ends.
Price:
Single Occupancy：RMB5600/person
Double Occupancy: RMB5100/person
PT2: Beijing-Xi’an-Guilin-Shanghai
Aug. 28 (Sat.) Take a morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival, visit Shaanxi History Museum, a must-see for ancient civilizations. Then you will proceed to visit the well-preserved Big Wild Goose Pagoda, After lunch, visit the Old City Wall, the most complete city wall that has survived in China. Then Enjoy a traditional Dumpling Banquet in the evening.
Aug. 29 (Sun.), After breakfast, visit the greatest attraction in Xian - Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the home of more than 6000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
Aug. 30 (Mon.) After breakfast, flight to Guilin. Visit the extraordinary underground caverns of the Reed Flute Cave and ascend Fubo Hill for a superb view of this beautiful town. Stay in Guilin overnight at a hotel.
Aug. 31 (Tue.), After breakfast, take a Li River cruise to Yangshuo with lunch on board, visit Yangshuo West Street in the afternoon. Return to Guilin Airport and flight to shanghai in the evening. Stay inShanghai overnight at a hotel.
Sept. 1 (Wed.), After breakfast, visit Yu
Garden, one of the well-known gardens of classical style south of the Yangtze River, Jade Buddha Temple which got its name from the two jade statues of Sakyamuni. Stroll on the Bund, lined with graceful European buildings and with stunning views over the modern district of Pudong.
Sept. 2 (Thu.), After breakfast, go to explore the World Expo in Shanghai. Overnight in Shanghai.
Sept. 3 (Fri.), After breakfast, tour ends.
Price:
Single Occupancy: RMB11,000/person
Twin Occupancy: RMB9600/person
PT-3 Beijing-Shanghai
Aug. 28 (Sat.) , Take a morning flight to Shanghai and go to hotel for check-in. Visit Yu garden, Old Town market and Silk Factory. After lunch at local restaurant, head for the Lujiazui financial center. Appreciate the landmark tower-Jinmao Tower, the tallest building-World Financial Center and the largest mall- Super Brand Mall through driving and visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for the bird-eye view of the exciting city and experience the breath taking “walk in the sky”.
Aug. 29 (Sun.), Spend whole day at 2010Expo Park, visit China Pavilion, and other wonderful national pavilions. Cross the Huangpu River by ferry, walking through the Urban Best Practices Area to experience the best innovative urban solution in the world.
Aug. 30 (Mon.) After breakfast, tour ends.
Price:
Single Occupancy: RMB4000/person
Twin Occupancy: RMB3800/person
Notes for Tour:
1. The tour fee includes inter-city transportation, lunch, admission fees and an English-speaking tour guide.
2. Make reservation via the On-line Registration system. You need to pay the tour deposit/fee before July 10, 2010.
3. Single occupancy will be assumed if no roommate name is indicated during reservation.
4. CICCST reserve the right to raise the prices or cancel the tours, if there are fewer than 10 participants. In that case, the tour deposit/fee will be fully refunded.
Any other cancellation, no refund.
Tours Destinations in Other Parts of China
Shanghai - Expo2010
World Expositions are galleries of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating esprit de corps and looking to the future.
With a long civilisation, China favours international exchange and loves world peace. China owes its successful bid for the World Exposition in 2010 to the international community's support for and confidence in its reform and opening-up. The Exposition will be the first registered World Exposition in a developing country, which gives expression to the expectations the world's people place on China's future development.
So what will Expo 2010 Shanghai China deliver to the world? There is no doubt the Chinese people will present to the world a successful, splendid and unforgettable exposition. more details>>>（http://en.expo2010.cn/index.htm)
