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Shanxi Classic 2 Days
Taiyuan,
China
From Destination Travel International Co., Ltd. |
Tour Itinerary
Highlights:
(we will take into account the visitor's preferences when determining the time to spend at one location, below for reference only)
After pick up from your hotel or accomodation we will spend the first half day visiting the Jinci Temple. Don't let its unassuming name fool you, Jinci is one of the most memorable temples you will find in Northern China. Historical significances notwithstanding (its founding date can be traced back to the western zhou - some 3000 years ago, impressive even in China), Jinci has been a favorite of the vacationing emperors and wandering poets - here you will see steles with the handwritings of various emperors (including Taizong, the founder of Tang) and poets whose works every self-respecting Chinese can recite. And unlike many temples that "existed" in certain dynasties but only contains artifacts from the Ming and Qing, here Tang and Song influences dominate. The Figures of Maidservants, Saint Mother's Hall, Offering Hall just to name a few.
After a lunch dining on delicious local cuisine, we will head to the Qiao Courtyard. Though pales in comparison to Jinci Temple in age (built in the 1700s), the Courtyard is every bit deserving a full afternoon's visit for the film enthusiast, for it was the main filming site for the award-winning movie "Raise the Red Lantern" (Zhang Yimou).
As a sidenote though, the original occupants of the estate were merchants and bankers of the most conservative (i.e. moneysparing) type and rarely lighted the lanterns except on really important occasions. The lanterns you will see hanging at nearly every corner of the complex are left over from the actual filming process.
Never cared much for movies? Despair not. The courtyard can be as popular as it is now on architectural merits alone. Tall walls enclose the compound which are divided neatly into yards. Connected by footpaths, the yards are further separated into gardens, halls, rarely wasting any available space.
The second day will take us to Pingyao Ancient City, a city as old as the land of Three Jins itself. It is one of the extremely rare "authentically" ancient cities that can truly live up to its claim of antiquity. More than 300 sites in and around the city have ancient ruins, and inside the city itself close to 4,000 buildings are certified Ming, Qing products. It became a major financial center in the 18 hundreds and was home to the first Chinese bank "Rishengchang". During that period, more than 20 banking/financial institutions' headquarters are based here (half of the total of the entire country at the time). However, most of the local people seem to be unfazed by/unaware of the brief interlude of mercantile significance, perhaps due to the sheer amount of memories that is associated with this 2,000+ city.
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Varied Run Times
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Duration:
2 Days
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Takes Place In:
Taiyuan |
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| What To Bring
Camera
Sunblock
Comfortable Footwear
Change of Clothes
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Included In Price
Tour Guide
Entry Fees
Meals
Hotel / Hostel Pickup
Transportation
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Category:
Culture Tours
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Fitness Required
n/a
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FAQs About the Tour |
DESTINATION TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
About Destination Travel International Co., Ltd.:
Description:
When people travel to a destination, they are more willing to have a local expert to assist for their tour arrangements. Destination Travel International (DTI) is honored to be the one.
First founded in 1985, Destination Travel International Co., Ltd. is the leading sightseeing company in China and currently has full operations in Beijing and Shanghai, the two major gateways into China.
Focusing on the city tours, DTI has been well recognized by its clients as well as the industry the premier FIT tour operator in China. DTI has also worked closely with the international Branding Hotel Chains for the tour services delivered to their in house guests. So far over 100 hotels are selling DTI products while over 30 hotels have DTI service counters in both Beijing and Shanghai.
As the local expert, DTI has designed various sit-in-coach tour programs and special tailor-made private tours to meet with the customer¡¦s tastes. The tours are more for the city of Beijing and Shanghai as well as the excursions of their nearby cities. Safe, interesting, comfortable and worthy is always the soul of each product.
With many years of experiences, DTI has a big team of well educated and trained professional tour guides with diversity languages and capabilities in quality services.
DTI has now also become the Member of China Association of Travel Services, The American Chamber of Commerce, China Tourism Association, IATA and ASTA since 1990's.
Payment Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation conditions:
1. Tour itinerary and transportation so described is subject to change without prior notice. In the event of adverse traffic conditions, we reserve the right to alter places to be visited.
2,The actual pick-up time of the listed tours from different hotel varies from place-to-place and from time-to-time in accordance with the traffic conditions. You will be advised at time of booking.
3. Reservation is required at least 24 hours prior to tour departure. On-Line reservation within 24 hours must be reconfirmed by phone.
4. 20% cancellation charge will be collected for the cancellation of the confirmed booking made more than 24 hours in advance.
5. 50% cancellation fee will be collected for the confirmed bookings occurred within 24 hours.
6. No refund will be made for no shows and the confirmed bookings.
7. Should the itinerary or means of transportation be changed or tour be prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances, all extra expenses will be borne and paid in cash on the spot by tour participants.
8. All rates are quoted in USD.
9, Children under 3 years of age are free without occupying a seat to the exclusion of another passenger. Child rates generally apply to children 3-11 years of age when accompanied by one adult, unless otherwise noted.
10. We reserves the right to adjust the tour price if there is any fluctuation in the exchange rate or increase in the cost of any portion of the tour.
11. We assumes no responsibility for any expenses, damages or losses incurred or sustained by any tour participants which arise from or as a result of any act, omission, default or neglect, causing injury, damage or loss to tour participants or their property.
12. All tours in Beijing are covered by travel agency liability and tourist accidental insurance underwritten by PICC.
13. In order to provide our clients a safe and satisfied tour, we would remind you to collect the voucher at Service Counters before you take the tour and choose our guide who wears the name badge.
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