Essence Of Beijing And Nanshan Ski Tour

Tour Code:
Duration:5days
Tour Departure: You choose
Group Size:1-20 people 
Destinations:Beijing

Tour Highlights: Visit the best of Beijing and have a fun in Nanshan Ski Resort - one of the best ski resorts near Beijing.

Day01:Arrive in Beijing, Flight not included
Place & Transport:Beijing & Flight
Today's Activities:Airport Transfer (Beijing)

Day02:Full day visiting in Beijing.
Place & Transport:Beijing & Van
Today's Activities:The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Temple of Heaven, Shahe Cloisonne Factory
- The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car) (2 hours): This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Temple of Heaven (1.5 hours): The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, Chongwen District. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship, especially by the reigning monarch of the day, pre-dates Taoism.
- Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant: Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant is near Great Wall of Mutianyu section. This garden style restaurant serves farmhouse dishes, specializing in rainbow trout, sturgeon and salmon. The fabulous taste will leave you with great memories.
- Shahe Cloisonne Factory : Sha He Cloisonne Factory manufactures and sells high quality Cloisonne ware. High quality Cloisonne also called "Copper - body and wire inlaid Enamel" requires an elaborate and complicated manufacturing process including hammering, filigree welding, enamel filling, surface polishing and gilding. This is a popular place for those looking for special, quality souvenirs. China Highlights customers have the opportunity to see the manufacturing process. This is an exclusive offer for our customers! There is no pressure to buy!

Day03:Full day visiting in Beijing.
Place & Transport:Beijing & Van
Today's Activities:The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Li Heng Tang pearl store.
- The Forbidden City (2 hours): The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating.
- Tiananmen Square (50 minutes): Tian'anmen Square is the largest city square in the centre of Beijing, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. As the world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, it is surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- Hutong Tour in Xicheng District (1 hour): Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast disappearing. In this one hour tour, you can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family then walk on the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards.
- Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant(Di'anmen Branch): This restaurant of typical Chinese style, it serves traditional-style food(mainly noodle) in a active Old Peking atmosphere. Waiters clad traditionally shout and cry around the room to announce customers arriving or leaving. Having the taste of the tasty noodles, usually eaten with a thick sesame and soy-based sauce, it is very noisy! You have some real experience of Old Beijing.
- Li Heng Tang pearl store: Lihengtang Pearl Store is a state-run enterprise that cultivates processes, manufactures and sells all type of fresh water and sea pearls. China is the largest fresh water pearl producer in the world with the main base being in Jiangsu and Zhejing provinces. Famous varieties of seawater pearls include: The Tahitian Black Pearl and Nanyang Golden pearl. The Lihengtang Pearl Store offer pearls of all types and quality pearls and caters to all price ranges. China Highlights customers will see the seeds being planted in the live mussel and also how learn how to differentiate real pearls from fake. This is a great opportunity to buy genuine pearls, with that come with a guarantee, for your family and friends but there is absolutely no pressure to buy.

Day04:Skiing in Nanshan ski Resort.
Place & Transport:Beijing & Van
Today's Activities:Nanshan Ski Resort, Ski resort prices and equipment rental(Your arrangements)
- Nanshan Ski Resort (3 hours): Located in the south of Miyun County and covering an area of more than 4000mu,this skiing resort is the largest of its kind in Beijing with the most advanced and complete facilities. There are activities such as skiing, water skiing, grass skiing, sliding and gliding, an ideal place for sightseeing and relaxation.
- Ski resort prices and equipment rental(Your arrangements): Today is a free day for you. Arrange your own time and have a fun in the ski resort.

Ski resort prices and equipment rental prices:

4 hours ski:￥140(weekday)￥200(weekend)￥240(holidays)

Full day ski:￥220(weekday)￥360(weekend)￥390(holidays)

Ski suit rental:￥30 per set/per time

Deposit of ski suit:￥200 per set

Locker: ￥10 per one

Deposit of locker:￥20 per one

Skis rental: ￥30 per person/per time

Snow cubing: ￥10(per person/per time)￥60(half hour/per one)￥100(one hour/per one)

Deposit of snow cubing: ￥100 per one

Sight seeing lift: ￥20 per person/per way

Note:

1. The information of the ski fee is a reference. Please double check the up-to-date prices on arrival.

2. Weekdays are Monday to Thursday. Weekends are Friday to Sunday. Holidays are December 31-January 3 and February 2-February 8.

3. The resort prices above include a set of ski gear (skis, ski boots and ski poles) and lift fee.

Day05:Depart Beijing, Flight not included
Place & Transport:Beijing & Flight
Today's Activities:Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)

Price per person(US Dollars)

Nov.1 - Mar. 31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement *
1 Person	$1171	$968	$948	--
2-5 Persons	$641	$540	$519	$264 / $163 / $163 /
6-9 Persons	$500	$399	$378	$264 / $163 / $163 /
Apr.1 - Oct.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement *
1 Person	$1335	$1091	$1046	--
2-5 Persons	$724	$602	$569	$346 / $224 / $211 /
6-9 Persons	$583	$461	$428	$346 / $224 / $211 /
Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at   extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details. * Single Room Supplement prices are shown: Superior/Deluxe/Economy

The price includes

1 Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.

2 Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.

3 Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Harbin, Yabuli by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.

4 Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.

5 Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.

6 Transportation

7 Service Charge & Government Taxes

8 Insurance:The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.

9 Luggage Transfers:Between airports/railway stations and hotels.

10 Arrangements:The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

The price excludes:

1 International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.

2 China Entry Visa Fees.

3 Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm.

4 Ski Fees on the trails, rental fees of ski poles, skis, ski boots and cableway.
5 Rental fees of ski helmets, ski goggles, ski jacket, ski gloves and fees for snow activities.

6 Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.

7 Meals:Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.

8 Single Room Supplement.

How to book this tour?
Please email us and let us know the information below:
1. Your arrival date and flight number.
2. The name you used to book your hotel.
3. The date that you would like to take this tour.
4. The number of persons in your group that take this tour.