Along Yellow River 10 Days
from $1749All Inclusive
Datong-Mt Wutai-Taiyuan-Pingyao-Linfen-Hukou Waterfalls-Yuncheng-Luoyang-Shaolin Temple-Zhengzhou (Extension: Jinan-Qufu-Mt Tai-Penglai-Qingdao-Yantai)
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1. US/Beijing:
Fly to Beijing, China.
Day 2. Arrive Beijing:
Tour guide will welcome you at the airport and escort you to a five star hotel.
[Cruiser: Jingyi Hotel - 5 star]
Day 3. Beijing / Datong:
Visit The Yungang Grottoes, which are ancient Buddhist temple grottoes. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient sculptural sites of China.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Yungang International - 5 star]
Day 4. The Hanging Temple / Mt Wutai:
Visit The Hanging Temple. Built more than 1,500 years ago, this temple is unique not only for its loca- tion on a sheer precipice but also because it includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian elements. Then go to Mt Wutai, which is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. The mountain is home to many of China's most important monasteries and temples.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Flowers and Plants Mountain Villa]
Day 5. Mt. Wutai / Taiyuan:
Visit the Temples of Mount Wutai. Then drive to Taiyuan.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Yuyuan Hotel - 4 star]
Day 6. Taiyuan / Pingyao:
Drive to visit Pingyao. Pingyao still retains its city layout from the Ming and Qing dynasties, conforming to a typical bagua pattern. Preserved Ming- and Qing-style residences number close to 4,000. The streets and storefronts still largely retain their historical appearance.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Hongshanyi Hotel - 4 star]
Day 7. Pingyao / Hukou Waterfalls / Yuncheng:
Finishing the tour of Pingyao, then visit Hukou Waterfall, the largest waterfall on the Yellow River, the second largest waterfall in China. Arrive Yuncheng at night.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Tongbao International Hotel - 4 star]
Day 8. Yuncheng / Luoyang:
Visit the Temple of Guan- yu,a general during the Three Kingdom era, one of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia. Then go to Luoyang, visit Longmen Grottoes.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Maple International Hotel - 4 star]
Day 9. Luoyang / Dengfeng / Zhengzhou:
Visit Tianzijia- liu Museum and Shaolin Temple. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and parti- cularly with Shaolin Kung Fu. Reach Zhengzhou at night.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Holiday Inn Zhengzhou - 4 star]
Day 10. Zhengzhou / US:
Fly back to the US, or continue with the optional extension.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast]
Optional Extension: Jinan-Mt. Tai-Qufu-Qingdao-Penglai-Yantai + $769
Day 11. Jinan / Mt. Tai / Taian:
Visit Mt. Tai, which is one of the "Five Sacred Mountains". It is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal, and is often regarded the foremost of the five. The temples on its slopes have been a destination for pilgrims for 3,000 years.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: Taian Lijing Hotel - 4 star]
Day 12. Taian / Qufu / Qingdao:
Drive to Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius. Visit the Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Confucius Family Mansion. Then drive to Qingdao.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: [Copthorne Hotel - 4 star]
Day 13. Qingdao:
Visit ZhanqiaoPier, the Eight Passes, Iittle Fish Hill, Qing- dao Brewery Factory, and Wusi Square. Dinner is served with seafood.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: [Copthorne Hotel - 4 star]
Day 14. Qingdao / Penglai / Yantai:
Visit Penglai Pavilion. It is known as the landing place of the Eight Immortals and famous for its occasional mirages. Then visit Yantai.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hotel: [Jinghai Hotel - 4 star]
Day 15. Yantai/ US:
Fly back to the US.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast]
