Optional Tours
Available Optional Tours on this Page
- Beijing City Morning Tour (Tiananmen Square & Forbidden
City) w/ lunch: Sunday, November 6th, $55.00
- Great Wall Mu Tian Yu Section w/ cable car ride and lunch:
Sunday, November 6th, $60.00
- Beijing City Afternoon Tour (Tiananmen Square & Forbiden
City): Wednesday, November 9th, $55.00
- Great Wall Badaling Section Afternoon Tour: Wednesday, November
9th, $60.00
- Beijing Acrobats w/ roundtrip transportation: Wednesday,
November 9th, $45.00
Special Note: All tours will operate at
the costs shown with a minimum of 15 persons participating.
Available Pre-Program or Post-Program Extension Tours on
this Page
- Shanghai Extension: Nov 3th - 6th or Nov 12th - 15th, 3 nights,
$755.00 per person
- Shanghai & Xian or Xian & Shanghai Extension: Nov 1st -
6th or Nov 12th - 17th, 5 nights, $1400.00 per person
- Hong Kong & Xian or Xian & Hong Kong Extension: Nov 1st
- 6th or Nov 12th - 17th, 5 nights, $1000.00 per person
- Southwestern China Extension (Kunming, Lijiang, Chengdu): Nov
1st- 6th or Nov 12th - 17th, 5 nights, $1750.00 per person
We would be pleased to assist you in planning pre or post
program visits to Asia. Roxanne will be available to assist with
your advance planning for land excursions and Jeannette is
available to help with air deviations.
If you wish to extend to other exciting or exotic destinations;
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia. Please contact our office for
assistance.
Contact Information
Beijing City Tour: (Tiananmen Square &
Forbiden City): $55.00
- Morning Tour: Sunday, November 6th, 9:00am -
1:30pm
- Afternoon Tour: Wednesday, November 9th, 1:30pm -
5:30pm
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You will be met by your local guide
from your hotel to explore two of Beijing's highlights beginning
with a walk to Tiananmen Square (Gate of Heavenly Peace), the great
central plaza which stands as an ongoing symbol of central power.
Continue in to the Forbidden City, an immense cluster of ancient
buildings which serves as the secretive nerve center of Chinese
Imperial rule through the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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Great
Wall Mu Tian Yu Section w/ cable car ride & lunch: Sunday,
November 6th, 8:30am - 2:30pm, $60.00
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Over two millennia have passed
since the beginnings of the Great Wall, begun by the Emperor Qin as
a grand gesture of national unification and protective bulwark
against the hordes from outside the Celestial Kingdom. A
magnificent structure built to last forever, it is one of the few
man-made structures visible from space. This is the quiet section
of the Great Wall and was built on a steep mountain. This includes
cable car ride and lunch.
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Great
Wall Badaling Section Afternoon Tour: Wednesday, November 9th,
1:30pm - 5:30pm, $60.00
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Badaling Great Wall is the most
popular spot and the best preserved section of the Beijing Great
Wall. It is a defensive outpost of the Great Wall. It is called
"Bada" as it stretches in all direction. The landscape of Badaling
Great Wall changes every season, with numerous scenery to catch
attention.
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Beijing
Acrobats w/ roundtrip transportation: Wednesday, November 9th,
7:00pm - 9:30pm, $45.00
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This is one entertainment that must
not be missed on a visit to Beijing. Top acrobatic artists invited
from all over the country perform for Chinese and foreign tourists.
One can see breath-holding acrobatics, some of which can be so
demanding in the timing and balancing skill as to verge on the
impossible. Also features trick cycling, leaping through hoops and
Chinese magic tricks. Some of the artists have won prizes in
international competitions.
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Shanghai Extension, 3 Nights
This tour is available
either as a Pre-Program or Post-Program Extension, operating Nov
3th - 6th or Nov 12th - 15th, respectively.
Cost: $755.00 per person, sharing a double room. (Single Room:
$1080.00)
- Day 1: Arrive Shanghai (Nov 3rd or Nov 12th)
-
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to
your accommodations for the next three nights at the five star Four
Seasons Hotel Shanghai. You have free afternoon on your own.
| Hotel Information in Shanghai: Four Seasons
Hotel |
| IN: Nov 3rd or Nov 12th |
OUT: Nov 6th or Nov 15th |
500 Wei Hai Road
Shanghai, CN 200041 |
Phone: 011-86-21-6256-8888
Fax: 011 86 21 6279 8800 |
- Day 2: Shanghai (Nov 4th or Nov 13th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by your local
guide to explore two of Shanghai's famous sights.
The Jade Buddha Temple, which houses a 1918 Song Dynasty
architecture Monestary will be your first stop. Continue on th the
Yu Yuan Gardens. Yu Garden is not only a famous classical garden in
South China, but also a major historic and cultural site under
state protection. Formerly a private garden with a 400 year
history, once considered the best garden in Southeast Aisa. Lunch
is included and your afternoon is free.
- Day 3: Shanghai (Nov 5th or Nov 14th)
- A free day to explore Shanghai's sights on your own. The six
floor Shanghai Museum, re-created Xintiandi (restaurants, shops)
and shopping in many of Shanghai's outlets and markets.
- Day 4: End of Shanghai Tour (Nov 6th or Nov 15th)
- After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to the airport
for your flight onward. Pre-program travelers will join the main
EMBA Export group on November 6th. Post-trip travelers will return
to Los Angeles on November 15th.
Cost includes:
- Hotel accommodations in Shanghai, sharing a double room, with
taxes and service charges
- Airfare: Beijing/Shanghai or Shanghai/Beijing
- Arrival and departure assistance and sightseeing as specified
and admission fees
- Meals as specified
- Services of an English speaking guide
We are also able to make special arrangements for a private
tour, in advance, or extend this visit. Please ask our Crown EMBA
staff.
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Shanghai & Xian or Xian & Shanghai
Extension, 5 Nights
This tour is available either as a Pre-Program or
Post-Program Extension, operating Nov 1st - 6th or Nov 12th - 17th,
respectively.
Cost: $1400.00 per person, sharing a double room. (Single Room:
$1950.00)
Pre-Program: Shanghai & Xian
Extension, November 1st - 6th
- Day 1: Arrive Shanghai (Nov 1st)
-
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to
your accommodations for the next three nights at the five star Four
Seasons Hotel Shanghai. You have free afternoon on your own.
| Hotel Information in Shanghai: Four Seasons
Hotel |
| IN: Nov 1st |
OUT: Nov 4th |
500 Wei Hai Road
Shanghai, CN 200041 |
Phone: 011-86-21-6256-8888
Fax: 011-86-21-6256-5678 |
- Day 2: Shanghai (Nov 2nd)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by your local guide
to explore two of Shanghai's famous sights.
The Jade Buddha Temple, which
houses a 1918 Song Dynasty architecture Monestary will be your
first stop and continue on to the Yu Yuan Gardens. Yu Garden is not
only a famous classical garden in South China, but also a major
historic and cultural site under state protection. Formerly a
private garden with a 400 year history, once considered the best
garden in Southeast Aisa. Lunch is included and your afternoon is
free.
- Day 3: Shanghai (Nov 3rd)
-
A free day to explore Shanghai's sights on your own. The six
floor Shanghai Museum, re-created Xintiandi (restaurants, shops)
and shopping in many of Shanghai's outlets and markets.
- Day 4: Shanghai to Xian (Nov 4th)
-
This morning, you re met at your
hotel by your private guide and transferred to your flight to
Xi'an. Xi'an, an ancient Cathay's great imperial capital. Upon
arrival, you will be assisted to your accommodations at the Sofitel
Hotel or Shangri-la Hotel. (On the way to your hotel, we will stop
for a visit to the famous Han Dynasty tombs.)
About Xi'an: once the largest city
in the world, capital of the T'ang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and the
center of the Silk Road that led to Damascus, Xi'an (pronounced
"she-ahn") is China 's most culturally and historically important
city. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ancient City Wall and
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
| Hotel Information in Xi'an: Sofitel on Renmin
Square or Shangri-la Hotel |
| IN: Nov 4th |
OUT: Nov 6th |
- Day 5: Xian (Nov 5th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It was in Xi'an that archeologists, following the words of an
ancient Chinese scribe, uncovered one of the greatest discoveries
of all time, the great terra cotta army of the 3rd century Emperor
Qin, who first unified China and built the Great Wall. Your full
day begins with a visit to the museum of the 6,000 life-sized
terra-cotta warriors and horses. Lunch is included, and tonight, we
enjoy a Xi'an style dumpling dinner.
- Day 6: Xian to Beijing (Nov 6th)
-
After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to the airport
for your flight to Beijing. Pre-program travelers will join the
main EMBA Export group on November 6th.
Cost includes:
- Hotel accommodations in Shanghai & Xian, sharing a double
room, with taxes and service charges
- Airfare: Shanghai/Xian/Beijing
- Arrival and departure assistance and sightseeing as specified
and admission fees
- Meals as specified
- Services of an English speaking guide
We are also able to make special arrangements for a private
tour, in advance, or extend this visit. Please ask our Crown EMBA
staff.
Post-Program: Xian & Shanghai
Extension, November 12th - 17th
- Day 1: Beijing to Xian (Nov 12th)
-
This morning, you will be met at your hotel by your private
guide and transferred to your flight to Xi'an. Xi'an, an ancient
Cathay's great imperial capital. Upon arrival, you will be assisted
to your accommodations at the Sofitel Hotel or Shangri-la Hotel.
(On the way to your hotel, we will stop for a visit to the famous
Han Dynasty tombs.)
About Xi'an: once the largest city in the world, capital of the
T'ang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and the center of the Silk Road that led
to Damascus, Xi'an (pronounced "she-ahn") is China 's most
culturally and historically important city. In the afternoon, you
will visit the Ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
| Hotel Information in Xi'an: Sofitel on Renmin
Square or Shangri-la Hotel |
| IN: Nov 12th |
OUT: Nov 14th |
- Day 2: Xian (Nov 13th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It was in Xi'an that archeologists, following the words of an
ancient Chinese scribe, uncovered one of the greatest discoveries
of all time, the great terra cotta army of the 3rd century Emperor
Qin, who first unified China and built the Great Wall. Your full
day begins with a visit to the museum of the 6,000 life-sized
terra-cotta warriors and horses. Lunch is included, and tonight, we
enjoy a Xi'an style dumpling dinner.
- Day 3: Xian to Shanghai (Nov 14th)
-
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival In Shanghai, you will be met and
transferred to your accommodations for the next three nights at the
five star Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai.
Today is on your own: If time permits, we suggest a visit to the
Summer Palace, ancient Cathay's greatest imperial garden, a
sprawling 290 hectare wonder of pavilions, towers, bridges, temples
and islands, centered about Kunming Lake, which blends both
southern and northern Chinese garden architecture.
| Hotel Information in Shanghai: Four Seasons
Hotel |
| IN: Nov 14th |
OUT: Nov 17th |
500 Wei Hai Road
Shanghai, CN 200041 |
Phone: 011-86-21-6256-8888
Fax: 011-86-21-6256-5678 |
- Day 4: Shanghai (Nov 15th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by your local guide
to explore two of Shanghai's famous sights.
The Jade Buddha Temple, which houses a 1918 Song Dynasty
architecture Monestary will be your first stop. Continue on th the
Yu Yuan Gardens. Yu Garden is not only a famous classical garden in
South China, but also a major historic and cultural site under
state protection. Formerly a private garden with a 400 year
history, once considered the best garden in Southeast Aisa. Lunch
is included and your afternoon is free.
- Day 5: Shanghai (Nov 16th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
A free day to explore Shanghai's
sights on you own. The six floor Shanghai Museum, re-created
Xintiandi (restaurants, shops) and shopping in many of Shanghai's
outlets and markets
- Day 6: End of Xian & Shanghai Tour (Nov 17th)
-
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be met
and transferred to the airport for your flight onward. Post-program
travelers will return to Los Angeles on November 17th.
Cost includes:
- Hotel accommodations in Xi'an & Shanghai, sharing a double
room, with taxes and service charges
- Airfare: Shanghai/Xian/Beijing or Beijing/Xian/Shanghai
- Arrival and departure assistance and sightseeing as specified
and admission fees
- Meals as specified
- Services of an English speaking guide
We are also able to make special arrangements for a private
tour, in advance, or extend this visit. Please ask our Crown EMBA
staff.
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Hong Kong & Xian or Xian & Hong
Kong Extension, 5 Nights
This tour is available either as a Pre-Program or
Post-Program Extension, operating Nov 1st - 6th or Nov 12th - 17th,
respectively.
Cost: $1000.00 per person, sharing a double room. (Single Room:
$1225.00). Arrival and departure transfer in Hong Kong is not
included, 2 days free time. Please note that the hotel cost in Hong
Kong is NOT included, see below for current hotel prices.
Please contact our office for availability.
| Hotel Prices in Hong Kong |
Pre-Program Extension |
Post-Program Extension |
| Rates Per Night (room/breakfast) + tax |
Nov 1st - 4th |
Nov 14th - 17th |
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The Ritz Carlton - Deluxe
Room
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$590 |
$590 |
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The Ritz Carlton - Club Room
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$725 |
$725 |
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The Mira Hotel - Deluxe Room
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$325 - $350 |
$325 - $350 |
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Hyatt Regency Kowloon - Deluxe
Room
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$450 |
$450 |
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Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe Room
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$575 - $600
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$575 - $600
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InterContinental Hotel - Superior
Harbor
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$500 - $650 |
$500 - $650 |
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Four Seasons - Deluxe Room
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$575 - $625 |
$575 - $625 |
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Note:
Prices subject to change based on dates and availability.
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Pre-Program: Hong Kong & Xian
Extension, November 1st - 6th
- Day 1: Arrive Hong Kong (Nov 1st)
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Transportation from the airport to hotel is on your own.
- Day 2 & 3: Hong Kong (Nov 2nd - 3rd)
-
You can explore Hong Kong's
sights: a visit to the top of Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing
Village and Stanley market. Explore any of the outdoor markets:
food, flower, bird, clothing or jade markets. A one hour ferry boat
ride takes you to one of Hong Kong's outer islands, Lantau Island
to see the huge Buddha and Monastery.
- Day 4: Hong Kong to Xian (Nov 4th)
-
Transportation from the hotel to
the airport is on your own. Upon your arrival in Xian, you will be
assisted to your accommodations at the Sofitel Hotel or Shangri-la
Hotel. (On the way to your hotel, we will stop for a visit to the
famous Han Dynasty tombs.)
-
About Xi'an: once the largest city
in the world, capital of the T'ang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and the
center of the Silk Road that led to Damascus, Xi'an (pronounced
"she-ahn") is China 's most culturally and historically important
city. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ancient City Wall and
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
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| Hotel Information in Xi'an: Sofitel on Renmin
Square or Shangri-la Hotel |
| IN: Nov 4th |
OUT: Nov 6th |
- Day 5: Xian (Nov 5th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It was in Xian that archeologists,
following the words of an ancient Chinese scribe, uncovered on of
the greatest discoveries of all time, the terra cotta army of the
3rd century Emperor Qin who first unified China and built the Great
Wall. Your full day begins with a visit to the museum of the 6,000
life-sized terra cotta warriors and horses. Lunch is included and
tonight, you enjoy a Xian style dumpling dinner.
- Day 6: Xian to Beijing (Nov 6th)
-
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be met
and transferred to the airport for your flight to Beijing.
Pre-program travelers will join the main EMBA Export group on
November 6th.
Post-Program: Xian & Hong Kong
Extension, November 12th - 17th
- Day 1: Beijing to Xian (Nov 12th)
-
This morning, you are met at your
hotel by your private guide and transferred to your flight to
Xi'an. Xi'an, an ancient Cathay's great imperial capital. Upon
arrival, you will be assisted to your accommodations at the Sofitel
Hotel or Shangri-la Hotel. (On the way to your hotel, we will stop
for a visit to the famous Han Dynasty tombs.)
About Xi'an: once the largest city
in the world, capital of the T'ang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and the
center of the Silk Road that led to Damascus, Xi'an (pronounced
"she-ahn") is China 's most culturally and historically important
city. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ancient City Wall and
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
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-
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| Hotel Information in Xi'an: Sofitel on Renmin
Square or Shangri-la Hotel |
| IN: Nov 12th |
OUT: Nov 14th |
- Day 2: Xian (Nov 13th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It was in Xi'an that archeologists,
following the words of an ancient Chinese scribe, uncovered one of
the greatest discoveries of all time, the great terra cotta army of
the 3rd century Emperor Qin, who first unified China and built the
Great Wall. Your full day begins with a visit to the museum of the
6,000 life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. Lunch is
included, and tonight, we enjoy a Xi'an style dumpling dinner.
- Day 3: Xian to Hong Kong (Nov 14th)
-
Breakfast
You will be met at your hotel this
morning and transferred to the airport for your onward flight to
Hong Kong. Transportation to hotel is on your own. Hotel
accommodations are extra - depending on your choice.
- Day 4 & 5: Hong Kong (Nov 15th - 16th)
-
You can explore Hong Kong's
sights: a visit to the top of Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing
Village and Stanley market. Explore any of the outdoor markets:
food, flower, bird, clothing or jade markets. A one hour ferry boat
ride takes you to one of Hong Kong's outer islands, Lantau Island
to see the huge Buddha and Monastery.
- Day 6: End of Xian & Hong Kong Tour (Nov 17th)
-
Transportation to the airport is on your own. Post-trip
travelers will return to Los Angeles on November 17th.
Cost includes:
- Hotel accommodations in Xi'an only, sharing a double room, with
taxes and service charges
- Airfare: Hong Kong/Xian/Beijing or Beijing/Xian/Hong Kong
- Arrival and departure assistance in Xian only
- Sightseeing as specified and admission fees
- Meals as specified
- Services of an English speaking guide
We are also able to make special arrangements for a private
tour, in advance, or extend this visit. Please ask our Crown EMBA
staff.
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Southwestern China Extension (Kunming,
Lijiang, Chengdu), 5 Nights
This tour is available either as a Pre-Program or
Post-Program Extension, operating Nov 1st - 6th or Nov 12th - 17th,
respectively.
Cost: $1750.00 per person, sharing a double room. (Single Room:
$2395.00)
Pre-Program: Southwestern China Extension,
November 1st - 6th
- Day 1: Arrive Kunming (Nov 1st)
-
Transfer from the airport to your
hotel. Sightseeing enroute, depending on your air arrival flight
time. Flight from Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing is on your
own.
| Hotel Information in Kunming: Green Lake Hotel |
| IN: Nov 1st |
OUT: Nov 3rd |
6 South Cuihu Road
Kunming CN 650031 |
Phone: 011-86-87-1515-3286
Fax: 011-86-87-1515-5444 |
- Day 2: Kunming (Nov 2nd)
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Breakfast, Lunch
Full day excursion to the Stone Forest.
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Located in Lunan Yi Nationality
Autonomous County, the Stone Forest is about 75 miles from Kunming.
It has long been one of the most famous scenic spots in China since
the Ming Dynasty. The Stone Forest is divided into several scenic
areas with name like Greater Stone Forest, Lesser Stone Forest,
Outer Stone Forest, Underground Stone Forest, Stone Forest Lake and
Da Dieshui Fall. The Stone Forest was formed by karst two million
to thirty million years ago. It contains peaks, pillars,
stalagmites, depressions, underground rivers and caves. The
fantastic stone pinnacles rising abruptly from the ground resemble
a huge, dense forest.
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- Day 3: Kunming to Lijiang (Nov 3rd)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to airport for your
morning flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival, you will be assisted for
your transfer to the city for sightseeing: Tours of Black Dragon
Pool, Dongba Culture Museum, explore the ancient Naxi Town
| Hotel Information in Lijiang: Banyan Tree Hotel and
Resort |
| IN: Nov 3rd |
OUT: Nov 5th |
Yuerong Road, Shuhe, Guchen District
Lijiang, 674100 Yunnan CN |
Phone: 011-86-888-533-1111
Fax: 011-86-888-533-2222 |
Black Dragon Pool: it is located at
the foot of the Xiangshan Mountain (Elephant Hill) north of the
city of Lijiang. As the water here is a lucid green color, it
gained another name
Jade Spring Park (Yuquan Park). There are many distinctive and
ravishing sites in the park. Hiding in the lush trees or standing
along the liquid pool is the antique and exquisite architectural
pieces, which are in the style of Naxi.
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Stroll in Lijiang Old Town.
Lijiang Old Town: The Old Town of Lijiang, a well-preserved old
city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture. Located on the
plateau which is 2,400 meters above the sea level and embraced by
the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west, Elephant and Golden Row
Mountains in the north, vast fertile fields in the southeast and
crystal clear water running through, the old town looks like a big
jade ink slab, therefore it got the alias name: "Town of Big Ink
Slab". Lijiang was placed on the world cultural heritage list in
1997.
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- Day 4: Lijiang (Nov 4th)
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Breakfast, Lunch
Full day tour including visit to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -
Yak Meadown with cable car, Yuhu Village and Baisha Frescoes.
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Depart from your hotel after
breakfast traveling outside the city to visit the Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain, with an altitude of 5600 meters (18,400 feet) above sea
level, is the highest mountain on the southern bank of the Yangtze
River. The mountain extends 35 km from south to north and 12 km
from west to east, producing different altitudes in the mountain.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a holy mountain for the local Naxi
people and now it is a famous scenic spot for sightseeing,
mountaineering, skiing, exploration, scientific research and taking
holiday.
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After lunch at a local restaurant,
visit the invaluable Baisha Frescoes stored, preserved and
displayed in some venerable temples located in Lijiang Old Town.
Most of the Frescoes were created from early Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644 A.D) to the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911A.D) when
beautiful temples were built. These Frescoes paintings are very
special and reflect the different religious cultures and artistic
forms of Buddhism, Lamaism, Taoism and the Naxi Dongba religion.
They are the artistic representations of economic development,
mutual acculturation of multinational culture, and the growth of
religions.
- Day 5: Lijiang to Kunming to Chengdu (Nov 5th)
-
Breakfast
This morning, you fly to the city
of Chengdu via Kunming. Upon arrival, you will be met at the
airport and will be transfered to your hotel. Sightseeing as time
permits.
| Hotel Information in Chengdu: Shangri-la Hotel or
Sheraton Hotel |
| IN: Nov 5th |
OUT: Nov 6th |
- Day 6: End of Southwestern China Extension (Nov 6th)
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Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, you will visit the
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, the best place to
see China's most endearing residents. Tour the museum and see a
movie on the Giant Pandas' habitat and evolution. Continue on to
Sanxingdui (Han Dynasty) Museum with its remarkable collection of
archeological artifacts spanning 5,000 years of culture in the
Chengdu area.
Late afternoon flight to Beijing. Pre-program travelers will
join the main EMBA Export group on November 6th.
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Post-Program: Southwestern China
Extension, November 12th - November 17th
- Day 1: Arrive Kunming (Nov 12th)
-
Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Sightseeing enroute,
depending on your air arrival flight time. Flight from Beijing is
on your own.
| Hotel Information in Kunming: Green Lake Hotel |
| IN: Nov 12th |
OUT: Nov 14th |
6 South Cuihu Road
Kunming CN 650031 |
Phone: 011-86-87-1515-3286
Fax: 011-86-87-1515-5444 |
- Day 2: Kunming (Nov 13th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
Full day excursion to the Stone Forest.
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Located in Lunan Yi Nationality
Autonomous County, the Stone Forest is about 75 miles from Kunming.
It has long been one of the most famous scenic spots in China since
the Ming Dynasty. The Stone Forest is divided into several scenic
areas with name like Greater Stone Forest, Lesser Stone Forest,
Outer Stone Forest, Underground Stone Forest, Stone Forest Lake and
Da Dieshui Fall. The Stone Forest was formed by karst two million
to thirty million years ago. It contains peaks, pillars,
stalagmites, depressions, underground rivers and caves. The
fantastic stone pinnacles rising abruptly from the ground resemble
a huge, dense forest.
|
- Day 3: Kunming to Lijiang (Nov 14th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to airport for your
morning flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival, you will be assisted for
your transfer to the city for sightseeing: Tours of Black Dragon
Pool, Dongba Culture Museum, explore the ancient Naxi Town
| Hotel Information in Lijiang: Banyan Tree Hotel and
Resort |
| IN: Nov 14th |
OUT: Nov 16th |
Yuerong Road, Shuhe, Guchen District
Lijiang, 674100 Yunnan CN |
Phone: 011-86-888-533-1111
Fax: 011-86-888-533-2222 |
Black Dragon Pool: it is located at
the foot of the Xiangshan Mountain (Elephant Hill) north of the
city of Lijiang. As the water here is a lucid green color, it
gained another name
Jade Spring Park (Yuquan Park). There are many distinctive and
ravishing sites in the park. Hiding in the lush trees or standing
along the liquid pool is the antique and exquisite architectural
pieces, which are in the style of Naxi.
|
Stroll in Lijiang Old Town.
Lijiang Old Town: The Old Town of Lijiang, a well-preserved old
city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture. Located on the
plateau which is 2,400 meters above the sea level and embraced by
the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west, Elephant and Golden Row
Mountains in the north, vast fertile fields in the southeast and
crystal clear water running through, the old town looks like a big
jade ink slab, therefore it got the alias name: "Town of Big Ink
Slab". Lijiang was placed on the world cultural heritage list in
1997.
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|
- Day 4: Lijiang (Nov 15th)
-
Breakfast, Lunch
Full day tour including visit to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -
Yak Meadown with cable car, Yuhu Village and Baisha Frescoes.
|
Depart from your hotel after
breakfast traveling outside the city to visit the Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain, with an altitude of 5600 meters (18,400 feet) above sea
level, is the highest mountain on the southern bank of the Yangtze
River. The mountain extends 35 km from south to north and 12 km
from west to east, producing different altitudes in the mountain.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a holy mountain for the local Naxi
people and now it is a famous scenic spot for sightseeing,
mountaineering, skiing, exploration, scientific research and taking
holiday.
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After lunch at a local restaurant,
visit the invaluable Baisha Frescoes stored, preserved and
displayed in some venerable temples located in Lijiang Old Town.
Most of the Frescoes were created from early Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644 A.D) to the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911A.D) when
beautiful temples were built. These Frescoes paintings are very
special and reflect the different religious cultures and artistic
forms of Buddhism, Lamaism, Taoism and the Naxi Dongba religion.
They are the artistic representations of economic development,
mutual acculturation of multinational culture, and the growth of
religions.
- Day 5: Lijiang to Kunming to Chengdu (Nov 16th)
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Breakfast
This morning, you fly to the city
of Chengdu via Kunming. Upon arrival, you will be met at the
airport and will be transfered to your hotel. Sightseeing as time
permits.
| Hotel Information in Chengdu: Shangri-la Hotel or
Sheraton Hotel |
| IN: Nov 16th |
OUT: Nov 17th |
- Day 6: End of Southwestern China Extension (Nov 17th)
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Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, you will visit the
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, the best place to
see China's most endearing residents. Tour the museum and see a
movie on the Giant Pandas' habitat and evolution. Continue on to
Sanxingdui (Han Dynasty) Museum with its remarkable collection of
archeological artifacts spanning 5,000 years of culture in the
Chengdu area.
Late afternoon flight to either Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Post-trip travelers will return to Los Angeles on November
17th.
Cost includes:
- Hotel accommodations in Kunming, Lijiang and Chengdu, sharing a
double room, with taxes and service charges
- Economy Airfare: Kunming/Lijiang, Lijiang/Kunming &
Kunming/Chengdu
- Arrival and departure assistance
- Transportation, sightseeing as specified and admission
fees
- Meals as specified
- Services of an English speaking guide
Not included:
- Meals not specified on the itinerary
- Flight into Kunming
- Flight out of Chengdu
We are also able to make special arrangements for a private
tour, in advance, or extend this visit. Please ask our Crown EMBA
staff.
To join us on these tours, please proceed to our
online Application Form and check the optional
tour/extension you're interested and send it to us.
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