NOWAT CHINA 2007
or as it’s referred to around here “Chucky Does China”Itinerary
Day 1 (Apr. 16, 2007), Beijing
Arrival in Beijing transfer to Novotel Xinqiao hotel for 6 nights
Relax and unwind.
Day 2 (Apr. 17, 2007), Beijing (B,L,SD)
Today's excursion begins with history of Beijing, as the capital of last 3 dynasties in Chinese feudal society. Visit the Forbidden city, Tianamen Square, Beihai Park, Jingshan Garden. Enjoy Beijing Roast duck welcome dinner.
Day 3 (Apr. 18, 2007), Beijing (B,L,D)
Today's excursion is to visit Great wall, Ming tomb, Sacred way.
Day 4 (Apr. 19, 2007), Beijing (B,L,D)
Today is to visit the famous garden in Beijing. Visit Fragrancy Mountain park, Summer palace. In the evening, you can take part in a party in Gaobeidian cultural village, and enjoy yourself as Beijing Local People.
Day 5 (Apr. 20, 2007), Beijing (B,L,D)
Today You will learn history of religion in Beijing. you will visit Yonghe Lama Temple, Baiyun Taoist temple, Confucius' temple. [we subed Temple of Heaven for the Taois Temple]
Day 6 (Apr. 21, 2007), Beijing (B,L,D)
Visit Capital Museum, Beijing Zoo with Panda house, Hutong tours.
Day 7 (Apr. 22, 2007), Beijing/Xian (B,L,SD) to Xian
Transfer to China Eastern Airlines flight MU2124 (1050/1240)to Xian, a city with a history of more than 2000 years, today you will visit City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower. In the evening, enjoy Dumpling dinner. Overnight at Xian Jianguo for 2 nights.
Day 8 (Apr. 23, 2007), Xian (B,L,SD)
Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Huaqing Hot Spring, Provincial museum, Enjoy Tang Dynasty show with dinner.
Day 9 (Apr. 24, 2007), Xian/Hangzhou (B,L,SD) to Hangzhou
Transfer morning flight China Southern Airlines CZ6931 (0900/1050) to Hangzhou, Visit Lingyin Temple, Flying Peak, Six Harmony Tower, Tea Museum. Enjoy Special Dinner of Hangzhou Flavour. Overnight at Hangzhou Ramada Haihua for 1 night.
Day 10 (Apr. 25, 2007) Hangzhou/Suzhou (B,L,D)
Cruise on West lake, HuaGangguanyu, Yuefei's Tomb, Tiger Spring. In the evening, transfer to Suzhou. Overnight at Garden View Hotel for 2 nights.
Day 11 (Apr. 26, 2007) Suzhou (B,L,D)
Visit Humble Administrators' Garden, The Garden of Fishing Net (Wangshi Yuan), Visit Watertown Tongli. [That got moved to day 12 since its on the way to Shanghai]
Day 12 (Apr. 27, 2007) Suzhou/Shanghai (B,L,D)
Visit Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, Tiger hill. If time allows, visit Embroidery researching center. transfer to Shanghai in the evening, Overnight at Hengshen Peninsular hotel
Day 13 (Apr. 28, 2007) Shanghai (B,L,SD)
Visit Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Enjoy Farewell Ding Sum Dinner. Cruise on Huangpu River.
Day 14 (Apr. 29, 2007) Shanghai/Beijing/US (B)
Transfer to China Eastern Airlines MU5105 (1000/1220) to Beijing and connecting your international flight Continental Airlines CO88 (1545/1730) to U.S.A.
The next week will be a bit hectic getting everything arranged what with Dragon Lady flying off today to see the new Grandson in NC and not back till the 10th… leaving her in a panic that she can't get ready in time to go [who is she kidding… I do all the packing, she just emptys two closets, 1 dresser, 1 bureau, a hope chest, and a partridge in a .... etc onto the bed and expects me to cram it all into one suitcase…Samsonite doesn’t make a suitcase that damn big!!!]
The traditional “Prologue and getting started” transmission will soon follow. Hopefully a bit shorter than these first two… And if you're really lucky after each days activities I will be too pooped to pen a lengthy NOWAT and you can go about more productive and enjoyable activities such as: aunt Suzy’s mahjong tournament, your sister-in-law’s bratty kid’s [who can't walk a straight line] ballet recital or maybe root canal rather than being mildly amused at the Fun & Foibles of this Hapless Wayward Traveler and his ever trusting Dragon Lady on their quest for:
Ancient Mystery’s of The Far East
The Philosophy of the Wise elders
A Walk Upon The Great Wall
Some damn good Chotchky bargains…
and a bottle of Fine Rice wine.
Well that should hold you for a while…
Ciao 4 now,
Chuck and the Every Lovely... but Really tapping her foot to "get on with it now"...Dragon LAdy
