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10D Impression Tour (TYPE0）

Highlights:  UNESCO World Heritage – NO  Architectural Wonder – Hanging Monastery  UNESCO World Heritage – SHOPPING  UNESCO World Heritage – Ancient Town  3rd Largest Waterfalls in – Waterfall

Local Delicacies： Steamboat， Flavor，Mount Wutai Vegetarian， Pingyao Snacks，Lingshi Flavor, Carp， Flavor.

Hotel: Local 4-5★ hotel, 1 N Pingyao Ancient Inn.

DAY 1: Singapore ✈ – Mt.Wutai (D) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Beijing - Cosmopolitan Cultural Capital of New China. Upon arrival, proceed to Mt.Wutai. After dinner, check in hotel.

DAY 2: Mt. Wutai ( approx 3hrs) - Hunyuan ( approx 1hr) – Datong (B/L/D) After Breakfast, proceed to Mt.Wutai, - Buddha’s Summit, also known as Buddha’s Hat. It sits on the top of a hill in the northwest of Village. There are 3 main halls, the Buddhist Deities Hall, Sakyamuni Hall and the Buddha Hall. Next visit . This temple was built in the Yongping Reign of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Next continue to visit the , Wanfo Temple and Shuxiang Temple. Continue to Hanging Monastery, built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most scared mountains in China. It is the only existing temple which combines , Taoism and Confucianism together in China.

DAY 3: Datong ( approx 4hrs) - ( approx 1.5hr) (B/L/D) After breakfast, visit the Yungang Grottoes (including Electric Cart ride). Listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. Yungang Grottoes is one of the top three grottoes in China, along with Mogao Grottoes in and in . There are 45 major grottoes in total and 209 secondary caves, with about 1100 niches and 51000 Buddhists statues. The biggest statue is 17 meters high and the smallest one is only 2 centimetres high. Yanmen Pass (including Electric Cart ride), is one of important passes through the inner line of the Great Wall.

DAY 4: Taiyuan ( approx 1.5hrs) - Pingyao (B/L/D) After breakfast, head to Temple, it was founded about 1,400 years ago, resulting in a diverse collection of more than 100 sculptures, buildings, terraces, and bridges. After that, proceed to the Mengshan Giant Buddha (including Electric Cart ride), it was originally carved in Northern . During the , this Buddha was destroyed. Till 1980, the Buddha was discovered again. Next, enjoy the must see live show -- Youjian Pingyao Night Show at your own expense.

DAY 5: Pingyao ( approx 3hrs) – Changzhi (B/L/D) After breakfast, visit the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the Pingyao Ancient Town (including electric cart ride). You will be brought back to the olden time upon entering the ancient city. Thereafter, proceed to visit the Exchange House - the first private bank in China, and ascend Pingyao Ancient City Wall - an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and view the most well conserved county office of China - Government Office (). Next, you will appreciate the Jin Shang Folk Song and Dance Performance & DIY paper-cutting at your own expense.

DAY 6: Changzhi ( approx 1hr) - Huguan ( approx 2hrs) - Yangcheng (B/L/D) Start the morning with visiting Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon National Forest Park, which has been rated as one of “China’s best ten grand canyons”, Enjoy the magnificence of the wonder of Grand Canyon of Taihang Mountain: Black Dragon Pool, Eight Spring Gorge and Qinglong Gorge.

DAY 7: Yangcheng ( approx 2.5hrs) – (B/L/D) Visit Royal Prime Minister's Palace, it has been called the "greatest cultural residence in ". It is composed of numerous siheyuan-style courtyards built into the side of a hill, overlooked by defensive towers and enclosed by high crenellated walls that divide it into two sections. Afterwards, pay a visit to JinGuo Museum.

Day 8: Linfen( approx 2hrs) - Hukou ( approx 3hrs) – Lingshi (B/L/D) Head to (Including electric cart ride), the largest waterfall on the Yellow River. It is also the second largest waterfall in China after . Next, proceed to Wang Family Courtyard, it is regarded as the of Shanxi, which impresses visitors with its rich history and culture, every part of it is telling a story Thereafter, pay a visit to the Nanzhuang Ancient Village.

Day 9: Lingshi( approx 1hrs) - ( approx 1.5hrs) – Taiyuan (B/L/D) Proceed to Zhangbi Ancient castle, which is China's existing relatively intact a military, living, production, religious activities as one of the rare ancient pocket "castle", it focused on the Xia and Shang ancient cultural sites. Thereafter, transfer to Xinghua Village Fen Wine Factory. The wine, which is clear, sweet and scented, is famous for its colour, flavor and taste since 1500 years ago. After that, visit Vinegar Garden, the Shanxi vinegar with its unique historic and culture, has become an important representation of the vinegar.

Day 10: Taiyuan (By CRH, approx 3hrs) - Beijing ✈ Singapore (B/L) After breakfast, take bullet train to Beijing (2nd class). Upon arrival at Beijing, transfer to airport for your international flight back to Singapore. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful trip with ASA Holidays.

Additional Tour Package: (To be paid in China): RMB550/per adult & per child Jin Shang Folk Song and Dance Performance + DIY Paper-cutting + Coal Museum

NOTE : 1. In the event of local religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances and/or bad weather conditions, the sequence of the itinerary may be changed or altered. Alternative attractions will be substituted without prior notice and/or at short notice in order to ensure a smoother journey and tour. 2. All bookings will be subjected to terms and conditions as stipulated in this brochure. 3. Admission and entrance ticket will be included when specified. 4. Minimum group size of 10 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. Group size of 9 and below will solely be at the discretion of ASA Holidays and passengers need to accept the arrangement. 5. Tour is conducted in Mandarin. 6. All hotel ratings are based on local standards. In the event that accommodation in the stated hotel is unavailable, it will be replaced by another hotel of similar standards. 7. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. 8. Room types are based on run of the house and allocated by respective hotels. ASA Holidays will not be responsible for the differences of the room allocated. 9. No refund of the amount if unable to do the fruit picking due to bad weather condition. 10. All flights are subject to change without prior notice 11. In the event of discrepancies between English and Chinese itinerary, please refer to Chinese version. 12. ASA Holidays recommends you to purchase travel insurance for your travel to ensure coverage. 13. Service Fee for China Local Tour Guide and Driver: RMB 30/person x 10 days = RMB300.