8 Days Let’s Go (SDLG8)

Gorgeous Flowers, Fruit picking, Ancient Town, Shopping Unforgettable Local Delicacies

Special Tour Programme: Flowers Viewing: Cherry, Canola, Peony, Winter Jasmine, Begonia, Magnolia Fruits Picking : Grape in September, Apple in Octorber – November

Known as “The Living Canal” by world tourism organization – Taier Zhuang Ancient Town The top of the Five Sacred Mountains – Mt. Taishan The country's top ten leisure farm, 's beautiful rural - Lanling National Agricultural Park Stay in Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach & Shangri-la International 5* Hotels.

Local Delicacies: Flavor, Taian Flavor, Dumpling Feast, Qilu Flavor, Flavor, Beer Flavor

Day 01: Singapore / Qingdao / Huangdao (L/D) Assemble at Changi International Airport to take an international flight to Qingdao. Upon arrival, proceed to Zhan Qiao Pier which is the landmark view in Qingdao. The Pier has a semicircular breakwater at the southern end and two-storey octagon pavilion with Chinese traditional style. Little Fish Hill which is situated at the southern part of the Pier with a causeway linked to the coast. Then continue to Pichaiyuan Food Street it was a well-known food street and also the place where the folk cultures flourished. After that, visit Zhongshan Park to see beautiful Cherry blossoms.

Day 02: Huangdao / Linyi / Taier Zhuang (B/L/D) After breakfast, proceed to Linyi , visit Lanling National Agricultural Park(season fruit picking) to experience the folk agricultural art, learn about the environment of fruit & vegetable growth as well as savour variety of pure green , non-contaminated and new, good & unusual fruits and vegetables. Here, you can see the Canola flowers in full bloom every March to April. Next Continue to Tai’er Zhuang Ancient Town, to enjoy the night scenery, experience the northern river water village’s conditions and customs as well as ancient town’s pleasing life, feel the Canal’s cultural tour around ancient town to know about the history and battle culture of the town. Then proceed to check in hotel. Note: Complimentary 1kg fruit/pax (Only for group in April).

Day 03: Taier Zhuang / Qufu / Yanzhou (B/L/D) After breakfast, proceed to Qufu, the Hometown of Confucius. , visit the Temple of Confucian (including Electric cart) and Confucian Mansion. Then continue to Yanzhou, check in hotel.

Day 04: Yanzhou / Taian / (B/L/D) After breakfast, board on coach to Mt. Taishan Scenic Spot (including two ways cable car). Mt. Taishan is known as sacred mountain in China, which is located at the central part of Shandong Province and covers an area of 426 square kilometres, the main peak being over 1,500 meters above sea-level. Among China’s 5 sacred mountains, Mt. Taishan is ranked first and is a famous cultural mountain as well as an epitome of the time-honoured history and culture of the Chinese nation. In 1987 Mt. Taishan was included in the list of the world culture and natural heritage by the UNESCO. Next proceed to Jinan, check in hotel.

Day 05: Jinan / (B/L/D) This morning visit Black Tiger Spring. The spring is ranked as the second most significant among the 72 named springs in Jinan The water of spring stems from moderately-deep circulation and emerges from a water-filled limestone cave in a steep cliff. From the mouth of the cave, the water is funnelled to flow out of the mouths of three ornamental stone-carved tiger heads into a square-shaped spring pool. The ancient layout of the spring is described in a poem by the Ming Dynasty. After that, visit Daming Lake New District, in April, you can see the blossom of Begonia flowers, Magnolia flowers, and Winter Jasmine. Hanging around at Furong Street and you can buy local Shandong Products. Transfer to Zibo.

Day 06: Zibo / Shouguang / Yantai (B/L/D) This morning, visit Yangjiabu Folksy Grand View Garden (Will be replaced by China Mudanyuan for group in April for seeing Peony). Kite production in is popular in the world and one of the customs of the people. Every year in April, there is a grand Kite Festival. The kites produced here are well-known worldwide .The variety of patterns & designs which your eyes cannot take them all in. After that, visit Changyu Wine Culture Museum. Zhang bishi was the founder of the Changyu Company and was a Penang returned overseas Chinese. He set up winery at Yantai in 1892. It is a pioneer winery in modern industry of China. The museum shows the development of the Changyu wine and provides visitors a good place to learn wine knowledge and taste wine. (Note: The fruits for picking varies, depending on the season condition. All- you-can-pick-and-eat fruits is limited in the orchard. To prevent wastage, guests will be charged for unfinished picked fruits.)

Day 07: Yantai / Qingdao (B/L/D) After breakfast, transferred to Qingdao. Visit Qingdao Wusi Square & Olympic Sailing Centre. Continue to Badaguan (Eight Passes) which is a famous villa community. You will not believe that you will see a group of modern villa in the middle of the historic sites. Those western style buildings are built according to the terrain and the mountain. They are over 80 exquisite buildings crossing the eight roads. The red walls, green tiles red flowers and green leaves are brilliant, they form this special scenery. After that proceed to Qingdao Beer Museum.

Day 08: Qingdao/Singapore (B) After breakfast transferred to airport for the flight back to Singapore.

Additional tour (to be paid in China): RMB500/Person (Adult/Child) Zibo Museum of Ancient Car + Boat Ride on Daming Lake + Qingdao Guest House + Taidong night market

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. Gratuity: A nominal fee of RMB25 person / per day will be given to the guide & driver in reciprocation for the service rendered.e.g.8 days = RMB200 person.