Wef: Jan 2016 8D Dongbei Flora Tour Dalian*Shenyang*Changchun*Dunhua*Jilin*Mt Changbai*Harbin (DBFA8) Throughout 4*Hotel stay + Upgrade 4N to 5* Hotel Volga Manor - a magnificent Russian-style architecture Dalian – Cherry & Cassia Flower Blossom; Shenyang – Tulip Blossom; Changchun - Peony Blossom; Harbin – Clove Blossom
Special local Cuisine: North Korean Feature Meal, Yuan Wei Zhai Hanging furnace Roasted Duck, Tradition Flavor Cuisine,Peasant Feast, Dumpling Feast, Changbaishan Delicacy ,Dongbei Feast
203 Cherry Blossom Park @Dalian
Day 1：Singapore/ Dalian or transit @Shanghai (or Beijing) (D) Assemble at Changi International Airport to take an international flight to Dalian. On arrival, coach to 203 Cherry Blossom Park. In late April each year, the Park should be cherry blossoms bloom, signalling the arrival of spring in Dalian. It is one of the two most famous cherry blossom parks in China. Thereafter, we drive to Lushun, a suburban port town that maintains the traces of the past. It is formerly known as Port Arthur. Back to Dalian, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dalian city, including viewing Cassia flower, Xinghai Square, Dalian Hundred Year City Sculpture. Continue tour to Binghai Road, Xinghai Square is in the southern beach scenic area of Dalian. It is the largest city square in Asia. Note: Cherry blossoms normally begin blooming in Mid Apr to late May, subject to the weather permits. With the reputation of "Oriental Cassia City", Dalian will be in the sea of Cassia blossoms in the late of May every year. The fragrance of flowers will drift about in the air around the whole town.
Day 2：Dalian/Shengyang (Approx. 3.5 hrs)(B/L/D) After a pleasant breakfast, Shenyang Expo for Tulip blossom. The Expo is about 6 million tulips, mostly leaves lush, brewing beautiful flowers, careful observation, some tulip has quietly grown bud. Shenyang Expo, many varieties of flowers, the class only perennial flowers there were more than 1500 varieties, in addition to greenhouse over 1500 varieties of flowers, the flower is about more than 650 varieties.
Day 3：Shenyang/Changchun (Approx. 4 hrs)(B/L/D) Morning tour to visit the Shenyang Imperial Palace, it was once the royal residence of two Qing emperors (Taizu Nurhaci and his son Taizong Huangtaiji) and second only to the Imperial Palace in Beijing in scale. This magnificent architectural edifice is famous for its unique blend of Manchu and Han architectural styles. Shenyang cuisine has a long history; its dumpling banquet is one of the best. You will experience the historical atmosphere at Manqing (Manchurian) Street in front of Imperial Palace, where a whole road of the souvenir and handicrafts are sold. Next proceed to Changchun.Onboard the coach by pass the Changchun Eight Office Buildings of Manchukuo (Weiman Badabu) located in downtown Xinmin Street
Day 4：Changchun /Dunhua (Approx. 4 hrs)( /Changbaishan (Approx. 2.5 hrs)( B/L/D) Visit Nanhu Lank Park , move on to admire the Peony Blossom in the Peony Park.Bohai Square and Meirensong Park. Next proceed to Mt Changbaishan Day 5： Mt Changbaishan /Jilin (Approx. 5 hrs)(B/L/D) After breakfast, Move on to Mt Changbai Scenic Spot. The most beautiful part of Changbai is undoubtedly Tianchi.( From hillside to top of the Hill by jeep ,it is your own expenses) Surrounded by 16 exotic peaks， the lake is the crater of a volcano, filled with blue waters, known as "The Heavenly Lake". The basin-shaped lake is a typical high mountain lake. Next proceed to Jilin. .
Day 6 Jilin/Harbin Approx.4.5 hrs (B/L/D) This morning, visit the Manchu’s Folk Museum, the only display of Manchu’s folk heritage, history and folklore treasure. Follow by visiting the Jilin North Hill Park(Jilin Beishan Mountain Park) beofre departing to Harbin. Proceed to Harbin. Walk along the century - old Central Street, and visit St. Sofia Orthodox Church which is the largest Orthodox Church in the Far East. Next proceed to Volga Manor.
Day 7： Harbin/Dalian (High Speed train)( (B/L/D) Visit Volga Manor - a magnificent Russian-style architecture will surely bring you into a fairytale world. With an area of six hundred thousand square meters, Volga Manor in northeast China's Harbin is an amplification of the city's Russian influences. Not only does it boast authentic Russian dance performances and architecture, the manor also blends wet lands and landscaped gardens. Try the up to 90 degrees Banja Russian-style sauna of the Manor house. ** Manor Fishing restaurant, Banja bath, Red wine drinking and other activities at Manor are at own expense **. pride Twelve breeds of cloves in the Clove Garden blossom from May to July, The park covers an area of about 8,000 square meters, the park planted lilac, leaflets cloves nine varieties, and planted with spruce, oak and other trees, the landscape is divided into six regions, driving birds to sing for them. *If Take MF, will take high speed train to Dalian. Otherwise, will stay in the Harbin.
Day 8： Dalian (Harbin transit @ Shanghai or Beijing) /Singapore (B) After breakfast, free at own leisure till being transferred to airport for the flight back to Singapore ( via Beijing or Shanghai).
Tour Group shopping: Dongbei Three Treasure + Russian Crafts + Feather Art Gallery + Local products
Additional tour (RMB550 per pax, to be paid in China): The Siberian Tiger Park + Shopping Street + Mansion of General Zhang + Shenyang Financal Museum +Guandong Ancient Street+ North Korea Folk village
Remark: * 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/P * The sequence of the tour programme is subject to the arrangement projected by the local tour operators in China where and when deemed are necessary. * The Whole journey are principally conducted in Mandarin only. Bilingual is just a subsidiary. * The tour information is based on Chinese version if any discrepancies occur between English & Chinese. * All the hotel grades are based on the local standard in China. Before begin officially graded by national regulation in China, the hotel grades are graded as [Standard of X-star] to indicate the standards of hotels for reference; If the English copies do not fully with actual standard happened, will be based on the Chinese copies. * In the event of unforeseen circumstances and /or bad weather conditions, the sequence of the itinerary may be changed or alternative attractions substituted in without prior notice and/or at short notice in order to ensure smoother journey and tour. * Shopping at designated shops will be at your own discretion. You are not obligated to buy if you do not wish.