and 20th CENTURY HISTORY SEPTEMBER 2021 22 days in China

NZCFS Tours are QUALITY TOURS, providing REAL experiences, with enthusiastic companions in a cohesive small group, escorted by knowledgeable people who provide an in depth understanding of China. NZCFS are pleased to offer this special tour, tracing the footsteps of the Long March, and other elements of history leading to the formation of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949. On the way explore some fantastic scenery and cultural sites. Join the Long March in Guilin, Guangxi and travel through , to end in Yan’an ,Shaanxi.

A. Guangxi, Guilin  Yangshuo Cost estimate from $8250  Xing’an Includes:  all travel (including international)

B. Guizhou Province  all meals typical of the region  Zunyi  accommodation (4 star or best  Gouba available, twin share — single  Maotai supplement available on request)

 site entry and performance entry C. Sichuan Province fees  Chengdu  Ganzi - Luding Bridge, Moxi Ancient Town, Excludes visas and insurance Hailuogou Glacier  Aba - Danba, Jiaju Tibetan Village, At this stage we are very hopeful that the borders will be open, and we can Mt Siguniang travel freely on this itinerary in China’s autumn 2021. D. Shaanxi Province  Yan’an Indication of interest carries no commitment.  Baoji—Maiji Shan (Gansu)  Xi’an www.tours.nzchinasociety.org.nz

Day 1, after international travel, start the tour with a relaxing cruise down the - Guilin to Yangshuo

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Saturday September 4 Depart NZ (dates to be confirmed) Day 1 Arrive Guilin light activities depending on arrival time. Former Office of Eighth Route Army to organize underground activities in 1930s, city lakes and sites. Stay in Guilin

Day 2 Cruise Li River: Guilin--Yangshuo(4hrs). Relax in West Street, cycle into the lush countryside for rural visit; night show: Impressions of Liu San Jie. Stay in Yangshuo > Day 3 Yangshuo Park; Coach: Yangshuo--Xing’an county(2.5hrs), walk down Water Street and visit canal & irrigation project with over 2000 years’ history. Stay in Xing’an > Day 4 City sites in Xing’an: Red Army Old Street - Ming & Qing architecture; Memorial exhibition of Xiangjiang War (in 1934; The Long March arrived by Xiangjiang River, attacked by 300,000 KMT army, finally the Red Army continued marching with the number reduced from 86,000 to 30,000 ); Red Army Hall, the command post of Xiangjiang War, walk for 1-2 km on Long March route. Stay in Xing’an > Day 5 Coach:Xing’an -- Guilin(1.5hrs); Bullet train: Guilin--Zunyi (11:52--15:03). Site of Zunyi Conference (turning point of Long March & CPC) . Stay in Zunyi > Day 6 Coach: Zunyi--Loushanguan--Gouba(2.5hrs). Loushanguan Scenic spot: an important pass to connect Sichuan and Guizhou, the first big victory won by the Red Army during the Long March; Gouba Conference: after a series of conferences including the Gouba Confer- ence, Mao’s leadership was confirmed and consolidated in CCP and Long March; Walk the Path in the evening. Stay in Gouba > Day 7 Coach: Gouba--Maotai(1h); Maotai Chinese Liquor Cultural Ex- hibition Halls; Maotai Ferry to commemorate Red Army crossing Chishui River & 1915 Square (Maotai liquor is said to be due to the unique and pure water of the Chishui River); Memorial Hall of Red Army crossing Chishui River. Maotai town night views , stay in Maotai. > Day 8 Coach: Maotai--Zunyi(2hrs); bullet train: Zunyi--Chengdu (12:22- 15:25).Sichuan Mask-changing opera after dinner. Stay in Chengdu > Day 9 City sites in Chengdu. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding; Wide & Narrow Alleys; People’s Park - pass the time of day sitting on bamboo chairs for a cup of tea; shopping in a supermarket as an experience. Sample Sichuan Hot Pot. A relaxing day, stay in Chengdu.

Day 10 Coach: Chengdu--Luding--Moxi(5hrs). Luding Bridge (in 1935, the Red Army crawled on the bridge under a hail of bullets, to get across the ); Moxi Cathedral & Memorial Hall of Long March. Stay in Moxi

Day 11 Coach: Moxi--Danba(5hrs). Whole morning exploring Hailuogou(Whelk Gully) Glacier on the slopes of 7550masl Gongga Shan. Afternoon travel to Danba.

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Day 12 Coach: Danba--Jiaju Tibetan village(1hr)--Mt.Siguniang (Four Girls)(3hrs). Spend the whole morning exploring Jiaju Tibetan village, then travel to visit the memorial monument to commemorate where the 4th Front Red Army joined the 1st Army in in Dawei, on the way to Siguniang town.

Day 13 Whole day exploring the scenic splendor of Mt. Siguniang area, the Eastern Alps, with peaks over 6,000 masl. Stay in Siguniang town

Day 14 Coach: Mt.Siguniang--Landlord Liu’s Mansion--Chengdu(5.5- 6hrs); Overnight train: Chengdu--Yan’an(22:05-12:11). On the way back to Chengdu visit Rent Collectors Courtyard at Landlord Liu’s Mansion to view an exhibition of statues that depict the harsh conditions that peasants faced in the landlord era leading up to liberation. Later, take an overnight train: Chengdu--Yan’an(22:05-12:11)

Day 15 City tour in Yan’an. Check in the hotel, relax and refresh for a while, then visit Baota Shan (pagoda hill) for a panoramic overview of Yan’an

Day 16 Day tour in Yan’an. Visit 3 sites where the late Chairman Mao lived and worked with his comrades from 1937-1948. We will see caves which were used as houses and offices. We also visit a museum presenting aspects of the Long March—weapons, farming tools used by the Red Army, and pictures reflecting life during that period. In the evening attend a historical stage play. Stay in Yan’an

Day 17 Coach: Yan’an--Baoji(5.5hrs). City activities in Baoji , visit the Baoji Bronze Ware Museum with an extensive collection of Zhou dynasty (11th C to 226 BC) bronze artefacts, Stay in Baoji

Day 18 Day trip to Maiji Shan, a Unesco World Heritage Site featuring well preserved Buddhist carvings and frescoes begun 1600 year ago, and stretching over 12 dynasties. Stay in Baoji

Day 19 Morning, visit the cave factories constructed in 1940-1; then by coach to Xi’an. In Xi’an, visit the Big Goose Pagoda and Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City. Stay in Xi’an

Day 20 Visit Terracotta soldiers, and Huaqing Palace where Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kaishek) was kidnapped in the Xi’an Incident. Back in Xi’an, visit Muslim market. Stay in Xi’an

Day 21 City sites in Xi’an, including Eighth Route Army Office Museum, Memorial Hall of Xi'an Incident, City Wall . Farewell banquet . Stay in Xi’an

Day 22 Depart for New Zealand, travel itinerary to be confirmed.

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Land travel

Air travel

Train

5. Yan’an 2. Guizhou 5. Siguniang - Zunyi Danba - Gouba - Maotai 6. Baoji 1. Guilin: 3. Chengdu 7. Xi’an - Yangshuo 4. Luding - Xing’an Moxi