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The Biggest, the Grandest, Luxurious & the Most Epic Bus WELCOME The Biggest, The Grandest, Luxurious & The Most Epic Bus Journey’s in The World Introduction An all-encompassing journey of magnificent menus, outstanding scenery and incredible cultural heritage, this itinerary brings you face-to-face with Europe’s & Asia’s finest attractions. Celebrate Catalonia with a small-group pintxo (tapas) tasting, enjoy a tasting of robust Tuscan reds and ascend to the top of Europe on Mount Stanserhorn to learn about regional fauna and flora from a Swiss Ranger. You will meet passionate locals along the way who will share insider knowledge and enrich your experience. See all the 'stans (well, most of them) on this comprehensive Bus tour through Central Asia. Explore natural landscapes like Kaindy Lake's sunken forest and witness the hustle and bustle of capital cities and their bazaars, cathedrals, and historical sites. Along the way, you'll Eat like the locals and Sleep in Yurts / Hotels to get even closer to this underexplored destination. Start in Volgograd and end in Moscow! With the Historical tour Remarkable Russia, you have a Epic Road tour taking you through Volgograd, Russia and Moscow, Remarkable Russia includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Treat yourself with the epic Himalayan panorama before enjoying a roller- coaster ride to vibrant Kathmandu. The thrilling Tibet Nepal tours are expertly crafted to fulfill your ultimate fantasy to delve into two of the most fascinating Himalayan Kingdoms across the Mighty Himalayas. we promise you quality one-stop service for the entire journey, with safety guaranteed. Welcome to South Korea Split by a hair-trigger border, the Korean Peninsula offers the traveller a dazzling range of experiences, beautiful landscapes and 5000 years of culture and history. After checking into your hotel Grand Hyatt Seoul, the afternoon is free to enjoy a city. Korea might be known as the Land of the Morning Calm, but dive into its capital Seoul, the powerhouse of Asia’s third-largest economy, and serenity may be the last thing you’ll perceive. This round-the-clock city is constantly in motion, with a work-hard, play-hard mentality that epitomises the nation’s indefatigable, can-do spirit. You can hardly turn a corner without stumbling across a helpful tourist information booth, a bustling subway station or a taxi in this multifaceted metropolis where meticulously reconstructed palaces rub shoulders with teeming night markets and dramatically modern architecture. Seoul to Kumgang Meet your Travel Angel At 07:30 A.M. and after a warm welcome, You will Receive Exclusive Handmade Everest Merchandise worth of USD $1500 as Gift, Start Your Comfortable Journey to Kumgang. After checking into your hotel Hotel Kumgangsan, the afternoon is free to Rest or enjoy a city. Mt. Kumgang, known in Korean as Kumgangsan, is one of Korea’s famed mountains and the one which many consider to be the most beautiful. "If I were to die the day after seeing Kumgang, I would have no regrets", said the Chinese Song Dynasty poet Su Shi (1037-1101). You can explore the scenic Mt. Kumgang, whose hills are dotted with ancient temples and hidden hermitages. Hike up to one of two dramatic peaks: Sujong peak and Sejon peak. You also can relax after long hiking day in famous Kumgangsan Spa where you can experience 100C water.Kumgangsan is divided in Inner, Outer, and Sea Kumgang. In the 40 by 60 km area are beautiful mountains, streams, falls, springs, a lake, many Buddhist temples and a museum. After Dinner if you want you can join popular groups like Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble and Moranbong Band perform songs about everyday life, go for dancing or just chilling with friends around a table with drinks. Kumgang to Pyongyang After checking into your hotel Yanggakdo International, the afternoon is free to Rest or enjoy a city. Pyongyang City Tour Start with a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. After that, stroll through the city to the Foreign Languages Bookshop and the Grand People’s Study House. After lunch, we will visit the Mangyongdae Native House, the birthplace and childhood home of President Kim Il Sung. Head deep underground to take a 5-stop ride on the Pyongyang Metro. We also stop at the the iconic Tower of Juche Idea and the massive Monument to Party Founding. Afterwards, pay a visit to either Golden Lane Bowling or Meari Shooting Range. In the evening walk on the new Ryomyong Street. Yanggakdo Hotel equipped with casinos, karaokes and nightclubs, although these are not open to locals, so enjoy with BTE Angels. Pyongyang to Dandong After Breakfast we will Leave for Dandong, After Lunch & checking into your hotel Wanda Realm Dandong, The afternoon is at your leisure. Tiger Mountain (Hu Shan) Great Wall : the most eastern extension of the Great Wall. Overlook the DPRK from the Wall's steep steps and see its villages across the narrow stream that separates both nations. The Great Wall is located in the outskirts of town. The awe created by the fact that this Wall is at some points literally only a few meters away from North Korea is only beaten by the breathtaking views that there are of the DPRK and the tranquiliy of the scene, occasionally filled with propaganda music in the background. This area also offers you the chance of seeing soldiers and local farmers. Korean War Museum –: officially called the “War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Memorial: the museum holds original weaponry and vehicles used in the tragic Korean War. With US troops approaching China the Chinese sent in their troops hence the large number of US equipment used.Broken Bridge: bridge half destroyed during the War it runs to the middle of the DPRK and China. It's possible to go on the bridge and literally face the city of Sinuiju. After Dinner walk on the town area at Chairman Mao Statue, or stay in your room. Dandong to Huludao After Breakfast we will Leave for Velikiye Luki, After Lunch & checking into Huludao International Hotel, Xingcheng is one of the oldest cities in China. There are many cultural landscapes as well. Xingcheng Ancient City and Jiumenkou Great Wall are the two biggest highlights. Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most complete ancient cities from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) with many ancient buildings such as the Confucious Temple, stone memorial archways, City God Temple and former residences. Jiangmenkou Great Wall connects to a part of the Shanhaiguan Great Wall, with a total length of 1,704 meters (5,591 feet). What makes it special is that it was built over the Jiujiang River and then continues to stretch northward to the mountains. Xingcheng Haibin National Park is the most celebrated tourist location incorporating mountain, sea, hot spring, island and old town. After Dinner walk on the town area at Chairman Mao Statue, or stay in your room. Huludao to Beijing The Grand Hyatt Beijing is located at the intersection of Wangfujing Street and East Chang'an Street. The location is superior and noble. Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City are within easy reach and within walking distance. It is full of ancient charm and modern charm, where legendary history and modern civilization complement each other. The hotel is located right in the center of Beijing Oriental Plaza, and you can visit many boutique stores just outside the door. we will visit the magnificent Great Wall, which is one of the greatest man- made project in the world. Mutianyu section -the most beautiful section of the Great Wall. Go through the Tian’anmen Square, which is the world's largest city center square. However it is not only a square, but also a witness of Chinese history. Then we will get to the Forbidden City, the largest ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Exploring its fascinating halls, pavilions with golden roofs and high red walls, wandering along the Imperial Palace axis to appreciate the typical Chinese architecture, the most essential is that we will lead you to the Imperial Palace East West Palace to get more interesting stories about the concubine life! Summer Palace is the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden, which is declared “a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design" by UNESCO. It has a area of 3.4 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is covered with shallow lakes. Summer Palace has a history of over 800 years old and originally was used as a summer residence for the royal family in Qing Dynasty. Afterwards, we will drive to the Olympic Stadium-- Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Dingling Tomb is the only tomb of the thirteen Ming Tombs to be excavated.Buried here are three individuals; Emperor Wan-li (died 1620), Empress Wang (died 1620), and another Empress Wang (died 1611). It is the Chinese best-preserved imperial tomb with 500 years history. It will spend 2 hours to visit the underground mausoleum. The Kung Fu shows, puppet shows, Acrobatic Shows, exotic ballet, opera, concert and modern drama will be arranged by Team BTE. Beijing to Shanxi After Breakfast we will Leave for Shanxi, After Lunch & checking into your Hotel Pingyao Yunlu Inn, Pingyao known as the home to Wall Street of Ancient China, features with the best-preserved ancient city of folk culture. After Dinner you can join BTE angels for city tour walk or rest in your room. Shanxi to Xining After checking into your hotel Sofitel Xining, you are free to Rest or enjoy a city. Xining has been an important historical city in northwestern China for more than 2,100 years.
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