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Ex Plo Re Two Ancient N Ation FROM BEIJING TO TOKYO EXP S LOR TION E TWO ANCIENT NA Traveling is another way to experience. 16 days ANCIENT EMPIRES —BEIJING TO TOKYO $5048 Explore two ancient nations in 16 well-packed days on this unique journey that takes you from the epic lengths of the Great Wall of China to the poetic views of Mt Fuji. Hop aboard trains and ferries and face an army of Terracotta Warriors for a historical encounter you won’t soon forget. Spend nights in a May 29 traditional ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging for an authentic Japanese experience. Our CEOs will take you off the beaten track to reveal the cultural treasures of the region’s ancient sites. 2020 Travel Style: Rail Get closer to the big cities, isolated communities, and stunning landscapes of the world’s greatest destinations via train-based adventures on iconic rail routes. Service Level: Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport. Trip Type: Small Group Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12. Age requirement: 12+ All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Physical Rating: 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. Visa Requirements Countries visited during this trip have special visa requirements applicable to many nationalities. 2 - ENJOY THE TRIP ITINERARY o4 Day 1 Beijing Visit Great Wall and Tiananmen Square. 05 Day 4 Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and Wild Goose Pagoda. 06 Day 6 Suzhou Visit Suzhou Museum and Nets Garden. 07 Day 8 Shanghai One day trip, and say goodbye to China. 08 Day 9 Osaka Visit Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan. 09 Day 10 Hiroshima What's Included Visit Miyajima Island and Hiroshima park. Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. 10 Day 12 Kyoto Your Discover Moment: Shanghai. Visit Nijo Catle and Kyoto Railway Museum. Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple, Kōyasan. Great Wall excursion and 11 Day 14 Hakone entrance (Beijing). Tiananmen Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Square and Forbidden City guided tour. Terracotta Warriors excursion Taisha shrine. (Xi’an). Master of the Nets Garden visit (Suzhou). Shanghai orientation walk. Chinese 12 Day 16 Tokyo acrobat performance (Shanghai). Hiroshima Peace Park and Enjoy last minute shopping. Museum visit. Miyajima excursion with floating torii gate visit. Nijo Castle and gardens visit (Kyoto). 13 Checklist Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Check you list. Traditional ryokan stay with kaiseki meal. Japan Rail (JR) pass (7 days). Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ENJOY THE TRIP - 3 Traveling is another way to experience. BEIJING Great Wall Mutianyu Day 1 Climb the rolling hills of Huairou County at Mutianyu, one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall. Enjoy scenic views as the wall winds along mountain ridges, and take brag-worthy photos of the wall from any of the 22 towers. Private Vehicle Great Wall Mutianyu Tiananmen Square Free Time Laurel Hotel Beijing Tiananmen Square Explore one of the world’s largest public squares, home to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People. 4 - ENJOY THE TRIP XIAN Terracotta Warriors Day4 Take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors where more than 8,000 clay soldiers and hundreds of replica horses and chariots stand in three pits. Learn why the Emperor Qin Shihuang commissioned the statues to serve as his army in the afterlife and how they were discovered. Local train Terracotta Warriors Private Vehicle Wild Goose Pagoda Visit Free Time Huiyuan Jinjiang Hotel Wild Goose Pagoda It located in the southern suburbs within the temple, is the national famous ancient buildings, is regarded as the symbol of the ancient capital of xi ‘an. ENJOY THE TRIP - 5 Traveling is another way to experience. SUZHOU Suzhou Museum Day 6 TThe Suzhou Museum is a museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and handmade crafts, situated in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Admission is free. It received 1,901,000 visitors in 2016. Bullet Train Suzhou Museum Master of the Nets Garden Free Time Suzhou Jinjiang Hotel Master of the Nets Garden One of the most beautiful gardens in China that are also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 6 - ENJOY THE TRIP SHANGHAI Orientation Walk of the Bund Day8 Take a stroll along the Bund, a main road that follows the Huangpu River, with our CEO. This is a great opportunity to get a layout of the city and figure out what you want to explore next. Private Vehicle Orientation Walk of the Bund Acrobatic Performance Free Time Shanghai Holland Hotel Acrobatic Performance Let some of China’s most talented entertainers and athletes dazzle you for an evening with gravity-defying tricks and acrobatics. ENJOY THE TRIP - 7 Traveling is another way to experience. OSAKA Osaka Castle Day 9 Osaka Castle , located in Japan, Osaka City Central District of Osaka Castle Park , is open for one of Osaka attractions, and Nagoya City , Kumamoto Castle tied in Japanese history three cities , alias “Golden City” or “Jincheng “. Private Vehicle Osaka Castle Universal Studios Japan Free Time Ibis Styles Osaka Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, is one of six Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ LLC. 8 - ENJOY THE TRIP HIROSHIMA Miyajima Island Day10 Take a trip to Miyajima Island, famed as one of Japan’s most scenic spots, with a free afternoon to explore. See the famous floating Torii Gate, set out in the bay, which glows extraordinarily at sunset. The island is dotted with shrines and temples. Private Vehicle Miyajima Island Visit Peace Memorial Park Free Time Hotel New Hiroden Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park It is dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima as the first city in the world to suffer a nuclear attack, and to the memories of the bomb’s direct. ENJOY THE TRIP - 9 Traveling is another way to experience. KYOTO Nijo Castle and Gardens Day 12 Visit the Nijo Castle, the residence of the first shogun of the Edo Period built in 1603. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property is divided into three areas: the Honmaru, Ninomaru, secondary circle of defense, and the gorgeous gardens that surround both. Private Vehicle Nijo Castle and Gardens Gion Walk Free Time IThe b Kyoto Sanjo Gion Walk Walk through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district. Visit shops, restaurants and ochaya, where geiko and maiko entertain. 10 - ENJOY THE TRIP HAKONE Lake Ashino-ko Hop aboard a passenger boat to cruise the waters of Lake Ashinoko. If Day 14 you are lucky, on a clear day you can capture a view of Mt Fuji. The lake was formed from the caldera of Mt Hakone following its eruption 3000 years ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Private Vehicle Lake Ashino-ko Hakone Shrine Free Time Hotel New Hiroden Hakone Shrine Hakone Shrine stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi. The shrine buildings are hidden in the dense forest. ENJOY THE TRIP - 11 Traveling is another way to experience. TOKYO Asakusa Day 16 Asakusa’s main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries. Private Vehicle Asakusa Shooping Free Time IThe b Kyoto Sanjo Shopping Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. 12 - ENJOY THE TRIP CHECKLIST Essentials • Binoculars • Camera • Cash and credit • Day pack • Ear plugs • First-aid kit • Fleece top • Footwear • Hat • Locks for bags • Long pants • Money belt • Outlet adapter • Watch • Reusable water bottle • Shirts or t-shirts • Sleepwear • Small travel towel • Sunglasses • Alarm clock • Backpack cover • Debit cards • Ewing kit • Flashlight • Torch • Insect repellent • Personal entertainment • Toiletries • Aspirin • Rehydration powder • Ibuprofen • Tape • Writing materials • Sweater • Anti-histamines • Antiseptic cream ENJOY THE TRIP - 13 EXPLORE THE CULTURE FROM CHINA TO JAPAN More information: Vancouver Concept Store #109 - 1965 West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6J 1M8 Tel: 604 694 6669 Tel: 888 800 4100 Call us, we’re open 24/7 www.gadventures.com [email protected].
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