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China
Ice – capade Carnival
Ice & Snow Sculpture Festive
Ski
Chinese New Year
Fancy a special and unforgettable holiday this winter? Why not go to Harbin to see the world famous Ice and Snow Sculpture with the chance to stretch your legs and show your ski skills at the famous Yabuli Ski Resort which is the largest in Asia! Located north of China bordering Russia, Harbin has a mix of Chinese and Russian culture.
Then it comes to 7th Feb - the Chinese Spring Festival, so why not celebrate this special day in Beijing with the locals and enjoy the spectacular fireworks, followed by walking on the Great Wall and experiencing the traditional Chinese Temple Fair at the Temple of Earth!
Date |
Itinerary |
Hotel |
01-Feb 2008
Fri |
London/Harbin
Please make your own way to London Heathrow Airport for your flight to Harbin via Beijing with Air China
CA 938 (16:50/#11:00) and connect CA1623 (12:30/14:15) |
Flight |
02-Feb 2008
Sat |
Harbin
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for 3 nights stay. The rest of the day at your own leisure to overcome any jetlag. In the evening, taken for dinner then to the Russian Royal Grand Theatre for Russian customs performances. D |
4* Songhuajiang Gloria Plaza Hotel |
03-Feb 2008
Sun |
Harbin
Today you will visit beautiful River Songhua where you can see local people taking part in winter swims, learn from locals about how to enjoy Songhua River Ice Entertainment, inc. skating on ice slope, playing ice sled. Then onto the Sun Island Park to see the amazing snow and ice sculptures. After lunch, walk around the Century - old Zhongyang Da jie Street, and visit St. Sofia Orthodox Church which is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. From here, you will see why Harbin is called ‘Little Moscow’. Tonight enjoy the traditional Northern China dumpling Banquet. After dinner, visit the famous Ice Lantern Exhibition. B/L/D |
04-Feb 2008
Mon |
Harbin
Visit Russian customs village, Gogol customs Street, the Russian River Park, Alekseyev’s Cathedral, Soviet Monument, and Dragon Tower which was the highest in Asia and now the second highest in the World. Mongolian Hotpot Dinner. B/L/D |
05-Feb 2008
Tue |
Harbin/Yabuli Ski Resort
After breakfast, car transfer to Yabuli Ski Resort which is the largest ski resort in Asia, on route, enjoy the spectacular Eastern Northern China Pastoral scenery covered with snow. Enjoy local cuisine in a local family. Afternoon free at the Ski Resort. In the evening, dinner and Snow & Fireworks Bonfire. Overnight at the Resort. B/L/D |
4* Yabuli Resort |
06-Feb 2008
Wed |
Yabuli Ski Resort/Harbin/Beijing
Morning free at the Ski Resort. After lunch, transfer to Harbin Airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, transfer to your hotel for 3 nights stay. B/L |
4* North Garden Hotel |
07-Feb 2008
Thur |
Beijing
Morning to visit The Great Wall in Badaling. Free time after lunch. You can walk to Wangfujing Avenue where is very close to your hotel and enjoy the Chinese spring festive. In the evening, you will see local people have fire works display in and around the city which is spectacular. B/L |
08-Feb 2008
Fri |
Beijing
Morning transfer to the Temple of Earth for the traditional Chinese ‘Temple Fair’ Own arrangement afterwards. B |
09-Feb 2008
Sat |
Beijing/London
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to London Air China CA 937 (12:00/15:05). Arrive in London Heathrow in the same afternoon. B |
Flight |
Tour cost is £1299.00 per person based on twin/double share
Tour cost includes:
- Return international flight with Air China for London/Beijing, inc. taxes
- Internal flights between Beijing and Harbin, inc. taxes
- 7 nights accommodation in 4* centrally located hotels
- Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Private greetings and transfers as per itinerary
- Comprehensive sightseeing with a private English Speaking guide
- Evening entertainments as per itinerary
- Yabuli Ski Resort entrance fees, lift pass, and equipment
- Chinese visa
Tour cost exclude:
- Meals which are not included
- Travel Insurance (if you are arranging your own travel insurance, please check if it covers winter sports)
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