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*9 days Harbin Ice Carnival and China Spring Festival Tour

Destination: Harbin-Beijing
Tour code: CIC08
Days:9
Price:from US$1204
Summary: Enjoy the Chinese New Year carnival and the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festive in freezing Harbin.

Itinerary

More about Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

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 February 10, 2013- 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

Day 1

Feb. 04, 2013

Monday

Arrive Harbin
Arrive in Harbin. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy some time at leisure.

4* Phoenix Hotel

or same class

Day 2

Feb. 05, 2013

Tuesday

Harbin/Yabuli Ski Resort

Morning car transfer to Yabuli Ski Resort which is the largest ski resort in Asia, enjoy the spectacular Eastern Northern China Pastoral scenery covered with snow en route. Afternoon free at the Ski Resort. Overnight at the Resort. (B/L/D)

International Broadcast

Centre Yabuli

Day 3

Feb. 06, 2013

Wednesday

Yabuli Ski Resort/Harbin
Morning free at the Ski Resort. After lunch, Car transfer back to Harbin. Upon arrival, transferred to your hotel for 3 nights stay. The rest of the day at your own leisure. (B/L)

4* Phoenix Hotel

or same class

Day 4

Feb. 07, 2013

Thursday

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 Central 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)

Day 5

Feb. 08, 2013

Friday

Harbin

Half day tour to the Sun IslandPark to see the amazing snow and ice sculptures.after dinner, visit Ice and Snow Exhibition. (B/L/D)

Day 6

Feb. 09, 2013

Saturday

Harbin/Beijing

New Year’s Eve
Transfer to airport for the morning flight to Beijing . Transfer to hotel for 3 nights stay.

Take a Hutong tour to explore Beijing 's daily life, visit local family & join them to prepare for the coming new year, the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the Chinese spring festive on your own. In the evening, you will see local people have fire works display in and around the city which is spectacular. B/L

4* Grand Mecure Hotel

or same class

Day 7

Feb. 10, 2013

Sunday

Beijing (1st day of Spring Festival)

New Year’s Day

Morning transfer to the Temple of Earth for the traditional Chinese ‘TempleFair’. Own arrangement afterwards. B

Day 8

Feb. 11, 2013

Monday

Beijing
Morning to visit The Great Wall in Badaling. Free time after lunch. B/L

Day 9

Feb. 12, 2013

Tuesday

Depart Beijing

Transfer to the airport for your own flight departure from Beijing. B

Flight

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7. *3 days Harbin Winter Tour

Dates & Price

Group Departure Dates

Starting Date

Ending Date

Double Occupancy

Sole Occupancy

Tailor Made Departures

No. of Pax	Price		Single Supplement
1 traveler	¥19202	$2976	¥0	$0
2-5 travelers	¥11200	$1736	¥3500	$542
6-9 travelers	¥7768	$1204	¥3200	$496

Notes:	$=USD, US Dollars
	¥=RMB or CNY (Chinese Yuan, Renminbi)

*Price is for per person based on double occupancy.

Price includes:

1. Internal transportations and transfers in Harbin and Beijing including domestic flights Harbin/Beijing (airport tax included).
2. 8-night accommodations specified in the itinerary or the same class hotels with private facilities.
3. All meals specified in the itinerary. (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
4. Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees.
5. English speaking guide in Harbin and Beijing.
6. Yabuli Ski Resort entrance fee, lift pass
7. Complimentary domestic travel insurance

Price excludes:

1. International or domestic flight tickets arriving Harbin and departing Beijing.
2. Chinese visa fee.
3. Your own international travel insurance. (If you are arranging your own travel insurance, please check if it covers winter sports)
4. Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
5. Gratuities for service provided by tour guides and drivers.
6. Ski equipment
7. Other personal expenses.

Comments

Robert

Hi I would like to inquire about 2012 Harbin tours. I know it is early but I missed the trip this year and I am interested in booking early for the 2012 tours season. Thank you for your time and attention to this request.

Tom Studley

HI,I have just looked at your website for the ice festival at Harbin.I would like to know if you organise tours from Australia to Harbin. I would like to travel as part of an organised tour. If this is not possible can you tell me the cost of air travel and accomodation etc from Sydney Australia for 2 persons and a 7day tour
many thanks.Tom Studley

Note: Remember, you can change this itinerary to the way you want or to extend this tour to visit other Chinese cities or even neighboring countries, please do contact us, we will be happy to arrange it for you!

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