*Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in 2012 by Oriental Express

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B: Breakfast  L: Lunch  D: Dinner

Day 1: 24th, January, 2012
Harbin
On arrival in Harbin, the guide is at your service in the airport and then transfer to the luxury Shangri-la Hotel Harbin to take a rest. The capital of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, is called “Oriental Moscow” and “Oriental Paris” with the mixture architecture of Chinese and European.
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel Harbin or the same class

Day 2: 25th, January, 2012
Harbin
After the breakfast at hotel, go forward to the Central Street. The street is the most rare art architecture museum and one of the longest streets in Asia. And visit the Cathedral of St.Sophia. Built in 1907, it used to be the biggest Orthodox Church cathedral in Far East.
Have a visit of The 13th Ice and Snow World in the afternoon. It is by far the largest ice and snow art exhibition in the world. It is commonly referred to as possessing four of the key 'mosts': the most art attractions, the most beautiful night views, the most recreational activities and the most forms of entertainment.
Have a look of the 38th Harbin Lantern Gala in Zhaolin Park. It attracts more and more people to visit the biggest, the longest, and the most influential ceremony in the world.
B: Hotel      L: Chinese Meal    D: Dongbei Bones

Day 3: 26th January, 2012
Harbin – Changchun
Visit the 24th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair held every year. The Sun Island is the origin of the snow sculpture. It is called “urban snow” with the fantasy scene of the transparent ice and snow. 
Then go forward to the Shangri-la Hotel Changchun by the Oriental express from 14:30 to 17:00. Take part in the grand party held in Shangri-la Hotel in the evening (Please wear formal clothes).
B: Hotel     L: Chinese Meal     D: Evening Feast in Shangri-la Hotel
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel Changchun or the same class

Day 4: 27th, January, 2012
Changchun -- Jilin
Go to the Puppet Palace after breakfast which is the residence of Puyi, the last Emperor of China. Have a glance of the former Prime Minister's Office outside. The train will drive to Jilin from 15:30 to 17:00 and taste the local special flavor “Jilin Three Set Bowl”.
B: Hotel        L: Chinese Meal      D: “Jilin three set Bowl”
Accommodation: The Empire Garden Hotel Jilin or the same class

Day 5: 28th, January, 2012
 Jilin--Shenyang
After the buffet breakfast in the hotel, step into the Oriental Express to Songhuan River to enjoy “Rimy Trees” which is one of the four Wonders in China (weather permits). Then go to the Longtanshan Deer Farm. It is the largest deer farm in Jilin. Go to Jilin Beida Lake Ski Resort. (skiing instruments fee not included). The site is the best skiing site in China with the most ski resources and the most advanced instrument. It is the center for skiing exercise and ice and snow travel with its nature-endowed advantage. The 2007 Asian Winter Games was held in Beida Lake Skiing Site.
The Oriental Express drives to Jilin from 16:00 and arrives at 21:00.
B: Hotel      L: Laobian Dumplings      D: Chinese Meal
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel Shengyang or the same class

Day 6: 29th, January, 2012
Shenyang – Beijing
The buffet breakfast in the morning, and then forward to The Imperial Palace in Shenyang. It is the second palace except Beijing Imperial Palace with its art value. Take a visit of Former Residence of General Zhang Xueliang. Its architecture is the symbol of Chinese architecture.
The train drives back to Beijing at 21:30. A good night waits for you on the train.
B: Hotel     L: laobian Dumplings    D: Chinese Meal
Accommodation: Oriental Express Double Cabinet

Day 7: 30th, January, 2012
 Beijing
The train arrives at Beijing at 07:30. Go to the Tiananmen Square after breakfast, and then to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City). As the best-kept and the biggest palace in the world, it consists of more than 60 halls and more than 9999 rooms. Head to the Quanjude Hepingmen Restaurant to have a good taste of Beijing Duck at noon. Then look around the famous National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). It is called “water boils egg” because of the pattern and the location. On the side of the river, it looks like a fantasy pavilion in the river consists of perfect lines. In the famous “Yizunhuangniu”  restaurant to enjoy the special Chinese Hotpot.
B: Hotel       L: Quanjude Beijng Duck in the Arch of Peace    D: Hongkong style Hotpot
Accommodation: 5 Star Shangri-la Hotel Beijing or the same class 

Day 8: 31st, January, 2012
Beijing – home
The guide arranges the car to the airport to end the happy and unforgettable Harbin Ice and Snow Festival journey.
B: Hotel
 
Tour cost: 

USD1580 per person based on twin/double shared hotel room and 4-sharing soft sleeper cabin on the train.

USD1720 per person based on twin/double shared hotel room and 3-sharing soft sleeper cabin on the train.

USD1820 per person based on twin/double shared hotel room and 2-sharing soft sleeper cabin on the train.

Single Supplement: USD450 per person.

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