*2013 Ice and Snow Festival by Oriental Express

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** Best Winter Tour:-
visiting Northeastern China in its golden season;
touring World No. 1 Snow and Ice Sculpture Expo;
viewing meteorological wonder of Jilin Rime.

** Distinguish from other tours:-
Travel with regular tour groups, you might meet obstacles:-
Travel by vehicle: harsh journey caused by long distance and snow blocked roads/ways.
Travel on air: long time waiting in airport for short-leg flights; heavy snow might cause the closure of airports.
Travel by regular train: carry own luggages up and down; share cabin with strangers; squeeze with crowds at station.
Travel with Oriental Express train, you have many advantages:
Private 2-sharing or 4-sharing cabin of your own train, reserved for your trip only;
Touring all must-see attractions within 8 days;
Activating your nights in affiliated entertainment car;
Resting two nights in the soft-sleeper cabin and 5 nights in luxurious hotels;
Dining on local cuisines of varied flavours;
Boarding Certificate of China Oriental Express Train signed by the conductor;

** Highlights of the trip:-
13th Harbin Ice and Snow World;
Sun Island Snow Sculpture Exposition;
38th Ice Lantern Gala in Zhaolin Park, Harbin
Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, one of four biggest ice festivals in the world;
Jilin Rime, one of four greatest meteorological wonders in China;
Forbidden City in Beijing and Imperial Palace in Shenyang, the two largest palatial complexes in China;

** First-rate special arrangements:-
Luxurious hotels throughout the trip;
Experienced tour escort;
Meal arrangement: buffet breakfasts in the hotels; set menu with 8 dishes for lunch and dinner;
Local flavours: Shenyang Laobian Dumplings; Welcome banquet dinner in Shangri-la Changchun; Jilin Santaowan Manchurian lunch; Harbin Big Bone Dinner.

B: Breakfast  L: Lunch  D: Dinner

Day 01: 21st January, 2012 
Beijing        
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to hotel for overnight. The rest of day is at your own leisure.
Hotel:  5* Beijing Shangri-la Hotel or same class

Day 02: 22nd January, 2012 
Beijing/Shenyang                           
Today you start the day tour with Tian’anmen Square, the largest city square in the world, followed by a visit to the imperial residence of the Forbidden City. Peking Duck banquet at the Quanjude Restaurant. In the afternoon visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts. After dinner, transfer to railway station on board Oriental Express Train for Shenyang.  B/LD
Rest in the soft-sleeper cabin of Oriental Train

Day 03: 23rd January, 2012  
Shenyang/Jilin                             
On arrival in Shenyang at around 5:30 am, you will be met and transferred to visit Shenyang Imperial Palace and Former Residence of General Zhang Xueliang. After lunch, you are on board Oriental Express Train at 1532 and go on the trip to Jilin City. Enjoy the dinner on the train. On arrival at around 2245, met and transferred to hotel for overnight.  B/L/D
Hotel: The Empire Garden Hotel or same class

Day 04: 24th January, 2012   
Jilin/Changchun                           
Today you will be transferred to Songhujiang River Bank to enjoy the view of Rimy Trees (weather permit). Followed by a visit to Longtanshan Deer Farm, and drive to Beida Lake Ski Resort (skiing utensils on your own cost). Transfer to rail station on board Oriental Express Train at 1710 to continue the journey to Changchun. On arrival at around 1900, you will be transferred to hotel for overnight. Enjoy local flavour welcome dinner tonight.   B/L/D
Hotel: 5* Changchun Shangri-la Hotel or same class 

Day 05: 25th January, 2012
Changchun/Harbin 
Morning visit Puppet Emperor’s Forbidden City. In the afternoon continue to visit the Changchun World Sculpture Park, exterior view of Former Prime Minister’s Office. Dinner at the meeting Hall of Changchun Shangri-la Hotel (Please wear formal clothes).

Day 06: 26th January, 2012
Harbin
After breakfast at hotel, board the Oriental Express at 0900 and arrive in Harbin at 1130. After lunch visit the 13th Ice and Snow World. Then stroll along the architecture museum - Central Street, and the 38th Ice Lantern Gala at Zhaolin Park. Transfer to the hotel for 2 nights. B/L/D
Hotel: 5*  Harbin Shangri-la Hotel or same class 
                                                                                          
Day 07: 27th January, 2012
Harbin
Today you will enjoy a half day tour to Snow Sculpture Expo on Sun Island. In the afternoon visit the landmark of Harbin - the Saint Sophie Church Square. B/L/D

Day 08: 28th January, 2012
Harbin
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B

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.
USD2920 per person based on single room at hotel and single sharing soft sleeper cabin on the train.
Hotel Single Supplement: USD450 per person.

Harbin Ice Festival by Oriental Express route B: Harbin-Changchun-Jilin-Shenyang-Beijing

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