HC15 Along Yellow River 13 Days
Datong - Mt Wutai - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Linfen - Hukou Waterfalls - Yuncheng - Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Kaifeng - Zhengzhou
The Yellow River generated the Chinese culture, which has lasted for thousands of years. This itinerary take you to the heart of China, along the yellow river, where the old capitals and ancient cities are well preserved. It takes you back to the splendid ancient Chinese culture and architecture. Allong the yellow river, it is where you finally can get a true spirit of the old China.
It is a relaxed, informative and luxurious tour. Seeing is believing! Call us now! 206-903-8272.
Day By Day Itinerary
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Day 1: US/Beijing
Fly to Beijing, China.
Day 2: Arrive in Beijing
Our tour guide will welcome you at the airport and escort you to a five star hotel.
[Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing - 4 star]
Day 3: Beijing / Datong
Fly to Datong, visit The Yungang Grottoes, which are ancient Buddhist temple grottoes. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient sculptural sites of China.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Holiday Inn Datong Hotel - 4 star]
Day 4: The Hanging Temple / Mt Wutai
Visit The Hanging Temple. Built more than 1,500 years ago, this temple is unique not only for its location on a sheer precipice but also because it includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian elements. Then go to Mt Wutai, which is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. The mountain is home to many of China's most important monasteries and temples.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Flowers and Plants Mountain Villa]
Day 5: Mt. Wutai / Taiyuan
Visit the Temples of Mount Wutai. Then drive to Taiyuan.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Continental Hotel - 5 star]
Day 6: Taiyuan / Pingyao
Drive to Pingyao. Pingyao still retains its city layout from Ming and Qing dynasties, conforming to a typical Bagua pattern. Preserved Ming and Qing style residences number close to 4,000. The streets and storefronts still largely retain their historical appearance.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Hongshanyi Hotel - 4 star]
Day 7: Pingyao / Linfen
Drive to Linfen, visit Hongdong on the way. Then visit Yao Temple uppon arrival.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Jindu Garden Hotel - 4 star]
Day 8: Linfen / Hukou Waterfalls / Yuncheng
Visit Hukou Waterfalls, the largest waterfalls on the Yellow River, the second largest waterfall in China.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Tongbao International Hotel- 4 star]
Day 9: Yuncheng / Luoyang
Visit the Temple of Guanyu, a general during the Three Kingdom era, one of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia. Then go to Luoyang.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[New Friendship Hotel - 4 star]
Day 10: Luoyang / Shaolin Temple
visit Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple. Then visit Shaolin Temple. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[ Shaolin International Hotel - 4 star]
Day 11: Dengfeng / Kaifeng
Drive to Kaifeng, the capital of Ancient China. Visit Millennium City Park. Enjoy local cuisines for dinner.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Zhongzhou International Hotel - 5 star]
Day 12: Kaifeng / Zhengzhou
Visit the ancient city of Kaifeng, then driver to Zhengzhou and visit Yellow River Scenic Park.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Ramada Plaza Zhengzhou - 5 star]
Day 13: Zhengzhou / US
The tour guide will send you to the airport to fly home. You can also extend your trip and trip the high speed train from Zhengzhou to Guangzhou, or visit the other parts of China.
[Meals: Breakfast, In-flight meals]