10 Days Harbin Ice & Snow Festival and Northeast China Tour

Destination:Changchun, Dalian, Harbin, Shenyang

Tour Code: ST05

Tour Duration: 10 Days

Tour overview:
If you are a skiing lover, this tour is absolutely a good choice - the yearly snow duration of 150 days in Jihua Ski Resort in Harbin will bring you much "snow joy". Combined with the Shenyang Imperial Palace, another "Forbidden City" in Northeastern China, and the Puppet Emperor's Imperial Palace where China's last emperor lived, you can learn some things about Chinese history without going to Beijing, the most important imperial city in China. Also, you can enjoy your lovely beach time on the Xinghai Square in Dalian...

Day by Day Itinerary

Tour Summary

Reviews

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Day 1

Harbin Arrival

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement

Arrive in Harbin, the Capital of Heilongjiang Province, which is well known as the "Ice City" in China. You will be greeted by your guide at the airport and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the day will be free at your leisure.

Day 2

Harbin (B, L)

Harbin (B, L)

Sightseeing: Sun Island Park Snow Sculpture, St. Sophia Church Square, Guogeli Street

This morning, we will fisit go to Sun Island Park Snow Sculpture and Zhaolin Park Disney Ice Fun Fair, the sparkling ice sculptures and lanterns showing the theme of the ever popular Disneyland this year. Afternoon sightseeing features St. Sophia Church Square, a famous catholic church. On the way you will also have a coach sightseeing at Guogeli Street, which was named after a famous Russian Poet.

Day 3

Harbin (B, L)

Harbin (B, L)

Sightseeing: Jihua Ski Resort, Central Street, Great & Snow World

Today's highlight is a visit to Jihua Ski Resort (exclude Entrance Fee& personal Skiing Fee), having a chance to take part in many winter activities like skiing, skating, snow sledge, snow motorcycle, horse driven plough etc. Then transfer back to Harbin and stroll along Central Street, a nondeductible place to get some good buy of local souvenir, and Harbin Great & Snow World.

Day 4

Harbin / Changchun (B, L)

Transfer via: High speed train on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Winter Swimming Show, Flood Control Monument

Today you will have a look at the Winter Swimming Show, the Flood Control Monument. After that, you will take the high speed train to Changchun. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 5

Changchun / Jilin City / Changchun (B, L)

Changchun / Jilin City / Changchun (B, L)

Transfer via: Private vehicle on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Songhua River, Jilin Rime, Cotholic Church, Sika Deer Farm, Culture Square

After breakfast, we will drive to Jilin, have the visit to Songhua River, Jilin Rime, Catholic Church and Sika Deer Farm. Then drive back to Changchun, visit the Culture Square.

Day 6

Changchun / Shenyang (B, L)

Transfer via: High speed train on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Puppet Emperor's Imperial Palace, The Eight Ministries of Puppet Manchuguo Regime

You will visit the Puppet Emperor's Imperial Palace and the Eight Ministries of Puppet Manchuguo Regime, which were established as a way for the Japanese to legitimize their claim to the territory of Northeast China.

After the tour, you will take the high speed train to Shenyang. Be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 7

Shenyang (B, L)

Shenyang (B, L)

Sightseeing:  Sunbird Square, 12 Bronze Statues of Emperors in Qing Dynasty, Residence of Zhangs

Today's tour includes Sunbird Square, 12 Bronze Statues of Emperors in Qing Dynasty and Residence of Zhangs, the mansion of General Zhang Zuolin and General Zhang Xueliang, father and son warlords, both have outstanding influence in China's Modern History.

Day 8

Shenyang / Dalian (B, L)

Shenyang / Dalian (B, L)

Transfer via: High speed train on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Shenyang Imperial Palace, Nine One Eight Memorial

Have a morning sightseeing to Shenyang Imperial Palace, the seat of power for Nurhachi & his son Huangtaiji before Qing Dynasty established, and Nine One Eight Memorial, a palace for people to memorize the history of Shenyang City.

After the tours, you will take the high speed train to Dalian. When you arirve in, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 9

Dalian (B, L)

Dalian (B, L)

Sightseeing: Lvshun Military Port, East Cockscomb Hill, Tiger Beach Park

Today's highlight is Lushun Military Port, East Cockscomb Hill and Tiger Beach Park, which is famous for its vivid Tigers Sculpture.

Day 10

Dalian Departure (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement
Sightseeing: Xinghai Square

The last sightseeing before your leaving is a quick visit to the Xinghai Square. After a short time free for your leisure, you will be transferred to Dalian Airport for your departure flight

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Tour Dates Destinations Services Provided Meals Included
Day 1
Harbin

Arrive in Harbin, be met and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shangri-La Hotel Harbin Modern Hotel, Harbin Songhuajiang Gloria Inn, Harbin
B L D
Day 2
Harbin

Full day visit Sun Island Scenic Area , St. Sophia Church ,Guogeli Street.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shangri-La Hotel Harbin Modern Hotel, Harbin Songhuajiang Gloria Inn, Harbin
B L D
Day 3
Harbin

Full day visit Jihua Ski Resort, Harbin Great & Snow World, Central Street .

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shangri-La Hotel Harbin Modern Hotel, Harbin Songhuajiang Gloria Inn, Harbin
B L D
Day 4
Harbin/Changchun

See the Winter Swimming Show, the Flood Control Monument, then take the high speed train to Changchun. Arrive in Changchun, be met and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shangri-La Hotel, Changchun Paradise Hotel - Changchun Home Inn Shengli Street - Changchun
B L D
Day 5
Changchun/Jilin/Changchun

Drive to Jilin, visit Songhua River, Jilin Rime, Catholic Church, Sika Deer Farm, back to Changchun and visit the Culture Square.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shangri-La Hotel, Changchun Paradise Hotel - Changchun Home Inn Shengli Street - Changchun
B L D
Day 6
Changchun/Shenyang

Today you will visit Puppet Emperor's Imperial Palace, the Eight Ministries of Puppet Manchuguo Regime. Then take the high speed train to Shenyang. Arrive in Shenyang, be met and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Sofitel Shenyang Lido Crowne Plaza Shenyang Parkview Ibis Shenyang Tiexi
B L D
Day 7
Shenyang

Full day visit Sunbird Square, 12 Bronze Statues of Emperors in Qing Dynasty and Residence of Zhangs.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Sofitel Shenyang Lido Crowne Plaza Shenyang Parkview Ibis Shenyang Tiexi
B L D
Day 8
Shenyang/Dalian

Visit Shenyang Imperial Palace ,Nine One Eight Memorial. Then take the high speed train to Dalian. Arrive in Dalian, be met and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Furama Hotel Dalian Ramada Plaza Dalian Grand Hotel Dalian
B L D
Day 9
Dalian

Full day visit Full day visit Lvshun (Port Arthur) , East Cockscomb Hill / Dongjiguan Fortress , Tiger Beach Ocean Park .

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Furama Hotel Dalian Ramada Plaza Dalian Grand Hotel Dalian
B L D
Day 10
Dalian

Visit the Xinghai Park ,Then you will be transferred to airport to take flight departure.

B L D

-NOTE:

1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.

2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.

3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Price Includes

A. Entrance fees:To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

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