China a country of rapid motion. To be among the Chinese people is to feel the energy of change, it should be remembered however, that China is a 5000 year old civilisation that differs greatly to the ways of the western world in areas such as customs, language, food & culture. Be prepared to experience the spectacular architecture. Luxury accommodation & exquisite cuisine.
Hong Kong
One of the most exciting & modern cities in the world, a patchwork of east meets west. A unique & exciting tourist destination with fabulous shopping, wonderful dining, fascinating sight seeing - Hong Kong offers it all.
Macau
The oldest European settlement in China was established by the Portuguese between 1554 - 1557 and has been governed by them until the handover in 1999. Located at the mouth of the Perl River Delta, Macau is one of the most dynamic regions of China.
Shenzhen - Mission Hills
Shenzhen is located in the very south of Guangdong
Province. Overlooking Hong Kong to the south and bordering Kowloon,
this area is commonly referred to as Hong Kong’s “backyard”. There
are 12 golf courses designed by 12 renowned golf legends. Two of the
courses were designed by Jack Nickelous.
This would have to be the most diverse golfing
environment in the world.
Stone Forest
The best of the world famous Stone Forests (Shilin)
of Kunming are in Lunan County, 90km south of Kunming. This typical
karsts physiognomy takes the form of a forest of stone pillars and
boulders. It is as if the countless stone shapes have sprung from
the ground, assuming different shapes as if vying to surpass each
other in grandeur and sublime beauty. Among the sights in the Stone
Forest are Lion Arbor, Sword Peak Pond, Lotus Peak, Moon Lake, Jade
Lake, and Dadie Waterfall.
Golden Temple
The most interesting attractions in the Golden Temple
Park (Jindian Gongyuan) are the Taihe Palace (Taihegong) and the
Golden Temple (Jindian). Taihe Temple is the most important and
active Taoist temple in Yunnan. The Ming Dynasty Golden Temple is
the most unique and well known structure in the park. It, like Taihe
Temple, is a Taoist temple. However, the special thing about Jindian
is the architecture. The walls, sixteen pillars, rafters, roof
tiles, altar, statues, altar-hanging, the horizontal inscribed
board, the table and even the banner on the right in front of the
temple are all made from bronze.
Terra Cotta Warriors Museum - Spectacular
The highlight of your stay in Xian is the visit to
the underground vaults where the famed Terra Cotta Warriors were
discovered. In 1974, near Xi’an in central China, villagers chanced
upon what has become one of the world’s most astonishing
archaeological findings – an 8,000 man army in battle-ready
formation, each warrior a life-size figure in pottery made over
2,200 years ago. The warriors were found when a group of peasants
digging a well accidentally made one of the century’s greatest
archaeological discoveries of the Twentieth Century. What they
stumbled upon were thousands of life-size terra-cotta warriors who
had been standing guard by the tomb of the emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
for over 2,000 years. A permanent building protects the army figures
and tourists from most of the elements, and visitors are able to
walk around the periphery of the once-buried relics.
The Great Mosque
In Xian The Great Mosque is one of the oldest,
largest and best-preserved
Islamic mosques in China and its location is
northwest of the Drum Tower (Gu
Lou) on Huajue Lane.
Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
Of the 13 dynasties that established their Capital in
Xian (also known as Chang
An), the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) is distinguished
as the most progressive and prosperous era in the history of China.
You will experience the music and dance of this period symbolizing
the splendor and glory of the Chinese civilization. In this
authentic Tang Cultural performance, one can sense the integration
of the folk customs that are predominant of this great ancient
culture.
Chinese Lunch at Bai Family Restaurant
Daizhaimen Restaurant of Family Bai lies in the
northwest of Beijing, originally part of the imperial route to the
famous Summer Palace. It represents the top level of imperial food
including Palace Dish and Guanfu Dish. The restaurant finds itself
in the tranquil Garden of Prince Li of the Qing Dynasty. Inside the
garden, there are all kinds of ancient styled sceneries such as
pavilions, terraces, verandas, winding paths, ambulatories, strange
stones, piling of rockeries. You can spot a new scene with each step
forward as if you were in a wonderland. Here our taste buds will be
tantalized with many different and exotic foods.
Summer Palace with boat riding on Kunming Lake
One of the finest landmarks in Beijing. On the way to
the Summer Palace, our guide will talk about the history and brief
introduction of this garden. The site has long been a royal garden.
The lovely Kunming Lake occupies three quarters of the area. The
group will enjoy a boat ride on the lake (weather permitting) and
walk back along the Long Corridor. Somewhat similar in style to the
covered bridge in Lucerne, this 728-meter long open sided corridor
is decorated with 8,000 scenes including many from the emperor’s
travels around the country. As cameras were not available, the
emperor would have artists paint scenes that caught his eye and then
have them repainted on the corridor’s beams and sides.
Morning visit Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City
Tian’anmen Square is at the very center of Beijing
city and the biggest city square in the world, covering 44 hectare.
Bounded to the north by Tian’anmen
Gate (the Rostrum), to the west by the Great Hall of
the People, to the east by the Museum of the Chinese Revolution and
the Museum of Chinese History, and to the south by the imposing
Qianmen Gate, it is the largest public square in the world. The most
dominating feature of the Rostrum is Mao’s portrait; a required
backdrop for any photo visitors may take of themselves. Crossing the
Changan Avenue and directly behind the Rostrum is the Forbidden
City, so called because it was off limits to commoners for 500
years. Commoners caught in the palace during this period were
executed.
Afternoon Hutong Rickshaw Tour with tea ceremony at
Drum Tower
In Hutong area, in which Beijingers have lived for
hundreds of years, the visitors will be transported on a pedi-cab
(three-wheeled rickshaw bicycle) to visit a Chinese home in the
Hutong. The Hutong’s still account for about onequarter of all
housing in Beijing. After this interactive cultural experience the
visitors will enter a local home and enjoying lunch the Beijing way.
The homes hold between 6 and 10 people and a guide will accompany
each group as few of the family members speak any language apart
from Mandarin and “Beijing Hua” (Beijing speak). They do communicate
with gestures, laughter and often proudly show photos of family
members and friends around. They are also very happy to talk about
their lives and experience through the guides, which makes it a
great experience for visitors.
New Silk Market - Beijing
Shopping at Beijing’s famed Silk Market, a “must” on
the agenda of most foreign travellers. Bargaining for clothes,
shoes, and other necessities here is part of the fun of a visit to
China’s capital city. The new market has fiveaboveground shopping
floors and three underground. A place for our guests to take their
respective partners!!!!
Dinner at private China Club with Peking Opera &
Chinese traditional Musicians
China Club, .t for an Emperor: It’s dif.cult to
experience “Old China” in Beijing. Other than historical landmarks
like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, there isn’t much left to
give you a true sense of what China used to be like. But with the
opening of the exclusive China Club Beijing, a private member’s
club, a privileged few can now step back in time to experience what
China was like during the Qing Dynasty more than 400 years ago. The
Peking Opera and Chinese Traditional Musicians is an experience not
to be missed. It truly is like stepping back in time.
Shanghai Silport Golf Club
Is designed by Bob Martin, a member of Nicklaus
Group. Aside from the well balance course design, SSGC’s classic
elegance is derived from being surrounded in the beautiful scenery,
challenging and undulating greens. In the course are 36 Ming and
Qing dynasty sculptures that SSGC chairman, Mr. Beta Soong collected
from all over the world over a span of thirty years. A unique sight
at SSGC, they act as the course guardian figures, bringing good
fortune to its players. |