2009 China Eclipse Tour

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing 

Depart on your flight bound for Beijing, the capital of People's Republic of China. Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Day 2: Beijing

Full-day tour will begin at the magnificent Forbidden City, home to emperors for over 500-years, you will get the chance to stroll through Tiananmen Square, which is the largest square in the world. Continue to witness the splendor of the Summer Palace, built as a royal garden for Qing Dynasty Emperors. This evening, you are invited to a Peking duck banquet.

Day 3: Beijing

A full-day tour will take in the grandeur of the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Great Wall, built more than 2000 years ago to protect China from northern invaders. On the way back to Beijing stop and visit the sacred Ming Tombs, where 13 emperors of Ming Dynasty were buried. Enjoy a spectacular Chinese Kongfu performance in the evening.

Day 4: Beijing – Xian 

After breakfast, admire the beauty of The Temple of Heaven where the Chinese emperors prayed for good harvest in ancient days. Enjoy shopping in the Wangfujing Street. Transfer to the airport and fly to the ancient capital city of Xian. Arrival and check in the hotel.

Day 5: Xian

A full day excursion to the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang guarded by the famous Terracotta Army, 7000 life-size clay statues each individually crafted, complete with chariots and horses. Then go to Huaqing Hot Spring. On the way back to Xian, visit 6000-year-old Neolithic village remain in Banpo Museum. In the evening enjoy a dazzling Tang Dynasty Show and dinner.

Day 6: Xian – Shanghai 

Fly to Shanghai today. Meet and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden and the famous Bund. The Jade Buddha Temple is one of Shanghai's few Buddhist temples, attracting lots of local and overseas Chinese tourists every year. The most outstanding sight in Yu Garden is the Great Rockery, built with about 2,000 tons of rocks.

Day 7: Shanghai

Morning tour to the magnificent Shanghai History Museum and Children's Palace, enjoy the leisure time in the afternoon for shopping or other arrangements. Later in the afternoon, you will travel to Jinshanwei and check in the local hotel.

Day 8: Shanghai

Tuesday, 22 July 2009
In the early morning, travel to the site at Jinshanwei waterfront for watching the solar eclipse, which commences at 09:36 and lasts for about 6 minutes. Afterwards, return back to Shanghai and enjoy your free time.

Total Solar Eclipse Map July 22, 2009

Day 9: Depart

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your homeward flight and complete the most exciting China Eclipse tours.

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