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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Cruise on Haihe Lake
- Scavenger Hunt
- Tianjin Museum
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Tianjin has a history of more than 600 years since its establishment in 1404. In 1860, Tianjin was opened up as a trading port, and thereafter became a gateway to North China. Nowadays, Tianjin is one of the four municipal cities under the direct jurisdiction of the central government and is the largest industrial and port city in north China. Tianjin lies on the down streams of nine rivers with crisscross river courses, hence the name of Water City in Northern China. The 72-km Haihe River runs through the city of Tianjin and eventually joins the Bohai Sea, which gives the city a distinct waterway sightseeing route.
Holiday Itinerary
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BEIJING - TIANJIN
Option One:
Our local driver in Beijing will pick you up from your school at 07:00, then tansfer to Beijing South Railway Station, take a bullet train to Tianjin. Meet our local guide and driver at Tianjin Train Station (C2023 08:52-09:38), take on the coach, transfer to Financial Street and Taiandao area. On the way, listen to an explanation about Tianjin as a Treaty Port and purpose of the Financial Street.
North Jiefang Road Financial Street. Once nicknamed as the "Wall Street in the East", the street is located on the former British concession district, with over ten revamped European buildings of over 100 years old.
Taiandao area: the core area of the British Concession, which is the earliest concession built in Tianjin. Many history buildings are well preserved kept in this 930-meter-long street.
Upon arrival, all the students will be divided into 6 small groups walk up Jiefang Road and Taian Road, photograph building exteriors, find out their age, names and architectural styles. Choose one of them to research (PS: no photo interior)
Lunch at local restaurant
The Tianjin Museum has an extensive collection of ancient Chinese fine arts and exhibits on Tianjin's history. There are nearly 200,000 collections of art and relics, including calligraphy, paintings, bronzeware, ceramics, jadeware, seals, inkstone, Jiagu (bones or tortoise shells with inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty), coins, historic documents and relics of modern times.
Explore the history of the concessions -dinner at Italian Style Area. Located south of Hebei District, the now Italian-Style Area used to be the center of the Italian concession and thus has over a hundred year history. It is the largest and only Italian-style architecture cluster not only in China, but in the region of Southeast Asia. More than 30 residences of late public figures' are located in the area. Such people include Liang Qichao, who wrote a number of great works here in the town, for example the Approach of the Chinese History Study, , and Cao Yu, the writer of classic drama Lei Yu, who spent his childhood and youth in the area.After dinner, we will head to the cruise pier for one hour cruising on the Haihe River. Compared with daytime cruises on the Haihe River, night cruises are more attractive. The sparkling lights on both banks of the river and the moon reflecting on its waters create a magical atmosphere.
Transfer to the hotel and check in.
Option Two:
Our local driver in Beijing will pick you up from your school at 07:00, then tansfer to Beijing South Railway Station, take a bullet train to Tianjin. Meet our local guide and driver at Tianjin Train Station (C2023 08:52-09:38), take on the coach, directly transfer to Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park, upon arrival, have lunch first, then start to explore the theme park.
Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park is a large military theme park constructed around the Kiev Aircraft Carrier providing a chance for visitors to gain military knowledge and fun facts while playing games and having fun. Visitors can gain a real Navy military and technology experience on Kiev by getting a close look at the command center, intelligence room as well as the science and technology museum of the aircraft carrier.
In 2011, the Tianjin Pavilion, once the set in the Shanghai Expo 2010, was rebuilt in Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park to present to the visitors the history, features, and the harmonious development in Tianjin and Tianjin Binhai New Area. Visitors will still find Dalong post stamps, train cinema, Tasly Health detector, and environment friendly statues etc. as well as programs aimed at demonstrating the latest development and future prospect of Tianjin.
After visit, drive back to Tianjin downtown, start to explore the history of the concessions -dinner at Italian Style Area. Located south of Hebei District, the now Italian-Style Area used to be the center of the Italian concession and thus has over a hundred year history. It is the largest and only Italian-style architecture cluster not only in China, but in the region of Southeast Asia. More than 30 residences of late public figures' are located in the area. Such people include Liang Qichao, who wrote a number of great works here in the town, for example the Approach of the Chinese History Study, , and Cao Yu, the writer of classic drama Lei Yu, who spent his childhood and youth in the area.
After dinner, we will head to the cruise pier for one hour cruising on the Haihe River. Compared with daytime cruises on the Haihe River, night cruises are more attractive. The sparkling lights on both banks of the river and the moon reflecting on its waters create a magical atmosphere.
Transfer to the hotel and check in.
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Accommodation 3* Hotel in Tianjin
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Meals LD
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TIANJIN - BEIJING
Option One:
This morning, we will first go to visit The Yangliuqing New Year Painting Museum showcases traditional Chinese New Year paintings as well as its history and masterpiece artworks, and demonstrates procedures to create the traditional way of painting. The famous folk wood carving painting first began in the old town of Yangliuqing during the mid-Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when locals portrayed their hopes for a better life with knives and paint brushes, using wood plates as canvases. A typical Yangliuqing New Year painting portrays a chubby child holding a big fish, wishing for an affluent New Year. The paintings are usually hung on walls and doors to seek blessings during the lunar New Year. We can get to know the whole process of making the Yangliuqing New Year’s pictures.
Then drive to visit Jing Garden. Jing Garden (Garden of Serenity). It was built in 1921 with the original name of Qianyuan Manor. In July 1929, Puyi( 7 Feb,1906 – 17 Oct, 1967), the last emperor of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), moved here with Wan Rong, his empress, and Wen Xiu, his concubine, and renamed the garden as Garden of Serenity (Jing Garden). The main building is a Spanish-style brick structure.
After lunch, move to Ancient Culture Street for Scavenger Hunt. In the ancient culture street, people come here to enjoy its special architectural styles, see its classic cultural features, take home various folk crafts, and taste the delicious local Tianjin snacks. Ancient Culture Street including Folk Art Museum （Located in the Tianhou Temple, it is a typically classic architectural complex with display of Tianjin history and folk custom）, Zhang's Clay Art Museum(Located on Ancient Cultural Street of Tianjin, the museum displays the magnificent clay figure works by the six generations of artists surnamed Zhang in the past 200 years.) and Tianhou Palace (The place where the ancient people prayed for safety and happiness).
Option Two:
After breakfast, check out the hotel, today we will first go to visit Wudadao Area (Five-Avenue Area). Upon arrival, all the students will be divided into 6 small groups walk up this area, photograph building exteriors, find out their age, names and architectural styles. Choose one of them to research (PS: no photo interior)
The five main avenues are Machangdao, Munandao, Dalidao, Chongqingdao and Chengdudao. There are totally 22 roads, with a total length of 17 kilometers and an area of 1.28 square kilometers. There are over 2,000 garden-style villas built in 1920s and 30s by different countries. It is recognized globally as the Exposition of Neoteric Architectures. The Five-Avenue Area highlights Tianjin as the tangible textbook of Chinese modern history.
Then move to Tianjin Museum. Tianjin Museum is the largest museum in Tianjin, China, exhibiting a range of cultural and historical relics significant to Tianjin. The unique architectural style of the museum, whose appearance resembles that of a swan spreading its wings, has meant that it is quickly becoming one of the city's iconic buildings.
The Tianjin Museum has an extensive collection of ancient Chinese fine arts and exhibits on Tianjin's history. There are nearly 200,000 collections of art and relics, including calligraphy, paintings, bronzeware, ceramics, jadeware, seals, inkstone, Jiagu (bones or tortoise shells with inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty), coins, historic documents and relics of modern times
After lunch, we will transfer to Ancient Culture Street for Scavenger Hunt. In the ancient culture street, people come here to enjoy its special architectural styles, see its classic cultural features, take home various folk crafts, and taste the delicious local Tianjin snacks. Ancient Culture Street including Folk Art Museum （Located in thean Hou Temple, it is a typically classic architectural complex with display of Tianjin history and folk custom）, Zhang's Clay Art Museum(Located on Ancient Cultural Street of Tianjin, the museum displays the magnificent clay figure works by the six generations of artists surnamed Zhang in the past 200 years.) and Tianhou Palace (The place where the ancient people prayed for safety and happiness.).
At the end of visit, take a short drive to Tian Railway Station to catch bullet train back to Beijing (C2078 18:44-19:19).
Upon arrival, our driver in Beijing will pick you up from Beijing South Railway station, back to school.
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Meals BL
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Trains
** Day 01/ High speed train from Beijing to Tianjin (based on 2nd class);
** Day 02/ High speed train from Tianjin to Beijing (based on 2nd class)
8. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
9. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
