{"title":"Intangible Heritage | Hands-on Cultural Encounters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStep beyond sightseeing and connect directly with the living bearers of Chinese civilization. This curated collection focuses on hands-on immersion with China's Intangible Cultural Heritage.\u003cbr\u003eWhether it’s learning the ancient art of Tang Sancai pottery in Luoyang, rubbing stone steles in Xi'an, or discovering Beijing's Imperial embroidery, Per Orient connects you with master artisans. These exclusive, private encounters transform your travel into a profound educational journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beijing-chengde-palace-garden-cultural-tour-perorient","title":"Beijing \u0026 Chengde Palace and Garden Tour – 6 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Heritage Discovery Journey | 6 Days 5 Nights – Beijing · Chengde\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbark on an in‑depth journey through Qing imperial history, from the grand palaces and temples of Beijing to the mountain retreat of Chengde. Trace the footsteps of emperors as you explore Forbidden City courts, climb the Great Wall, and stroll royal gardens and temples that once shaped the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Forbidden City \u0026amp; Imperial Court Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy an in‑depth visit to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) and uncover the rituals, daily life, and power structures of China’s imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Great Wall at Badaling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStand atop the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadaling section of the Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, looking out over sweeping mountain scenery and feeling the scale of this world‑famous defense project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Chengde Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWander through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Resort in Chengde\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vast imperial summer retreat that blends palaces, lakes, and landscaped hills into one grand royal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Outer Eight Temples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Eight Temples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Chengde and experience the fusion of Han, Tibetan, Mongolian, and other religious and cultural traditions under Qing rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Professional Bilingual Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTravel with a professional Chinese–English guide who provides historical context, cultural interpretation, and on‑site explanations throughout the journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"trip-information\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrip Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 days \/ 5 nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeijing · Chengde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003ePrice: From US$1,988 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers, and guided sightseeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--first-touch-of-craft-and-opera\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – First Touch of Craft and Opera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Touching the source of imperial craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c\/strong\u003eArrive in Beijing before noon and transfer to your hotel in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQianmen \/ Yongdingmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u0026amp; Joinery Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWatch artisans restoring Ming–Qing style hardwood furniture and learn how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeijing‑style joinery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecame a national intangible cultural heritage item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eIn the “Luban Classroom,” understand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“skeleton” of traditional buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e, then try assembling a small dougong (bracket) model and a mini mortise‑and‑tenon furniture piece of your own. Your finished work becomes a meaningful cultural keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Evening: Peking Opera Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk to the historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTianleyuan Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e, a century‑old playhouse linked to Qianlong‑era performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eEnjoy an immersive Peking Opera show and feel the rhythm of Beijing through its singing, costumes, and stylized movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--forbidden-city--central-axis-culture-higher\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Forbidden City \u0026amp; Central Axis Culture (higher activity)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Decoding the “upright and harmonious” philosophy of imperial rule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1） Enter the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePalace Museum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a pre‑booked VIP time slot (booked about 7 days in advance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Follow a curated route along the main axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMeridian Gate platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– symbol of imperial power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– where emperors governed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Grand Council and late‑Qing decision‑making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– objects revealing imperial aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExit via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate of Divine Prowess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Along the way, read the Forbidden City as a three‑dimensional text: ritual layout of “temple on the left, altar on the right, front halls for court, rear palaces for rest”, and how roof animals, roof forms, and painting grades symbolized rank and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– At a restaurant near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example a venue with panoramic views over the Forbidden City rooftops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Central Axis Cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）From\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan\u003c\/strong\u003e, cycle (or ride by rickshaw\/walk) along one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost lively sections of Beijing’s Central Axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eJingshan → Di’anmen → Yu River → Wanning Bridge (former Yuan dynasty grain‑transport terminus) → Shichahai \u0026amp; Yandai Xiejie (hutong life and aesthetics) → Bell \u0026amp; Drum Towers (timekeeping heart of old Beijing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Understand how this 3.5 km stretch condenses the evolution of Beijing’s urban form, imperial symbolism, transport lifelines, and the blending of cultures across the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties—from imperial enclosure to everyday citizen space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Guests who prefer not to cycle can opt for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erickshaw rides or walking\u003c\/strong\u003e, then meet the group at the final point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Houhai Free Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSpend a relaxed evening around the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouhai Lakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with suggestions such as a small bar known for local drinks and live folk songs. Enjoy the mix of neighborhood life, water, and gentle nightlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--ming-tombs--mutianyu-great-wall\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 3 – Ming Tombs \u0026amp; Mutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Exploring the empire’s line between life and death\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Ming Tombs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDrive to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMing Tombs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Way\u003c\/strong\u003e, lined with stone civil and military officials and mythical creatures, learning their symbolic meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYongling\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tomb of the Jiajing Emperor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSee how its layout echoes the Forbidden City with outer walls and inner compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eHear how the emperor’s fascination with Daoism shaped the design, rituals, and symbolism of his burial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eLearn about funeral rites based on “serving the dead as one serves the living.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Enjoy a local countryside meal near the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Tombs Reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dishes such as big‑pot stewed fish and mountain vegetable dumplings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Mutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDrive from Changping to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMutianyu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTake the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecable car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup toward\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor sweeping views of the wall running along the ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk along well‑preserved sections between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTowers 14–16\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for photos and understanding watchtower functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eLearn about the “Three‑Tower Platform”, local nicknames like “ox‑horn” and “eagle flying backwards,” and what they reveal about the terrain and defense logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDescend by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etoboggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you wish, enjoying a quick, fun ride back to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eReturn to Beijing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eAfter dinner, relax with about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone hour of traditional Chinese massage or foot therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ease your muscles after the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-4--summer-palace-lama-temple--shumai-heritage\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 4 – Summer Palace, Lama Temple \u0026amp; Shumai Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Decoding the Qing court’s life philosophy and religious connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Summer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）Dive into an in‑depth visit of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer Palace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Benevolence and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– place where Cixi listened to state affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– painted stories in Suzhou style linking literature, legend, and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower of Buddhist Incense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– highest point on Longevity Hill with commanding views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– often read as a symbol tied to the self‑strengthening movement and late‑Qing debates on modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Understand how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKunming Lake was shaped with West Lake in mind, and how the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen‑Arch Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas designed with astronomical thinking that creates striking light effects at certain times of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Inside the garden at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTingliguan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(former imperial kitchen site), with a menu that sparks conversation about court cuisine, or at a nearby local restaurant outside the park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYonghe Gong to explore its transformation from princely residence to major Buddhist center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Eternal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with golden dragon caisson ceilings and strong royal symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of the Wheel of the Law\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with the Five Hundred Arhats Hill and Tibetan-style golden roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Ten Thousand Happinesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– housing the monumental sandalwood Maitreya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Read the site as both a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“hidden dragon” residence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(where a prince lived before becoming emperor and where another emperor was born) and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eliving temple, balancing imperial legitimacy and religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – “Du Yi Chu” Shumai Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDu Yi Chu, a shumai restaurant traditionally associated with a Qianlong‑era story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Under the guidance of a heritage inheritor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eRoll ultra‑thin wrappers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eFold shumai tops into neat, flower‑like pleats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMake fillings such as three‑flavor or pork-and-scallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Steam and taste your own shumai while hearing the legend of how the restaurant received its name, and how a once‑imperial delicacy became part of everyday city food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-5--summer-capital-chengde-mountain-resort--lit\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 5 – Summer Capital Chengde: Mountain Resort \u0026amp; “Little Potala”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Experiencing the wisdom of the “summer capital”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – To Chengde \u0026amp; Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTake a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed train from Beijing Chaoyang to Chengde South\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour). Transfer by private car to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 20 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExplore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake, Plain, and Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eareas, learning about “unity of heaven and humans” in garden design and how Kangxi’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirty‑Six Scenic Spots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombined landscape features with names that expressed moral values and imperial ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Near the resort, enjoy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManchu specialties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as a traditional Manchu banquet and local almond tea, connecting taste with Qing court influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Putuo Zongcheng Temple \u0026amp; Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePutuo Zongcheng Temple, known as “Little Potala Palace,” to feel the impact of Tibetan-style architecture and its role in state rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eHear stories about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanchen Lama’s eastward journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the companion temple Sumeru Happiness and Longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eThen visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand focus on the galleries about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Eight Temples and ethnic integration\u003c\/strong\u003e, understanding the Qing approach of “governing according to local customs.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eCheck into your hotel in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-6--final-handicrafts--farewell\"\u003eDay 6 – Final Handicrafts \u0026amp; Farewell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Culture you can literally hold in your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Back to Beijing \u0026amp; Handicraft Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e（1）Take a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed train from Chengde South back to Beijing Chaoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour), then drive to Wangfujing (around 40 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e（2）Spend about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, choosing one experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloisonné enamel bookmark or pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– work with wires and color to create a small piece inspired by imperial cloisonné, one of Beijing’s “Eight Great Palace Crafts”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D paper‑carved palace fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– carve and layer paper to create a fan featuring the Forbidden City corner tower or the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeking Opera mask painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– paint a classic character and learn how colors communicate personality and moral type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e（3）Explore a small rotating exhibition featuring cross‑regional collaborations in intangible heritage, such as Miao embroidery, silverwork, and incense art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– In the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWangfujing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea, for example at a long‑established hotpot or local restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Free Time \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIf your craft piece needs more time, you can return to the studio to complete it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOtherwise, enjoy nearby free time or rest at your hotel for about 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249338724566,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-017","price":1988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Imperial_Heritage_Discovery_Journey.jpg?v=1792994328"},{"product_id":"jiangnan-silk-tea-culture-tour-shanghai-suzhou-hangzhou-perorient","title":"Jiangnan Silk \u0026 Tea Culture Tour – 7 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChu–Han Heritage \u0026amp; Refined Jiangnan Living | 7 Days 6 Nights – Suzhou · Hangzhou · Yangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStroll through the classic water towns of Jiangnan and feel the elegance and refinement of southern Chinese culture. From Suzhou’s classical gardens to Hangzhou’s West Lake and Yangzhou’s Grand Canal heritage, this journey links three iconic cities into one graceful cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWander through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou’s Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, and Tiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, masterpieces of classical Chinese garden art.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eCruise on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake in Hangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit Broken Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda, and experience why the city is called “heaven on earth.”\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExplore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYangzhou’s Grand Canal culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, including He Garden and historic temple areas, and learn how waterways shaped Jiangnan prosperity.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTaste refined Jiangnan cuisine, known for its delicate flavors, seasonal ingredients, and elegant presentation.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTravel with a professional bilingual (Chinese–English) guide for explanations and cultural insight throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"basic-trip-information\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Trip Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7 days \/ 6 nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSuzhou · Hangzhou · Yangzhou\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUS$1,780 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-1--arrival-in-suzhou-first-encounter-with-jian\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Suzhou: First Encounter with Jiangnan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the “City of Gardens” and one of the most beautiful representations of Jiangnan culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eMeet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel in the historic area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIf time allows, take a gentle walk along nearby canals or old streets to feel the quiet, refined atmosphere that has inspired poets and painters for centuries.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/suzhou\/jinjilakeshangrila\/about\/local-guide\/explore-suzhou\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-2--suzhou-humble-administrators-garden--classi\"\u003eDay 2 – Suzhou: Humble Administrator’s Garden \u0026amp; Classical Charm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter breakfast, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumble Administrator’s Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, the largest and most famous of Suzhou’s classical gardens, featuring ponds, pavilions, bridges, and carefully composed views.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eLearn from your guide how Jiangnan gardens recreate mountains and rivers in miniature, expressing harmony between nature and human life.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/govt.chinadaily.com.cn\/s\/201812\/17\/WS5c1767d8498ee2f0291e3f23\/classical-gardens-suzhou-humble-administrators-garden-huqiu-mountain-lingering-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eContinue with a walk through a historic neighborhood or canal-side street to see traditional houses and small shops that reflect Suzhou’s literati culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/suzhou\/jinjilakeshangrila\/about\/local-guide\/explore-suzhou\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFree time in the late afternoon for tea, shopping, or an optional canal boat ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-3--suzhou-lingering-garden--tiger-hill\"\u003eDay 3 – Suzhou: Lingering Garden \u0026amp; Tiger Hill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the morning, explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingering Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, a UNESCO-listed classical garden famed for its elegant halls, rockeries, and courtyards, divided into four themed sections.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfterwards, head to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, a scenic historic hill with ancient temples, stone paths, and the leaning Yunyan Pagoda overlooking Suzhou’s landscape.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eYour guide will connect these sites to Jiangnan’s history of scholars, merchants, and families who built such spaces as expressions of taste and status.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/govt.chinadaily.com.cn\/s\/201812\/17\/WS5c1767d8498ee2f0291e3f23\/classical-gardens-suzhou-humble-administrators-garden-huqiu-mountain-lingering-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEvening free to enjoy Suzhou at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-4--suzhou-to-hangzhou-toward-the-heavenly-west\"\u003eDay 4 – Suzhou to Hangzhou: Toward the “Heavenly” West Lake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eDepart Suzhou and travel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, long praised as “heaven on earth” for its scenery and culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter check-in, begin your visit around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose shores are lined with temples, gardens, and willow trees.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEnjoy a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake boat ride\u003c\/strong\u003e, gliding past small islands and causeways as your guide introduces classic stories and poems linked to the lake.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroken Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand view\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeifeng Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erising above the trees on the lakeside, learning the legends associated with these famous spots.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Hangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-5--hangzhou-refined-leisure--tea-culture\"\u003eDay 5 – Hangzhou: Refined Leisure \u0026amp; Tea Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eContinue exploring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand nearby scenic spots, such as lakeside parks or pavilions that showcase Hangzhou’s leisurely lifestyle.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExperience local tea culture, for example by visiting a tea village or tasting famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea, while hearing how tea and literati life are intertwined in Jiangnan.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn your free time, you can stroll pedestrian streets, visit a local market, or enjoy Hangzhou cuisine, known for light, fresh flavors and beautiful presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Hangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-6--hangzhou-to-yangzhou-grand-canal-heritage\"\u003eDay 6 – Hangzhou to Yangzhou: Grand Canal Heritage \u0026amp; He Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTravel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, a city shaped by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Canal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand centuries of merchant prosperity.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkUx3VRzIm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Canal cultural area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor museum to understand how this engineering marvel connected north and south China and supported Yangzhou’s golden ages.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkUx3VRzIm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExplore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe Garden (He Yuan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a late Qing private garden famous for its covered corridors, rockeries, and blend of traditional and Western-influenced architecture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitourchina.com\/yangzhou\/attraction\/he-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eStroll through old streets and along canal banks, feeling the poetic and slightly nostalgic charm that Yangzhou is known for.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Yangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-7--yangzhou-temple-visit--departure\"\u003eDay 7 – Yangzhou: Temple Visit \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the morning, visit a historic temple area or another classic Yangzhou site connected to canal culture and literati life (for example, a well-known temple or garden district).\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkUx3VRzIm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEnjoy some final free time for a slow walk, a Jiangnan-style brunch, or last-minute souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTransfer to the nearest railway station or airport for your onward journey, concluding your 7‑day Jiangnan cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249460785366,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-020","price":1780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Suzhou_sHumbleAdministrator_sGarden.jpg?v=1780884600"},{"product_id":"private-chengdu-qiandongnan-xishuangbanna-ethnic-culture-tour","title":"Private China Ethnic Culture Tour – 6 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthwest Ethnic Cultures Journey | 6 Days 5 Nights – Chengdu · Qiandongnan · Xishuangbanna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTravel deep into some of China’s most culturally rich minority areas to experience the living traditions of the Miao, Dai, and other ethnic groups. From Chengdu’s relaxed lifestyle to Miao villages in Qiandongnan and the tropical Dai region of Xishuangbanna, this route blends food, music, festivals, and village life into one colorful journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eStroll through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuanzhai Alleys, Wuhou Shrine, and Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu\u003c\/strong\u003e, tasting local snacks and feeling the city’s easy-going “Land of Abundance” lifestyle.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/moments\/poi-jinli-street-10558940\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"[2026 Chengdu Attraction] Jinli Street Travel Guide ... - Trip.com\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/moments\/poi-jinli-street-10558940\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1oGOd7KZog\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Jinli Ancient Street Chengdu - A walk into the past - YouTube\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1oGOd7KZog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/chinaexplorertour.com\/2025\/blog\/chengdu-jinli-ancient-street-itinerary-sights-food-shows\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiao villages and ancient towns in Qiandongnan\u003c\/strong\u003e, enjoy traditional Miao song-and-dance performances, and see handicrafts such as embroidery and silverwork.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExperience\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDai culture in Xishuangbanna\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the famous Water Splashing Festival atmosphere and tropical rainforest landscapes with a Southeast Asian feel.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.yunnanexploration.com\/water-splashing-festival-of-dai-ethnic-minority-in-mengla-county-xishuangbanna.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEnjoy distinctive minority cuisines along the way, tasting authentic local flavors from Sichuan to Guizhou and Yunnan.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/news.cgtn.com\/news\/2023-02-05\/Ethnic-culture-abounds-in-Guizhou-prefecture-1hatYflzQOY\/index.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTravel with a professional bilingual (Chinese–English) guide who provides cultural context and interpretation throughout the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"basic-trip-information\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Trip Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 days \/ 5 nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChengdu · Qiandongnan · Xishuangbanna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom US$1,580 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-1--arrival-in-chengdu-first-taste-of-the-south\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Chengdu: First Taste of the Southwest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengdu\u003c\/strong\u003e, capital of Sichuan and gateway to China’s southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eMeet your guide and driver at the airport or railway station and transfer to your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIf time permits, take an easy stroll near your hotel or visit a nearby teahouse to experience Chengdu’s famously relaxed pace of life.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-HK\/activity\/137919-c\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Chengdu Wenshu Monastery, Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street ...\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-HK\/activity\/137919-c\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the evening, try local Sichuan snacks or hotpot (dinner at own expense) to begin your culinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Chengdu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-2--chengdu-kuanzhai-alleys-wuhou-shrine--jinli\"\u003eDay 2 – Chengdu: Kuanzhai Alleys, Wuhou Shrine \u0026amp; Jinli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter breakfast, explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuanzhai Alleys\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic area of old courtyards, teahouses, and snack stalls where traditional Chengdu life meets modern cafés.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1oGOd7KZog\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Jinli Ancient Street Chengdu - A walk into the past - YouTube\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1oGOd7KZog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2640240346194231\/posts\/3921594228058830\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Ancient towns and streets in Chengdu to visit - Facebook\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2640240346194231\/posts\/3921594228058830\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuhou Shrine\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to the Shu Han heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, and learn how history and legend shape Sichuan culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/moments\/poi-jinli-street-10558940\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFrom Wuhou Shrine, walk directly into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJinli Ancient Street\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for lantern-lit alleys, snack vendors, crafts, and folk performances, ideal for sampling Chengdu street food and picking up souvenirs.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/en.tripadvisor.com.hk\/Attraction_Review-g297463-d1832090-Reviews-Jinli_Pedestrian_Street-Chengdu_Sichuan.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1oGOd7KZog\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Jinli Ancient Street Chengdu - A walk into the past - YouTube\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1oGOd7KZog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/moments\/poi-jinli-street-10558940\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"[2026 Chengdu Attraction] Jinli Street Travel Guide ... - Trip.com\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/moments\/poi-jinli-street-10558940\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eYour guide will introduce Chengdu’s commercial and cultural traditions and how its easy-going lifestyle influences local people today.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-HK\/activity\/137919-c\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Chengdu Wenshu Monastery, Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street ...\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-HK\/activity\/137919-c\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Chengdu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-3--chengdu-to-qiandongnan-into-miao-villages\"\u003eDay 3 – Chengdu to Qiandongnan: Into Miao Villages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eDepart Chengdu and travel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Guizhou, one of China’s best-known regions for ethnic minority culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/news.cgtn.com\/news\/2023-02-05\/Ethnic-culture-abounds-in-Guizhou-prefecture-1hatYflzQOY\/index.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Ethnic Miao and Dong cultures thrive in Guizhou's Qiandongnan\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/news.cgtn.com\/news\/2023-02-05\/Ethnic-culture-abounds-in-Guizhou-prefecture-1hatYflzQOY\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn arrival, check into a hotel or guesthouse near a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiao village\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as Xijiang or a similar traditional settlement, known for stilted wooden houses and terraced hillsides.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTake an introductory walk through the old streets to see traditional wooden architecture, observation decks, and riverside paths.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the evening, enjoy a Miao-style welcome or performance if available, and taste local dishes such as sour soup fish and glutinous rice.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Qiandongnan area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-4--qiandongnan-miao-song-dance--handicrafts\"\u003eDay 4 – Qiandongnan: Miao Song, Dance \u0026amp; Handicrafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eSpend a full day in and around a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiao village\u003c\/strong\u003e. Visit local museums or cultural halls to understand Miao history, dress, and customs.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/news.cgtn.com\/news\/2023-02-05\/Ethnic-culture-abounds-in-Guizhou-prefecture-1hatYflzQOY\/index.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWatch a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiao song-and-dance performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring traditional costumes, silver headdresses, and lusheng (reed-pipe) music.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit handicraft workshops where you can see or try embroidery, batik, or silver jewelry making, guided by local artisans.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWalk through the village lanes, chat with locals (with your guide translating), and enjoy time on viewing platforms overlooking rice terraces and village rooftops.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intotravelchina.com\/en\/attractions\/qiandongnan-attraction\/xijiang_qianhu_miao_village.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Qiandongnan area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-5--qiandongnan-to-xishuangbanna-dai-tropical-a\"\u003eDay 5 – Qiandongnan to Xishuangbanna: Dai Tropical Atmosphere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter breakfast, transfer to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXishuangbanna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Yunnan, a tropical region famous for its Dai ethnic culture and rainforest scenery.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/hk.trip.com\/moments\/detail\/jinghong-2154-144190551?locale=en-HK\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn arrival, check into your hotel in or near Jinghong city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTake a relaxed walk among palm trees, riverside promenades, or local night markets to feel the change from mountain villages to tropical borderland atmosphere.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/hk.trip.com\/moments\/detail\/jinghong-2154-144190551?locale=en-HK\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"The unique tropical Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna is ...\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/hk.trip.com\/moments\/detail\/jinghong-2154-144190551?locale=en-HK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the evening, you may have the chance to see Dai-style performances or taste local dishes featuring fresh herbs, grilled meats, and tropical fruits.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.yunnanexploration.com\/water-splashing-festival-of-dai-ethnic-minority-in-mengla-county-xishuangbanna.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Water Splashing Festival in Mengla County, XishuangBanna\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yunnanexploration.com\/water-splashing-festival-of-dai-ethnic-minority-in-mengla-county-xishuangbanna.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Xishuangbanna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-6--xishuangbanna-dai-water-culture--rainforest\"\u003eDay 6 – Xishuangbanna: Dai Water Culture \u0026amp; Rainforest Flavors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eToday, experience\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDai ethnic culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on season and arrangements, you may join activities themed around the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Splashing Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e, a joyful celebration that symbolizes blessing, purification, and new beginnings.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.yunnanexploration.com\/water-splashing-festival-of-dai-ethnic-minority-in-mengla-county-xishuangbanna.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit a Dai village or cultural park to see traditional stilt houses, Buddhist temples, and local crafts, and learn about Dai customs, dress, and festivals.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.yunnanexploration.com\/water-splashing-festival-of-dai-ethnic-minority-in-mengla-county-xishuangbanna.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Water Splashing Festival in Mengla County, XishuangBanna\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yunnanexploration.com\/water-splashing-festival-of-dai-ethnic-minority-in-mengla-county-xishuangbanna.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIf time allows, add a short visit to a nearby tropical garden or rainforest park to enjoy the lush vegetation that makes Xishuangbanna feel almost like Southeast Asia.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/hk.trip.com\/moments\/detail\/jinghong-2154-144190551?locale=en-HK\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"The unique tropical Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna is ...\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/hk.trip.com\/moments\/detail\/jinghong-2154-144190551?locale=en-HK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter the day’s program, transfer to the airport for your onward flight, concluding your 6‑day Southwest Ethnic Cultures Journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249506758870,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-007","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Miao_song-and-dance.jpg?v=1780883876"},{"product_id":"zhongnan-mountain-zen-taoist-culture-tour-perorient","title":"Zhongnan Mountain Zen \u0026 Taoist Culture Tour – 4 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Zhongnan Taoist Retreat Journey | 4 Days 3 Nights – Xi’an \u0026amp; Mount Zhongnan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStep away from the rush of the city and enter the spiritual world of Mount Zhongnan, one of the legendary birthplaces of Taoist culture in China. This itinerary combines mountain scenery, ancient temples, meditation practice, and vegetarian dining for a calm and restorative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tour-highlights\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAscend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMount Zhongnan and experience the mystery and solemn atmosphere of a sacred Taoist mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit ancient temples and Taoist monasteries, and take part in traditional meditation and mindfulness sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWander through a quiet mountain town and discover the deep cultural roots of Taoist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTaste refined Taoist vegetarian cuisine and experience a simple, peaceful eating culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTravel with a professional bilingual guide throughout the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"basic-trip-information\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Trip Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4 days \/ 3 nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eXi’an · Mount Zhongnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eUS$999 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccommodation, daily breakfast, and private transfers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--arrival-in-xian\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg 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[.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 2 – Xi’an to Mount Zhongnan: Entering the Taoist Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAfter breakfast, depart for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMount Zhongnan. As you leave the city behind, the scenery gradually changes from urban streets to forested hills and peaceful valleys.\u003cbr\u003eUpon arrival, visit a selected Taoist temple or monastery and begin your journey into traditional Chinese spiritual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn the afternoon, take part in a guided meditation or mindfulness class led by a local practitioner.\u003cbr\u003eThe rest of the day is reserved for quiet reflection, mountain air, and a slow-paced introduction to the retreat atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight near Mount Zhongnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--mount-zhongnan-temple-visits-and-inner-peac\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 3 – Mount Zhongnan: Temple Visits and Inner Peace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSpend the full day exploring the spiritual side of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMount Zhongnan.\u003cbr\u003eVisit ancient temples, Taoist sites, and scenic mountain areas that have long attracted scholars, hermits, and spiritual seekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYour guide will explain the philosophy behind Taoist practice, including harmony with nature, simplicity, stillness, and balance.\u003cbr\u003eIn the afternoon, enjoy a vegetarian meal inspired by Taoist culinary traditions, then take time for walking meditation, tea, or personal reflection in the mountain setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight near Mount Zhongnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-4--return-to-xian\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 4 – Return to Xi’an\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAfter breakfast, enjoy a final quiet morning in the mountain area.\u003cbr\u003eDepending on your departure time, there may be time for a short walk, a farewell tea session, or one last temple visit.\u003cbr\u003eThen return to Xi’an for your onward transfer to the airport or train station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYour Mount Zhongnan retreat ends with a renewed sense of calm, balance, and connection to traditional Chinese wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249525174486,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-036","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/mountzhonngnan.jpg?v=1780655587"},{"product_id":"china-traditional-craft-apprenticeship-experience","title":"Traditional Craft Apprenticeship – 1-Day China Experience ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Day Apprentice Experience Journey | US$299 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFollow master artisans and cultural experts to learn traditional Chinese skills first-hand. Whether you choose intangible cultural heritage crafts, artifact conservation, or an immersive archaeology session, each experience is a one‑of‑a‑kind cultural journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"experience-options\"\u003eExperience Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntangible Heritage Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn traditional techniques such as paper cutting, lacquer work, carved porcelain, embroidery, and other time‑honored crafts, guided step by step by a local master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Relic Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObserve and assist professional conservators as they demonstrate how ancient objects are cleaned, stabilized, and restored, and gain insight into the science and ethics behind conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive “Scenario Archaeology”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake part in a simulated archaeological dig: practice careful excavation, recording, and basic analysis to understand how archaeologists turn buried clues into historical stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"available-cities\"\u003eAvailable Cities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExperiences can be arranged in major historic and cultural cities such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeijing, Luoyang, Anyang, Xi’an, and Yangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, with other cities available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"booking-information\"\u003eBooking 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Title","offer_id":48249660932310,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-030","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Apprentice_Experience5.jpg?v=1783049575"},{"product_id":"beijing-forbidden-city-craft-experience-tour","title":"Forbidden City \u0026 Hands-On Craft Experience – 1 Day ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. In‑depth visit to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow a carefully planned route that links court ritual, politics, private life, and imperial collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Panoramic view over the old imperial city\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimb Jingshan Hill and look down over the golden roofs of the Forbidden City from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntangible cultural heritage workshop in central Beijing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn from a master artisan and complete your own handcrafted piece inspired by traditional palace crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Architecture as a language of power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how layout, roof decorations, colors, and symbols expressed imperial order and ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Palace Museum (Forbidden City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Start your day with a pre‑booked timed entry, using a reserved access channel (advance online booking required, usually 7 days ahead).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) Follow an in‑depth route designed to tell a clear story rather than just rushing through the central axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter through the \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wu Men) and, where possible, go up onto the gate towers for an elevated perspective of the front courtyards and exhibition spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk into the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Taihe Dian) area, learning how this grand hall symbolized imperial authority and was used for the most important state ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Continue to the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Qianqing Gong) to see where emperors handled key affairs of state and issued important edicts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Yangxin Dian), associated with the Grand Council, to understand how late Qing governance shifted behind the scenes into more intimate, controlled spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, where selected pieces illustrate imperial taste, craftsmanship, and the aesthetics of the inner court.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExit at the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGate of Divine Prowess \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(Shenwu Men) on the north side, completing a full northbound passage through the palace.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Along the way, your guide helps you read the symbolic layout of the Forbidden City:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe idea of “ancestral temples on the left, altars on the right” and “front for court, rear for residence” in the wider capital plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the central north–south axis, courtyards, and halls embodied ideals such as uprightness, balance, and humane rule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How roof ridges, mythical roof animals, bracket sets, and painted patterns were used to indicate rank and ritual importance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--lunch-with-a-view-over-the-forbidden-city\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Midday – Lunch with a View over the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk or drive a short distance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy lunch at a restaurant near the park that offers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eview tables overlooking the Forbidden City’s golden roofs (subject to availability and weather).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSavor Beijing specialties in a relaxed setting while seeing the palace you have just walked through from a new angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience (Wangfujing Area)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Continue to a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandicraft and arts space near Wangfujing, which showcases officially recognized forms of intangible cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Visit the display area to see examples of traditional palace‑related crafts (often grouped under what are known as the “Eight Great Palace Crafts” of Beijing), such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework with inlay, lacquer, cloisonné enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine carving, decorative painting, or other detailed techniques used in court objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Under the guidance of an experienced craft teacher, take part in a hands‑on workshop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the historical background of the craft you are practicing and how it was used in the imperial palace or by city artisans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow step‑by‑step instructions to create your own piece (for example, a small decorative item, painted piece, or simple inlay object), using traditional materials where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake your finished work home as a tangible reminder of the day and of Beijing’s living craft traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4) The session is designed to be accessible for beginners, while still giving a real sense of the time, patience, and skill that palace crafts once required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--jingshan-park--intangible-heritage-hand\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321987608790,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-015","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Forbidden_City_Hands-On_Craft_Experience.jpg?v=1792994464"},{"product_id":"beijing-temple-of-heaven-traditional-craft-tour","title":"Temple of Heaven \u0026 Traditional Craft Tour – 1 Day ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Step inside a living heritage workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch master artisans restore Ming–Qing hardwood furniture and learn how traditional joinery has been passed down to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Build your own mortise-and-tenon model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience classic Chinese woodworking by assembling a small structure or furniture model without nails or screws, and take your piece home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. See structure and spirit meet at the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit one of China’s most important ritual complexes and understand how its design connects earth, sky, and imperial power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Discover the “invisible architecture” of wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompare what you learned in the workshop with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a soaring timber structure held together by wooden joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Immersive Heritage Experience at \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Heritage Restoration Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBegin your day at\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a traditional Beijing workshop known for its expertise in classic hardwood furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWatch artisans at work as they restore original Ming and Qing–style hardwood pieces, observing how they assess the wood, repair joints, and match materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLearn how the “Beijing-style hardwood furniture making techniques” became part of China’s officially recognized intangible cultural heritage, and what it takes to keep this craft alive in a modern city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Mortise-and-Tenon Hands-on Session (”Luban Classroom”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eJoin a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehands-on session focused on mortise-and-tenon joinery, the traditional system of interlocking wooden components used in Chinese architecture and furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThrough simple models, your instructor will introduce the idea of the “skeleton” of a building—how beams, brackets, and joints work together before any decoration is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTry assembling a dougong (bracket set) model or a small structural frame, listening to the crisp sound as each mortise and tenon locks into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReflect on the philosophy behind these techniques: structures that are stable yet flexible, created\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout a single nail and designed to balance strength and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThen, under guidance,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake a small mortise-and-tenon piece—for example, a miniature stool, frame, or simple decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis piece becomes your personal cultural keepsake, a reminder of the time and care behind traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--local-lunch-near-yongdingmen--workshop-are\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Midday – Local Lunch Near Yongdingmen \/ Workshop Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy lunch at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enearby local restaurant, with time to relax and talk about what you have just experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--in-depth-visit-to-the-temple-of-heaven\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – In-Depth Visit to the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Temple of Heaven Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn the afternoon, head to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTemple of Heaven, the largest and most representative complex of ancient sacrificial buildings still standing in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk through the historic park, following the route once taken by emperors during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eannual rituals to pray for good harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLearn how the complex was carefully planned to express the relationship between heaven, earth, and the emperor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCircular and square forms symbolizing heaven and earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAxes, terraces, and walls guiding movement and separating sacred spaces from everyday life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the blue‑tiled hall rising on three tiers of white marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDiscover how this 38‑meter‑high structure is entirely supported by timber and wooden joints, with no metal nails in the main framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eConnect what you learned in the morning: the same principles of mortise-and-tenon joinery and bracket systems that you practiced in miniature are applied here at monumental scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnderstand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebehind the beauty:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis hall was the center of one of the most important state rituals in imperial China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIts design—blue glazed tiles pointing toward the sky, golden details, and precisely arranged columns—expressed the emperor’s role as the mediator between heaven and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe building is not just impressive to look at; it is a physical expression of ideas about order, responsibility, and balance in the world.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322642936022,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-014","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/beijingTheTempleofHeaven.jpg?v=1780563273"},{"product_id":"beijing-hutong-courtyard-life-guided-tour","title":"Beijing Hutong Courtyard Life – Guided Half-Day Tour ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into a well-preserved Qing dynasty courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience one of Beijing’s finest three‑courtyard siheyuan compounds, with exquisite brick carvings, woodwork, and painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel the rhythm of old Beijing Hutong life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore a carefully planned courtyard layout that preserves the everyday atmosphere of traditional city homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow down with hands-on activities under the eaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSit in the corridor to do a simple handicraft, surrounded by carved beams and quiet courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gentle, unhurried half-day experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep away from city noise and spend a relaxed 0.5 day living like a careful, detail-loving resident of old Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSpend a gentle half day in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHutong Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully preserved example of a traditional Beijing courtyard home. This former Qing dynasty residence is a three‑courtyard siheyuan, often described as a textbook model of old Beijing courtyard architecture. As you enter through the main gate and walk deeper inside, you can feel how space, order, and daily life once fit together in the narrow lanes of the old city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe courtyard’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebrick carvings, wooden lattice work, and painted beams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshow an impressive level of craftsmanship. Each doorway, window frame, and roof edge has been carefully restored to convey the look and feeling of a refined urban home. The overall layout is strict but subtle: front and rear courtyards, side rooms, and main halls together present a complete picture of traditional residential life in the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe museum also serves as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecultural center for Dongsi hutong life\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together objects, stories, and displays that explain how people lived, worked, and socialized here. As you move through the courtyards, you are not just looking at architecture—you are seeing how families organized their daily routines around light, shade, privacy, and shared space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA special part of this experience is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslow, hands-on time under the covered corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can sit beneath the eaves to take part in a simple handicraft activity, guided by staff or a local instructor. With the soft light, the sound of footsteps on stone, and the view into the courtyard, the atmosphere invites you to slow down and notice small details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYou will also have the chance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etaste carefully prepared tea in a setting inspired by Song‑style refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Holding a warm cup while looking out at the courtyard, it is easy to imagine life in an older Beijing—quiet, precise, and attentive to everyday beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis half-day program is designed for travelers who prefer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunhurried, detail‑oriented experiences\u003c\/strong\u003e: rather than rushing between many famous sites, you settle into one place and let the textures, smells, and rhythms of the courtyard unfold. For a few hours, you can step away from the noise of modern Beijing and feel what it might be like to live as a calm, refined resident of an old Chinese courtyard home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322696872150,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-013","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/DongsiHutongMuseum.jpg?v=1780565474"},{"product_id":"private-forbidden-city-jingshan-hutong-tour","title":"Private Forbidden City, Jingshan \u0026 Hutong Tour – 1 Day ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. In‑depth visit to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow a carefully planned route that links court ritual, politics, private life, and imperial collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Panoramic view over the old imperial city\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimb Jingshan Hill and look down over the golden roofs of the Forbidden City from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Feel the rhythm of old Beijing Hutong life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore a carefully planned courtyard layout that preserves the everyday atmosphere of traditional city homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Slow down with hands-on activities under the eaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSit in the corridor to do a simple handicraft, surrounded by carved beams and quiet courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. A gentle, unhurried half-day experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep away from city noise and spend a relaxed 0.5 day living like a careful, detail-loving resident of old Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Palace Museum (Forbidden City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart your day with a pre‑booked timed entry, using a reserved access channel (advance online booking required, usually 7 days ahead).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow an in‑depth route designed to tell a clear story rather than just rushing through the central axis:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Enter through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Wu Men) and, where possible, go up onto the gate towers for an elevated perspective of the front courtyards and exhibition spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) Walk into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Taihe Dian) area, learning how this grand hall symbolized imperial authority and was used for the most important state ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Continue to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Qianqing Gong) to see where emperors handled key affairs of state and issued important edicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4) Visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Yangxin Dian), associated with the Grand Council, to understand how late Qing governance shifted behind the scenes into more intimate, controlled spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(5) Explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e, where selected pieces illustrate imperial taste, craftsmanship, and the aesthetics of the inner court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(6) Exit at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate of Divine Prowess\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(Shenwu Men) on the north side, completing a full northbound passage through the palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, your guide helps you read the symbolic layout of the Forbidden City:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe idea of “ancestral temples on the left, altars on the right” and “front for court, rear for residence” in the wider capital plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the central north–south axis, courtyards, and halls embodied ideals such as uprightness, balance, and humane rule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow roof ridges, mythical roof animals, bracket sets, and painted patterns were used to indicate rank and ritual importance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--lunch-with-a-view-over-the-forbidden-city\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Midday – Lunch with a View over the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk or drive a short distance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy lunch at a restaurant near the park that offers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eview tables overlooking the Forbidden City’s golden roofs (subject to availability and weather).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSavor Beijing specialties in a relaxed setting while seeing the palace you have just walked through from a new angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon - Hutong Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHutong Museum, a beautifully preserved example of a traditional Beijing courtyard home. This former Qing dynasty residence is a three‑courtyard siheyuan, often described as a textbook model of old Beijing courtyard architecture. As you enter through the main gate and walk deeper inside, you can feel how space, order, and daily life once fit together in the narrow lanes of the old city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe courtyard’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebrick carvings, wooden lattice work, and painted beams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshow an impressive level of craftsmanship. Each doorway, window frame, and roof edge has been carefully restored to convey the look and feeling of a refined urban home. The overall layout is strict but subtle: front and rear courtyards, side rooms, and main halls together present a complete picture of traditional residential life in the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe museum also serves as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecultural center for hutong life\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together objects, stories, and displays that explain how people lived, worked, and socialized here. As you move through the courtyards, you are not just looking at architecture—you are seeing how families organized their daily routines around light, shade, privacy, and shared space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA special part of this experience is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslow, hands-on time under the covered corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can sit beneath the eaves to take part in a simple handicraft activity, guided by staff or a local instructor. With the soft light, the sound of footsteps on stone, and the view into the courtyard, the atmosphere invites you to slow down and notice small details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYou will also have the chance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etaste carefully prepared tea in a setting inspired by Song‑style refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Holding a warm cup while looking out at the courtyard, it is easy to imagine life in an older Beijing—quiet, precise, and attentive to everyday beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis half-day program is designed for travelers who prefer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunhurried, detail‑oriented experiences\u003c\/strong\u003e: rather than rushing between many famous sites, you settle into one place and let the textures, smells, and rhythms of the courtyard unfold. For a few hours, you can step away from the noise of modern Beijing and feel what it might be like to live as a calm, refined resident of an old Chinese courtyard home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48323161030870,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-012","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Beijing_hutong_local_food.jpg?v=1786095163"},{"product_id":"private-beijing-courtyard-hutong-traditions-tour","title":"Private Beijing Courtyards \u0026 Living Traditions Tour – 3 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"tour-highlights\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk the full north–south axis of the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand see how architecture, layout, and decoration expressed imperial power and order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook over old Beijing from Jingshan and live a quiet half‑day in a Qing‑dynasty courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, with handicrafts and tea under the eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStep into a working heritage workshop at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, then see the same mortise‑and‑tenon wisdom in the Temple of Heaven’s great hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience both serenity and splendor at Yonghe Gong and the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e, where imperial identity and religious faith meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStroll through the lakes and hills of the Summer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, discovering how the landscape was shaped to reflect ideals of longevity, beauty, and good rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--from-imperial-axis-to-courtyard-life\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 1 – From Imperial Axis to Courtyard Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Forbidden City \u0026amp; Jingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Start with an in‑depth visit to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePalace Museum (Forbidden City), using pre‑booked timed entry and a specially designed route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Enter through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate (Wu Men)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and, where possible, go up to the gate towers for an overview of the front courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Walk through the main halls along the central axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– learn how this space embodied imperial authority and was used for major state ceremonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing Gong)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– understand how emperors handled state affairs and expressed their role as “son of heaven.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin Dian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– hear stories of later Qing rulers and their Grand Council, working behind closed doors in a more intimate setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e, where selected objects reveal imperial taste, notions of beauty, and how the inner court used precious materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(5) Exit via the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu Men)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand walk toward\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e. Along the way, your guide explains the broader city plan: ancestral temples on one side, altars on the other, front halls for court, rear palaces for residence—an entire capital built to mirror ideas of upright, balanced, humane rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(6) At Jingshan, climb to the pavilion on the central hill for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epanoramic view over the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e. From here, the alignment of halls, courtyards, and city walls becomes visible as one coherent design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon – Hutong Museum: A Half Day of Courtyard Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) In the afternoon, head to the Hutong Museum, housed in a well‑preserved Qing‑dynasty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree‑courtyard siheyuan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Explore the courtyards at an easy pace. Notice the fine brick carvings, wooden lattice work, and painted beams that make this compound a model of traditional Beijing residential architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Learn how the layout—main hall, side rooms, entrance yard, and rear spaces—reflects social roles, family structure, and the rhythms of everyday life in old Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Take time to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esit under the covered corridor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto join a simple handicraft activity. The quiet atmosphere, filtered light, and framed views into the courtyard invite you to slow down and pay attention to small details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(5) Enjoy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarefully prepared tea in a refined setting, inspired by classical Chinese aesthetics. For a few hours, the noise of the modern city feels far away, and you can imagine life as a thoughtful, detail‑loving resident of an old courtyard home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--crafting-traditions-temple-of-heaven--lama\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 2 – Crafting Traditions, Temple of Heaven \u0026amp; Lama Temple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Longshuncheng: Wood, Joints, and Living Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Begin the day at\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a workshop known for its work with traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehardwood furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Watch artisans\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erestore Ming–Qing style hardwood pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, observing how they read the grain, repair damage, and keep to long‑established standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Learn why\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Beijing-style hardwood furniture making techniques”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare recognized as intangible cultural heritage and what this means for training, transmission, and daily work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Take part in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emortise‑and‑tenon hands‑on session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSee how structural elements fit together like a skeleton beneath the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAssemble simple models, such as a dougong (bracket set) or a small frame, hearing the clear sound as each joint locks into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReflect on an approach to building that values balance, flexibility, and strength—without relying on nails or screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(5) Create a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmall mortise‑and‑tenon object to take home as a personal reminder of the craft and patience behind traditional woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon – Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) \u0026amp; Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) In the afternoon, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYonghe Gong (Lama Temple), one of Beijing’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSee the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esandalwood Maitreya Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Hall of Ten Thousand Happinesses, carved from a single piece of wood and rising impressively within the hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn the Hall of the Wheel of the Law, study the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Hundred Arhats Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarved in rosewood and the Tibetan‑style golden roofs, a clear example of Han–Tibetan architectural fusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAt the Hall of Eternal Protection, look up at richly decorated ceilings and details linking the site to its earlier life as a prince’s residence and the birthplace of an emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) As you walk through the temple, your guide reveals Yonghe Gong’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edouble identity\u003c\/strong\u003e: once a royal residence, later a major Buddhist center. The site becomes a key to understanding how imperial power, personal belief, and multi‑ethnic governance interacted in Qing Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Continue to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grand sacrificial complex where emperors once prayed for good harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk along the main axis and learn how circular and square forms, terraces, and walls symbolized heaven and earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Prayer for Good Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e, a blue‑tiled, timber‑framed hall that rises above three tiers of white marble. Here, the ideas from the morning workshop come to life at monumental scale: a tall structure supported by interlocking wooden members rather than metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHear how the form, color, and layout of this hall expressed the emperor’s responsibility between heaven and earth, and why these ceremonies mattered so much for the empire’s sense of order and well‑being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--lakes-hills-and-court-life-at-the-summer-pa\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 3 – Lakes, Hills, and Court Life at the Summer Palace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Day – Summer Palace \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e1. Spend your final day exploring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer Palace, the best‑preserved imperial garden in Beijing and a masterpiece of landscape design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e2. Follow a route that links\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epolitical history, daily court life, and scenery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Benevolence and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, where rulers such as Empress Dowager Cixi conducted affairs of state in a setting that appears relaxed but carried real political weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e, stopping to hear the stories behind selected paintings that weave together legend, history, and everyday scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eClimb toward the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower of Buddhist Incense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Longevity Hill for views across Kunming Lake and the distant city. Here, you can see how pavilions, islands, bridges, and hills were placed to shape what visitors see and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the edge of the lake and hear how people have interpreted this structure—from an emblem of stability to a symbol linked with the late Qing search for strength and reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e3. Along the way, learn how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKunming Lake was planned with West Lake as inspiration, and how elements like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen‑Arch Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere laid out with attention to light and seasonal changes. This is not just a pretty garden; it is a three‑dimensional expression of ideas about longevity, harmony, and ideal rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e4. Depending on your pace, you can also spend quiet moments by the water, watch local Beijingers using the park in their own ways, or sit with a drink and simply enjoy the view.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324964319446,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-009","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/summer_palace_4.jpg?v=1780590378"},{"product_id":"private-beijing-chengde-imperial-heritage-tour","title":"Beijing \u0026 Chengde Imperial Heritage Tour – 6 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. From Craft to Court Ritual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBegin at \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum \u003c\/span\u003ewith traditional Beijing mortise‑and‑tenon woodworking, then follow this structural wisdom through the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs, and the Chengde Mountain Resort. Along the way, decode how imperial architecture expressed balance, hierarchy, and a particular view of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. From Defense to Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimb the Mutianyu Great Wall to explore the Ming military system, then visit Putuo Zongcheng Temple in Chengde to feel how religion and architecture were used to connect different peoples. Understand a governing approach in which the Great Wall acted as a shield, while temples and faith served as bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. From Watching to Understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn “static sightseeing” into “living heritage” through a series of hands‑on intangible cultural heritage workshops. At each stop, touch materials, tools, and techniques, feeling the skill in generations of craftsmen’s hands and appreciating the technological sophistication of traditional China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. From History to Daily Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience imperial culture as a complete way of life—from ritual and governance to leisure, gardens, and food. Build a three-dimensional story you can see, touch, and personally engage with, and sense how royal traditions still echo quietly in contemporary Chinese cities and everyday habits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"who-this-journey-is-for\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Journey Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis route is best suited to travelers with a strong interest in culture and history, and with a reasonable level of physical fitness for walking and stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"option-1--for-arrivals-in-beijing-before-1200-more\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 1 – For arrivals in Beijing before 12:00 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--first-touch-of-craft-and-opera\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – First Touch of Craft and Opera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Touching the source of imperial craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrive in Beijing before noon and transfer to your hotel in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQianmen \/ Yongdingmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u0026amp; Joinery Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWatch artisans restoring Ming–Qing style hardwood furniture and learn how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeijing‑style joinery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecame a national intangible cultural heritage item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eIn the “Luban Classroom,” understand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“skeleton” of traditional buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e, then try assembling a small dougong (bracket) model and a mini mortise‑and‑tenon furniture piece of your own. Your finished work becomes a meaningful cultural keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Evening: Peking Opera Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk to the historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTianleyuan Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e, a century‑old playhouse linked to Qianlong‑era performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eEnjoy an immersive Peking Opera show and feel the rhythm of Beijing through its singing, costumes, and stylized movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--forbidden-city--central-axis-culture-higher\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Forbidden City \u0026amp; Central Axis Culture (higher activity)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Decoding the “upright and harmonious” philosophy of imperial rule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(1) Enter the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePalace Museum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a pre‑booked VIP time slot (booked about 7 days in advance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(2) Follow a curated route along the main axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMeridian Gate platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– symbol of imperial power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– where emperors governed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Grand Council and late‑Qing decision‑making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– objects revealing imperial aesthetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExit via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate of Divine Prowess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(3) Along the way, read the Forbidden City as a three‑dimensional text: ritual layout of “temple on the left, altar on the right, front halls for court, rear palaces for rest”, and how roof animals, roof forms, and painting grades symbolized rank and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– At a restaurant near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example a venue with panoramic views over the Forbidden City rooftops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Central Axis Cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(1) From\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan\u003c\/strong\u003e, cycle (or ride by rickshaw\/walk) along one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost lively sections of Beijing’s Central Axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eJingshan → Di’anmen → Yu River → Wanning Bridge (former Yuan dynasty grain‑transport terminus) → Shichahai \u0026amp; Yandai Xiejie (hutong life and aesthetics) → Bell \u0026amp; Drum Towers (timekeeping heart of old Beijing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(2) Understand how this 3.5 km stretch condenses the evolution of Beijing’s urban form, imperial symbolism, transport lifelines, and the blending of cultures across the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties—from imperial enclosure to everyday citizen space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(3) Guests who prefer not to cycle can opt for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erickshaw rides or walking\u003c\/strong\u003e, then meet the group at the final point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Houhai Free Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSpend a relaxed evening around the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouhai Lakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with suggestions such as a small bar known for local drinks and live folk songs. Enjoy the mix of neighborhood life, water, and gentle nightlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--ming-tombs--mutianyu-great-wall\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 3 – Ming Tombs \u0026amp; Mutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Exploring the empire’s line between life and death\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Ming Tombs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDrive to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMing Tombs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Way\u003c\/strong\u003e, lined with stone civil and military officials and mythical creatures, learning their symbolic meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYongling\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tomb of the Jiajing Emperor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSee how its layout echoes the Forbidden City with outer walls and inner compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eHear how the emperor’s fascination with Daoism shaped the design, rituals, and symbolism of his burial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eLearn about funeral rites based on “serving the dead as one serves the living.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Enjoy a local countryside meal near the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Tombs Reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dishes such as big‑pot stewed fish and mountain vegetable dumplings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Mutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDrive from Changping to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMutianyu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTake the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecable car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup toward\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor sweeping views of the wall running along the ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk along well‑preserved sections between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTowers 14–16\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for photos and understanding watchtower functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eLearn about the “Three‑Tower Platform”, local nicknames like “ox‑horn” and “eagle flying backwards,” and what they reveal about the terrain and defense logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDescend by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etoboggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you wish, enjoying a quick, fun ride back to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eReturn to Beijing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eAfter dinner, relax with about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone hour of traditional Chinese massage or foot therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ease your muscles after the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-4--summer-palace-lama-temple--shumai-heritage\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 4 – Summer Palace, Lama Temple \u0026amp; Shumai Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Decoding the Qing court’s life philosophy and religious connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Summer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(1) Dive into an in‑depth visit of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer Palace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Benevolence and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– place where Cixi listened to state affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– painted stories in Suzhou style linking literature, legend, and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower of Buddhist Incense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– highest point on Longevity Hill with commanding views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– often read as a symbol tied to the self‑strengthening movement and late‑Qing debates on modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(2) Understand how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKunming Lake was shaped with West Lake in mind, and how the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen‑Arch Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas designed with astronomical thinking that creates striking light effects at certain times of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Inside the garden at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTingliguan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(former imperial kitchen site), with a menu that sparks conversation about court cuisine, or at a nearby local restaurant outside the park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(1) Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYonghe Gong to explore its transformation from princely residence to major Buddhist center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(2) Focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Eternal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with golden dragon caisson ceilings and strong royal symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of the Wheel of the Law\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with the Five Hundred Arhats Hill and Tibetan-style golden roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Ten Thousand Happinesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– housing the monumental sandalwood Maitreya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e(3) Read the site as both a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“hidden dragon” residence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(where a prince lived before becoming emperor and where another emperor was born) and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eliving temple, balancing imperial legitimacy and religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – “Du Yi Chu” Shumai Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDu Yi Chu, a shumai restaurant traditionally associated with a Qianlong‑era story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eUnder the guidance of a heritage inheritor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eRoll ultra‑thin wrappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eFold shumai tops into neat, flower‑like pleats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMake fillings such as three‑flavor or pork-and-scallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSteam and taste your own shumai while hearing the legend of how the restaurant received its name, and how a once‑imperial delicacy became part of everyday city food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-5--summer-capital-chengde-mountain-resort--lit\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 5 – Summer Capital Chengde: Mountain Resort \u0026amp; “Little Potala”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Experiencing the wisdom of the “summer capital”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – To Chengde \u0026amp; Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTake a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed train from Beijing Chaoyang to Chengde South\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour). Transfer by private car to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 20 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExplore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake, Plain, and Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eareas, learning about “unity of heaven and humans” in garden design and how Kangxi’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirty‑Six Scenic Spots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombined landscape features with names that expressed moral values and imperial ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Near the resort, enjoy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManchu specialties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as a traditional Manchu banquet and local almond tea, connecting taste with Qing court influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Putuo Zongcheng Temple \u0026amp; Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePutuo Zongcheng Temple, known as “Little Potala Palace,” to feel the impact of Tibetan-style architecture and its role in state rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eHear stories about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanchen Lama’s eastward journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the companion temple Sumeru Happiness and Longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eThen visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand focus on the galleries about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Eight Temples and ethnic integration\u003c\/strong\u003e, understanding the Qing approach of “governing according to local customs.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eCheck into your hotel in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-6--final-handicrafts--farewell\"\u003eDay 6 – Final Handicrafts \u0026amp; Farewell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Culture you can literally hold in your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Back to Beijing \u0026amp; Handicraft Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Take a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed train from Chengde South back to Beijing Chaoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour), then drive to Wangfujing (around 40 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Spend about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eHandcrafted Space for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Craft \u003cspan class=\"text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline\"\u003eArt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, choosing one experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloisonné enamel bookmark or pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– work with wires and color to create a small piece inspired by imperial cloisonné, one of Beijing’s “Eight Great Palace Crafts”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D paper‑carved palace fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– carve and layer paper to create a fan featuring the Forbidden City corner tower or the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarved lacquer (Tihong)\u003c\/strong\u003e: the ancient simplicity and elegance in lacquer color - Carving patterns on natural lacquer after layering, there are categories such as carved red lacquer and carved black lacquer. Beijing carved lacquerware has an ancient and simple style, with exquisite decorations. The \"Carved Red Lacquer Bowl with Imperial Inscriptions on the Tea and the Three Pure Ones\" from the Qianlong period fully demonstrates the level of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeijing Embroidery (Palace Embroidery)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Royal Elegance in Needlework - During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it flourished and was predominantly used for court attire. It featured intricate patterns woven with gold and silver threads, which were then embroidered and secured with colored threads using unique stitching techniques. The resulting works were magnificent and elegant in style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Explore a small rotating exhibition featuring cross‑regional collaborations in intangible heritage, such as Miao embroidery, silverwork, and incense art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– In the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWangfujing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea, for example at a long‑established hotpot or local restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Free Time \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIf your craft piece needs more time, you can return to the studio to complete it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOtherwise, enjoy nearby free time or rest at your hotel for about 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFinally, take a private transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey, closing your Imperial Heritage Origins Journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold first:mt-xs mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg leading-[1.5em] lg:text-xl\" id=\"option-2--for-arrivals-in-beijing-after-1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 2 – For arrivals in Beijing after 12:00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-1--gentle-arrival--peking-opera\"\u003eDay 1 – Gentle Arrival \u0026amp; Peking Opera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eArrive in Beijing in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePrivate transfer to your hotel in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQianmen \/ Yongdingmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTime to rest and adjust after your flight or train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Evening – Peking Opera at Tianleyuan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTianleyuan Theater for an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimmersive Peking Opera performance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLet the singing, costumes, and stylized gestures introduce you to Beijing’s traditional aesthetics without any rush on your first day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-2--craft-forbidden-city--central-axis-full-cul\"\u003eDay 2 – Craft, Forbidden City \u0026amp; Central Axis (full culture day)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Touching “upright, harmonious order” through craft and space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a deep dive into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeijing hardwood furniture craft\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e(1) Observe real‑time restoration of Ming–Qing style pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e(2) Learn how this craft became a national intangible cultural heritage and what “master–apprentice” transmission looks like today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e(3) In the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuban Classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e, study the “bone structure” of traditional architecture, assemble a dougong model, and create a small mortise‑and‑tenon mini piece you can take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLunch at a nearby recommended restaurant (for example, a local Sichuan or Beijing eatery), with time to rest before the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Forbidden City \u0026amp; Central Axis by Rickshaw\/Bike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Enter the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eForbidden City via \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e, following a focused 3‑hour route:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMeridian Gate → Hall of Supreme Harmony → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Hall of Mental Cultivation → Treasure Gallery → Gate of Divine Prowess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Learn about ritual layout, “front court–rear residence” design, and the meaning of roof animals, painted patterns, and color choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Afterwards, set off along the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Axis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erickshaw or bicycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(choice based on your comfort level):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGate of Divine Prowess → Di’anmen → Yu River → Wanning Bridge → Shichahai \u0026amp; Yandai Xiejie → Bell and Drum Towers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) This 4 km stretch crystallizes the story of imperial control, urban growth, grain transport, and ethnic and cultural blending in old Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Houhai Free Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSpend the evening at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouhai Lakes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSuggested: a small bar with live music, a glass of osmanthus‑flavored drink, and time by the water to feel the intersection of neighborhood, history, and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-3--chengde-mountain-resort--temple-of-integrat\"\u003eDay 3 – Chengde Mountain Resort \u0026amp; Temple of Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHigh‑speed train from Beijing Chaoyang to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde South\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDrive to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 20 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDeep visit of lake, plain, and mountain districts, and explanation of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“unity of heaven and humans”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Kangxi’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirty‑Six Scenic Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eManchu‑style lunch near the resort (e.g., a traditional Manchu banquet, almond tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutuo Zongcheng Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(“Little Potala Palace”) →\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith focus on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Eight Temples and ethnic integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCheck into a comfortable hotel in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-4--lama-temple-yuxun-studio--shumai-heritage\"\u003eDay 4 – Lama Temple, Intangible Cultural Heritage Studio \u0026amp; Shumai Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Balancing imperial authority, faith, and craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Back to Beijing \u0026amp; Yonghe Gong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) High‑speed train back from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde South to Beijing Chaoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Drive to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYonghe Gong (Lama Temple)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 40 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Visit key halls:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Eternal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of the Wheel of the Law\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Ten Thousand Happinesses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Understand Yonghe Gong’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edouble identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas both a former princely residence (and imperial birthplace) and a major center of Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch – Dim Sum near Yonghe Gong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy refined\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantonese dim sum\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dishes such as marinated chicken feet and shrimp dumplings, showing Beijing’s appetite for regional Chinese cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage Studio \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u0026amp; South Axis Glimpse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Head to\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Wangfujing area for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof hands‑on intangible heritage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChoose from cloisonné enamel bookmark\/pendant, 3D paper palace fan, or Peking Opera mask painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the studio’s pop‑up exhibition featuring cross‑regional crafts like Miao embroidery, silverwork, or incense art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) If time allows, take a short walk to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esouthern end of the Central Axis\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eQianmen (Zhengyangmen) Arrow Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e, nearby bridge, and stone “water guardians” that symbolically protect the city from floods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Du Yi Chu Shumai Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDu Yi Chu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a full shumai experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMake ultra‑thin wrappers, fill and pleat them under the guidance of a heritage inheritor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSteam and taste what you’ve made while hearing the story of how this shop is said to have received its name from Emperor Qianlong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-5--summer-palace--ming-tombs\"\u003eDay 5 – Summer Palace \u0026amp; Ming Tombs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Summer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn‑depth visit of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Long Corridor, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Marble Boat, and the story of Kunming Lake’s design and Seventeen‑Arch Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLunch inside the garden or nearby, with conversation about imperial dining customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Ming Tombs (Yongling)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSacred Way stroll, Yongling tomb visit, exploration of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etomb regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e, “serving the dead as the living”, and the Jiajing Emperor’s personal Daoist imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDinner at a countryside restaurant near the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Tombs Reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(e.g., stewed fish and mountain vegetables).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDrive on to a hotel near the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be close for the sunrise next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOvernight near the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-6--mutianyu-great-wall-sunrise--farewell\"\u003eDay 6 – Mutianyu Great Wall Sunrise \u0026amp; Farewell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Early Morning – Mutianyu Sunrise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Depart around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4:30 am\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom your Great Wall hotel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMutianyu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 20 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Take the cable car up to around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower 14\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Watch the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunrise over the mountains and wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, then walk between Towers 14–16, learning about key defense features and enjoying wide views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Optional toboggan descent from near Tower 16 for a fun ride back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Late Morning \u0026amp; Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReturn to your hotel near the Wall for an early lunch (e.g., at a recommended local restaurant), and rest 1–2 hours to recover from the early start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAccording to your onward travel time, private transfer to the airport or train station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImperial Heritage Origins Journey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econcludes at the gates of the Great Wall, with a final view of the landscape that shaped so much of China’s history and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48325087920342,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-001","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/mutianyugreatwall.jpg?v=1780628642"},{"product_id":"beijing-forbidden-city-summer-palace-heritage-tour","title":"Private Forbidden City, Summer Palace \u0026 Heritage Tour – 2 Days｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Step into Beijing’s living cultural heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the historic neighborhoods along Beijing’s Central Axis and discover how traditional crafts, food, architecture, and performing arts continue to shape the city’s cultural identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Experience the craftsmanship behind imperial furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit a museum dedicated to the nationally recognized heritage of Beijing-style hardwood furniture making, observe restoration techniques, and try traditional mortise-and-tenon construction for yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Enjoy flavors once favored by the imperial court\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDine at a historic restaurant on Qianmen Street and hear the story behind its famous imperial connection, discovering how food, hospitality, and reputation intersected in Qing-era Beijing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Immerse yourself in the art of Peking Opera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch a live performance in a traditional theater and learn how music, costume, gesture, and character roles combine to create one of China’s most celebrated performing arts traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Explore the heart of imperial power and leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJourney through the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace to understand how architecture, ritual, and landscape were used to express authority, govern the empire, and shape everyday life within the royal court\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDay One – Master Crafts and the Spirit of Old Beijing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first day focuses on the living traditions of Beijing, from historic streets and celebrated cuisine to master craftsmanship and the performing arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning: Qianmen Historic District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter arriving and checking into your hotel in the Qianmen area, begin with a leisurely walk through one of Beijing’s most historic urban neighborhoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated along the southern section of Beijing’s Central Axis, Qianmen preserves the atmosphere of traditional commercial streets that once served merchants, travelers, officials, and members of the imperial court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you stroll through the district, your guide introduces the historical development of the area and explains how the Central Axis helped organize the political, ceremonial, and commercial life of the capital for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch at Duyichu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lunch, enjoy a meal at the historic restaurant Duyichu, famous for its traditional steamed dumplings (shaomai).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile dining, hear the story of how the restaurant is said to have received its name from the Qianlong Emperor. Whether legend or history, the tale illustrates the close connections between imperial patronage, culinary culture, and commercial success in old Beijing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meal offers a chance to experience a culinary tradition that has remained part of the city’s cultural life for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the afternoon, visit Beijing Craft Hardwood Museum, dedicated to the preservation of the nationally recognized heritage of Beijing-style hardwood furniture craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough exhibitions, restored masterpieces, and workshop demonstrations, you will learn about:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of imperial furniture production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe selection and use of precious hardwoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional carving and decorative techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe role of furniture in elite domestic life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the highlights of the visit is a hands-on introduction to \u003cstrong\u003emortise-and-tenon construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout the use of nails or metal fasteners, these ingenious joints allowed craftsmen to create furniture and architectural structures that were both elegant and durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you assemble wooden components yourself, you gain insight into a design philosophy that emphasizes precision, balance, and harmony between materials and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe experience also offers a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship that supported China’s great architectural and artistic traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Peking Opera at Tianleyuan Theatre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the evening, travel to Tianleyuan Theatre for a live Peking Opera performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the atmosphere of a traditional theater, experience one of China’s most influential performing arts traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore or during the performance, your guide introduces the major role categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng (male roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDan (female roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJing (painted-face roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChou (comic roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also learn how costume design, facial makeup, music, and stylized movement work together to convey character and emotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis evening offers an engaging introduction to an art form often regarded as the essence of traditional Beijing culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDay Two – Imperial Ritual and the Art of Royal Living\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second day follows the world of the emperors themselves, from the ceremonial heart of the empire to the garden retreat where rulers sought harmony between governance and nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – The Forbidden City: Center of Imperial Authority\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin the day with an in-depth exploration of the Forbidden City, the political and ceremonial center of imperial China for nearly five centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind its towering walls lies a carefully planned architectural complex designed to communicate order, hierarchy, and imperial legitimacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart at the grand ceremonial heart of the palace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, emperors presided over major state occasions, including enthronements, imperial birthdays, and important court ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour guide explains how the scale, elevation, and symbolism of the hall reinforced the emperor’s position as the supreme authority under Heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing Gong)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue to the principal residential and administrative space used by Ming and early Qing emperors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palace illustrates the overlap between public rulership and private life within the imperial court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin Dian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the residence and working space of several Qing emperors, including those who governed during periods of major political change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere you will learn how daily government affairs were conducted and how key decisions affecting the empire were made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Treasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclude the palace visit in the Treasure Gallery, where exquisite examples of imperial craftsmanship reveal the luxury, refinement, and artistic achievement of court life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the tour, your guide explains how the palace’s central axis, courtyards, gates, and ceremonial spaces formed a physical expression of imperial ideology and social hierarchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Midday – Lunch with an Imperial View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lunch, enjoy a meal overlooking the Forbidden City from the area around Wanchun Pavilion on Jingshan Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom this elevated vantage point, visitors can appreciate the remarkable symmetry of the palace complex and understand why the Central Axis became one of the defining principles of Beijing’s urban design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panoramic view provides a fitting perspective on the imperial world explored during the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. 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Foping Panda Valley\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eGet close to China’s beloved giant pandas in a quiet Qinling mountain valley, where you can observe them eating, resting, and playing in a semi‑natural environment. Learn about conservation efforts, local ecology, and why the Qinling range is so important for panda protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"foping-old-street\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e2. Foping Old Street\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eStroll along a small mountain town street lined with traditional houses, local eateries, and family‑run shops. The slower pace, simple architecture, and evening lanterns create an authentic Qinling lifestyle atmosphere far from big‑city crowds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"woodworking-heritage-workshop-foping\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e3. Woodworking Heritage Workshop (Foping)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eStep into a local woodworking studio to learn traditional Chinese joinery and handicraft techniques. Under the guidance of a craftsman, you can try making mortise‑and‑tenon joints or a wooden hairpin and take home a meaningful, hand‑made cultural souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e4. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZhangliang Temple – Taoist Retreat Experience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eStay at a historic Taoist sanctuary known for its deep cultural roots and secluded valley setting, ideal for quiet retreat. Structured 1–3 day programs can include morning rituals, temple interpretation, hiking on Mount Zibai, vegetarian meals, and guided sessions in Taoist meditation and health practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-1--xian-to-foping-qinling-mountains--panda-val\"\u003eDay 1 – Xi’an to Foping: Qinling Mountains \u0026amp; Panda Valley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTake a high‑speed train from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXi’an to Foping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 1 hour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eUpon arrival, transfer directly to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoping Panda Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see giant pandas in a natural mountain environment and learn about local conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the late afternoon, head to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoping Old Street\u003c\/strong\u003e, where traditional houses, small shops, and local snacks show the slower rhythm of this Qinling mountain town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEnjoy dinner on Foping Old Street and an evening stroll through the lantern‑lit alleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Foping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-2--foping-intangible-heritage-workshop--train\"\u003eDay 2 – Foping: Intangible Heritage Workshop \u0026amp; Train to Hanzhong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter breakfast, visit a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewoodworking heritage studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Foping for a hands‑on workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eLearn to make traditional woodcraft items such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emortise‑and‑tenon joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewooden hairpin\u003c\/strong\u003e, guided step by step by a local craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the afternoon, take a high‑speed train from Foping to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanzhong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 40 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening in Hanzhong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Hanzhong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-3--hanzhong-to-zhangliang-temple-begin-3day-ta\"\u003eDay 3 – Hanzhong to Zhangliang Temple: Begin 3‑Day Taoist Retreat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter breakfast, drive from Hanzhong to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhangliang Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Liuba County, a historic Taoist site in the Qinling foothills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eCheck in near the temple area and begin a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3‑day Taoist retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eJoin introductory sessions of scripture chanting, seated meditation, Taiji, and Baduanjin (Eight Brocades), guided by local practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eLearn basic concepts of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist health culture and traditional “Daoist medicine”\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing on balance, breathing, and harmony with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWhen time allows, take a gentle walk to nearby spots such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZibaishan (Mount Zibai)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto enjoy fresh mountain air and forest scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight near Zhangliang Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-4--zhangliang-temple-cultivation--mountain-qui\"\u003eDay 4 – Zhangliang Temple: Cultivation \u0026amp; Mountain Quiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eContinue the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist cultivation program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat Zhangliang Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFollow a daily rhythm that may include morning exercise (Taiji or Baduanjin), simple meals, scripture recitation, and quiet meditation practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eBetween sessions, stroll around the temple complex, explore forest paths, or sit in quiet courtyards to feel the calm of the mountain environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThis day focuses on slowing down, listening inward, and experiencing Daoist ideas not only as theory but as daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight near Zhangliang Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-5--zhangliang-temple-to-mianxian-end-of-retrea\"\u003eDay 5 – Zhangliang Temple to Mianxian county: End of Retreat \u0026amp; Countryside Stay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eComplete your final retreat sessions in the morning, consolidating what you have learned about Taoist breathing, movement, and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the afternoon, drive from the Zhangliang Temple area to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMianxian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 1.5 hours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eCheck into your accommodation in or near Mianxian and enjoy a relaxed evening in this historic county town, gateway to the surrounding countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Mianxian county.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-5--zhangliang-temple-to-hanzhong-concluding-th\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-6--mianxian-rapeseed-flower-fields--wuhou-shri\"\u003eDay 6 – Mianxian: Rapeseed Flower Fields \u0026amp; Wuhou Shrine, Return to Hanzhong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn season (typically\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch–April\u003c\/strong\u003e), explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erapeseed flower fields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound Mianxian, where golden blossoms spread across the countryside and create classic springtime Qinba mountain scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMianxian Wuhou Shrine\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, to learn about his legacy and the region’s strong connections to the Three Kingdoms history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the afternoon, drive back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanzhong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour). Your 6‑day journey concludes in Hanzhong, where you can continue by train or flight to your next destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48333293224150,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-022","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/zhangliangtemple.jpg?v=1780912701"},{"product_id":"taiyuan-northern-shanxi-intangible-heritage-craft-tour","title":"Northern Shanxi Living Heritage \u0026 Craft Tour – 5 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"tour-highlights\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eBuild a clear overview of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJin (Shanxi) culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat Shanxi Museum and taste iconic local foods in Taiyuan’s historic streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePingyao Ancient City\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well‑preserved Ming–Qing merchant town, and learn about traditional finance at Rishengchang Draft Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eJoin a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePingyao lacquerware intangible heritage workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating your own hand‑made lacquer bookmark with a local inheritor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExperience the spiritual atmosphere of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWutai Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, visiting key temples, joining a vegetarian meal, and trying simple scripture copying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMarvel at the all‑wood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYingxian Wooden Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand create a mini wooden pagoda model, then end with the stone carvings of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYungang Grottoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the classic architecture of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJinci Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--arrival-in-taiyuan-introduction-to-jin-cult\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Taiyuan: Introduction to Jin Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaiyuan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the capital of Shanxi Province, and transfer to your hotel in the city center.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a short rest, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s leading provincial museums, to gain a structured overview of Jin culture—from ancient bronzes and early civilizations to merchant history and religious art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the late afternoon and evening, explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaiyuan Ancient County Town\u003c\/strong\u003e. Walk along the old streets, admire reconstructed gates and walls, and sample classic local snacks such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eknife‑cut noodles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emutton soup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein small eateries. This is a relaxed way to ease jet lag while already stepping into Shanxi’s everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Taiyuan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--taiyuan-to-pingyao-mingqing-merchant-city\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Taiyuan to Pingyao: Ming–Qing Merchant City \u0026amp; Lacquerware Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, drive about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePingyao Ancient City\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s best‑preserved Ming–Qing period walled towns. Check in to a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaracterful guesthouse inside the old city, often set in a traditional courtyard house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSpend the day exploring Pingyao’s core sights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRishengchang Draft Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e, often called China’s first “bank,” where you learn how Shanxi merchants created financial networks across the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePingyao County Government Office (yamen)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which shows how local administration, justice, and daily governance worked in imperial times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Street (Nandajie)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand surrounding lanes, with grey‑brick houses, shopfronts, and city walls that preserve the atmosphere of a bustling Ming–Qing commercial town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the late afternoon or early evening, join an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintangible heritage lacquerware workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the guidance of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePingyao push‑polish lacquerware inheritor, design and make your own lacquer bookmark, learning about traditional materials, polishing techniques, and the patience behind this craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAs night falls, enjoy the Pingyao night scene, when red lanterns light up streets and courtyards. Try specialties such as Pingyao beef and wan tuo (local starch dishes) in a cozy restaurant or street stall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight inside Pingyao Ancient City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--pingyao-to-wutai-mountain-immersive-buddhis\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 3 – Pingyao to Wutai Mountain: Immersive Buddhist Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, depart Pingyao and drive around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaihuai Town\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the heart of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWutai Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s most important Buddhist sacred mountains. Check into a guesthouse or hotel near the temple area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, visit key temples such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiantong Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the oldest and largest temple complexes on Wutai Mountain, with layered halls and courtyards that show the evolution of Buddhist architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTayuan Temple (Pagoda Courtyard) \/ Tayuansi\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can pay respect to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat White Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e, a striking landmark symbolizing Wutai’s spiritual status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHere, your guide will explain the long history of Wutai Buddhism, the different sects represented, and how the mountain became a center of pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eToward evening, take part in a simple vegetarian meal and scripture copying (sutra‑copying) experience. This quiet activity, combined with the cool mountain air and the possibility of watching the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunset over the Wutai peaks\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a calm, contemplative end to the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Taihuai Town, Wutai Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-4--wutai-mountain-to-yingxian-to-datong-wooden\"\u003eDay 4 – Wutai Mountain to Yingxian to Datong: Wooden Architecture \u0026amp; Northern City Walls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, depart Wutai Mountain and drive about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYingxian Wooden Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e. This remarkable structure is considered one of the world’s oldest and tallest all‑wooden pagodas, built entirely without nails or metal fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake time to examine the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estructural ingenuity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand details of the pagoda’s beams, brackets, and pillars. Your guide will connect these features to traditional Chinese carpentry and explain how such a tall wooden building has survived earthquakes and centuries of weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAround midday, join a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emini wooden pagoda model workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the guidance of a local craftsperson, assemble a small model using traditional joinery concepts, creating a memorable, hands‑on link to the architecture you just saw. You can take this mini pagoda home as a special keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, drive about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatong\u003c\/strong\u003e. After check‑in, head to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatong city walls or old town area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto stroll, enjoy the sunset, and get a first impression of this historic northern city that once guarded important frontier routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Datong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-5--datong-to-taiyuan-yungang-grottoes--jinci-t\"\u003eDay 5 – Datong to Taiyuan: Yungang Grottoes \u0026amp; Jinci Temple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYungang Grottoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s most famous Buddhist cave complexes. Here, gigantic Buddhas, intricate carvings, and richly decorated cave walls showcase\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Wei stone art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand reveal how ideas and styles from Central Asia blended with Chinese traditions. Your guide will highlight key caves, iconography, and the historical context of this early golden age of Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAround midday, take a high‑speed train (about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e) back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaiyuan\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the afternoon, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJinci Temple (Jinci Museum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the outskirts of the city. This complex, surrounded by springs and ancient trees, is renowned for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSong‑dynasty wooden architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the famous “Three Wonders of Jinci,” which combine architectural, sculptural, and calligraphic achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis visit completes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull arc of Jin culture\u003c\/strong\u003e—from early civilizations and merchant history to Buddhist art and classical architecture. Before departure, you can shop for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintangible heritage souvenirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as local crafts, lacquerware, or small wooden items to bring home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfterwards, transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey, bringing your 5‑day Taiyuan \u0026amp; Northern Shanxi intangible heritage journey to a close.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48353161740502,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-029","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/ingxian_Wooden_Pagoda.jpg?v=1781236492"},{"product_id":"private-luoyang-intangible-heritage-cultural-tour","title":"Private Luoyang Intangible Heritage Tour – 5 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExplore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuoyang Old City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elanes around Shizi Street and Lijing Gate, and create your own mini palace lantern with a local intangible heritage inheritor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDiscover the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongmen Grottoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, learn the stories behind the Lushena Buddha and Empress Wu Zetian, and try hands‑on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang sancai (tri‑color glaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epottery at an intangible heritage street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Horse Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, often called the “cradle of Chinese Buddhism,” and photograph the international Buddhist halls and nearby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYongning Temple site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith its evocative ruins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTrace the roots of Chinese kung fu at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, watch an authentic martial arts show, and optionally learn basic moves from Shaolin monks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eStep into early Chinese civilization at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErlitou Xiadu Site Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand complete your journey at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuoyang Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing on Tang sancai and bronzes that tell the story of Luoyang’s thousand‑year capital history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-1--arrival-in-luoyang-old-city--palace-lantern\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Luoyang: Old City \u0026amp; Palace Lantern Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand check into a hotel near the Old City, giving you easy access to historic streets and evening walks. Take some time to rest and adjust to the travel pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, head into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld City around Shizi Street and Lijing Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stroll through narrow lanes lined with traditional façades, small shops, and food stalls that recreate the atmosphere of a Ming–Qing style city. Lijing Gate, with its imposing tower, offers a strong visual introduction to Luoyang’s role as an ancient capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy an intangible heritage experience by joining a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuoyang palace lantern workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the guidance of a local inheritor, assemble and decorate a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emini palace lantern, learning about its history, symbolism, and role in traditional celebrations. You can take your finished lantern home as a personalized memento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the evening, try Luoyang’s famous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“water banquet” (Luoyang shuixi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a multi‑course meal centered around soups and seasonal dishes, known for its refined presentation and long culinary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Luoyang Old City area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-2--longmen-grottoes--tang-sancai-heritage\"\u003eDay 2 – Longmen Grottoes \u0026amp; Tang Sancai Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, drive to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongmen Grottoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the southern outskirts of Luoyang. Spend the morning exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site, focusing on the cliffside caves and carvings along the Yi River. Pay special attention to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLushena Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand surrounding figures, while your guide explains the artistry, religious meaning, and the connection to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Wu Zetian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the Tang dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, cross to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiangshan (East Mountain)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiangshan Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJiang–Song Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can enjoy elevated views over the river and grottoes. This quieter side of the area offers a more contemplative atmosphere, blending Buddhist heritage with natural scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eToward evening, move to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongmen No. 1 Intangible Heritage Street\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, join a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang sancai pottery experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: learn basic shaping or wheel‑throwing techniques, apply colored glazes inspired by traditional tri‑color wares, and create a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmall Tang sancai ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto keep. This hands‑on session connects the museum pieces you’ll later see with your own creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStay overnight near the Longmen area, avoiding city‑center crowds and enjoying a calmer night environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-3--baima-temple-international-halls--yongning\"\u003eDay 3 – White Horse Temple, International Halls \u0026amp; Yongning Temple Site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Horse Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely regarded as the first Buddhist temple in China. Walk through its ancient halls, courtyards, and pagodas while your guide explains the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Yongping era quest for Dharma”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand how Buddhism was formally introduced into China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter exploring the main temple, continue to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einternational Buddhist hall area\u003c\/strong\u003e, where halls inspired by Indian, Burmese, Thai, and other architectural styles showcase Buddhism’s global connections. This part of the visit is ideal for photography, with contrasting rooflines, statues, and decorative details reflecting different cultural influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the late afternoon, head to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYongning Temple Site Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the remains of a Northern Wei pagoda and associated structures evoke the rise and fall of ancient Luoyang. Walking around the foundations and interpretive displays, you can sense the passage of time and the layers of history that once stood here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAs a thematic highlight, enjoy a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esimple vegetarian meal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earranged to match the Buddhist cultural focus of the day. This offers a quiet, thoughtful close to your encounters with Luoyang’s early Buddhist heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight near Yongning Temple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-4--shaolin-temple-songshan-kung-fu--mountain-s\"\u003eDay 4 – Shaolin Temple (Songshan): Kung Fu \u0026amp; Mountain Scenery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, drive about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 hour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDengfeng, home of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Mount Song. Begin your visit at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShaolin Temple main compound (Changzhu Yuan), exploring key halls, courtyards, and ancient trees that anchor the temple’s long history as a center of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAttend a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin kung fu performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, where trained monks and students demonstrate traditional forms, weapon routines, and coordinated group displays. Your guide will explain how martial practice, discipline, and Chan philosophy intersect in Shaolin culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagoda Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, a collection of stone stupas that serve as memorials for generations of monks. Then continue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanhuangzhai (Three Emperors Fortress)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a similar scenic area, where\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecliff‑side walkways, hanging plank roads, and Danxia landforms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveal the rugged beauty of Mount Song. Short hikes or walks can be adapted to your fitness level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOptional: join a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1‑hour basic kung fu session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a Shaolin instructor to learn simple stances, steps, and movements. This creates a vivid, personal memory of your time at the temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to Luoyang in the evening and stay in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Luoyang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-5--origins-of-civilization--farewell-to-luoyan\"\u003eDay 5 – Origins of Civilization \u0026amp; Farewell to Luoyang\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErlitou Xia Capital Site Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to the archaeological discoveries often associated with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eearliest Chinese state‑level civilization\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through models, artifacts, and site reconstructions, you will learn why some scholars call this “the earliest China,” and how recent excavations have reshaped understanding of early dynastic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, head back to the city to explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuoyang Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e. Focus on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang sancai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebronze galleries\u003c\/strong\u003e, where carefully curated pieces trace Luoyang’s role as a capital over multiple dynasties. Your guide will help connect what you see here with the sites you have visited—Longmen Grottoes, Baima Temple, Shaolin, and Erlitou—forming a coherent narrative of religion, art, and power across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBefore leaving, stop by selected shops or cultural corners to purchase\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintangible heritage souvenirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmall Tang sancai ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuoyang peony cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a taste of Luoyang home with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48353662206166,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-035","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/luoyang_museum.jpg?v=1781248750"},{"product_id":"private-xian-terracotta-warriors-huashan-tour","title":"Private Xi’an Terracotta Warriors \u0026 Huashan Tour – 4 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMeet the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta Army\u003c\/strong\u003e, with in-depth guiding that brings Qin Shi Huang’s underground legion to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDiscover the romance and history of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuaqing hot spring complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the option to enjoy the evening “Everlasting Regret” show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eChallenge yourself on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMt. Huashan\u003c\/strong\u003e, riding the cable car into dramatic peaks and walking among some of China’s most spectacular mountain scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWalk the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient City Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand dive into local flavors and daily life in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuslim Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-1--arrival-in-xian-first-glimpse-of-the-ancien\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Xi’an: First Glimpse of the Ancient Capital\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eUpon arrival in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXi’an\u003c\/strong\u003e, your private guide will meet you at the airport or railway station and escort you to your hotel in the city.\u003cbr\u003eOn the way, relax in a comfortable private vehicle while your guide introduces the city’s role as the starting point of the Silk Road and capital of multiple dynasties, helping you get oriented before sightseeing begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Xi’an.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-2--the-terracotta-army--huaqing-palace\"\u003eDay 2 – The Terracotta Army \u0026amp; Huaqing Palace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, set out with your guide for about an hour’s drive into the countryside to visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta Warriors and Horses Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRide a park tram to the excavation halls and spend unhurried time in the three main pits, where thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and officers stand in formation. Your guide will explain how they were made, buried, and rediscovered, and point out details such as ranks, hairstyles, and traces of original pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, continue to nearby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuaqing Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic complex of gardens and hot springs at the foot of Lishan. Explore its pavilions and pools while hearing stories of the Tang emperor Xuanzong and his famous consort Yang Yuhuan, as well as the site’s later political significance.\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish, you can stay into the evening to watch the large-scale outdoor show\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Everlasting Regret”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(optional, pre-booking recommended), which uses music, dance, and special effects to retell their legendary love story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Xi’an.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-3--mt-huashan-peaks-paths--panoramas\"\u003eDay 3 – Mt. Huashan: Peaks, Paths \u0026amp; Panoramas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis morning, leave the city behind on a scenic drive of around two hours to reach the base of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMt. Huashan\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s Five Great Mountains.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the visitor center, board a shuttle bus through the valley, then transfer to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Peak cable car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a striking 20‑minute ascent into the high peaks. As the cabins climb, watch sheer cliffs and deep ravines open out below you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAt the top, follow a well-marked mountain path from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etowards\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e, enjoying ridge walks, stone steps, and dramatic viewpoints along the way. Those who feel adventurous can edge closer to the area of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlank Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(participation is optional and subject to safety rules on the day).\u003cbr\u003eIf you have good energy and time, you may extend your exploration to trails reaching the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epeaks, where quieter paths and different angles reveal yet more of Huashan’s rugged beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWhen you are ready to descend, return to West Peak and take the cable car and shuttle back down the mountain, then drive back to Xi’an to rest at your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Xi’an.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-4--ancient-city-wall-muslim-quarter--departure\"\u003eDay 4 – Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOn your final day, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient City Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the best-preserved city fortifications in China. Walk along the broad ramparts, or rent a bicycle if you prefer, and take in expansive views of the old and new districts of Xi’an spread out on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater, head into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuslim Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lively neighborhood of food stalls, shops, and narrow lanes. Follow your guide into side streets to try freshly made snacks and local specialties while learning about the Hui Muslim community and its centuries-long connection to Silk Road trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAt the appropriate time, your guide and driver will see you off at the airport or railway station, bringing your Xi’an journey to a smooth close.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361266610390,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-027","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/terracottaarmy.jpg?v=1781488472"},{"product_id":"wuhan-wudang-taoist-heritage-martial-arts-tour","title":"Wuhan \u0026 Wudang Taoist Heritage Tour – 6 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eExplore the rich cultural collections of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubei Provincial Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a special live performance of ancient chime bells and traditional instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy the calm scenery of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast Lake Scenic Area\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its lakeside paths, plum gardens, and bamboo groves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake in sweeping city views from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Crane Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Wuhan’s most iconic landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuiyuan Buddhist Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore heading by bullet train to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWudang Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sacred center of Taoism and Chinese martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDiscover the spiritual atmosphere of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWudang Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuxu Palace, Nanyan Palace, Golden Palace, Taizi Po Palace, Zixiao Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a hands-on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emartial arts learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexperience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-1--arrival-in-wuhan\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Wuhan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWelcome to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuhan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the capital of Hubei Province. Upon arrival at the airport or train station, your guide and driver will meet you and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle.\u003cbr\u003eThe rest of the day is free for you to rest and settle in. If you wish, you may take a light walk nearby to get your first impression of this lively city built around its rivers and lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Wuhan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-2--hubei-provincial-museum-east-lake--yellow-c\"\u003eDay 2 – Hubei Provincial Museum, East Lake \u0026amp; Yellow Crane Tower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, begin your sightseeing at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubei Provincial Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its vast collection, this is one of the best places to understand the region’s long history and material culture. A highlight here is the live presentation of ancient\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echime bells and stone instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offers a vivid taste of China’s musical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast Lake Scenic Area\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can enjoy a relaxing walk among the lake views, plum gardens, and bamboo forests. The setting is ideal for a slower pace and a more peaceful side of Wuhan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Crane Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e, a famous city symbol and one of the most recognizable landmarks in central China. From the top, you will have a broad view of Wuhan’s skyline and river landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Wuhan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-3--guiyuan-buddhist-temple--transfer-to-wudang\"\u003eDay 3 – Guiyuan Buddhist Temple \u0026amp; Transfer to Wudang Mountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis morning, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuiyuan Buddhist Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important Zen temple in Hubei with a long history and a serene atmosphere. Wander through its halls and courtyards, and take in the temple’s calm, prayer-filled environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter the visit, transfer to the train station for your bullet train journey to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWudang Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, which takes about two hours. When you arrive, your local guide will meet you and bring you to your hotel near the mountain area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Wudang Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-4--wudang-mountain-yuxu-palace--nanyan-palace\"\u003eDay 4 – Wudang Mountain: Yuxu Palace \u0026amp; Nanyan Palace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSpend today exploring the sacred landscapes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWudang Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, a place known for Taoist culture, mountain scenery, and traditional internal martial arts.\u003cbr\u003eStart with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuxu Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, the largest palace complex on Wudang Mountain. Its grand scale and layered courtyards make it an excellent introduction to the mountain’s religious and architectural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanyan Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, dramatically built on a cliffside. The location alone makes it memorable, and it is one of the best places to feel the spiritual atmosphere of Wudang.\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, your guide will explain how Taoism, architecture, and mountain worship are closely connected here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Wudang Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-5--golden-palace-taizi-po-palace-zixiao-palace\"\u003eDay 5 – Golden Palace, Taizi Po Palace, Zixiao Palace \u0026amp; Martial Arts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eToday is the highlight of the Wudang journey. Take the round-trip cable car up to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can enjoy panoramic views over the mountain range and appreciate one of Wudang’s most revered sacred sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOn the way down, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaizi Po Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the prince once studied, and see the surviving murals, stone cases, ink objects, and ancient books connected with its scholarly past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThen continue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZixiao Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can learn more about Taoist daily life and practice. The day ends with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emartial arts learning session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eled by a kung fu master, giving you a direct and memorable introduction to Wudang-style movement and discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Wudang Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-6--wudang-museum--departure\"\u003eDay 6 – Wudang Museum \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBefore leaving, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWudang Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto complete your understanding of the mountain’s heritage. The exhibitions highlight architectural parts, Taoist deities, and religious objects, helping you connect the sites you visited with their historical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter lunch, your guide and driver will escort you to the train station for your return trip to Wuhan. 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Flourishing during the Jingtai reign of the Ming Dynasty, it became the defining decorative art of the imperial court, admired for its luminous blue glaze and intricate metallic outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creation of a true copper-bodied cloisonné enamel piece is astonishingly complex. Artisans must forge a copper base, meticulously bend and solder fine copper wires to form delicate patterns, and repeatedly fill the compartments with vibrant mineral enamels. The piece is then fired multiple times, polished, and gilded. The resulting artifact is heavy, deeply colored, and radiates a luxurious, timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Jingtai Blue piece offered by Per Orient is created by certified inheritors of this intangible cultural heritage. 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It is a rare opportunity to bring a fragment of living imperial civilization into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367554494678,"sku":"OS-BJ-001","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/generated-image_333996fb-1b98-4ba1-b83f-5244267ec61a.png?v=1791201438"},{"product_id":"zhangliang-temple-taoist-retreat-guided-tour","title":"Zhangliang Temple Taoist Retreat – Guided 3-Day Tour ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"retreat-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetreat Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStay beside\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhangliang Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic Taoist sanctuary set in a quiet Qinling valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFollow a gentle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist cultivation program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding scripture chanting, seated meditation, Taiji, and Baduanjin (Eight Brocades).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLearn core ideas of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist health and “Daoist medicine”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efocused on breathing, balance, and living in harmony with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy unhurried time in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Zibai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea with forest walks, mountain air, and peaceful temple courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-1--hanzhong-to-zhangliang-temple-entering-the\"\u003eDay 1 – Hanzhong to Zhangliang Temple: Entering the Retreat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, drive from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanzhong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhangliang Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Liuba County, a historic Taoist site in the Qinling foothills.\u003cbr\u003eCheck in at accommodation near the temple and begin your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist retreat program\u003c\/strong\u003e. Join introductory sessions of scripture chanting, seated meditation, Taiji, and Baduanjin (Eight Brocades), guided by local practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLearn key concepts of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist health culture and traditional “Daoist medicine”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an emphasis on breathing, posture, and inner balance. When time permits, take a gentle walk to nearby viewpoints such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Zibai (Zibaishan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto enjoy fresh mountain air and forest scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight near Zhangliang Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-2--zhangliang-temple-cultivation--mountain-sti\"\u003eDay 2 – Zhangliang Temple: Cultivation \u0026amp; Mountain Stillness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist cultivation program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat Zhangliang Temple. Your day may follow a simple rhythm of morning exercises (Taiji or Baduanjin), light meals, scripture recitation, and quiet meditation sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBetween activities, stroll slowly around the temple complex, follow small forest paths, or sit in shaded courtyards to fully absorb the calm mountain environment. The focus today is on slowing down, turning attention inward, and experiencing Daoist ideas in daily practice rather than just theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight near Zhangliang Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-3--zhangliang-temple-to-hanzhong-closing-the-r\"\u003eDay 3 – Zhangliang Temple to Hanzhong: Closing the Retreat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSpend the morning completing your final retreat sessions, reinforcing what you have learned about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaoist breathing, movement, and mindset\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAfter lunch or at the agreed time, depart from the Zhangliang Temple area and drive back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanzhong\u003c\/strong\u003e, where this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Days 2 Nights Zhangliang Temple Taoist Retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes to a close and you continue with your onward travel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48369877713110,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-021","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/ZhangliangTemple_d00e103f-68e0-49a8-9561-decc83015c02.jpg?v=1781664007"},{"product_id":"private-shanghai-suzhou-hangzhou-water-towns-tour","title":"Private Jiangnan Gardens, Silk \u0026 Water Towns Tour – 7 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFeel the contrast between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efuturistic Pudong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand old Shanghai on the Bund, Nanjing Road, and in the Old Town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake in Shanghai from above at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriental Pearl Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, then step back in time at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai History Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWander classical\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, quiet temple courtyards at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJade Buddha Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stylish lanes in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXintiandi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGlide through canals in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhouzhuang Water Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhang Family Mansions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and try traditional paper‑cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDiscover\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou’s Lingering Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePan Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecity wall, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, then head on to the lakeside charm of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingyin Temple \u0026amp; Flying Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e, and step into the tea fields of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a hands-on experience of picking and pan‑firing Longjing (Dragon Well) tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--arrival-in-shanghai\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Shanghai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShanghai, where a private driver will meet you at the airport or train station holding a welcome sign.\u003cbr\u003eTransfer by private vehicle to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free to relax, adjust to the time zone, or take a short walk nearby to get your first feel for this modern metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--skyscrapers-the-bund--river-views\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Skyscrapers, the Bund \u0026amp; River Views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby and head to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriental Pearl TV Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Pudong. Ride up to the viewing levels, including the glass‑floored\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etransparent sightseeing corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e, for sweeping views over the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s skyline at your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the same complex, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai History Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which uses artifacts, models, and displays to trace the city’s story—from prehistoric cultures through treaty‑port days to the mid‑20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater, board a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edaytime Huangpu River cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the boat glides along, admire the historic facades of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon one bank and the striking towers of Pudong on the other, seeing “old and new Shanghai” in one panorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter disembarking, stroll along the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eitself, lined with grand European‑style buildings that were once banks, trading houses, and consulates. Continue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanjing Road Pedestrian Street\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s busiest shopping streets, buzzing with lights, shops, and street life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to your hotel at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--classical-gardens--living-neighborhoods\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 3 – Classical Gardens \u0026amp; Living Neighborhoods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis morning, explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classic Jiangnan private garden with pavilions, ponds, rockeries, and winding corridors carefully arranged to create changing views at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStep outside into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai Old Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, where traditional lanes, temples, and shopfronts hint at how the city looked before skyscrapers arrived. Your guide will point out local snacks, small shrines, and daily‑life details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, continue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXintiandi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the former French Concession, a stylish district where renovated shikumen lane houses now host cafés, boutiques, and restaurants. It’s an ideal place to see how old architecture has been woven into modern city life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnd the sightseeing at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJade Buddha Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, a calm temple complex known for its beautiful jade Buddha statues brought from Myanmar in the late Qing dynasty. Incense, chanting, and the rhythm of monastic life offer a peaceful contrast to busy streets outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTransfer back to your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-4--shanghai-to-zhouzhuang-water-town-to-suzhou\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 4 – Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town to Suzhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDepart Shanghai for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhouzhuang\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s best‑known canal towns, often praised as the “number one water town”. Stone bridges, narrow waterways, and white‑walled, black‑tiled houses create a postcard Jiangnan scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSee the famous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnected Bridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Shide and Yong’an), two adjacent arches that together look like an old‑style key and were immortalized in painter Chen Yifei’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen’s Residence\u003c\/strong\u003e, once home to the legendary Ming‑dynasty merchant Shen Wansan, to learn about wealthy family life and traditional house layouts. Then step into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhang’s Family Mansion\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large compound with halls, courtyards, and its own small garden that preserves Ming‑Qing residential architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake part in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epaper‑cutting experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a local artisan shows you how to fold and cut red paper into intricate patterns, and try making a simple design yourself to keep as a souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the late afternoon, drive on to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand check into your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-5--suzhou-gardens--historic-gate-then-on-to-ha\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 5 – Suzhou Gardens \u0026amp; Historic Gate, Then on to Hangzhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingering Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Suzhou’s most celebrated classical gardens and part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Suzhou garden group. Rockeries, ponds, covered walkways, and carefully framed views demonstrate the refined taste of Jiangnan literati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePan Gate Ancient City Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of Suzhou’s old fortifications. Pan Gate is unique as a combined land‑and‑water gate, reflecting Suzhou’s role as a canal city. Walk along the walls and imagine how the city once controlled both road and river traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThen explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous for its leaning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYunyan Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e—sometimes called “China’s second leaning tower”—and for legends surrounding the burial of King Helu of Wu. Paths, pines, gardens, and ancient stones make this hill a compact but rich historical site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, travel by road to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 2–3 hours) and settle into your hotel near West Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Hangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-6--hangzhou-west-lake-temples--meijiawu-tea-vi\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 6 – Hangzhou: West Lake, Temples \u0026amp; Meijiawu Tea Village, Return to Shanghai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStart the day with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e, gliding past willow‑lined banks, stone bridges, and small islands that have inspired poets and painters for centuries. From the boat, you can enjoy classic views of “lakes and mountains” that appear in Chinese art and even on modern banknotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingyin Temple \u0026amp; Flying Peak (Feilai Feng)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Walk among ancient grotto carvings at Flying Peak, then step into Lingyin’s main halls and courtyards, where incense, chanting, and traditional architecture create a powerful sense of living Buddhist culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, drive out to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Hangzhou’s most famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea‑growing areas. Stroll through the terraced tea fields and meet local tea farmers who will show you the basics of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epicking fresh tea leaves by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under their guidance, you can also try simple steps of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epan‑firing (hand‑roasting) the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining a feel for the skill and patience behind top‑grade Longjing tea. After the workshop, sit down to taste the tea you’ve helped to make, along with a freshly brewed pot prepared by the hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater in the day, drive back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 3 hours) and return to your hotel for the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-7--shanghai-departure\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 7 – Shanghai Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAt the suitable time, your driver will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eYour 7‑day Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou exploration of modern skylines, classical gardens, canals, temples, and tea culture comes to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48373103329494,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-019","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/shanghai_the_bund.jpg?v=1781769874"},{"product_id":"private-hangzhou-west-lake-meijiawu-tea-tour","title":"Private West Lake \u0026 Meijiawu Tea Tour – 2 Days in Hangzhou｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"tour-highlights\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a classic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evisit with lakeside walks and postcard‑worthy views of bridges, pagodas, and willow trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStay overnight in or near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by terraced tea fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake part in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehands-on tea experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: picking fresh leaves, learning basic pan‑frying (hand‑roasting) skills, and taking your own tea home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--hangzhou-west-lake--meijiawu-arrival\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – Hangzhou West Lake \u0026amp; Meijiawu Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake scenic area\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on time and your pace, you might stroll along Su Causeway or Bai Causeway, stop at lakeside pavilions, and enjoy classic views of water, distant hills, and ancient-style bridges. Your guide can introduce the legends and poems that have made West Lake famous for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter lunch in Hangzhou city, drive to \u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the best-known Longjing (Dragon Well) tea villages in the West Lake hills. Spend the afternoon walking through the village lanes and nearby tea fields, visiting a local tea house to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etaste different grades of Longjing tea and learn how locals judge aroma, color, and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAs the sun goes down, enjoy a quiet evening in or near Meijiawu, with the surrounding hills and tea terraces creating a peaceful, countryside atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Meijiawu area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--tea-picking-panfrying-experience--return-to\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Tea Picking, Pan‑Frying Experience \u0026amp; Return to Hangzhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, meet a local tea farmer or instructor for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etea experience session\u003c\/strong\u003e. Start with a walk into the tea fields to learn how and when to pick fresh shoots, then try\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand‑picking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esome leaves yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to a small workshop to see how the fresh leaves are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epan‑fried (hand‑roasted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein traditional woks. Under guidance, you can try simple steps of roasting and shaping the leaves, gaining a feel for the temperature control and movements required. The tea you help to process can be packed for you to take home as a unique souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a simple countryside lunch in the village. After the meal, drive back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou city\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the 2‑day West Lake \u0026amp; Meijiawu tea experience comes to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48373122367702,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-018","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/meijiawu_tea_2.jpg?v=1781770824"},{"product_id":"private-xiamen-xian-luoyang-beijing-heritage-tour","title":"Private China Heritage Journey in Xiamen, Xi’an, Luoyang \u0026 Beijing– 11 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-XUJDdnIcso9915x1If0cZB4QnEe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNESCO Tulou \u0026amp; Hakka Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore the iconic earthen buildings of Nanjing Tulou on Day 1, discovering Hakka clan culture and communal living traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGulangyu Island Cultural Immersion\u003c\/strong\u003e – Walk through historic lanes, former consulates, and elegant villas, with visits to Shuzhuang Garden and the Piano Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Xi’an \u0026amp; Terracotta Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Experience the ancient capital’s City Wall, Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum, and Shaanxi’s Han–Tang legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist Art in Luoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e – Visit the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple, tracing early Buddhist transmission and stone-carving mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeijing’s Imperial Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – Discover the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and a well-preserved Great Wall section, with a hands-on palace crafts workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-XUJDdnIcso9915x1If0cZB4QnEe\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-XUJDdnIcso9915x1If0cZB4QnEe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-QIsCdN9iXoQVNaxrvv9cpJc5ntd\"\u003eDay 1 – Xiamen \u0026amp; Nanjing Tulou: UNESCO Earthen Architecture and Hakka Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VxnVd7EjloIzq9xNBlwcYpmTn6c\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e After your exhibition in Xiamen, meet your private English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby. Depart by private vehicle for the Nanjing Tulou region, traveling through southern Fujian’s rural landscape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FOKFdC17Jo6snCxfr9acLl6Bn8d\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VwIPdsKMmoqbsfxnwpKcnkqln5b\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidday: \u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, one of Fujian’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the round and square earthen buildings, learning about Hakka clan structure, communal living traditions, and defensive architectural design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PIGGdfs9qo2jDAxo0iHcwBMRnXf\"\u003eEnjoy a simple yet authentic Hakka-style lunch in the Tulou area, highlighting local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dl8CdZd6ToM47ixNljRcBNBSnJh\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DCtTdwFOMo5JYOxNg7JcP59anJS\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue to Yuchang Lou, noted for its distinctive wooden structure and historical significance. Walk through the surrounding village to gain insight into daily life, family lineage, and rural continuity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SESMdNSYao9fRdxhssOcRS7tnFf\"\u003eProceed to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village, where ancient banyan trees, stone pathways, and riverside scenery create a contemplative setting that emphasizes atmosphere and cultural depth over commercialized sightseeing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CqVndYlfDoEcYaxF16pcrGmYnvd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LyZedkcjVobYBMxT5lTcxbmXnXe\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eReturn to Xiamen in the late afternoon. Enjoy a refined welcome dinner in a quiet, design-forward restaurant, marking a relaxed start to your cultural journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FxATdJBLOo7WPaxQM4ecX93On06\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Z1utd3euvoxdGuxoFIbcVMOSn1f\"\u003eDay 2 – Xiamen: Gulangyu Island and Maritime Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MbirdIXThoum1BxqWsycolxan6g\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eTake a private ferry to Gulangyu Island. Walk through historic lanes lined with former consulates, churches, and elegant villas that reflect the island’s past as an international settlement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QIPaduPLYoPmHex6pjXcO61rnvf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CAPhdU6hloXXFaxbkOLcwEHmnWg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidday: \u003c\/strong\u003eLunch at a carefully selected restaurant on the island, with a focus on Fujian and Minnan flavors in a refined setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W6UKdoRmYorJVlxuFb2cC78Nn8z\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SlXPdwQtbo5z0uxoenbcW7uLn0c\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit Shuzhuang Garden, a classical seaside garden blending Chinese aesthetics with coastal scenery, followed by the Piano Museum, where your guide connects the island’s musical instruments to its “Island of Music” heritage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WWtgd0AYRorOTUxnw0vcTIOKnHd\"\u003eContinue with a slow-paced heritage walk through quieter streets and scenic corners, ideal for photography and personal discovery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AVoid8JlkoxPHVxax17cnB9RnSf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RZu4drWc2oDUpSxbdhjcRTk5nnh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eReturn to Xiamen by ferry. Enjoy a relaxed dinner in the city, with optional free time for rest or a short stroll along the waterfront.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-DX8IdtP5loHvydxy7kocKeqAn9g\"\u003eDay 3 Xiamen to Xi’an – Arrival and Imperial Beginnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PJ3HdAPfPof7FZxxy00cgflBnDf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eArrive in Xi’an from Xiamen by flight, meet your private English-speaking guide, and transfer to the hotel with a short introduction to Xi’an’s role as an ancient capital.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CiJcdRClho20dpxz8hecE3xQnJe\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy a welcome lunch in the city, followed by a relaxed transfer to the city center.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UmusdoPgYomqrlxc6RRcALtFndd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit the City Wall and surrounding historic area, taking a gentle walk along the ramparts to enjoy views of old and new Xi’an.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MPDidYJGDoBMOFxUx78cwG34nEc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the Bell and Drum Tower area and nearby pedestrian streets, with time for photos and a refined dinner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TUb4d77j9ogs3oxROkscXh8Dn3g\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-QpiyduCqUouM5Mx8nTqcWF6Hnke\"\u003eDay 4 Xi’an – Terracotta Warriors and Han-Tang Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U1Csdy8BgosTzmx22V2c0PlEnOg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum to see the Terracotta Warriors, one of China’s most iconic archaeological discoveries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Eg8Ud6CdIo5H7rxB6jjc2uVmnCg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eHave lunch in a local-style restaurant near the site.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U37AdUeIko75Hcxrw4gcVvbknTc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eReturn to the city and visit the Shaanxi History Museum or a cultural museum to learn about the region’s long history from prehistory to the Tang Dynasty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WRAUdet1KoBIOJxhTjbcze6YnOf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy a relaxed dinner and optional cultural performance such as a Tang Dynasty music and dance show.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OAJmduS0uolE8TxqsHNcDLwjnIh\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-DSCvdF5QgoZSWkxPuLLcr3q7n2e\"\u003eDay 5 Xi’an to Luoyang – Buddhist Art and Ancient Capitals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XB7adnttloI9RnxxLPZcuxBUnub\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eTransfer to Luoyang by high-speed train, checking in to the hotel upon arrival.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IcMAdK6Nso34ncxiks7c1laEnzn\"\u003eNoon: Have lunch in the city with a short introduction to Luoyang’s historical importance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CEIjdb08XomjcXxOmsmc7n2qnce\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring impressive Buddhist stone carvings carved into cliff faces along the Yi River.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JK7ldWN9UoQQdgxFOGvcQMARnwe\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return to the city for dinner and a relaxed evening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HELXd4JDgojChHxpRN8cPSTenCe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Nh0YdOah6ouo93xghVcca2GFndf\"\u003eDay 6 Luoyang – Temples, Museums, and Local Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JZjrdxzd6oHhyDxqKg5cEgbRncK\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the White Horse Temple, traditionally regarded as the first Buddhist temple in China, to learn about early Buddhist transmission and temple architecture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SKy2dXgtJoztItxgJmdcvXEnnjg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eHave lunch in a traditional restaurant in the old town area.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GtzBdEFtqoDBtYxdEZFcqV10nUq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the Luoyang Museum to explore artifacts from various dynasties and gain deeper insight into the Central Plains civilization.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G4XcdLzrsof7jOxdZlgc4630nBd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy a leisurely dinner and optional stroll through a historic street or market area.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LtsYdunqnon3ESxV3KochyAvn4e\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-GgcudO6HfoGP7FxbWYDc2iwXnoc\"\u003eDay 7 Luoyang to Beijing: Imperial Capital and the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WHODdRVOwoBg2JxbvgNcgSBEnQg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eTransfer to Beijing by high-speed train. Check in to the hotel upon arrival.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WfJedIOYKoUQW2xDx9Gcrhw9n1s\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TExGdxaFGou4Oix8Yh1clYN3nEc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch in or near the city center, with a brief orientation to Beijing’s role as China’s political and cultural heart through the centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SnS3d5LSKoS9sQxIbjqcqLcJn2c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N5AudNwe4oySW5xw3m6cvACpncf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Beijing’s most refined expressions of imperial ritual and cosmology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HyUWdLE6YoB5XEx1tlucq1LWnjc\"\u003eWalk through the expansive park where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties performed annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests and harmony between heaven and earth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DDCKdyseko4GTBxrMwnc1tgXnkg\"\u003eStand beneath the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a triple-eaved circular hall raised on marble terraces, its timber structure built without a single nail. Your guide explains the symbolism of colors, numbers, and architectural forms that reflect ancient Chinese ideas of heaven, earth, and imperial authority.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T6PDddJdFoGrOxx6nHucBYSonab\"\u003eContinue to the Circular Mound Altar and the Echo Wall, where acoustic design and ritual layout reveal how carefully the site was planned to support imperial ceremonies and cosmic order. The open avenues, ancient cypresses, and layered courtyards create a calm, almost meditative atmosphere—an elegant introduction to Beijing’s imperial heritage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZIHdd7V55oCRPqxVZuycTgvRnsc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N2QTddlIGoJHJTxe2FHcb7cynhX\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eBusiness-style or cultural dinner in Beijing, with opportunities for informal discussion and networking in a refined setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HLVxd6aqroSb1Ux6ABFchmaynAg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G6kndGXWSoU6vkxmI5wcT9Emnjg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Wu77dxqM1ozQANxnbgQcTLeXnGf\"\u003eDay 8 Beijing – Imperial Core and City Symbols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C8dLdqQaroF0ioxEDkTcTzwKnTc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, exploring the grand palace complex that served as the imperial residence for centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OFWSdHGhbo2u5mxyY3Icnht7nwf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eHave lunch in a heritage-style restaurant near the palace area.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X69tdpGeXoQxE9xpn2ZckBGsn3g\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit Jingshan Park or a nearby cultural site for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City and old Beijing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LzuedoJ74oJVHSxqDyEcIQmWnvc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eExplore a historic neighborhood such as a restored hutong area, with dinner in a traditional courtyard setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M3Yid9zDbo8IUZxVo35ctLt4ndc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-CKBddvokPotIq6xtMkpcBzwBnQe\"\u003eDay 9 Beijing – Great Wall and Northern Landscapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O1a2dJ2McopuS3x2SdNc6CZ7n1e\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit a well-preserved section of the Great Wall northwest of Beijing, enjoying the mountain scenery and learning about its military and cultural significance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GxFQdwU1ioyZwlx9WaLcw01mnLg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eHave lunch in a local restaurant near the Wall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dw0pdK7J4oKCREx7q9kc8BwRnge\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return to the city with a relaxed stop at a cultural or scenic site along the way, depending on time and energy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Aag9drSZ0oN975xPCqDce8F0nlP\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy a relaxed dinner and free time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NfzmdB4reomisIxaod2cUNWvnvc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-GZkqdO2lAoUCRJx3WYIctQT0n5f\"\u003eDay 10 Beijing – Modern Culture, Creative Spaces and Intangible Heritage Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MkDkdr33yo6vKNxGwCkcdeVpnYf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eVisit a modern museum, art district, or creative quarter such as 798 Art Zone, to see contemporary art, design studios, and repurposed industrial spaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FLD5dhlZvotbPox2wWbci5mdnPd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eHave lunch in a trendy neighborhood with a mix of local and international flavors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X5P5dbXxOoXq4gxADmLcYTWpnJb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntangible Heritage Workshop in Beijing (2–3 hours): at a dedicated handcraft space, choose one hands-on experience inspired by Beijing's palace crafts: create a small cloisonné enamel bookmark or pendant; carve and layer paper to make a 3D paper-carved fan featuring the Forbidden City or Great Wall; or try carved lacquer and palace-style embroidery techniques, learning about \"Eight Great Palace Crafts\" and royal aesthetics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BBokdoYOvoWUFdxW2B5cU9v1nMb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a farewell dinner in a private or elegant setting, marking the end of the cultural journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ju58dyCcDoqVGOxygBIck7mCnDf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-T5uodX7feo3BXUxe4KBcS5Rnncg\"\u003eDay 11 Beijing – Final Moments and Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MPXKdnvuXoTVHCxTBDYcllzJnPf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepending on flight time, enjoy a flexible program such as a short market visit, a final museum stop, or a relaxed walk along a favorite street.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EPkmdHkKKo9TkpxRwcdcYH1Pnpg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have lunch and complete any last-minute shopping or personal activities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R6xpduJXuoeh3FxpE8FcYp5Cnvc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to the airport for your international departure; end of service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SKJNdGMLgoxyBXxs1SGcLXNcnbf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Ag3Mdf07xo4aBIxlCyZc7RMknIh\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Business Visits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U7XqdsFYOoqaH2xXTr5czq9Pn4H\"\u003eThis itinerary is designed as a pure cultural and historical route. If your delegation would like to incorporate a factory visit, smart-manufacturing tour, or other business-related activities (e.g., in Xiamen, Xi’an, or Beijing), these can be seamlessly added with advance notice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49744363356374,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/luoyang_tour.jpg?v=1786087596"},{"product_id":"private-gulangyu-piano-culture-heritage-walk","title":"Private Gulangyu Piano Culture \u0026 Heritage Walk – Half Day ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNESCO World Heritage Island\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore Gulangyu’s car-free streets, historic villas, and former consulates that reflect its unique blend of Chinese and Western culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Rock Panoramic Views\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ascend the island’s highest point for sweeping views over red-tiled rooftops, Xiamen’s coastline, and the Taiwan Strait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShuzhuang Garden \u0026amp; Piano Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e – Discover a classical seaside garden and a remarkable collection of historic pianos, revealing Gulangyu’s “Island of Music” heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Heritage Lanes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Walk through atmospheric alleyways lined with colonial-era architecture, churches, and missionary schools, ideal for photography and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet your private English-speaking guide at your hotel or chosen meeting point in Xiamen. Transfer to the ferry terminal and board a short ride to Gulangyu Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBegin your island exploration with a gentle ascent to Sunlight Rock, the highest point on Gulangyu. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views over the island’s red-tiled roofs, Xiamen’s modern skyline, and the surrounding sea. Your guide interprets the layered history visible below—from traditional Minnan clan residences to colonial-era consular buildings that reflect Gulangyu’s past as an international settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDescend through shaded paths to Shuzhuang Garden, a refined former private seaside garden that fuses classical Chinese landscaping with coastal scenery. Continue to the Piano Museum, where your guide connects the collection of historic instruments to Gulangyu’s deep-rooted tradition of Western classical music and its nickname “Island of Music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter the museum, wander through quieter heritage lanes lined with former consulate buildings, churches, and missionary schools that showcase Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque architectural influences. This is an excellent moment for slow photography and short storytelling stops, revealing how global trade and missionary activity reshaped local life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eConclude with a relaxed walk along the waterfront or a brief stop at a scenic corner for personal reflection and photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn by ferry to Xiamen Island and transfer back to your hotel or preferred drop-off point, concluding your half-day Gulangyu heritage tour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041409306838,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-040","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/xiamen_gulangyu_tour.jpg?v=1785912893"},{"product_id":"private-xiamen-tulou-gulangyu-catl-tour","title":"Private Xiamen, Tulou, Gulangyu \u0026 CATL Tour – 3 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCATL Xiamen Innovation Base\u003c\/strong\u003e – Visit the production and R\u0026amp;D facilities of the global leader in new energy batteries, with insights into smart manufacturing and zero-carbon technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNESCO Nanjing Tulou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore iconic Hakka earthen buildings at Tianluokeng, Yuchang Lou, and Yunshuiyao, revealing centuries of communal living and rural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGulangyu Island Heritage Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e – Discover former consulates, historic villas, Shuzhuang Garden, and the Piano Museum on this UNESCO-listed “Island of Music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJimei Overseas Chinese Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Learn about Tan Kah Kee’s contributions to education and philanthropy through the unique Minnan–Western architecture of Jimei School Village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiamen Urban Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Experience Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen University’s scenic campus, and Zhongshan Road’s historic arcade streets, reflecting the city’s spiritual and commercial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-1--xiamen-business-insight--urban-culture\"\u003eDay 1 – Xiamen Business Insight \u0026amp; Urban Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning | CATL Xiamen Innovation Base Visit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit CATL’s Xiamen innovation and production base, part of the world’s leading new energy technology company. As the global leader in power battery market share for nine consecutive years and energy storage battery shipments for five consecutive years, CATL is at the forefront of electric mobility, zero-carbon energy solutions, and smart manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LKPQdBVuto5dNqxf2dDcCLZCnme\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday | Business lunch in refined setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UP83dpXAVo0tk1xPqtNcUt4JnBJ\"\u003eEnjoy a curated lunch in the city center or near the business district, with private dining available for informal discussion and networking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q8ZWdEWo8oveGxxlwwtcGowknvh\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LYwNdQL4WoejyKxEm8CcehXrnnb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Temple, academia \u0026amp; historic streetscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SWnjdi90CodGddxRbbRc5xJanLg\"\u003eVisit Nanputuo Temple, an important Buddhist site that reflects the spiritual life of southern Fujian. Your guide provides insight into temple rituals, symbolism, and contemporary religious practices.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Oc6AdjuJ8owBDFxX2OzcRt3snGf\"\u003eContinue with a gentle exterior walk at Xiamen University, known for its distinctive blend of traditional Minnan and Western architectural influences, as well as its role in modern Chinese education.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X8oMdbrR4oZTDQxlgJfcq3sOnKd\"\u003eProceed to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street for a curated walk through historic arcade (qilou) architecture. Rather than a typical shopping experience, the focus is on understanding Xiamen’s commercial heritage and its connections with Southeast Asia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BPPcd0hPdoStzXxEbF7cIlcZn1f\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening | Optional cultural experience or hosted dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zev3dVe0EohKuIxHdagc1Pzqnoe\"\u003eOptional arrangements include a private tea appreciation session, incense ceremony, or a hosted welcome dinner in an elegant local restaurant. Free time is also available for rest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O5Xzdn2XfoIK3Fxy5RcchBcOnjc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-SZi3dkmTgoDk2pxZ01Jcp84znpm\"\u003eDay 2 – Nanjing Tulou Cultural Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XJQCdz6R9oSa6VxQI4QcxL5hnNv\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I9VedJ76LowfItxnS3lccd9Pnfc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning | Scenic transfer \u0026amp; UNESCO heritage introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SDutdulJyoTaAGxKQPDc8chQnnf\"\u003eTravel by private vehicle to the Nanjing Tulou region, passing through Fujian’s rural landscape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OgvMdrTLFoaMaBxePNdc2rU7nWe\"\u003eVisit Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, one of the most representative UNESCO-listed sites, where round and square earthen buildings illustrate Hakka clan structure, defensive design, and communal living traditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IXCxdUhuPo2wpxx8kc2c9TlrnX7\"\u003eMidday | Hakka-style lunch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L3p5dJGmFomz9cxr0oKcb6xZn0f\"\u003eEnjoy a simple yet authentic Hakka lunch within the Tulou area, highlighting local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Glfpd6BCaoQppNxaYSrcKwZ3n6c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HQZJdiVKmoIHD8xn6TUcLgpnnVf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Architectural depth \u0026amp; village life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FXnbd7SbSoDBOJxCY3OcGK9snTe\"\u003eContinue to Yuchang Lou, noted for its distinctive wooden structure and historical significance. Explore the surrounding village to gain insight into daily life, family lineage, and rural continuity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WnaxdJ9tBogUZhxg2A6cKjgvnXb\"\u003eProceed to Yunshuiyao, where ancient banyan trees, stone pathways, and riverside scenery create a शांत and contemplative setting. Compared to more commercialized areas, this stop emphasizes atmosphere, landscape, and cultural continuity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RzOidWYFWoMeECxTyKXcZH4Inxe\"\u003eReturn to Xiamen in the late afternoon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZbI6d2f83ofeP3xxaUPc1xiPnwt\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KXAUdwwYJobslhxX1recpvnEnw4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e or curated dining\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VLz0dlH91ov9qmxyexScFz1znjd\"\u003eEvening at leisure, or optional hosted dinner featuring refined Fujian cuisine in a quiet, design-forward setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GfhGdfhd3oBOgJxgWCmc9f4jnmh\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-La1ddF818oduQ9xb1SPcvEXrnVd\"\u003eDay 3 – Overseas Chinese Heritage \u0026amp; Gulangyu Island\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XqkFdwDhKolND5x2t2scOfPwnpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PZ7CdscP7ommjFx2IZjc6jnRnJe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning | Jimei heritage \u0026amp; cultural legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PbYIdsU7gowt3bxlWwdcUFROnDc\"\u003eVisit Jimei School Village, founded by overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee. This area offers a meaningful perspective on education, philanthropy, and the global connections of southern Fujian communities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QkkodfS8ko96oNx4K7ocHJUlnUh\"\u003eThe architectural style—blending Minnan, Southeast Asian, and Western elements—provides a strong visual narrative aligned with Xiamen’s maritime history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PBINdG8dTo5tQQx2Jk5cTmfLnLe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gs7YdzMFloQ5b2xVr0UcOl6RnDf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday | Cultural workshop \u0026amp; lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qym9dN8g5or9RvxruBAceKVInZg\"\u003eParticipate in a curated cultural experience such as tea appreciation, incense ceremony, or another intangible heritage activity, designed for small groups and meaningful interaction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NnLqdAMEPoxwEYxOmqHcKyCDnJd\"\u003eEnjoy lunch in a setting with strong cultural character, such as a garden-style or heritage-inspired venue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XbKNdQsERoQDqbxWoVVc1OxtnIb\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xzi9d86fGonU7uxgxGxclaSsnHP\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Gulangyu Island – refined heritage walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N4eidXvh2oSuRsx8gllc7GfNnvc\"\u003eTake a ferry to Gulangyu Island and begin a slow-paced exploration focused on its historical and cultural depth rather than surface sightseeing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U6b0dJvrIoLsBHxL28hc6ZChngZ\"\u003eWalk through quieter heritage lanes lined with former consulates, churches, and historic villas, reflecting the island’s past as an international settlement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LfC9d4WxvoQcDWxICJWcdICxnCg\"\u003eVisit selected cultural highlights such as Shuzhuang Garden or the Piano Museum, with interpretation centered on Gulangyu’s musical legacy and cross-cultural exchanges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zhi9dUDpVo0Rh7xCkDsckSqPnoh\"\u003eReturn to Xiamen by ferry and transfer to hotel or onward destination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041446924502,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-041","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/CATL.jpg?v=1785916682"},{"product_id":"private-xiamen-shenzhen-guangzhou-yangshuo-industry-landscape-tour","title":"Private China Industry \u0026 Landscape Tour – 7 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCATL Xiamen Innovation Base\u003c\/strong\u003e – Step into the world’s leading new energy battery company to see cutting-edge R\u0026amp;D and smart manufacturing in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGulangyu Island UNESCO Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore historic villas, former consulates, Shuzhuang Garden, and the Piano Museum on Xiamen’s “Island of Music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShenzhen Tech Leaders \u003c\/strong\u003e– Visit one flagship site: DJI (drones), BYD (EVs), NIO (smart EVs), SenseTime (AI), Shenzhen Robot Hall, or SF Express (smart logistics).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuangzhou Autonomous Driving \u0026amp; Lingnan Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Experience Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi and the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall’s exquisite traditional carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYangshuo Karst \u0026amp; Intangible Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glide along the Li River on a bamboo raft, surrounded by iconic limestone peaks, and join hands-on workshops in rural Guangxi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e – A seamless blend of industry insight, UNESCO heritage, and nature, designed for business delegations and cultural travelers, with return to Guangzhou for international departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-1--xiamen-catl-new-energy-innovation-base--gul\"\u003eDay 1 – Xiamen: CATL New Energy Innovation Base \u0026amp; Gulangyu Island\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning | CATL Ningde  Innovation Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit CATL’s Ningde innovation and production base, part of the world’s leading new energy technology company. Explore the company’s innovation showcase, production facilities, and R\u0026amp;D centers, gaining insight into cutting-edge battery technologies and smart manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBusiness lunch near the innovation base, with opportunities for informal discussion and networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Gulangyu Island Heritage Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a ferry to Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its car-free streets, historic villas, and former consulates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWalk through quieter heritage lanes lined with colonial-era architecture, churches, and missionary schools that showcase Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit selected cultural highlights such as Shuzhuang Garden or the Piano Museum, with interpretation centered on Gulangyu’s musical legacy and cross-cultural exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn to Xiamen by ferry. Optional hosted dinner in an elegant local restaurant, or free time for rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-2--xiamen-to-shenzhen-transfer--tech-hub-orien\"\u003eDay 2 – Xiamen to Shenzhen: Transfer \u0026amp; Tech Hub Orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-speed train from Xiamen to Shenzhen. Upon arrival, meet your private English-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunch in Nanshan or Futian district, with a brief introduction to Shenzhen’s role as China’s “Silicon Valley of Hardware” and a global innovation hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Shenzhen Urban Orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelaxed orientation walk or drive through key tech districts such as Nanshan Science Park or Qianhai, highlighting Shenzhen’s rapid transformation from manufacturing base to R\u0026amp;D and startup ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree evening for rest or informal networking dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-3--shenzhen-optional-factory-visit-choose-one\"\u003eDay 3 – Shenzhen: Optional Factory Visit \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning \u0026amp; Afternoon | Select One Industry Visit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may choose one of the following factory or innovation center visits, based on interest and availability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDJI Innovation \u0026amp; Experience Center\u003c\/strong\u003e – Global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging systems; explore product showcases, flight simulations, and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBYD New Energy Vehicle Base\u003c\/strong\u003e – World’s largest rechargeable battery manufacturer and China’s top EV brand; learn about vertical integration, Blade Battery technology, and global expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNIO House \u0026amp; Experience Center\u003c\/strong\u003e – A global smart EV company showcasing premium electric vehicles, battery-swap technology, and user-centric mobility services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSenseTime AI Showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e – One of the world’s most valued AI unicorns; explore facial recognition, autonomous driving, and smart city solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShenzhen Robot Exhibition Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e – The world’s first 6S robot showroom; interact with humanoid robots, robotic arms, and intelligent service robots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSF Express (Shunfeng) Smart Logistics Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e – Asia’s largest integrated logistics provider; observe automated sorting systems, smart warehousing, and global supply chain operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunch near the selected visit site, with discussion on Shenzhen’s innovation ecosystem and industry trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn to hotel. Optional business-style dinner with opportunities for informal discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-4--shenzhen-to-guangzhou-baidu-apollo--lingnan\"\u003eDay 4 – Shenzhen to Guangzhou: Baidu Apollo \u0026amp; Lingnan Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-speed train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou (approximately 1 hour). Check in to hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunch in Guangzhou, with a short introduction to the city’s role as a historic trading port and a growing hub for autonomous driving and AI applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Baidu Apollo Go MaaS Demonstration Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit Baidu’s Apollo Go Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) demonstration base, China’s first large-scale autonomous ride-hailing operation. Experience a robotaxi ride and learn about L4 autonomous driving technology, high-definition mapping, and V2X communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Afternoon | Lingnan Cultural Immersion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Chenjiaci), a superb example of Lingnan architecture and traditional craftsmanship. Explore its intricate wood, stone, and brick carvings, which reflect Guangdong’s artistic heritage and clan culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeisure dinner in Guangzhou, with optional stroll along the Pearl River waterfront or a quiet evening at the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-5--guangzhou-to-yangshuo-karst-landscapes--rur\"\u003eDay 5 – Guangzhou to Yangshuo: Karst Landscapes \u0026amp; Rural Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-speed train from Guangzhou to Yangshuo (approximately 3–3.5 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel nestled within the karst landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome lunch with views of limestone peaks and rural scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Countryside Bike or Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a relaxed bike ride or walk through the countryside, passing rice paddies, water buffalo, and iconic karst formations. Your guide will introduce Yangshuo’s geography, agricultural traditions, and evolution from backpacker haven to high-end nature destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunset viewing at a scenic spot, followed by a refined dinner featuring local Guilin and Guangxi flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-6--yangshuo-li-river-bamboo-raft--intangible-h\"\u003eDay 6 – Yangshuo: Li River, Bamboo Raft \u0026amp; Intangible Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning | Li River Bamboo Raft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy a bamboo raft ride along the Yulong River or a scenic section of the Li River, surrounded by dramatic karst peaks immortalized in Chinese painting and on the 20-yuan note. Your guide will share stories of local fishing traditions and cormorant fishermen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunch in a riverside or village restaurant, highlighting fresh river fish, local vegetables, and Guangxi specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon | Rural Village \u0026amp; Intangible Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit a traditional village to learn about local crafts, farming practices, and rural life. Participate in a hands-on intangible heritage experience, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA short Guangxi folk song or Zhuang ethnic music introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA traditional handicraft workshop (e.g., paper-cutting, bamboo weaving, or local painting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA simple cooking demonstration featuring Guilin rice noodles or local snacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptional performance of “Impression Liu Sanjie,” Zhang Yimou’s open-air light and music show set against the karst backdrop, or a quiet evening at the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-7--yangshuo-to-guangzhou-return--farewell\"\u003eDay 7 – Yangshuo to Guangzhou: Return \u0026amp; Farewell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-speed train from Yangshuo to Guangzhou (approximately 3–3.5 hours). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarewell lunch in Guangzhou, with time to reflect on the journey’s blend of innovation, culture, and landscape. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTransfer to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or Guangzhou South Railway Station for your onward international departure. End of service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041933070550,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-042","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/yangshuo.jpg?v=1786007367"},{"product_id":"private-xiamen-chongqing-chengdu-bashu-heritage-tour-perorient","title":"Private China Innovation \u0026 Bashu Heritage Tour – 9 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCATL New Energy Industry Visit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Travel from Xiamen to Ningde to gain insight into CATL’s battery technology, smart manufacturing, zero-carbon energy solutions, and global development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanjing Tulou Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore Tianluokeng Tulou, Yuchang Lou, and Yunshuiyao, discovering Hakka architecture, clan traditions, and communal rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGulangyu Island \u0026amp; Minnan Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Walk through historic villas, former consulates, Shuzhuang Garden, and the Piano Museum on Xiamen’s “Island of Music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanputuo Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e – Experience a living Buddhist tradition and learn about southern Fujian religious culture, temple architecture, and local devotional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeres Smart Manufacturing in Chongqing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Visit the Seres New Energy Vehicle Super Factory, subject to approval, and explore intelligent vehicle production, smart logistics, and digital manufacturing. The factory has been presented as a national-level intelligent manufacturing facility integrating 5G, industrial internet, and digital-twin technologies.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChongqing Mountain-City Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Discover the city’s layered urban landscape, river confluence, traditional guild halls, and historic port culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengdu Smart Logistics or New Energy Vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Choose between a visit to JD Logistics Asia No. 1 Chengdu Intelligent Logistics Park or a Lynk \u0026amp; Co new-energy vehicle facility, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan Intangible Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy a curated experience featuring Sichuan Opera, face-changing artistry, Shu embroidery, Sichuan tea culture, or traditional Sichuan cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty first:mt-xs mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg lg:text-xl\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-1--xiamen-to-ningde-catl-new-energy-industry-v\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 – Xiamen to Ningde: CATL New Energy Industry Visit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--transfer-to-ningde-and-catl-visit\"\u003eMorning | Transfer to Ningde and CATL visit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDepart from Xiamen by private vehicle or suitable rail connection for Ningde. Since CATL’s headquarters are located in Ningde, this day is designed as an enterprise-focused extension from Xiamen rather than a conventional city sightseeing day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit CATL’s approved visitor center, exhibition area, or designated production and innovation facility. The program may include an introduction to CATL’s corporate development, battery technology, energy-storage solutions, smart manufacturing, supply-chain management, and global expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe specific visit format depends on CATL’s approval procedures, group profile, security requirements, and available dates. Corporate groups generally need to submit visitor information and discussion topics in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--business-lunch-in-ningde\"\u003eMidday | Business lunch in Ningde\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a business lunch featuring Fujian coastal cuisine. Depending on the group’s interests, the meal can be combined with a discussion on new-energy supply chains, advanced manufacturing, green transformation, or international market development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--return-to-xiamen\"\u003eAfternoon | Return to Xiamen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to Xiamen by private vehicle or rail. The evening is reserved for rest after the enterprise visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-2--nanjing-tulou-hakka-architecture-and-rural\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 – Nanjing Tulou: Hakka Architecture and Rural Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--scenic-transfer-to-the-tulou-region\"\u003eMorning | Scenic transfer to the Tulou region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTravel by private vehicle from Xiamen to the Nanjing Tulou area, passing through the countryside of southern Fujian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit the \u003cstrong\u003eTianluokeng Tulou Cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most representative Tulou landscapes in Fujian. The round and square earthen buildings illustrate Hakka communal living, family organization, defensive architecture, and adaptation to the local environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--hakka-style-lunch\"\u003eMidday | Hakka-style lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a simple yet carefully selected local lunch featuring Hakka and southern Fujian dishes. The meal may include seasonal vegetables, local poultry, bamboo shoots, tofu, and regional specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--yuchang-lou-and-yunshuiyao\"\u003eAfternoon | Yuchang Lou and Yunshuiyao\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to \u003cstrong\u003eYuchang Lou\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic Tulou known for its distinctive timber structure and unusual architectural character. Explore the surrounding village to learn about family lineage, rural settlement patterns, and traditional community life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eProceed to \u003cstrong\u003eYunshuiyao Ancient Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, where stone paths, old banyan trees, waterways, and traditional residences create a more contemplative cultural landscape. The visit focuses on village continuity, rural architecture, and the relationship between people and the surrounding environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"evening--return-to-xiamen\"\u003eEvening | Return to Xiamen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to Xiamen in the late afternoon or evening. Enjoy dinner at leisure or arrange a private Fujian cuisine experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-3--xiamen-gulangyu-island-and-nanputuo-temple\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 – Xiamen: Gulangyu Island and Nanputuo Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--gulangyu-island-heritage-walk\"\u003eMorning | Gulangyu Island heritage walk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake a ferry from Xiamen to \u003cstrong\u003eGulangyu Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape known for its historic architecture, car-free lanes, and unique blend of Chinese and Western influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWalk through selected heritage lanes lined with former consulates, churches, historic villas, and former schools. Your guide will explain how maritime trade, overseas communities, education, and international exchange shaped the island’s distinctive architectural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--refined-island-lunch\"\u003eMidday | Refined island lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy lunch at a carefully selected restaurant on Gulangyu, with a focus on Fujian and Minnan flavors, seafood, seasonal ingredients, and a relaxed island setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--shuzhuang-garden-piano-museum-and-nanpu\"\u003eAfternoon | Shuzhuang Garden, Piano Museum and Nanputuo Temple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit \u003cstrong\u003eShuzhuang Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former private seaside garden combining classical Chinese landscaping with coastal scenery. Continue to the \u003cstrong\u003ePiano Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the collection provides an introduction to Gulangyu’s musical heritage and its reputation as the “Island of Music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to Xiamen Island and visit \u003cstrong\u003eNanputuo Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of southern Fujian’s most important Buddhist sites. Explore the temple courtyards, halls, incense rituals, and mountain setting while learning about Buddhism as a living part of Xiamen’s cultural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"evening--flight-to-chongqing\"\u003eEvening | Flight to Chongqing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTransfer to Xiamen Airport for a flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-4--chongqing-seres-new-energy-vehicle-super-fa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 – Chongqing: Seres New Energy Vehicle Super Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--seres-intelligent-manufacturing-visit\"\u003eMorning | Seres intelligent manufacturing visit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit the \u003cstrong\u003eSeres New Energy Vehicle Super Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e in Chongqing, subject to prior approval. The visit may include the exhibition hall, vehicle manufacturing process, intelligent production lines, automated equipment, smart logistics, quality-control systems, and green-factory applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe factory is associated with the production of premium smart electric vehicles and has been described as integrating digital systems, industrial internet, cloud computing, big data, IoT, and 5G-enabled manufacturing processes.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--business-lunch\"\u003eMidday | Business lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy lunch near the industrial area or at the factory’s designated dining facility, followed by an optional discussion on smart manufacturing, new-energy vehicles, industrial digitization, and automotive supply chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--enterprise-exchange-or-chongqing-indust\"\u003eAfternoon | Enterprise exchange or Chongqing industry orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDepending on the approved factory program, arrange a company presentation or Q\u0026amp;A session. If the factory visit ends earlier, continue with an introduction to Chongqing’s role as a traditional automotive manufacturing center and a growing hub for intelligent connected new-energy vehicles.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"evening--chongqing-cuisine\"\u003eEvening | Chongqing cuisine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a refined Chongqing dinner, with options ranging from a private hot-pot experience to a more elegant restaurant serving regional cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-5--chongqing-mountain-city-heritage-and-intang\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 – Chongqing: Mountain-City Heritage and Intangible Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--historic-chongqing-and-river-landscapes\"\u003eMorning | Historic Chongqing and river landscapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eExplore Chongqing’s distinctive mountain-city geography and its relationship with the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Visit \u003cstrong\u003eHuguang Guild Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important historical complex associated with migration, commerce, and regional exchange during the Qing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to a traditional urban neighborhood or historic waterfront area, focusing on Chongqing’s development as an inland river port and commercial gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--sichuan-chongqing-culinary-experience\"\u003eMidday | Sichuan-Chongqing culinary experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a curated lunch introducing Chongqing and Sichuan flavors. A chef-led session can be arranged to explain the use of chili, Sichuan pepper, fermented ingredients, and traditional cooking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--chongqing-three-gorges-museum-or-dazu-r\"\u003eAfternoon | Chongqing Three Gorges Museum \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChongqing Three Gorges Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, for an introduction to the region’s archaeology, river culture, migration history, and modern development; or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"evening--sichuan-opera-experience\"\u003eEvening | Sichuan Opera experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAttend a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eSichuan Opera\u003c\/strong\u003e performance, ideally in a smaller and more curated venue. Depending on the program, guests may experience musical storytelling, stylized movement, traditional costume, and face-changing artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-6--chongqing-to-chengdu-high-speed-rail-and-ch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 – Chongqing to Chengdu: High-Speed Rail and Chengdu Cultural Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--high-speed-train-to-chengdu\"\u003eMorning | High-speed train to Chengdu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTransfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train from Chongqing to Chengdu. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--sichuan-lunch\"\u003eMidday | Sichuan lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy lunch featuring classic Sichuan cuisine, with the menu adjusted to suit international guests. The guide can introduce the regional balance of spicy, aromatic, sour, savory, and fermented flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--wuhou-shrine-and-jinli-historic-area\"\u003eAfternoon | Wuhou Shrine and Jinli historic area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit \u003cstrong\u003eWuhou Shrine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major cultural site associated with the Three Kingdoms period and the memory of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei. The surrounding gardens, cypress trees, inscriptions, and architectural layout offer an introduction to Chengdu’s historical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to the nearby historic streets for a curated walk, focusing on traditional architecture, local crafts, teahouse culture, and regional food traditions rather than mass-market shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"evening--chengdu-teahouse-culture\"\u003eEvening | Chengdu teahouse culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a relaxed evening in a traditional teahouse. Guests may experience local tea preparation, informal conversation, and the slow-paced lifestyle for which Chengdu is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-7--chengdu-smart-logistics-or-new-energy-vehic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 – Chengdu: Smart Logistics or New-Energy Vehicle Visit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--choose-one-enterprise-visit\"\u003eMorning | Choose one enterprise visit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGuests may select one of the following programs according to professional interest and availability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJD Logistics Asia No. 1 Chengdu Intelligent Logistics Park\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore smart warehousing, automated sorting, “goods-to-person” logistics, supply-chain digitization, and green logistics practices. The Chengdu facility is described as one of JD Logistics’ major operating centers and one of the largest intelligent logistics parks in southwest China.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLynk \u0026amp; Co New-Energy Vehicle Facility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Visit a designated Lynk \u0026amp; Co production, technology, or brand experience facility, subject to confirmation, focusing on vehicle design, intelligent mobility, manufacturing, and new-energy development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe precise visit format, location, duration, and access rules will depend on the company’s approval and the group’s professional background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--business-lunch\"\u003eMidday | Business lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy lunch near the selected visit site, with an optional discussion focused on logistics, supply-chain management, automotive innovation, digital transformation, or sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--shu-embroidery-or-sichuan-craft-worksho\"\u003eAfternoon | Shu embroidery or Sichuan craft workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eParticipate in a private or small-group intangible cultural heritage experience. Recommended options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShu embroidery workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing the history, materials, stitching techniques, and regional aesthetics of Sichuan embroidery;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan Opera make-up and costume experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an explanation of facial patterns, stage symbolism, and performance traditions;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Sichuan tea appreciation\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining tea preparation with an introduction to Chengdu’s teahouse culture;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan culinary heritage session\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring peppercorns, fermented bean paste, traditional condiments, or handmade local snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFor a high-end business group, Shu embroidery is particularly suitable because it offers a calm, refined, and highly visual cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-8--chengdu-ancient-irrigation-heritage-and-reg\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 – Chengdu: Ancient Irrigation Heritage and Regional Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--dujiangyan-irrigation-system\"\u003eMorning | Dujiangyan Irrigation System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTravel to \u003cstrong\u003eDujiangyan\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancient water-conservation system and one of the most significant engineering achievements in China’s history. Learn how the system has managed the waters of the Min River and supported agricultural development in the Chengdu Plain for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe visit provides a strong connection between engineering, environmental management, agricultural civilization, and long-term regional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--local-lunch\"\u003eMidday | Local lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy lunch near Dujiangyan, featuring Sichuan regional dishes and seasonal ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--qingcheng-mountain-or-cultural-retreat\"\u003eAfternoon | Qingcheng Mountain or cultural retreat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to \u003cstrong\u003eQingcheng Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important Taoist cultural landscape, for a gentle walk through forested paths, temples, and traditional scenery. Alternatively, arrange a more relaxed cultural retreat with tea appreciation, calligraphy, or a private craft session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"evening--farewell-dinner\"\u003eEvening | Farewell dinner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to Chengdu for a farewell dinner in an elegant restaurant or a private courtyard setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-9--chengdu-final-moments-and-departure\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 – Chengdu: Final Moments and Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"morning--flexible-chengdu-experience\"\u003eMorning | Flexible Chengdu experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDepending on the departure schedule, choose one final activity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA relaxed walk through People’s Park and a traditional teahouse;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA visit to Chengdu Museum;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA curated local market visit;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA final Shu embroidery or tea experience;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA relaxed neighborhood walk with a focus on architecture and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--departure-transfer\"\u003eMidday | Departure transfer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy lunch and transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for onward departure. 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Radiating outward, the finely fluted chrysanthemum petals (\u003cem\u003eJúbàn\u003c\/em\u003e) symbolize enduring longevity, moral clarity, and celestial peace. Together, this harmonious pairing creates a profound visual blessing: that a family’s dignity, wealth, and cultural legacy shall flourish continuously without decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved Cinnabar Lacquer — historically known as \u003cem\u003eTihong\u003c\/em\u003e (剔红) — represents the crowning summit of China’s eight-thousand-year lacquer arts and a revered pillar of the \u003cem\u003eEight Imperial Handicrafts of Beijing\u003c\/em\u003e (燕京八绝). Each charger is a monumental triumph of patience: natural sap harvested from ancient lacquer trees is blended with mineral cinnabar and painted onto a solid core in over one hundred micro-layers. After curing slowly over months in humidity-controlled chambers, national master artisans execute deep, sculptural knife carving before the lacquer medium fully petrifies. The undulating scalloped rim is finished in radiant gold gilding, perfectly framing the intricate honeycomb diaper ground (\u003cem\u003eJǐnwén\u003c\/em\u003e) behind the blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered exclusively by Per Orient, each charger is produced by certified master ateliers preserving the exacting standards of the Qing Dynasty Imperial Workshops (\u003cem\u003eZaobanchu\u003c\/em\u003e). Resting upon a custom hardwood display stand, this vessel is not merely a collector’s museum piece, but a living generational anchor designed to bestow cultural dignity and ancestral memory upon a private family estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAtelier Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everlasting Splendor (华贵绵长 · Hua Gui Mian Chang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cinnabar Lacquer (Tihong), Gilt Scalloped Rim, Solid Brass Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Relief Imperial Peony, Radiating Chrysanthemum Fluted Petals, Brocade Diaper Ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generational Prosperity \u0026amp; Lineage Flourishing (富贵相传，家族兴旺)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight Imperial Handicrafts of Beijing (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bespoke Hardwood Presentation Stand \u0026amp; Archival Authenticity Registry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67500907167958,"sku":"OS-BJ-006","price":4860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/cinnabar-carved-lacquer-charger-on-black-background.png?v=1790762933"},{"product_id":"celestial-resonance-carved-cameo-agate-censer-dragon-handles","title":"Celestial Resonance — Carved Cameo Agate Censer: Imperial Dragon Handles \u0026 Interlocking Loose Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelestial Resonance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (祥瑞天成), this monumental ritual censer represents the breathtaking zenith of Chinese hardstone carving (\u003cem\u003eYudiao\u003c\/em\u003e) and cameo agate lapidary arts. Perfected within the imperial ateliers of the Qing Dynasty (\u003cem\u003eZaobanchu\u003c\/em\u003e), authentic cameo agate carving is governed by the ancient philosophy of \"reading the stone\" (\u003cem\u003eXiang Yu\u003c\/em\u003e) — a rigorous discipline wherein the master lapidary meditates upon the raw, unyielding gemstone (Mohs hardness 6.5–7) to harness every organic river of caramel-honey banding, milky-white clouding, and carnelian-red mineral skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel rises with imposing imperial architectural dignity. The domed incense lid features intricate reticulated openwork (\u003cem\u003eLoukong Tou Diao\u003c\/em\u003e) carved with delicate blossoming plum branches, designed to allow fragrant agarwood or sandalwood smoke to coil gracefully into the air. Crowning the lid, an auspicious guardian chimera (\u003cem\u003eRui Shou\u003c\/em\u003e) perches vigilantly, grasping delicate loose rings. Flanking the vessel’s bulbous belly, two ferocious dragon-head handles (\u003cem\u003eLong Shou\u003c\/em\u003e) clasp freely suspended stone rings in their jaws. Most astonishingly, the stepped baluster neck features multiple tiers of interlocking, seamless agate rings suspended in mid-air — carved from the very same continuous block of solid gemstone without a single cut or weld, a legendary lapidary triumph celebrated as \u003cem\u003eHuo Huan\u003c\/em\u003e (活环工艺).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffered exclusively by Per Orient, this museum-grade censer is sculpted by certified national intangible cultural heritage master ateliers preserving the court jade-carving lineage. 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