Itinerary

Seniors' China Tour

"The only affordable tour of China focusing on seniors' interests. Through personal first-hand interaction, learn about Chinese culture and the secrets of longevity"

Papers from Seniors after China Tours

This is our regular Itinerary but it may change due to weather or any Unforeseeable situation.

This land-only trip starts and ends in Beijing. What follows is a brief description of the activities for each day of the tour.

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Day 1: Depart for Beijing. The main group will be flying from Vancouver, Canada.
Day 2: Arrive in China's magnificent capital, Beijing. Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel, with arrival in late afternoon.
Day 3: After breakfast, depart for ShiJiaZhuang, 280 km south of Beijing, capital of the HeBei Province. See the world's largest natural echo precipice, and the oldest stone arched bridge. On to the University of Senior Citizens to meet the 'students', visiting Chinese seniors' in their homes.
Day 4: In ShiJiaZhuang, we will see the morning Tai Chi exercises of the senior citizens in a park. This morning, we will participate in classes at the University. Later we visit LongXing Temple, built 1400 year ago.
Day 5: The morning we visit an authentic Chinese Bazaar. Later we experience life on a family farm. This afternoon, attend a lecture n 'Appreciation of Chinese Art', with special attention paid to the ancient art of brush painting.
Day 6: 140 km south of Beijing is 2300 year old historic city BaDing, where the inhabitants live an extra 4.6 years. Visit the ancient 'Lotus Pond', and see military relics at the well-maintained Zhili Governor's Office Building, once temporary Quing Palace.
Day 7: Join a Tai Chi morning exercise, before returning to Beijing. Today we visit TianAnMen Square, Palace Museum (The Forbidden City). This evening we are treated to a performance of Beijing Opera.
Day 8: Scenic drive to the 2700 year old Great Wall of China; hike at your own pace at one of the Great Wonders of the World. Later we tour the excavated Ming Dynasty Emperor's Tomb. Tonight you will be entertained by the world-famous Chinese National Acrobatic Show.
Day 9: This morning takes us to see live Giant Pandas at Beijing Zoo. Afternoon tour of the Summer Palace, then shop the famous Friendship Store for souvenirs of silk and jade. Dinner is a traditional 'Beijing Roast Duck' farewell banquet.
Day 10: Transfer to Beijing Airport for your return flight home.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to e-mail us using the e-mail link on the Navigation Bar below. To see some letters from past tour members, please look at our References page. For more details about the tour package, including what is included, please see our Details page.