14-Day China Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 • Friday, February 9, 2007
USA/SHANGHAI
Relax on your transpacific flights to Shanghai, a city 14 hours ahead of U.S. Central time.

DAY 2 • Saturday, February 10, 2007
SHANGHAI
Arrive Shanghai, China’s premier business center and the nation’s largest city. You will be met and transported to your deluxe hotel. Overnight in Shanghai.

DAY 3 • Sunday, February 11, 2007
SHANGHAI
Worship in Shanghai. Sightseeing in the afternoon includes the Oriental Pearl of the East TV Tower and the waterfront park of the HuangPu River. After dinner, enjoy an astonishing acrobatic show. Overnight in Shanghai.

DAY 4 • Monday, February 12, 2007
SHANGHAI/HANGZHOU
The day begins with a visit to the Headquarters of the China Christian Council to meet Chinese Church leaders. Then we’ll visit Ai-Ji (Love Christ) Printing Plant in the suburb of Shanghai. Supported by Lutheran Hour Ministries, this Christian press is capable of printing 3 million Christ-centered books and devotional guides a year. Drive to Hangzhou in late afternoon. Overnight in Hangzhou.

DAY 5 • Tuesday, February 13, 2007
HANGZHOU
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Hangzhou. Includes a visit to the 1600-year-old Monastery of the Hidden Souls (Ling Yin Si), Six Harmonious Pagoda West Lake with many terrific scenic points, and a silk embroidery factory. Overnight in Hangzhou.

DAY 6 • Wednesday, February 14, 2007
HANGZHOU/XIAN
In the morning, visit and meet with pastors at Chong Yi Tang (Worship the Holy One), the largest Chinese Church in the world. In the afternoon, we’ll fly to Xian, a former grand capital of 11 Chinese dynasties, renowned for its wealth of antiquities and historic gateway to the old silk trading route. We’ll cap off this evening with a traditional Chinese dumpling dinner. Overnight in Xian.

DAY 7 • Thursday, February 15, 2007
XIAN
Following breakfast, we will have a full-day tour including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the renowned Terra-Cotta Warriors, and the Hot Springs of Huaqing. In the evening, enjoy an Imperial Song and Dance Entertainment with dinner. Overnight in Xian.

DAY 8 • Friday, February 16, 2007
XIAN/BEIJING
In the morning, we will tour the ancient City Wall and Shaanxi Provincial Museum with the Nestorian Christian Discovery, one of the best history museums in the nation. In the afternoon, fly to Beijing, capital of the People’s Republic of China. Overnight in Beijing.

DAY 9 • Saturday, February 17, 2007
BEIJING
Join a full-day excursion to the magnificent 4,000-mile-long Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure visible from space by the naked eye. After lunch, visit Ming Tombs, the burial sites of Ming Dynasty Emperors. After dinner, enjoy a performance of Peking Opera. Overnight in Beijing.

DAY 10 • Sunday, February 18, 2007 CHINESE NEW YEAR
BEIJING
Worship in Beijing in the morning. Sightseeing in the afternoon includes the ancient Forbidden City, a huge complex of palaces, pavilions, and gardens; Tian-An-Men (Gate of Heavenly Peace) Square, the largest square in the world; and the exquisite architecture and vivid embellishment of the Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a special Peking Roasted Duck dinner. Overnight in Beijing.

DAY 11 • Monday, February 19, 2007
BEIJING/HONG KONG
In the morning, fly from Beijing to Hong Kong. In the afternoon, tour to the headquarters of Lutheran Hour Ministries in Hong Kong – Media Connection. After that will be leisure time and shopping. Overnight in Hong Kong.

DAY 12 • Tuesday, February 20, 2007
HONG KONG
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing and shopping in Hong Kong including Victoria Peak, floating Aberdeen Fishing Village, Repulse Bay, and Stanley Market. Overnight in Hong Kong.

DAY 13 • Wednesday, February 21, 2007
HONG KONG
Sightseeing and shopping including the fashionable Wanchai District and Harbor view at the shore area in Tsim Sha Tsui. Shopping at the big mall nearby – shop for 2 to 3 hours, then have dinner at a restaurant nearby. After dinner, we can go to the shore area to enjoy a laser show around 8pm. Overnight in Hong Kong.

DAY 14 • Thursday, February 22, 2007
HONG KONG/USA
Homeward flight to the U.S. Arrive home the same day.

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