Entries Tagged "china tours"

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The magnificence of China awaits you.  With its fascinating history, breathtaking scenery and exotic cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong, the stage is set for you to enjoy a cultural rich adventure of a lifetime. 

Whether you wish to tread the same footsteps of past emperors on the man-made wonder, the Great Wall, explore the incredible excavations of the 7,500 strong Terra Cotta Warriors, discover the ancient Ming Tombs and tour Beijing’s Forbidden City, or admire the stunning views of Guilin’s landscapes, we will ensure you experience the perfect dream vacation. 

Discover the Yangtze River, running through the heart of China.  Cruise on the most luxurious ships and be awe-inspired by the dramatic and beautiful panoramas of this alluring region.  Get up close and personal with some of the world’s rarest wildlife, like the giant panda.  Allow your expertly planned itinerary to take you on a trip through Wu Gorge, which is flanked by the world famous, dramatic Twelve Peaks. 

Whatever you choose to do, we promise you the vacation of a lifetime, far better than anything you could have ever imagined.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"As many scholars have stated, the Great Wall was meant to stop the invasions of the northern nomads, but nomads were never actually stopped by the wall. Constructed in 221 B.C. by the order of the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shihuang, the Great Wall was originally designed to be a military base where Chinese infantries would fight against cavalries from the north. In order to complete the daunting task of constructing the Great Wall, Emperor Shihuang drafted more than 400,000 men – nearly half of the total male population in China – to work on this project. The construction lasted for more than 10 years and more than one-third of the workers died from harsh working conditions and deadly plagues. While the wall protected the emperor from northern invasions, it did nothing to help defend him against the backlash and disdain that society had for him."   Information provided by Globus Journeys.

Sunday, November 08, 2009

"The Forbidden City – the largest imperial palace in the world – is situated in the center of Beijing and covers more than 178 acres of land in China. As an ancient Chinese legend goes, “the God resided in the heavens, known to all as the “Purple City.”” During the 17th Century, Chinese emperors claimed to be the sons of the God in an effort to justify their absolute power, and thus their homes would be considered a forbidden area to the common people. As a result, “Purple Forbidden City” became the official name for the emperor’s palace." 
Photo & Information provided by Globus Journeys

Friday, August 28, 2009

Lavish palaces and exquisite ancient temples will amaze you as you venture through the intriguing cities of China. You can rest assured that on a tour of China, you will see famous sites like the Great Wall, as well as hidden gems.

This year, Globus is offering a new tour called Essence of China. It is an 8 day package from just $1,599 per person including intra-tour flights.

No vacation to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall of China, and on this tour, you get a chance to walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. After lunch in a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk down the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. Experience life in a historic neighborhood while enjoying a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing’s hutongs, the city’s ancient alleys, and enjoy a night at the Peking Opera.

Fly to Xi’an in central China and visit the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Then enjoy a noodle-making demonstration by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. Also in Xi’an, marvel at the army of Terracotta Warriors that guarded China’s first emperor’s tomb for 2,000 years.

Next, your tour takes you to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and center of trade and industry. Visit the Children’s Palace, one of China’s famous kindergartens. The Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop as you end your amazing China vacation. On this trip, you witness the remnants of China’s history and experience the vibrancy of the cities as they are now. It is a vacation of a lifetime

You can add extra nights at the beginning of the trip in Beijing, add additional nights at the end in Shanghai or even add a trip to Hong Kong.

Book early (by October 13,2009,) and take advantage of $400 per couple on this amazing Asia vacation.