Changsha 21-29 May 2019
DAY 1 BRUNEI – CHANGSHA
BI611 1940/2330 Hotel: Changsha Zijin Days Hotel or similar
Assemble 2 1/2 hours at Brunei International Airport for departure to Changsha. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
DAY 2 CHANGSHA – CHANGDE BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Hotel: Zeyun Hotel or similar
Proceed to Changde, visit the German town of Changde, Changde Liuye Lake Park, Changde poetry wall
and Changde River Street.
COMPULSORY TOUR:
Tianmen Fox Fairy + Xiangjiang
Scenery Belt + Du Fu Jiang Pavilion
DAY 3 CHANGDE – FENGHUANG (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Hotel: Fengtian International Hotel or similar
Head to Phoenix; [Phoenix Ancient City] let you experience the real and unique Fenghuang Ancient City with
your heart. Special arrangements cannot be missed [Tuojiang Boat], with the flood of the Lijiang River, the
ancient city of Phoenix will become so leisurely and beautiful. Boating in the clear and turquoise Tuojiang,
you will visit the Tujia shacks on the two sides of the river. After dinner, visit the ancient city at night;
experience the romance of the night view of the ancient city of Fenghuang.
@ RMB450/person
OPTIONAL TOUR:
Baofeng Lake (include battery car &
boat tour @ RMB350/person
STAY
•Local 5 star hotel
DAY 4 FENGHUANG – ZHANGJIAJIE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
VISIT
• Phoenix Ancient City
• Tianmen Mountain
• Junsheng Painting Institude
• Huanglongdong scenic area
• Changzhoujie Grand Canyon
Hotel: Kaili Hotel or similar
Visit Tianmen Mountain - the new legend of Zhangjiajie in the world - the longest single journey cable car in
the world; experience the Tianmenshan glass path; ride to the natural wonders [Tianmen Cave] through the
nine bends and eighteen bends; specially arrange to visit the world only has China, China Only Hunan has,
and only Zhangjiajie in Hunan has the unique original art palace [Junsheng Painting Institude].
(Note: In winter, due to freezing road condition, the car ride will be replaced by cable car.)
DAY 5 ZHANGJIAJIE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Hotel: Santo Domingo International Hotel or similar
Take the world's fastest, highest, largest carrying outdoor sightseeing elevator - [Bailong Elevator] to the
Hollywood movie blockbuster Avatar located [Yuanjiajie], you can enjoy the arc bridge that appeared many
times in the Avatar movie. Prototype - the first bridge in the world, and the Zhangjiajie Nantianyizhu and
the Halleluyashan real scene, which are similar to the main mountain of the Avatar poster.
INCLUDE
• Return Economy Airfare with
airport tax & fuel
• Accommodation
• Tours, Entrances, Meals & Transfer
as indicated
• Chinese Speaking guide & Tipping
DAY 6 ZHANGJIAJIE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
EXCLUDE
• Travel Insurance
• China visa (if needed)
Hotel: Santo Domingo International Hotel or similar
Today proceed to the latest East Line attraction [Changzhoujie Grand Canyon C Line], Morning Tour to
[Dongtian] Products: VIP tour of the world's natural heritage, the country's first 5A scenic spot
[Huanglongdong scenic area], Huanglong Cave is famous for its world-class wonders of the cave, presenting
the simple life scene of the Tujia people in front of your eyes, experience the artistic conception of the hidden
fields and the wild clouds. Including 4-VIP tour service, battery car, tour guide, channel, and boat. In the
afternoon, visit the largest commercial pedestrian street in the scenic spot - Xibu Street, (Tujia language, also
known as Southwestern Kapu), is a beautiful hand-made brocade of the Tujia people. It is a tribute to the
royal family, the only one in the country that integrates water bar street, Chinese famous snack street, Xiangxi
folk shopping boutique street, leisure inn, creative workshop, etc.
DAY 7 ZHANGJIAJIE-CHANGSHA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
REMARKS:
• Child without bed limits to child under
the age of 6
• The sequence of the itinerary may
change to ensure smooth running of the
tour
•During winter, the site will be refunded
for RMB30 due to icing on the road.
•English itinerary is for guideline only,
kindly refer to Chinese itinerary
Hotel: Changsha Ruijing Hotel or similar
After breakfast, transfer back to Changsha and visit 10 billion copper officials, the ancient town of Tongguan,
the ancient town of Tongguanyao.
DAY 8 CHANGSHA – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
(BREAKFAST/LUNCH) BI612 0030/0430
After breakfast, free leisure. Checkout in the afternoon. After lunch, visit the orange island head (including the
battery car). Then, go to the most prosperous Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, Pinghetang, Wangfujing
DepartmentStore, Spring Department Store for shopping. Dinner at own expenses.
DAY 9 ARRIVAL BRUNEI BI612 0030/0430
Return back to Brunei Darussalam. *HOME SWEET HOME!*
CHINA 中国 BEST SHOPPING IN BEIJING // VLOG#91
We're still loving Beijing and this week we even get to see some beautiful blue skies! This week we try to find the best shopping Beijing has to offer..keeping in mind we don't have much space in our 40L backpacks...which also helps to keep us on budget. Our first stop is the famous Silk Road where you can get a copy/knick-off of just about any clothing or fashion related item your heart desires. Kate is not a big shopper but even she had fun here. Bring your haggling skills and some money for coffee. Next on our agenda is to add some more culture to our lives so we make our way to the Capital Museum of China. Admission is free but you have to register in advance (in Mandarin) so we just asked the nice folks at our hotel to call for us and all was smooth as silk. Make sure to put this Museum on your itinerary when visiting Beijing, it's definitely worth investing an afternoon to check out the exhibits. This place is truly a treasure trove of history. For some more shopping we roll on over to another famous Beijing copy mall, the Pearl Market which we didn't like nearly as much as silk road. To close out, we link up with some expat friends who take us out for a truly local dining experience that was just amazing! While taking our after-meal stroll we happen across some Duck fans who see my shirt and get really..REALLY...excited..perhaps having a blood alcohol content higher than their age had something to do with the excitement. All too soon its time to leave Beijing and the friends we've made here. We can't wait to come back and explore even more of this amazing city and country!
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Bargaining for fakes in Beijing, China: it doesn't end well
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An American bargains with saleswomen at Beijing's famous Silk Street - known for its knock-offs - in a YouTube video that has gone viral, sparking debate over the high prices asked for fake goods at the market and the forceful ways they are flogged onto foreigners.
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Chengdu Sichuan China - Shopping center by Shangpu Fortune Center - 2018, November 18 Unedited
Walking around Chengdu Sichuan China
Shangpu Fortune Center area
2018, November 18
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Beijing City, China on May 1,2019
Sofitel Wanda Beijing - Beijing - China
Sofitel Wanda Beijing hotel city: Beijing - Country: China
Address: Tower C Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road; zip code: 100022
Sofitel Wanda Beijing is located in front of New World Department Store, a 3-minute walk from Dawanglu Subway Station. It offers an indoor heated pool, sauna room and free WiFi. China World Trade Center is 1 km away.
-- Situé en face du grand magasin New World, à 3 minutes de marche de la station de métro Dawanglu, le Sofitel Wanda Beijing propose une piscine intérieure chauffée, un sauna et une connexion Wi-Fi gratuite, à 1 km du China World Trade Center.
-- El Sofitel Wanda Beijing se encuentra frente a los grandes almacenes New World, a 3 minutos a pie de la estación de metro de Dawanglu y cuenta con una piscina cubierta climatizada, sauna y conexión Wi-Fi gratuita.
-- Das Sofitel Wanda Peking begrüßt Sie vor dem Kaufhaus Neue Welt, 3 Gehminuten von der U-Bahn-Station Dawanglu entfernt. Es erwarten Sie unter anderem ein beheizter Innenpool, eine Sauna und kostenfreies WLAN.
-- Sofitel Wanda Beijing ligt tegenover het warenhuis New World, op 3 minuten lopen van het metrostation Dawanglu. Het beschikt over een verwarmd binnenzwembad, een sauna en gratis WiFi. Het China World Trade Center bevindt zich op 1 km afstand.
-- Situato di fronte al centro commerciale New World, a 3 minuti a piedi dalla stazione della metropolitana Dawanglu e a 1 km dal China World Trade Center, il Sofitel Wanda Beijing offre una piscina coperta riscaldata, una sauna e la connessione Wi-Fi...
-- O Sofitel Wanda Beijing situa-se em frente aos Armazéns Comerciais New World, a 3 minutos a pé da Estação de Metro Dawanglu. Dispõe de uma piscina interior aquecida, de sauna e de acesso Wi-Fi gratuito.
-- Sofitel Wanda Beijingは新世界デパートの正面に位置し、地下鉄大望路駅から徒歩3分、中国国際貿易センターから1kmです。屋内温水プール、サウナルーム、無料Wi-Fi、様々なイベントの開催に適した豪華な宴会場や会議スペースを提供しています。 Wanda Sofitel Beijingから北京駅まで車で15分、北京首都国際空港まで車で30分、大規模ショッピングモールの新光天地まで徒歩5分、北京南駅まで車で40分、北京西駅まで車で50分です。 Wanda Sofitel...
-- 北京万达索菲特大饭店位于新世界百货前,距离大望路地铁站只有5分钟步行路程,距离中国国际贸易中心仅1公里,提供1座室内温水游泳池、桑拿浴室和免费无线网络连接。 北京万达索菲特大饭店距离北京火车站有15分钟车程,距离北京首都国际机场有30分钟车程,距离大型购物中心—新光天地仅有5分钟步行路程。 北京万达索菲特大饭店的宽敞客房享有优雅的装饰,设有豪华浴室、1台平面有线电视、DVD播放机和私人保险箱。 客人可以游泳或在健身房锻炼身体。酒店提供租车服务和私人停车场。客人可以在旅游咨询台安排旅行事宜。...
-- Hotel Sofitel Wanda Beijing usytuowany jest naprzeciwko domu towarowego New World, a także 3 minuty spacerem od stacji metra Dawanglu.
-- Отель Sofitel Wanda Beijing расположен напротив универмага New World, в 3 минутах ходьбы от станции метро Dawanglu. К услугам гостей крытый бассейн с подогревом, сауна и бесплатный Wi-Fi.
-- Sofitel Wanda Beijing ligger framför New World Department Store, 3 minuters promenad från tunnelbanestationen Dawanglu. Här erbjuds en uppvärmd inomhuspool, bastu och gratis Wi-Fi. China World Trade Center ligger 1 km bort.
-- يقع Sofitel Wanda Beijing أمام متجر نيو ورلد، ويبعُد 3 دقائق سيرًا على الأقدام عن محطة مترو الأنفاق داوانغلو. ويضم مسبحًا داخليًا مُدفًأ وغرفة ساونا ويوفر خدمة الواي فاي المجانية. ويقع مبنى مركز التجارة العالمي في الصين على بعد كيلومتر واحد.
-- Το Sofitel Wanda Beijing βρίσκεται μπροστά από το πολυκατάστημα New World, σε απόσταση 3 λεπτών με τα πόδια από το σταθμό Dawanglu του μετρό. Προσφέρει εσωτερική θερμαινόμενη πισίνα, σάουνα και δωρεάν Wi-Fi.
-- Sofitel Wanda Beijing ligger foran New World Department Store og en 3-minutters spasertur fra Dawanglu t-banestasjon. Her tilbys oppvarmet innendørsbasseng, badstue og gratis Wi-Fi. China World Trade Center er 1 km unna.
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Hunan spicy duck shop local favorite snack xiaochi
PAUL HODGE: 2013 SOLO AROUND WORLD IN 24 DAYS, BEIJING OUTDOOR NIGHT MARKET, Ch 67
Chapter 67 is one of 150 Chapters of Paul Hodge's incredible ground breaking February, 2014 High Definition (HD) Video Book 2013 SOLO AROUND WORLD IN 24 DAYS, OCT 24 - NOV 18, 2013. In HD, this Chapter chronicles Sunday evening, November 3, 2013, the eleventh day of Paul's amazing 21 flight, 40,000+ mile, 24 day solo adventure around our planet. This HD video focuses on Paul's Sunday evening exploration of Beijing's amazing Dunghuamen Night Market which runs for almost a city block on Dunghuamen Street at the north end of Beijing's famous shopping street, Wangfujing Street. This amazing night market is located near Beijing's foreign embassy area and the East Gate of the Forbidden City. In addition to standard Western foods such as pot stickers, spring rolls, etc., the food stalls also have some unusual Chinese food delicacies including star fish, deep fried crickets, silk worms and lizards on a stick. As one can observe from Paul's HD video, many locals and tourists come to the market to enjoy and experience one of Beijing's most unusual night food markets.
In addition to being the first ever High Definition (HD) Video Book published on YouTube with 160 chapters and 15+ hours of edited, original video taken by Paul Hodge from all over the world during his incredible October/November 2013 Solo Around the World Adventure, Paul's video book is Paul's second on YouTube to provide in-depth coverage and instruction on how to go solo around the world. By providing viewers with such incredibly detailed videos and fresh commentaries, author Paul Hodge shows what it realistically takes to plan and successfully execute this life changing bucket list achievement. For a summary of the adventure's highlights, please see Paul's November 2013 Trailer:
Paul is one of the few people in this World to have explored and adventured around our planet four times in the last five years!! Paul's third 47 day solo around the world adventure was in June, 2012 (See Trailer: ). His second 24 day solo quest ended November, 2011 (See Trailer: ) and his first world exploration was for 7+ months ending July 2008 (See Trailer:
Incredibly, after returning from Rio de Janeiro in February, 2013, Paul published another ground breaking 84 chapter video book 2013 Rio Carnival which provided singular in depth coverage of Rio's world famous 2013 Rio Carnival celebrations. (See Trailer: )
Paul's October/November 2013 Solo Around the World Adventure was fantastic because Paul covered seldom viewed events/sites, to mention a few: the Rugby World Cup Championship competitions in Cardiff Wales, London's Comic Con, an NFL football game in London's Wembley Stadium, one of the largest world slums in Dharavi Mumbai, India, a Ganges River exploration in India's spiritual capital Varanasi, a meeting with India's former President, Xi'an China's amazing Terracotta Warriors, Macau China's casinos, the fastest China train in the world, Australia's world famous Bondi Beach and Sydney Opera House/Harbour, exotic Tahiti, fabled Easter Island and amazing Rio de Janeiro which is preparing for the 2014 Rio Carnival and the 2014 Football World Cup Competitions. In addition to the foregoing, Paul explored many other exciting seldom seen events and sites throughout the World.
Paul's incredible February, 2014 High Definition (HD) Video Book, 2013 SOLO AROUND WORLD IN 24 DAYS, OCT 24 - NOV 18, 2013, is Paul's fourth to chronicle his solo adventures around our planet. The book is intended to encourage and instruct viewers on how to go solo around the world . By providing the viewer with detailed videos and commentary of his recent October/November, 2013 World adventure, author Paul Hodge shows what it realistically takes to plan and successfully execute this life changing bucket list achievement.
Ep.11-Clip of Souvenir Tourism in China -- BONTV
We all tend to buy souvenirs when we go travelling to remember our adventures. When traveling through China, most tourists find that the country is filled with unique trinkets and snacks that would be great to take home. China's souvenirs are very diverse, and some of the more popular souvenirs items tend to be based around woodcrafts, ceramics, paintings, silks and different types of local snacks.
Each part of the country boasts its own local souvenirs and delicacies, but thankfully, all these crafts and snacks from around the country can be purchased in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Now there will be a huge difference in authenticity and price depending on where you purchase each item. Even if you head to the city where your desired craft is produced, you are not guaranteed to
find an authentic piece, particularly if you buy your souvenirs from tourist ally ways and shops. So, if you're thinking about buying a specific souvenir, I would suggest that you go to the actual area where it is produced to buy it.
For example, if you are traveling through Inner Mongolia, and you want to taste the most authentic foods, you should consider heading to the home of a local family. There you will be able to drink milk tea, and eat freshly prepared fire roasted lamb. And don't worry, because the locals are all too willing to invite you in to dine with them!
Ciqikou Old Town in Chongqing
Exploring around the busy street in Ciqikou Old Town in Chongqing. There are many shops selling local delicacies & souvenirs.