10 Days Spectacular Northeast China from Chan Brothers Travel

Highlights:

(CN0RC - Effective from Mar 2019 onwards)
*Direct Flight by Scoot:
Singapore - Harbin
Shenyang – Singapore

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Harbin:Stalin Park,Central Street,St.Sophia Church,Guandong Ancient Alley, Flood Control Monument.
• Volga Manor : Experience Russian culture up close by visiting Volga Manor, a Russian theme hotel and view landmark buildings including Saint Nicholas Church of Harbin, Pavlov Castle and Forest Villa.
• Mt Changbaishan : famous as the Five Mountains of China. It got its name from snow peak and white pumice stone. It’s also the birthplace of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and known as the holy land during that period of time.
• Panjin Red Beach:the World’s most well-preserved and largest scaled wetland of Red Reeds. The perfect combination of natural environment and cultural landscape forming this ecological tourist destination(For Sep-Oct departure only).
• Dandong: boder city ,visit Yalu River Park get to enjoy scenery of North Korean and China at the same time.
• Dalian and Lushun:Binhai Road,Xinghai Square,Zhongshan Square,Janpanese Style Street,Lushun
• Shenyang: Imperial Palace the largest building in northeast China, a mixture of Han, Manchu, Mongolian characteristics
• Local Specialty Flavors: Dongbei Ribs, Russian feast with Wine ,Dumplings Meal , Northeast Steamboat, Farmers’ Feast, Shenyang Roast Duck ,Dandong Yalu River BBQ meal,Special Spring Pancake, Seafood buffet ,Panjin Crab* (For Sep-Oct departure only).
• Accommodation: 8 nights stay at local 5* Hotel,
2N Stay at 5* Harbin Wanda Realm Hotel and 2N Stay at 5* Dalian Aloft Hotel.
1 night stay at local 4* Hotel in Dunhua.

10 Days Spectacular Northeast China

From $1628 SGD

SINGAPORE – HARBIN

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to the capital city of Heilongjiang Province – Harbin. We will first visit the Stalin Park and the Flood Control Monument which commemorates the victory of 1957 flood fight. Next, we will take a coach ride to see the buildings along Gogol Street which have European and Russian architectural influences. We will also see the Alekseev Church Square with European-styled Bridge and Russian River Park. Thereafter, we will stroll along the most bustling commercial district of Harbin - the Central Street and admire its Russian style and elegant European styled architectural as well as experience Harbins’ culture. We will coach to the St. Sophia Church(external)*.Thereafter, visit Guandong Ancient Alley to experience the northeast folk style and local delicacy.
*End Apr-Early May is when Harbin cherry blossoms bloomed. You will be able to view cherry blossoms along the streets.
*Mid May-Early Jun is when Harbin Lilac flowers bloomed. You will be able to view Lilac blossoms along the streets.
*St.Sophia Church will be cancel if it is closed for the renovation.

Meals: (DINNER)

HARBIN

After breakfast, visit Volga Manor. It presents a unique theme of Russian culture and history of Harbin. View some of the famous replicated Russian landmark buildings in the manor. This includes Saint Nicholas Church of Harbin, acclaimed as the “Number 1 Orthodox Church in the Far East”, Pavlov Castle which is re-built using its original wood, Pushkin Salon which is named after the famous poet, Pushkin and see European-styled Forest Villa. You may also paint a Russian doll on your own as a memento (own expense). Savor Russian feast for lunch. Next, head to the Indoor Ice and Snow World’s Theme Park* (at your own expense), the newest indoor theme park in Harbin. The ice carvings are regarded as some of the world's finest examples of ice art, with visitors able to admire some of the largest and most majestic ice-sculpted masterpieces indoors.
*Harbin Polarland will be replaced if Indoor Ice and Snow World’s Theme Park is closed.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

HARBIN - (APPROX 5HRS DRIVE) DUNHUA

After breakfast,visit one of the newest iconic landmark – the Harbin Grand Theater to view its exquisite architecture (external view only). Next, head to the Russia Boutique. After lunch, coach to Dunhua, which was an ancient capital.
*Mid May-Early Jun: Includes Harbin Tulipmania festival
*Mid Sep-Early Oct: Includes Harbin Chrysanthemum festival

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

DUNHUA – (APPROX 2.5 HRS DRIVE) MT. CHANGBAISHAN – ERDAO BAIHE TOWN

After breakfast, head to Mt. Changbaishan, where its name was derived from the white pumice stone from which it is formed . Located at the northeast border of China, it is said to be the birthplace of Manchurian Qing Dynasty and considered their holy land; is now a biosphere reserve. Ascend to the peak by local vehicle where the Heaven Lake is. It is the highest and deepest Crater Lake with its mysterious blue water. Next, visit the Little Heaven Lake,Julong Sring and Mt.Changbaishan waterfall. Thereafter, head towards Erdao Water River Town which is at the foot of Mt Changbaishan.
*Mar-Jun :Frozen Mt Changbaishan Lake
*Sep-Oct: Mt Changbaishan Autumn season, get to view Mt Wuhua, Red leaves etc

Meals: (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER-Mt.Changbai local flavor)

ERDAO BAHE TOWN – (APPROX 4HRS DRIVE) TONGHUA – (APPROX 3.5HRS DRIVE)DANDONG

After breakfast, head to Tonghua. After lunch, coach to Dandong, own free time at Andong street, have dinner after that.

Meals: (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/ YALU RIVER BBQ DINNER)

DANDONG – (APPROX 4 HRS DRIVE) DALIAN

After breakfast, visit the Yalv River Landscape Avenue at the Yalv River Park. It is the largest border river of China where you will experience the beautiful scenery of China and North Korea. You may also take some pictures with North Korea at the background. From here, you will see part of the Duanqiao Bridge at a distance. Part of the bridge was destroyed and what remains of it is a reminder of the Korean War. Next, explore JinJiangShan Park and we will take a river cruise ride (at own expense) and have a close up look at the North Korean lifestyle. Next, coach to marina city -Dalian.

Meals: (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

DALIAN – (APPROX 1 HR DRIVE) LÜSHUNKOU -- DALIAN

After breakfast, coach to Lushunkou and visit Lushun military port, East Jiguanshan scenic area and view White Mountain Tower from far. Next, , we will visit the Xinghai Square which is the largest square in Asia. We will see the Centuries Sculptures that commemorate the Dalian city. After which, we will visit the Friendship Square(coach tour) which was named for the 50 years of friendship between China and Russia. Next, visit Zhongshan Square which is equipped with premium sound system, and where music is played daily. The Japanese Street is the largest Japanese villas estate preserved by Dalian. You will also see Japanese and Korean café along the way.
*End Apr –Mid May: Includes Lushun Sun Gully Cherry blossom watch
Referene link: http://www.sohu.com/a/138039800_707029?qq-pf-to=pcqq.c2c
*Mid Oct –Mid Nov: Includes Lushun Sun Gully Ginkgo watch
Reference link: https://kknews.cc/zh-sg/news/jrnze9p.html

Meals: (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER-SEAFOOD STEAMBOAT)

DALIAN –(APPROX 2.5HRS DRIVE) ANSHAN(OR PANJIN)

After breakfast, visit Anshan Jade Buddha Scenic Area where it has the largest Jade Buddha approx. 260 tones of jade craving with its front as the Buddha and the back as the crossing Goddess of Mercy.
*Note: The opening period of the Panjin Red Beach to public is around Mid-May to Mid-Oct.
Visit the Red Beach Pier which is an amazing attraction where the seaweed turns red when summer ends and the whole beach resembles a huge piece of red carpet. The over 1,000m wooden, zigzag bridge allows you to walk onto the sea to the middle of this red beach. Look out for the red-crowned cranes and sea gulls. You will enjoy the beautiful and quiet nature. There is also a temple built on a floating platform that is believed to ensure the safe return of the fishermen.

Meals: (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

ANSHAN(OR PANJIN) – (APPROX 2.5 HR DRIVE) SHENYANG

After breakfast, coach to Shenyang. Visit the Shenyang Imperial palace, where the Qing government stayed before they moved to Beijing. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City. The Manchurian Street located right in front of the palace, has buildings that are built in accordance to the Qing dynasty’s architectural style. Visit Shenyang Zhongjie Commercial Street. The 1,500-meter-long Zhongjie Street is the earliest commercial street in Shenyang and the first pedestrian street in China. Since its establishment in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zhongli Street has been in existence for more than 350 years and can buy anything you want to buy. Get to taste the local specialties.
*If Shenyang Imperial Palace is closed on that day, it will be replaced by Shenyang Tiger Park.

Meals: (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

SHENYANG – SINGAPORE

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore.

Meals: (BREAKFAST)

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10 Days Spectacular Northeast China

From $1628 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

10 Days Spectacular Northeast China

From $1628 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel