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Topic: Xian, China.

Ocean Liners
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Member # 4013

posted 07-01-2005 01:15 AM

Xian is one of China's ancient capital cities.
The City is surrounded by City walls.
In the suburbs of Xian is the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC). One of the world's greatest archeological sites, the tomb is best-known for the some 6,000 large terra-cotta figures of soldiers and horses found buried around the tomb.

Other tourist sites:

Bell Tower (Zhong Lou)

Big Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

Shaanxi Provincial History Museum

Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

and many package tour includes;

Tang Dynasty Dinner Show

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Cunardcoll
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Member # 1226

posted 07-01-2005 06:05 PM

I 've just returned from china and saw all of these things including a lot more and also Beijing (Peking)

Jochen
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Ocean Liners
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Member # 4013

posted 07-01-2005 08:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cunardcoll:
I 've just returned from china and saw all of these things including a lot more and also Beijing (Peking)
Jochen
www.jgadv.tk

Have you visited to Huaqing Hot Springs near Xian?

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 07-02-2005 10:53 AM

I am heading to China on Tuesday for 10 days (Beijing, Ynagtze Cruise and Shanghai)...would love to hear more about your recent trip.

Any tips for a newbie going to China???

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Cunardcoll
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Member # 1226

posted 07-02-2005 06:21 PM

the hot springs are the only thing we didn't do , all the rest we did.

Jochen

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Ocean Liners
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Member # 4013

posted 07-02-2005 10:31 PM

Spending some time at the Huaqing Hot Springs, located about 35 kilometers east of Xian city at the foot of the Lishan Mountain is a must for every visitor to Xian. For centuries emperors came here to bathe and enjoy the scenic beauty, and it has been a favorite spa since the Tang Dynasty. Huaqing Hot Springs can be conveniently visited on returning from the Terracotta Army site.

more information can be seen at Xian Travel Guide

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annnthony
First Class Passenger
Member # 3733

posted 04-12-2006 09:03 AM

Just pulled this thread up from the archives.

We'll be doing a post-cruise in Beijing beginning 10/2, after our Sapphire Princess 22 day sailing from Vancouver. We plan on doing 3 nights Beijing, 2 nights Xian, and back to Beijing before returning home.

We'd like a package for the Xian portion, namely airline tickets, transfers to/from hotel, and driver and guide for sights. My research to date has yielded only Pacific Delights as a possibility.

Any suggestions will be most appreciated.

Ocean Liners, we're counting on you....thanks!!

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 04-12-2006 10:02 AM

Hi annnthony,

As for post cruise in Xian and Beijing.

I had joined a package tour out of Japan and arranged through CITS in China.

I also spend two nights in Xian and three nights in Beijing.

CITS has a office in USA

CITS USA, Inc.

975 E Green St., #101
Pasadena, CA 91106
Tel: 626-568-8993
Fax: 626-568-9207
Email: info@citsusa.com

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 04-12-2006 10:41 AM

You might also want to check out some of the Uniworld itineraries while most have a 3/4 night Yangtze component - there is also a land programme featuring Beijing/ Xi'an and Shanghai. As w/ any tour - don't be fooled by price - you get what you pay for. Enjoy - it was a remarkable trip for me!

Uniworld China Itineraries

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 04-12-2006 11:22 AM

Hi annnthony,

I had toured Huaqing Hot Springs, tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and Bell Tower in the second day,
Third day, I spend most time to visit sights in Xian until late afternoon flight to Beijing.

There are local restaurants near Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses but I recommend to have a lunch at one of Hotels in Xian.

ANA Grand Castle Hotel Xi'an( 5 Star )

Hyatt Regency Xian( 5 Star )

Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel ( 5 Star )

Sheraton Hotel ( 5 Star )

Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel, Xian ( 5 Star )

So You might be spend half day tour and heads for suburbs.

For Dinners, Dumpling Banquet with Tang Dynasty Show must to include on your Itinerary.

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annnthony
First Class Passenger
Member # 3733

posted 04-13-2006 07:19 AM

Ocean Liners, thanks again for your assistance! I e-mailed our request to CITS last evening, and, hopefully will received their response today.

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annnthony
First Class Passenger
Member # 3733

posted 05-26-2006 03:30 PM

Hi Ocean Liners.

CITS has put together an excellent customized private package for us for 7 days post cruise to include a day-and-a-half in Xian, a 3 night Yangtze river cruise on Victory cruises, and 3 nights with private guide in Beijing.

Thanks again for your recommendation!

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HendrikusOM
First Class Passenger
Member # 4866

posted 09-28-2006 05:07 AM

Annnthony,
as I'm going for a 22-days China-tour next May, I like to collect all information.
Have you writen a review of your 7-days post cruise??
If so,...where can I find it.
If not,...can you tell me your experiences ?
Thanks, Hendrikus.

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 10-01-2006 05:55 PM

Jekyll ,
If you have time in Bejiing go to the Pearl Market and Silk Market. Be prepare to be a tough bargainer.!!!! It's expected!!You can buy also sorts of stuff at ridiculous pricing. Beware as you can get stuff that is junk vs some really excellent stuff.
Cabs are cheap, bargain on price before you leave your hotel,use the hotel concierge to help you tell the drive where you want to go. Get a Hotel card to show the cab driver for your return.
For further details e-mail me direct as I will give you who to see for watches and purses( replicas).
Frosty 4

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 10-01-2006 06:00 PM

Sorry I see this is an old post.
F3

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annnthony
First Class Passenger
Member # 3733

posted 10-14-2006 08:01 AM

Hendrikus, our 7 day post cruise customized package through CITS was excellent in all respects. I recommend them highly.

Thanks again Ocean Liners for all your help on this thread as well as the threads for Muroran, Nagasaki, and Yokohama in Japan!!

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