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This wiki serves to help organize our journey to China. Our itinerary from Mrs. Sabey is as follows: UPDATE: We need to visit Tian'anmen Square on Sunday to have time for the visit to the University on Monday. || __** 9:00-9:30 A Welcoming Ceremony: Principal Yang will present a speech for welcoming, and then a brief introduction of our school. We can exchange some opinions about our relationship in future at that moment. 9:30-10:30 Chinese Culture Show: traditional dancing,Chinese calligraphy,and so on. 3. 10:30-11:15 Ordinary and Daily Class Show: You can take part in the class by random, and then leave us some advice and suggestion. 11:30-12:00 Communication between Chinese and American Students 12:00 Luncch in the School Dining Hall 13:00 Taking Photos as Souvenir, then finish the visiting. || __Bus to Yongsheng—Terraced Rice Paddies__ ** ||
 * **Day 1 ** || **U.S.A./Canada ** **Beijing Saturday, May 24 ** ||
 *  || Starting your tour by taking deluxe flight to Beijing, cross the International Date Line. ||
 * **Day 2 ** || **Arriving Beijing Sunday May 25 ** ||
 *  || Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China. Nexus Holidays tour guide greets you at the Beijing international airport (outside of the gate to the luggage claim area) and transfer you to your hotel. Visit active Buddhist temple, Wang Fujin (strange foods) and perhaps some shopping at Hongchiao.
 * **Day 3 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Beijing (B, L, D) Monday May 26 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">The Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms. After lunch at local restaurant, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. **__Go to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine by 2:30 PM and be with the students until 9:30 p.m.__** ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 4 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Beijing (B, L, D) Tuesday May 27 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Path. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Then visit the traditional Chinese Cloisonn Factory.After lunch at local restaurant tour the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. After stop by the local Jade store we will sightseeing the Old Beijing's narrow alleys, via rickshaw. Discover the sights and sounds of traditional Chinese life. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show in the evening. ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 5 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Beijing (B, L) Wednesday May 28 ** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **__<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day in Tianjin at a High School
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 6 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Beijing **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Xian (B, L, D) Thursday, May 29 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Fly to Xian in the morning, the first Chinese city to open up its doors to the ancient world during the Tang Dynasty as the first stop on the Silk Road. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. In the afternoon visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the attached defending army to the first emperor of China, it is regarded as 'the eighth wonder of the world' and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner with the Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening. ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 7 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Xian (B, L, D) Friday, May 30 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **__<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day at the Orphanage __** ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 8 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Xian **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Guilin (B, L, D) Saturday, May 31 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Fly to Guilin in the morning, the city which is hailed by many as the most beautiful place in China and is one of the must-see destinations for most foreign tourists. According to a popular Chinese saying, Guilin's scenery bests all others in the world. Its shapely-rising limestone towers and crystal-clear waters are often portrayed in Chinese artworks. Adding to its natural beauty are many fascinating caves. Sightseeing the Elephant Trunk hill and the city in the afternoon, then you will visit local arts school.In the evening you will be treated with a Minority Dancing and Singing Show. ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 9 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Guilin (B, L, D) Sunday June 1 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Lijiang River for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The journey downstream to Yangshuo is 52 mile waterway with its various karst peaks could almost be a painting. Green mountains, rural villages, verdant bamboos and water buffalos patrolling the riverside create a stunning landscape. Each bend of the river brings travelers an astonishing view; as such you might find you run out of film. ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 10 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Guilin Monday June 2
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 11 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Shanghai (B, L) Tuesday June 3 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Visit the Shanghai Museum which has an immense collection of Chinese ancient art. There are altogether, over 120,000 precious cultural relics stored in this museum, including bronzes, chinaware, calligraphy, paintings, bamboo and wooden lacquer works, and so on. The most distinctive collections are bonzes, chinawares, calligraphy and paintings. Shanghai Museum is renowned for its rich collections and their high quality. Then visit the Freshwater Pearls Exhibition Center. After lunch at local restaurant transfer back to the hotel, you have free time to relax or explore. Dinner by yourself. ||
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Day 12 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Shanghai **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">U.S.A./Canada (B) Wednesday, June 4 **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home. ||
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home. ||