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Trek002-1: Chinese Sacred Mountains
Introduction: Wutaishan: Pilgrimage to Five Peak Mountain is the first exhibition of its kind: combining historical and visual materials related to Wutaishan in a multidisciplinary approach, highlighting the period when the mountain reached a peak of cultural confluence in the 18th and 19th centuries. As Wutaishan is located in China, this exhibition clearly demonstrates that the importance of Himalayan art extends well outside the traditionally narrow confines of the geographic Himalayas. Songshan: Located in Henan Province near the city of Luoyang, Song Shan is one of the five sacred Taoist mountains of China. It is best known for its natural beauty, geological importance, and its Shaolin Temples Song Shan consists of 70 peaks, the highest with an altitude of 1500m. Hua Shan is located in the Shaanxi Province, about 100 kilometers east of the city of Xi'an, near the city Huayin in China. The mountain is one of China's Five Sacred Daoist Mountains, and has a long history of religious significance. The mountain has five main peaks, of which the tallest is the South Peak at 2160 m. Mount Huang, is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. Mount Huang is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's major tourist destinations.
Chinese Sacred Mountains In three weeks, this trip offers an anthology of the most beautiful landscapes of eastern China. Stairs without difficulty, leading in the extraordinary scenery of the Great Wall, Huangshan Mountain, the Wutai Shan and Hua Shan. Not to mention a trip to some ancient capitals, Xi'an and Luoyang, and a trip to discover Suzhou, authentic "Venice of the East".
Day1: Beijing Arrive in Beijing, Our tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the city. Visit the Tiananmen Square-the largest city square in the world and the Forbidden City, which used to be the living place of the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
Day2: Trek Great Wall Simatai – Jinshanling Departure by bus to Simatai. 4h running on non-restored sections of the Great Wall of China. Visit several castles and the Pagoda Wanjing offering a beautiful view over the city of Beijing. Arrival at Jinshanling, site of all types of buildings Ming.
Day3: Trek Great Wall Jinshanling – Gubeikou Following the trek on a section having withstood many assaults mongols. Back in Beijing (3 hours).
Day4: Beijing – Datong Beijing, depending on access opportunities: visit the Forbidden City and its countless palace architecture grandiose (an important collection of objects d'art). Or discovery of "Temple of Heaven" in a large park containing many flags. Afternoon transfer to the station and train to Datong.
Day5: Datong Transfer to Yungang and visit the "Caves of Crete cloud", the oldest stone structures in the country: 53 caves carved into the cliff with more than 50 000 Buddhist statues and frescoes. Back to Datong and visit the temple of Hua Shan with its 24 statues of generals and splendid Divins the Nine Dragon Wall.
Day6: Datong – Wutaishan Visit the monastery Xuankong suspended, real tangle of caves and wooden bridges hung on the cliff, including the "Temple of the Three Religions" containing three statues of Buddha, Confucius and Lao Tsu. End of the road in the landscape of Wutai Shan.
Day7: Wutaishan visit and trek Day to visit the main temples of the city. Ascent to the Temple of Dailooding, discovery Sì Pusàding monasteries and "Source of Dragon". Trek time for 4-5 hours.
Day8: Wutaishan – Taiyuan – Luoyang Transfer through the countryside to Taihuan and visit the old monastery Foguang started. Taihuan arrival, dinner in town and train at night (12pm) to Luoyang.
Day9: Luoyang Arrival at Luoyang in the late morning, ancient capital of 13 dynasties. Visit the "Caves of the Dragon's Gate" which contain more than 40 pagodas and 10 000 statues and rock art images ...
Day10: Luoyang - Songshan – Huashan Transfer to the sacred mountain of Song Shan. Discovery Shaolin temple, the birthplace of Chan Buddhism in the heart of the wooded hills. Visit the monastery and demonstration of Kung-Fu by monks. Road to Huashan.
Day11: Huashan Trek Lift up to the peaks of Huashan. Walk along the ridge of the Green Dragon "to the south summit (2160 m). Beautiful views over the surrounding mountains and the valley of the Yellow River that winds on the horizon. Return to Huashan.
Day12: Huashan – Xi’an Excursion to the famous and magnificent site of the army of terracotta soldiers. Visit the graves containing nearly 6,000 life size statues of warriors and weapons in combat position, watching over the tomb of Emperor King Xi Wang.
Day13: Xi’an Visit the old town and the "Wild Goose Pagoda in", which was home to Buddhist scriptures brought back from India. Discover the Grand Mosque, decorated with beautiful gardens. Visit the museum of Shanxi.
Day14: Xi’an – Hangzhou Fly to Hangzhou, First contact with the city, known as "Paradise on earth".
Day15: Hangzhou – Huangshan Tour of the city, visit the temple of Linyin, the Leifeng Pagoda and boat on Lake Xihu ... Approximately 4 hours drive to the city of Huangshan
Day16: Mt. Huangshan Trek Transfer to Yungusi. Lift up and ride in the heart of the most beautiful mountain landscapes of the country. Sixty-two peaks bathe among the pine forests, the rocks with strange forms and sources of water chaudes.Nuit on the summits.
Day17: Huangshan - Shanghai Morning walk to watch a magical sunrise over the valley flooded by the sea of clouds from which emerge peaks and rock formations. 4 hour walk to "Pic of the Lotus Flower" (1873 m). And return by cable car. Back to Huangshan. And evening flight to Shanghai.
Day18: Shanghai Shanghai, visit the Bund by boat. Then the gardens of the Mandarin Yu and the narrow streets of the Old City, forming a striking contrast between high skies and colorful markets.
Day19: Suzhou Matinal discovery and transfer of Suzhou, the "Asian Venice" on the edge of the Grand Canal. Visit the most beautiful traditional gardens scattered among the temples, pagodas, canals and stone bridges that make the grace of the city. Back in Shanghai.
Day20: Departure Airport transfer and return flight.
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