Music Tour of China

Tour highlights

A wonderful program for music groups, providing many opportunities for interaction and great performance venues. Visits to the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace (a Unesco World Heritage Site). Attend a performance of the famous Peking Opera and a Chinese Acrobatics show, visit the Beijing Zoo and Panda House, the Pearl Market, the Forbidden City and much more....
Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Day of departure

Depart on your flight to Beijing.
Day 2 - Beijing

Arrival in Beijing and transfer to hotel. In the evening a stroll on Tian An Men Square. It has great cultural significance as a symbol because it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. The square covers 40.5 hectares, which makes it the largest open-urban square in the world. Peking Duck Welcome Dinner.
Day 3 - Beijing

Full day tour to the Great Wall, the only man-made structure visible to the naked eye from the moon. You will also see the Olympic Site, including the Bird's Nest.
Day 4 - Beijing

Performance at a local school. Afternoon visit to the Beijing Zoo and the Panda House. After dinner, enjoy a Chinese Acrobatics Show.
Day 5 - Beijing

Morning visit to the Forbidden City. In the afternoon, participate in the Hand-in-Hand Program. Each student is requested to bring a used book to be given to their counterpart in China.
Day 6 - Beijing

Morning performance at a local school. In the afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven, a complex of Taoist buildings situated in southeastern urban Beijing, in Xuanwu District. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship, especially by the reigning monarch of the day, pre-dates Taoism. You will also visit the Silk Road Market for some shopping. Dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a performance at the Peking Opera.
Day 7 - Beijing

Morning visit to the Canadian Embassy. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, with its typical Chinese gardens. It is ranked amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world. In 1998, it was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Day 8 - Beijing

Morning visit to the Military Museum, showcasing weapons from World War II, as well as modern weapons developed in China. In the afternoon, there will be hiking at Fragrant Hills. After dinner, enjoy a Gongfu Show (martial art show).
Day 9 - Beijing

Morning tour of Beijing Hai Park, It covers some 170 acres, half of which is water. The focus is on Bei Hai, the most northerly of the three lakes - called "seas" (hai) - that lie roughly north-south along the western side of the Imperial City. In the afternoon, visit the Silk Road Market for some last-minute souvenir shopping. Farewell Dinner.
Day 10 - Day of Return

Return to Canada.
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Tour costs include:

Airfare from Dorval or Toronto to Beijing and back
Roundtrip transfers between the airport and the hotel
8-night accommodations in hotels with private bathrooms
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
10 visits to local attractions (Great Wall and Olympic Site, Beijing Zoo and Panda House, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Pearl Market, Canadian Embassy, Summer Palace, Military Museum, hiking at Fragrant Hills, Beijing Hai Park, Silk Road Market)
Entrance fees to all the sites being visited
Arranging for 2 venues for band/orchestra/choir to perform
Arranging for hand-in-hand program (including book exchange)
Tickets to the Chinese Acrobatics Show, Peking Opera and Gongfu Show
One complimentary teacher for every six paying passengers
All service charges and taxes

Cost per person:

The above prices apply for March and April 2010. Costs apply for departures from Toronto or Montreal. For Ottawa groups, the cost is higher by $75.00 per person.

Tour costs

40 paying passengers	$3,234.00
30 to 39 paying passengers	$3,254.00
20 to 29 paying passengers	$3,410.00
6 to 19 paying passengers	$3,510.00
Taxes/airlines surcharges (subject to change)	$514.00
All-inclusive insurance	$217.00
Double room supplement	$199.00
Private coach supplement (for groups of less than 40)	$50.00