PEREGRINE TRAVEL In Joint Venture With Shaanxi Cultural Relics Promotion Center Proudly Presents You With Unique Access To The Treasures Of Xian That Are NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sample Venue: Close View of Pit #5 at The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (Not open to the public) THE XIAN VIP TOUR DIFFERENCE Xian VIP Tours are filled with discovery, quality, and the depth of experience. Our one-of-a-kind itineraries are designed with special behind the scene visits made possible by our joint venture with the Shaanxi Cultural Relics Promotion Center. Our exclusivity of these VIP Tours enables us to provide you with knowledgeable tour guides appointed by the Shaanxi Cultural Relics Promotion Center. In an effort to protect these treasured relics, the Shaanxi government permits only 30 VIP guests a day worldwide. 9000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite S393, Danville, California 94506, USA Tel: 925-451-7848 Fax: 925-397-3118 PeregrineTravel@comcast.net file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 1 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:30]
THE EMPEROR & HIS SILENT SENTINELS More than two millennia ago, Qin Shihuang unified China, giving himself the title of Huang Di Emperor. As the first emperor of unification, he created the foundation for 2,000 years of dynastic rule. He introduced universal written language, currency, and weights and measures. He began the construction of the Great Wall. But most extraordinary is his personal legacy in death a monumental tomb filled with more than 8,000 fully armored terracotta warriors and horses. Unearthed in 1974, this magnificent mausoleum is the world s greatest archeological find since Tutankhamun s tomb in 1922. Who was this emperor and what do we make of this incomparable historical discovery now on UNESCO s list of World Cultural Heritage Sites? XIAN HIGHLIGHTS * Depict sites or experiences not open to the public Day 1 Xian Highlights: Our VIP Tour begins at the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archeological Research* where you will see restoration work in action on murals over 1300 years old. There, you will see restored bronze pieces and even a princess crown that took 2 years to restore by a team of Chinese and German archeologists. Your tour will continue on to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shihuang where more than 8000 life-size statues, each sculpted with its own individuality, have stood guard around Emperor Qin s tomb for more than 2000 years. Not only do you get to see what ordinary tourists see when visiting the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses; but as part of our VIP Tour, you get to visit Pit No. 5* where you will walk down to a pit and see actual Terracotta Soldier armor pieces still buried in the ground (more than 2000 years ago). After the Terracotta Museum, you will visit the Neolithic Village of Banpo that contains relics from the earliest known inhabitants of China. You will also have time for shopping and start your own collection of artifacts and souvenirs. Day 2 Xian Highlights: Your morning begins with a drive to the Famen Temple and Museum where it houses the true body phalanx of Sakyamuni, the Buddhist patriarch. You are now entering the Buddhist Holy Land of China. Famen Temple attracts pilgrims from all around the world and is considered sacred in the Buddhist religion. As part of our VIP Tour, you are invited to visit the Underground Vault* that stores the most valuable Buddhist relics. In the afternoon you will visit the Qianling Mausoleum of Tang Dynasty. A short walk up to the mausoleum offers you a beautiful natural scenic view of the area. Day 3 Xian Highlights: Our VIP Tour begins at the Xian Municipal Institute for Archeological Research* where you can see the vessel that stores the oldest wine in the world (1000 years old). The highlight here is, with white gloves on, you get to hold in your hands original artifacts worth millions of dollars.* Needless to say, this will be a most memorable experience. You will then visit the Museum of Forest of Steles in Xian. Here, you not only get to appreciate different styles of Chinese calligraphy written by famous authors and poets from the Han Dynasty to Qing Dynasty collections engraved in stone tablets, you are taught how to make inscription from selected Steles.* Each stele is limited to certain number of rubbing, but as part of our VIP Tour, the inscription copy you made is yours to keep as a valuable collector s item.* In the afternoon our VIP Tour will visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum where over 370,000 precious relics were unearthed in Shaanxi province. You will get to go inside the National Treasure Vault* where mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs are kept. Here, you will see the original murals depicting when the game POLO was first introduced to China during the Tang Dynasty. You will also be able to appreciate individual murals that paved the pathway (over 60 meters long) to one of the great Tang Dynasty tombs. file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 2 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
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BEIJING TOUR SCHEDULE & ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Departs US for Beijing, China crossing the International Date Line Arrives in Beijing airport. Greet by our tour guide. Transfer to hotel in Beijing Day 3 Breakfast at hotel 09:00-09:30am En route to visit Forbidden City 09:30-11:30am Forbidden City & Imperial Museum (2 hr) 11:30-12:00pm En route to lunch 12:00-13:00pm Lunch at Sichuan Restaurant 13:00-13:45pm En route to visit Summer Palace 13:45-15:15pm Summer Palace & boat ride on Kunming Lake (1.5 hr) 15:15-16:00pm En route back to town 16:00-17:00pm Shopping 17:00-17:30pm En route to dinner 17:30-19:00pm Peking duck Dinner (1.5 hr) 19:00-19:30pm En route to Kung Fu Show 19:30-21:00pm Kung Fu Show (1.5 hr) 21:00-21:30pm En route back to hotel Day 4 Breakfast at hotel 08:30-10:00am En route to the Great Wall 10:00-11:30am Visiting the Great Wall (1.5 hr) 11:30-12:45am En route to lunch 12:45-14:00pm Lunch at Commune by the Wall 14:00-14:45pm En route to visit Ming Tombs & Sacred Way 14:45-16:15pm Ming Tombs & Sacred Way (1.5 hr) 16:15-17:30pm En route back to town 17:30-18:30pm Shopping 18:30-19:00pm En route to dinner 19:00-20:00pm Dinner at Green Teahouse Restaurant 20:00-20:30pm En route back to hotel Day 5 Breakfast at hotel 09:00-09:30am En route to visit Temple of Heaven 09:30-11:30am Temple of Heaven (2 hrs) 11:30-12:00pm En route to lunch 12:00-13:00pm Hot Pot lunch at Huangchenlaoma Restaurant 13:00-13:30pm En route to Hutong Tour 13:30-15:00pm Hutong Tour (1.5 hr) 15:00-15:30pm En route to shopping 15:30-16:30pm Shopping 16:30pm Return to hotel to rest 18:30pm Dinner at hotel restaurant Day 6 Breakfast at hotel 07:00am Depart hotel to Beijing airport for flight to Xian 12:00 noon Arrives in Xian. Greet by our tour guide. 13:00pm Transfer to hotel in Xian/Lunch at hotel 15:00-16:30pm Tour of the City Wall, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarters and Mosque 16:30pm Return to hotel to rest 19:00pm Dinner at hotel Beijing Tour includes: private guide who speaks language of your choice & private air-condition motor coach with driver 3 meals a day and 1 show file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 6 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
entrance fees to all venues economy airfare from Beijing to Xian XIAN VIP TOUR SCHEDULE & ITINERARY Day 7 Breakfast at hotel 08:00-08:30am En route to watch restoration work from behind-the-scene 08:30-09:30am Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archeological Research* (1 hr) 09:30-10:00am En route to Neolithic Village of Banpo 10:00-10:45am Neolithic Village of Banpo (45 minutes) 10:45-11:30am En route to visit terracotta warriors and horses 11:30-13:30pm Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shihuang (2 hrs) 13:30-14:30pm Lunch at Friendship Restaurant (private room) 14:40-15:40pm Pit No.5* (10 minutes walking on foot) 16:00-17:00pm En route back to town 17:00-18:30pm Shopping 18:30-19:00pm En route to DaFachang Dumpling Restaurant 19:00-20:30pm Dinner at Dafachang Dumpling Restaurant 21:00pm Back to hotel * depicts venues not open to the public Day 8 Breakfast at hotel 08:00-10:00am En route to visit Famen Temple 10:00-12 noon Famen Temple (30 minutes) and Jewelry Storage House (30 minutes) Underground Vault* (1 hr) 12:00-13:00pm En route to picnic lunch 13:00-14:00pm Picnic lunch with wine at a natural scenic setting 14:00-15:30pm Museum of Qianling Mausoleum (30 minutes) Qianling Mausoleum of Tang Dynasty (1hr) 15:30-17:30pm En route back to town 17:30-18:30pm Shopping 19:00-21:40pm Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show 22:00pm Back to hotel * depicts venues not open to the public Day 9 Breakfast at hotel 08:00-08:30am En route to see and hold ancient artifacts in your hands 08:30-10:00am Xian Municipal Institute of Archeological Research* (1.5 hr) 10:00-10:30am En route to visit Forest of Steles 10:30-12:30pm Museum of Forest of Steles (1 hr) Learn to make your own inscription print from selected stele* (1 hr) 12:30-13:00pm En route to restaurant for lunch 13:00-14:00pm Lunch at a first rate restaurant 14:00-14:30pm En route to visit historical museum 14:30-17:00pm Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum (1.5 hr) See display of murals from the Tang tombs in National Treasure Vault * (1 hr) (National Treasure Vault opens on MWF only) 17:00-17:30pm En route back to town 17:30-18:30pm Shopping 19:00-20:00pm Dinner at Laosunjia Pao Mo Restaurant 20:30pm Back to hotel * depicts venues not open to the public Day 10 (Option 1) (Option 2) Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Xian airport/ Fly from Xian to Beijing to connect to international flight back to the US Transfer to Xian airport/ Fly from Xian to Shanghai Xian VIP Tour includes: private guide who speaks language of your choice & private air condition motor coach with driver 3 meals a day including 1 dinner show entrance fees to all venues including VIP access fees economy airfare from Xian to Beijing (Option 1) or from Xian to Shanghai (Option 2) file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 7 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
SHANGHAI TOUR SCHEDULE & ITINERARY Day 10 Afternoon 15:00-16:00pm 16:00-17:30pm 18:00pm 21:30pm Day 11 All day Evening Day 12 Arrive in Shanghai. Greeted by our tour guide Transfer to hotel in Shanghai Lunch at hotel Visit the Jade Buddha Temple Visit a tailor-made clothes store for a chance to have your Chinese outfit custom-made Dinner followed by an astonishing acrobatic show Return to hotel Breakfast at hotel Sightseeing Shanghai Highlights: The Shanghai Museum The French Quarters Nanjing or Huai Hai Road Yu Yuan Garden and its neighboring Old Shanghai Bazaar The Children s Palace The Bund Lunch and Dinner included Return to hotel Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Shanghai/Pudong International airport for flight back to the US Shanghai Tour includes: private guide who speaks language of your choice & private air-condition motor coach with driver 3 meals a day and 1 show entrance fees to all venues Peregrine Travel Inc. 9000 Crow Canyon Road Suite S393 Danville, California 94506 U.S.A. Tel: 925-451-7848 Fax: 925-397-3118 Email: PeregrineTravel@Comcast.net Tour Code : PTSIAVIP12 Beijing/Xian/Shanghai VIP Tour file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 8 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Depart Home for Beijing Arrive Beijing Beijing Beijing Beijing Beijing to Xian Xian Xian Xian Xian to Shanghai Shanghai Depart Shanghai for Home 1. VIP Delegation Tour Beijing (4 Nights), Xian (4 Nights), Shanghai (2 Nights), 12 days Includes: a. VIP access to the VIP sites in Xian b. English speaking Local Guide at each City to meet and guide the VIP group c. English Speaking Tour Guide to meet VIP s at each airport d. Hotels as specified in the itinerary based on double occupancy ( Xian 4 Nights, Beijing 4 Nights, Shanghai 2 Nights) All Hotels will be Five Stars. Xian ( Xian Sheraton, Xian Sofitel), Beijing (Renaissance Marriott Hotel ), Shanghai ( J. W. Marriott). e. All Meals (American Full Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinner) f. Airport transfers and sightseeing by private deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach. g. Admission fees to all sites per itinerary h. Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Xian i. Legend of Kung Fu Show in Beijing j. Acrobatic Show in Shanghai k. Economy Airfare from Beijing to Xian, and from Xian to Shanghai l. Baggage allowance is one piece of checked baggage not exceeding 44 lbs within China. One piece of hand carry-on is allowed. Excludes: a. Roundtrip air from Home Destination to Beijing and from Shanghai to Home Destination. b.. Transportation of heavy luggage in excess of aforementioned limit c. Expenses of purely personal nature d. Room service charges (such as mini-bar, internet charges etc.) e. Gratuities to the International Tour Director, National Tour Guide, Local Tour Guide, Drivers, and Hotel Porters f. China Individual Visa Fee g. Travel Insurance file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 9 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Note: 1. Hotel, schedules and itinerary are subject to change without notice. 2. Given the unique nature of the Xian VIP Tour, the Shaanxi Government has respectfully requested that all VIP s sign a Code of Conduct Agreement. What Makes XIAN VIP TOUR So Unique? Exclusivity: No one can have access to these VIP Venues except through Peregrine Travel s XIAN VIP Tour Access to sites NOT open to the public See what the public do not get to see Touch what the public do not get to touch Only 30 people per day worldwide are allowed by the Chinese Government to see the Xian VIP Tour (To protect these national treasures) Memorable life experience that will allow you to tell your friends what you see that they did not get to see, and may never be able to get to see Experience only what dignitaries get to experience No Lines, therefore more comfortable for the elderly 9000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite S393, Danville, California 94506, USA Tel: 925-451-7848 Fax: 925-397-3118 PeregrineTravel@comcast.net file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 10 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Detail Xian VIP Tour Descriptions Day 1 Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archeological Research This is a highly secured government building that is NOT open to the public. This is where the Shaanxi Government uses Chinese Scientists and German Scientists to painfully restore newly excavated relics within the province. Our VIP s will see the following (Not Open to Public): German Scientists (joint venture between China and Germany) restoring bronze pieces excavated from the Terracotta Excavation sites (Chin Dynasty) Chinese Scientist restoring the Tang Dynasty murals excavated from the Tang Tombs Treasure Vault that hold some of the precious relics German Scientist Restoring Bronze Crane Excavated together with the Terracottas file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 11 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Bronze Crane being restored Tang Empress s Crown (took over 2 years to restore) file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 12 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Chinese Scientists Restoring Tang Mural Close Up Photo Opportunity with Terracotta Soldier file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 13 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Close Up View of the Armor of a Terracotta Soldier Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shihuang (Pronounced as Chin Su Huang). Emperor Qin is the first emperor of China. He united all of China and built the Great Wall. The Terracotta Warriors were soldiers used to protect his tomb in the next life. His tomb too over 30 years to build. Our VIP s will see {the following that are NOT open to the public): Terracotta Pit Number 5. This is the famous Pit Number 5 that is NOT open to the public. Here you can actually walk down to a working pit where you will see a Terracotta Soldier s Armor still in the ground as originally discovered. file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 14 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Pit Number 5 where our VIP s will walk down to Excavation Site Note the Terracotta Solider Armor in the soil. Close-up View of Terracotta Armor in Pit # 5 file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 15 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Note the Terracotta Armor Pieces in the ground as buried over 2000 years ago. Close up view of Chinese History Detailed Tour Descriptions file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 16 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Day 2 Famen Temple. During the Tang Dynasty, the emperors all pay homage to the Famen Temple because it housed the Finger-Bone of Buddha. During the later part of the Tang Dynasty, the Finger-Bone disappeared as a result of the Huichang Suppression of Buddhism. For centuries, Chinese Buddhists tried to find the Sacred Buddha s Bone. Surprisingly, it was rediscovered by Chinese archeologists in 1984 in an unearthed crypt near the old pagoda site of the Famen Temple. Buddhist from all over the world pay pilgrimage to the Famen Temple to worship the sacred Buddha s Bone. Famen Temple Buddha"s Bone Our VIP s will see the following (NOT open to the Public): Underground Treasure Vault. This is a Treasure Vault that is heavily guarded and Not open to the public. Inside the vault, our VIP s will see: file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 17 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
A Stone Carving (over 12 foot long) from the Tang Dynasty that describes in details the measurements, color of the Buddha s Bone. This stone carving is significant because it is proves the authenticity of the Buddha s Bone that was housed in the Famen Temple, lost and later rediscovered. Precious relics that were discovered at the same time the Buddha s Bone was rediscovered. You will see a piece of garment Over 2000 years old (kept inside a plastic display case) perfectly preserved with all the bright colors and fine designs. Close examination will review that this garment has already disintegrated into fine powder form. Garment over 2000 years old Detailed Tour Descriptions Day 3 Xian Municipal Institute Archeological Research. This Research Building is NOT open to the Public. Inside this Institute, our VIP s will see the following that are NOT open to the Pubic: Possibly the Oldest Wine in the world still in good condition. This wine authenticated as over 1000 years old was discovered in Xian. The wine was very sealed and scientists were able to determine it was still in good condition. file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 18 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
1000 Years Old Wine was well preserved in this wine container. At this Institute, our VIP s will have a ONCE IN A LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE. They will sit around a velvet table and put on white gloves. An official will present one piece at a time, authentic relic pieces that are thousands of years old. These Treasures are normally put in museums and inside display cases. Our VIP s will have the chance to hold each piece and closely examine the artifacts while an expert describes the history and significance of each piece. Only one piece will be showed at a time. A total of about 12 pieces that cover for 5000 years of history will be shown. This Bronze Piece is over 2000 years old file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 19 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
These 24 karat gold pieces weigh exactly 1 KG each. To make them the exact weight, holes are punched to adjust the weight. These pieces are over 2500 years old. Appreciating a pair of Jade Pigs file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 20 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Considered as the most well preserved and precious Pair of Jade Pigs ever discovered in China (Over 2500 years old) The same Pair of Jade Pigs discussed in a leading publication Forrest of Steles. The Forrest of Steles is also known as the Temple of Confucius. It was build in the year 1087 AD and started with over 1000 Steles (Stone Tablets) inscribed with the most important calligraphy and teachings at that time. Over time, the number of Steles grew to over 3500 and is considered a National Treasure not only because it recorded some of the most important teachings, but also because it preserved the most important calligraphy of many of the best known Chinese scholars, including Confucius. It is being considered by the UNESCO as a designated World Heritage Site. The Forrest of Steles is open to the public, but our VIP s will experience the following that is ONLY available to our VIP s: Each of our VIP will be taught by the staffs of the Forrest of Steles how to make an inscription of a pre-selected Stele (we have selected over 30 Steles for our VIP s use). The inscription process include: putting carbon powder on the Stele putting a thin rice paper on the Stele file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 21 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Using a brush to brush on the rice paper The calligraphy will be copied onto the rice paper This entire process of training and copying will take Approximately 1hour. This copy of the Stele is very Valuable as each Stele is limited to how many times A copy can be made (to preserve the quality of the Stele). The Steles selected for our VIP s are as old 703 AD. EACH VIP WILL BE ABLE TO KEEP HIS/HER COPY OF THE STELE AS LIMITED EDITION AND A VALUABLE COLLECTIBLE. Brushing the Rice Paper on the Stele Finalizing the copy of the Stele file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 22 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Finished copy of the Stele. A Limited Edition & Valuable Collectible. Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. This museum was built in 1991 and an exhibition area of over 11,000 square meters (110,000 square feet). The design of the museum is based on Tang architecture, With a collection of over 370,000 pieces of relics, it has the largest collection of paintings from over 20 Tang Tombs (Tang is considered as the most prosperous dynasty among all Chinese dynasties). Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum The Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum is open to the public, but our VIP s will be able to visit following that is NOT open to the Public: file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 23 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
Our VIP s will be escorted to the underground Treasure Vault. This Vault is normally locked up with no one inside the vault. Inside the Vault, our VIP s will be able to appreciate the most valuable Tang Murals that are not even exhibited in the museum. This Treasure Vault has been visited by many of the World Leaders, including former President Clinton of United States. Inside this vault, our VIP s will see a Tang Mural showing the Polo Game was already introduced to China over a thousand years ago through the Silk Road. Murals Showing Polo Game in Tang Dynasty file:///d:/peregrinetravelgroup/xian_vip.htm 24 25 [2008-1-8 6:15:31]
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