Hit the slopes at Yabuli instead of the pavement in Beijing this winter. The Yabuli International Ski Resort are the biggest and the best ski resort in China, 200 kilometers in the east of Harbin. In Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), the resort was the hunting ground for royal family. We've got it all covered for you.
Day 1
Place & Transport: Beijing to Harbin, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Harbin), St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, The Northeast Tiger Park, Harbin Ice Lantern.
Meals: Chinese Lunch.
Detailed Itinerary:
St. Sofia Orthodox Church: The St.Sofia Orthodox Church is the largest Orthodox Church in the Far East. It is a perfect example of Byzantine architecture with a height of 53m. . Under the bright sun, the church, together with the square around it, reminds the Chinese, bizarrely, of the Red Square in Moscow. Now it serves as an architectural art museum run by the provincial government.
The Central Street: Originally built in 1898, Center Street is the most prosperous street in Harbin. It is also an architecture art gallery including the most influential four architecture schools in western-style architectural history, such as Baroque, Eclecticism and so on. Central Street is 1.450 meters in length and 21.34 meters in width of which 10.8 meters is motor way.
The Northeast Tiger Park: The Northeast Tiger Park in Harbin protects more than five hundred endangered purebred Siberian tigers. It is the largest wild natural park for the northeast tiger in the world. You can take a special vehicle into the area where you can closely watch the tigers, what's more exciting, there is a series of animals you can choose to feed tigers. The scene is unique in the world.
Harbin Ice Lantern: Fanciful sculpture are made in the shapes of animals, plants, buildings etc. Some of the larger ones have included a crystalline ice bridge. At night the sculpture are illuminated from the inside with coloured lights, turn the place into a temporary fantast-land.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Harbin to Yabuli
Today's Activities: Yabuli Ski Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch.
Detailed Itinerary: Yabuli International Ski Resort is 200 km east of Harbin. Covering an area of 23 square km, Yabuli International Ski Resort is the largest ski area with best facility in China. Yabuli has a number of quality down hill and country trails, some of which are comparable with those in North America and Switzerland. In 1996, the resort hosted the 3rd Asian Winter Games successfully. The resort is not only famous as a ski resort in China but also renowned for its scenic beauty.
Day 3
Place & Transport:Yabuli
Meals: Breakfast.
Detailed Itinerary: Ski on your own.
Day 4
Place & Transport:Yabuli
Meals: Breakfast.
Detailed Itinerary: Ski on your own.
Day 5
Place & Transport:Yabuli
Meals: Breakfast.
Detailed Itinerary: Ski on your own.
Day 6
Place & Transport:Yabuli to Harbin to Beijing, Flight No. TBA
Meals: Breakfast.
Detailed Itinerary: Free until be transferred to Harbin Airport for your flight to Beijing.
Note: If you choose to stay on in Yabuli for a few extra days, or arrive a few days early in Beijing, please let us know, and we'd be happy to extend your hotel bookings, or arrange additional tours for you.
* Prices are in US dollars, for one person. Prices are for references only, may vary according to different travel seasons.
* Better discounts are valible when travel in low season from Nov to March.
