China Performance Tour 2015

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1 China Performance Tour 2015 Proposed Itinerary Date Location Time Activity April 2, 2015 Home TBA Depart for Beijing (Thursday) April 3 (Friday) Beijing TBA Arrive in Beijing, the fascinating and colourful capital city of China and host city of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Clear customs. Board Bus for the 2008 Olympic Site to have a photoop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Check into hotel April 4 (Saturday) Beijing Breakfast at the hotel (daily) This morning we will start our sightseeing by visiting Tian anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. This has been the site of China s biggest, official celebrations as well as the country s most serious demonstrations. Chewing gum is prohibited! From Tian anmen square we will visit the Forbidden City. This home to 24 different Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties features 9,999 rooms and halls and countless priceless treasures. It was used exclusively by the Emperors household from 1421 to Board busses for the Great Wall stopping for on route Sightseeing at the Great Wall Welcome and chance to formally meet everyone involved in the tour. League of Astonishing Strings China Performance Tour Updated Sept 29, Subject to Change - Page 1

2 April 5 (Sunday) Beijing Shopping at the famous market in Beijing, the Xiu Shui Market. This is a chance to hone your bartering skills for everything from designer clothing to leather goods! - Dumpling Restaurant! Sound check at hall. (Near Hall) Performance (Forbidden City, Poly Theatre, China National Library Hall or Beijing Concert Hall) April 6 (Monday) Xuzhou Depart Beijing for Xuzhou by High Speed Train (2h45m) Arrive Xuzhou. Board busses for. After lunch check into hotel. Free time to relax or enjoy the indoor pool at the resort Depart Hotel for Venue Sound check (walking distance from venue) 19:30 Performance Xuzhou Concert Hall Accommodation: Xuzhou League of Astonishing Strings China Performance Tour Updated Sept 29, Subject to Change - Page 2

3 April 7 (Tuesday) Xuzhou Depart Xuzhou for by High Speed Train. Board bus for Hotel stopping for lunch on route Check into Hotel. Depart for Keqiao. Time to Shop and explore! Keqiao Late afternoon sound check at venue. Buffet near venue. Performance Lantian Grand Theater, Keqiao Accommodation: April 8 (Wednesday) Depart for Hanghzou. On route we will stop and see how tea is grown and harvested at the Tea Art and Factory. Situated in a small village just Hanzghou, this is the home of the most famous Chinese green tea known as Dragon Well Tea... After lunch we will visit the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul's Retreat) Late afternoon sound check and rehearsal at performance venue at theatre Performance Theatre Accommodation: League of Astonishing Strings China Performance Tour Updated Sept 29, Subject to Change - Page 3

4 April 9 (Thursday) Tongli Depart for Suzhou stopping in Tongli Water Town on route. Suzhou Depart Tongli Water Town for Suzhou. Arrive Suzhou. Board bus for Suzhou #1 Silk Factory. Find out how silk threads are made from the cocoons and watch skilled artisans make silk fabrics, embroidery and comforters. You will even be treated to a fashion show of traditional and modern silk garments. Accommodation: Suzhou April 10 (Friday) Suzhou Depart Suzhou for Shanghai Arrive Shanghai. Shopping & at market near Shanghai science and technology museum rehearsal at concert venue. Check-into Hotel. Performance at the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center Accommodation: Shanghai League of Astonishing Strings China Performance Tour Updated Sept 29, Subject to Change - Page 4

5 April 11 (Saturday) Shanghai Visit to the Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory Deck - the highest observation deck in the world at 100 stories above the Shanghai Skyline. The Bund and shopping on famous Nanjing Road. at Hot Pot restaurant Tonight we will attend a performance of the Shanghai Acrobats Accommodation: Shanghai April 12 (Sunday) Shanghai Shopping at the Yuyuan Market area, a beautifully preserved section of Shanghai that reflects the City as it used to be 100 years ago. Early Depart for Airport. Home City Depart Shanghai for Home League of Astonishing Strings China Performance Tour Updated Sept 29, Subject to Change - Page 5