China Clásica y Japón Esencial con Hakone (2024)
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China Clásica y Japón Esencial con Hakone (2024)

Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China Shanghai, China
Luoyang, China
Luoyang, China Luoyang, China
Xi'an, China
Xi'an, China Xi'an, China
Beijing, China
Beijing, China Beijing, China
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan Tokyo, Japan
Kamakura, Japan
Kamakura, Japan Kamakura, Japan
Odawara, Japan
Odawara, Japan Odawara, Japan
Hakone, Japan
Hakone, Japan Hakone, Japan
Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Fujikawaguchiko, Japan Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Kawaguchiko, Japan
Kawaguchiko, Japan Kawaguchiko, Japan
Yamanashi, Japan
Yamanashi, Japan
Aichi, Japan
Aichi, Japan Aichi, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan Kyoto, Japan
Nara, Japan
Nara, Japan Nara, Japan
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, Japan Osaka, Japan
Visiting Itinerary Accommodation
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Days 1, 2, 3
Shanghai
2
Days 3, 4
Luoyang
3
Days 4, 5, 6
Xi'an
4
Days 6, 7, 8, 9
Beijing
5
Days 9, 10, 11
Tokyo
6
Day 11
Kamakura
7
Day 11
Odawara
8
Days 11, 12
Hakone
9
Day 12
Fujikawaguchiko
10
Days 12, 13
Kawaguchiko
11
Day 13
Yamanashi
12
Day 13
Aichi
13
Days 13, 14, 15
Kyoto
14
Day 15
Nara
15
Days 15, 16
Osaka
Shanghai
Shanghai

Day 1

Arrival. Welcome to China! Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon.

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Shanghai
Shanghai

Day 2

In the morning, our trip includes a visit round this impressive city. We will know the area of Pudong, located across the Huangpu River, is now the financial district, with its skyscrapers as the Pearl Tower. We include a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River which will give us great views of the two parts of the city. We will stroll the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a private garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea ceremony,traditional drink that plays an important cultural role in China. We will pass by one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. Then, visit Tianzifang, a former residential area known for its narrow, labyrinthine traditional streets with its small craft shops and art galleries. We finish the visit along the Bund with its old buildings that remind us of the influence of European trade. Free afternoon. If you wish, you can enjoy a boat trip to see Shanghai at night, it will be an unforgettable experience.

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Shanghai - Luoyang
Shanghai - Luoyang

Day 3

Transfer to the station. We take the high-speed train (a train is expected to leave at 07.17 h), and in a little over five hours, through many sections of pretty countryside, we cover the 1,000 km to LUOYANG. Lunch included. We see the impressive Buddhist caves of LONGMEN over more than a kilometre of the rocky walls of the river, where they sculpted more than 100,000 images of Buddha. We will include a boat trip. After this, transfer to the ancient city, where we cross its impressive wall and can enjoy the great traditional activity and its lit up streets.

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Luoyang - Longmen - Sanmexia - Xian
Luoyang - Longmen - Sanmexia - Xian

Day 4

In the early hours, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we visit the WHITE HORSE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, a huge monastery and place of study where Buddhists from all countries of the world. We continue our route to SANMEXIA. In this historic city we will see the Yellow River and the Baoulon temple with its tall pagoda and we will visit one of the best museums in China: the Guo museum with the funeral carriages of the former state of guo. Lunch included. We continue eastwards, passing of Mount Hua, a holy mountain. XIAN, arrival at the end of the afternoon.

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Xian
Xian

Day 5

We have arrived in the fascinating city where the silk route originated. First thing in the morning, we will go to see the TERRACOTA ARMY, with its thousands of life size clay soldiers that were found underground. We return to XIAN, where we will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda where we will enjoy a brief Chinese calligraphy course . Later, we go across through the walled centre. We will cross the Muslim quarter there and we will enter the mosque, where we will be able to see the multiple cultures and religions that have left their mark on this country. Our tour will also include entry tickets to the Drum Tower where we will enjoy a short show of traditional instrument playing. Free time.-

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Xian - Beijing
Xian - Beijing

Day 6

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Beijing
Beijing

Day 7

An exciting day awaits us. We will discover the main points of interest in the Chinese capital. We will have a full day visit in which we will visit some of the main avenues in the city. The Great Chinese Imperial Palace, better known as "The Forbidden City", the most majestic architectural complex in China from where 24 emperors ruled for almost 500 years. We will also have the opportunity to visit Jingshan Park where the Coal Hill is located, one of the best preserved imperial gardens in Beijing. We ascend to the top of the hill to have the best views (if the day is clear) on the Forbidden City. We will walk through the immense Tiananmen Square one of the largest squares in the world, and from them, we will appreciate the Great National Theater, Beijing Opera House. Lunch is included. Today, we will also visit the SUMMER PALACE, the Imperial House of the Qing Dynasty with its beautiful gardens and lakes. In the afternoon we include a tricycle ride through the traditional neigbourhood of Beijing, known as Hutong. In this area we can see the typical life style in these popular neighborhood, visit typical shops and even a traditional house, a Siheyuan, with all its lounges around a courtyard. Return to the hotel and overnight.*Note: For reasons of heritage protection and increased visitor safety, the governing body of the Imperial Palace or Forbidden City has reduced the daily capacity of visitors for an indeterminate period of time. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that such a visit will take place. If it cannot be carried out, it would be replaced by a visit to the Confucius Temple and also the Lama Temple, both also emblematic of Chinese history and culture.

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Beijing
Beijing

Day 8

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Beijing - Tokyo
Beijing - Tokyo

Day 9

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Tokyo
Tokyo

Day 10

In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.Free time in the afternoon. NOTE: During the Japanese Olympics, accommodation may be given near Narita airport.

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Tokyo - Kamakura - Odawara - Gora
Tokyo - Kamakura - Odawara - Gora

Day 11

We will leave Tokyo for KAMAKURA. This “oasis of peace” for two centuries was the capital of Japan, and treasures numerous sanctuaries, temples and gardens. In the Zen temple of Hokoku-ji we will stroll through its bamboo forest (admission included) and we can have a green tea. We also see Sugimoto-dera, the oldest temple in the city, founded in 734. Time in the pleasant city centre before seeing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu - admission included). Our route is subsequently one of scenic beauty following the Pacific Ocean. Free time for lunch and a stroll in ENOSHIMA, a small island in the ocean connected by a bridge. We continue to ODAWARA; here we include admission to the castle, an imposing medieval fortress (restored in the twentieth century) from the Edo era, one of Japan´s main castles. Accommodation.

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Gora - Mont fuji - Kawaguchiko
Gora - Mont fuji - Kawaguchiko

Day 12

Today´s stage is spectacular traveling to the beautiful area of Hakone, a region of lakes and mountains near Mount Fuji. We start the day going up OWAKUDANI, the “hell valley”, steam boiler, bubbling mud and sulphurous gases (Note: Access is sometimes closed due to high volcanic activity or toxic gases, in which case we would include the arakurayama sengen park). After that we go on to OSHINO HAKKAI, a small, picturesque village with 8 ponds and views of Mount Fuji. We continue to KAWAGUCHIKO, an idyllic city of small houses, flowers and mountains next to its beautiful lake, where we include a beautiful boat trip. Later we start to climb Mount Fuji where, on the road that takes us to the “fifth station” amidst spectacular forests and views, we reach a height of 2305 metres. Note: In winter, the climb to Mount Fuji is often closed by snow or other weather conditions; if this is so, we will go as far as we are authorised.Return to Kawaguchiko, with time to stroll near the lake. We will stay at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel), and have the chance to enjoy its ONSEN (public baths). Dinner included.Note: In the planned Ryokan, some rooms are in Japanese style, with accommodation on tatamis, and others are in western-style. Accommodation may sometimes be in a western type hotel.

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Kawaguchiko - Iyashi no sato nenba - Toyota - Kyoto
Kawaguchiko - Iyashi no sato nenba - Toyota - Kyoto

Day 13

We are only 130km (81 miles) from KYOTO. In the morning, we continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes to IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum. Its traditional houses have been transformed into arts and crafts shops, restaurants and traditional museums. We then have the opportunity to admire the SHIRAITO FALLS, considered done of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height of 150 metres. We will then continue to NAGOYA, the third most important city of Japan, on the shores of the Pacific. Here we will visit the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a must-see for motor lovers. We continue to KYOTO, accomodation.

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Kyoto
Kyoto

Day 14

We spend all day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II the city was the only major Japanese to escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. We head for the outskirts of Kyoto to Arashiyama, where we cross the Togetsukyo Bridge ("bridge over the moon"), which has fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five major Zen temples of Kyoto" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple, “the golden pavilion” and its wonderful gardens. Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time.

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Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka

Day 15

We leave for NARA and visit Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752, which has a giant Buddha and where passengers can take photos and touch and feed the deer that wander through the park. Lunch included. After the visit, we will see HORYUJI Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site that includes a seminary, monasteries and temples. Its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and an important place of worship. We continue to OSAKA, where we arrive in the evening. Accommodation in this modern city (Japan’s second city). We will visit Dotonbori, a colourful district filled with nightlife.

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Osaka
Osaka

Day 16

After breakfast, end of our services.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Shanghai

Day 2: Shanghai

Day 3: Shanghai, Luoyang

Day 4: Luoyang, Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an

Day 6: Xi'an, Beijing

Day 7: Beijing

Day 8: Beijing

Day 9: Beijing, Tokyo

Day 10: Tokyo

Day 11: Tokyo, Kamakura, Odawara, Hakone

Day 12: Hakone, Fujikawaguchiko, Kawaguchiko

Day 13: Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Aichi, Kyoto

Day 14: Kyoto

Day 15: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

Day 16: Osaka

Included
  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: SHANGHAI, Xian, BEIJING, TOKYO, KYOTO
  • Excursion: Tricycle ride through the traditional neigbourhood, Great Wall of China Mutianyu section
  • Boat: Boat trip, Kawaguchiko Lake
  • Evening transfer: Old City, Wangfujing street , Shinjuku , Traditional quarter of Gion , Dotonbori in Osaka
  • Ticket admission: Yuyuan Garden and demonstration of the Tea ceremony, White Horse Temple , Buddhist caves of Longmen , Baoulon Temple, Guo Museum , Terracota Army Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Chinese calligraphy course, mosque, show of traditional instrument playing in Drum Tower (not always guaranteed) , The Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace , Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Temple of Heaven, foot massage, Tai Chi class , Metro , Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple , Temple of Hokoku-ji and bamboo forest, Sugimoto-dera Temple, Great Buddha (Daibutsu) , Castle , Village Museum , Toyota Museum , Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkakuji Temple , Todai-ji Temple and Horyu-ji Temple.
  • Ferry: Huangpu River in Shanghai
  • Funicular: Great Wall of China
  • High speed train: Shanghai - Luoyang
  • Flights included: Beijing - Tokyo
  • 7 Lunch included in: SHANGHAI, LUOYANG, SANMEXIA, BEIJING, BEIJING, TOKYO, NARA
  • 2 dinner included in: BEIJING, KAWAGUCHIKO
Possible accommodations
SHANGHAI
  • NOVOTEL SHANGHAI ATLANTIS 4*
  • RAMADA LUOYANG DOWNTOWN 4*
  • MERCURE LUOYANG 3*
LUOYANG
    Xian
    • NOVOTEL XIAN SCPG 4*
    • DELTA BY MARRIOTT XIAN 5*
    • MERCURE BEIJING DOWNTOWN 4*
    PEKIN
      TOKIO
      • SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL 4*
      • TENSEIEN ODAWARA STATION 3*
      • FUJI KAWAGUCHIKO RESORT 4*
      GORA
        KAWAGUCHIKO
        • FUJI VIEW HOTEL KAWAGUCHIKO 4*
        • MIYAKO KIOTO HACHIJYO 4*
        • THE PRINCE KYOTO TAKARAGAIKE 4*
        KIOTO
          OSAKA
          • CANDEO OSAKA NAMBA 4*
          • HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OSAKA CITY CENTRE - MIDOSUJI 4*
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