8D MAGNIFICENT NORTHEAST CHINA HARBIN & SNOW TOWN WITH UFM100.3 DJ WEILONG $200 OFF Per Couple T: 6212 9686 HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive Winter Highlights Snow Town: Be awed by the out-of-the-world scenery with snow-capped wooden houses in the Snow Town resembling stout snow mushrooms Chan Brothers Travel Exclusive: visit Dream Home, a signature attraction in Snow town Yabuli Skiing Resort: Literally known as fruit garden in German and which used to be the hunting ground for royal family and nobilities in the Qing Dynasty, it is now an international ski resort Volga Monor: Experience Russian culture up close by visiting Volga Manor, a Russian-themed hotel and view landmark buildings including Saint Nicholas Church of Harbin, Pavlov Castle, Pushkin Salon and Forest Villa Yingjie Hot Spring Town: With a variety of hot spring baths of indoors and outdoors, gender separated or mixed, lay back and be rejuvenated by the hot spring water Sun Island Park International Snow Sculpture Art Expo: the earliest and largest park with the theme of snow fun in China Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival: the largest outdoor ice and snow art exhibition in the world Value Complimentary: 5* Shangri-La Hotel s Ice Palace Steamboat Russian cuisine at Volga Manor Horse-drawn sledge ride at Yabuli Ski Resort Accommodation: Exclusive upgrade of 2 nights stay at 5* Harbin Kempinski Hotel 1 night stay at Yabuli 5* Avaunce International Convention & Exhibition Center Hotel 1 night stay at 4* Volga Manor 1 night stay at 4* Yingjie Hot Spring Hotel Complimentary Gifts: Gloves, warm pack and DIY hand-painted Matryoshka Doll Local Gourmet Inclusions: Twice-cooked pork (Guo Bao Rou) Dongbei cuisine Farmer's feast Snow Town s Wild Mushroom and Chicken Stew Orient King of Dumpling Ha Lao Kee s Preserved Vegetable With Fish Steamboat DAY 1 SINGAPORE - HARBIN
(Meals on Board/Dinner) Assemble at Changi airport for your flight to Beijing or Shanghai or Guangzhou or Xiamen and transfer to ice city Harbin. Upon arrival, head to the famous Songhua River which becomes a natural skating rink during the winter season. Thereafter, visit Flood Control Monument and Central Street. Tonight, tuck into a hearty steamboat dinner at the famous Shangri-la Hotel's Ice Palace.
DAY 2 HARBIN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) This morning, proceed to visit the latest highlight of the city - Harbin Grand Theatre. The building, designed by MAD Architects from Beijing, was recently chosen from 3,000 projects as cultural building of the year 2015 by 55,000 readers of the prestigious ArchDaily. Enter Harbin Grand Theatre to observe the intricity of the building architect at own expenses. Later, visit Guandong Ancient Lane, which displays the culture of the Guandong period. Next, see St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the landmarks of Harbin. Thereafter, explore Sun Island and see the one of the 4 largest ice and snow festivals in the world at The Snow Sculpture Art Expo before checking out the colourful ice and snow sculptures at Ice and Snow Amusement World. DAY 3 HARBIN - YABULI SKI RESORT (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, proceed to Asia s biggest ski resort Yabuli Ski Resort. It used to be the hunting ground for the royal family and nobles during the Qing Dynasty. Yabuli Snow Mountain has the altitude of 1374.8m with snow accumulating to a thickness of 30 50 centimetres, making it ideal for skiing and other snow activities. Experience the thrills of skiing or other ski activities at your own expense at the best international ski resort of China. DAY 4 YABULI SKI RESORT - SNOW TOWN
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn sledge from Yabuli Ski Resort. After lunch, head to Snow Town, a fairytale-like yard where the snow is natural and pristine. Here, the snow looks like milk and hangs from the eaves to the ground, forming a unique scene of "snow curtains". Later, visit Dream Home, an iconic attraction in Snow Town that was left behind by local film productions, it is perfect for that insta-worth picture. As you walk along the avenues and climb to mid-mountain, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the township and the beautiful snowscape that unravels before you. Tonight, experience a traditional home stay where you can try out a traditional Chinese bed Kang. DAY 5 SNOW TOWN Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner After breakfast, spend the day at leisure exploring Snow Town. You may consider heading up to the highest peak of Yangcao Mountain with an altitude of 1686.9m. En route, view the densest forest, purest sunshine and the humble lifestyle of the loggers. DAY 6 SNOW TOWN - YABULI SKI RESORT - YINGJIE HOT SPRING TOWN
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, journey to Yingjie Hot Spring Town. En route, stop at Yabuli Ski Resort for lunch, and if you wish, you may indulge in more ski activities. Upon arrival at Yingjie Hot Spring Town, rejuvenate your mind, soul and body with a hot spring bath. Here, hot spring baths come in many varieties, indoors and outdoors, gender separated and mixed, developed and undeveloped. The entire valley becomes a stunning snowscape in winter, where you can experience a wintry hot spring experience. Note: Please prepare your own swimming costume and swim cap. DAY 7 YINGJIE HOT SPRING TOWN - HARBIN (Breakfast/Lunch/Russian Cuisine Dinner) After breakfast, proceed to return to Harbin and check in for your stay at Volga Manor. The building marries the unique Russian culture and architecture with the history of Harbin, and you can view some of the famous replicated Russian landmark buildings in the manor. This includes Saint Nicholas Church of Harbin, acclaimed as the Number 1 Orthodox Church in the Far East, Pavlov Castle which is remade by its original wood, Pushkin Salon which is named after famous poet, Pushkin and European style Forest Villa. Thereafter, participate in a DIY activity of hand-painting of your own Matryoshka Doll. Tonight, enjoy a Russian cuisine dinner within Volga Manor. DAY 8 HARBIN - SINGAPORE
(Breakfast/Meals on Board) After breakfast, if time permits, spend some time at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to Singapore. Additional Tour Package: RMB 450/ Adult, RMB220/Child (below 1.2m) 1. Harbin Grand Theatre (Admission) 2. Harbin Grand Theatre Ice Show Performance 3.Guandong Ancient Lane Optional Tour A) Yangcao Mountain : RMB340/Adult, Free of charge for child below 1.2m Optional Tour B) Snow Village Ten Mile Scenic Drawing : RMB350/Adult, Free of charge for child below 1.2m Optional Tour C) Yabuli Train Riade: RMB180/Pax Optional Tour D) Harbin Central Grand Theatre s spectacular show on ice: RMB180/Pax Shopping stops: Winter clothing, Russian craft store Remarks: 1. Triple sharing room will be additional roll-away bed in existing twin room, unless otherwise stated. 2. Triple sharing not available at Volga Manor and Yingjie Hot Spring Town, surcharge S$100 for single room stay 3. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified; Tour sequence of itinerary is subject to change; Tour 4. Groups on different flight schedule may be merged. 5. Any extension/deviation after the tour is subject to the stipulated date stated on the air ticket prior to departure. 6. All hotel ratings are based on local terms. If hotel is pending certification from the relevant body, we will use comparable to 3.5-4 star standards for your reference. 7. In the event of discrepancy between the Chinese and English tour itineraries, please refer to the Chinese itinerary for accuracy.