6 Days Northeast Manchuria Cultural Exploration Tour from Beijing

Day 1 Beijing-Shenyang

Pick up from your hotel in Beijing (based on your requirement), you will be guided to board on a 5-hour high speed train to Shenyang. Upon arrival, our Shenyang local tour guide will holding with a welcome signal "Shenyang Private Tour" and transferred to have a simple lunch.

After lunch, first visit the Shenyang Imperial Palace, located in Shenhe District, also known as Shengjing palace, which was the palace in the early Qing Dynasty. It was founded in 1625 and completed in 1636. The total area is 63,272 square meters. It is not only one of the two remaining royal palace buildings in China, but also the only royal building complex outside the pass. After the Qing Dynasty moved its capital to Beijing, the Imperial Palace was called "the palace of capital accompanying" and "the palace of capital staying". Later it was called Shenyang Palace Museum. It inherits the Chinese ancient architectural tradition in the architectural art and integrates the Han, Manchu and Mongolian architectural art. It has a high historical and artistic value.

In the afternoon, move on to the Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum, located in Shenhe District, is a national key cultural relics protection unit. Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum, also known as "Da Shuai mansion" or "Shaoshuai mansion", is the official and private residence of Zhang zuolin, the northern warlord, and general Zhang Xueliang, the patriotic general. It was built in 1914, covering a total area of 36000 square meters and a total construction area of 27600 square meters. It is the best preserved former residence of celebrities in the northeast.

After the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Shenyang.

Day 2 Shenyang-Changchun

Continue you Shenyang tour in the morning, the first stop is Beiling Park (Zhaoling Tombs), Zhaoling Tombs, the mausoleum of the second generation of founding monarchs of Qing Dynasty, is located in the north of Shenyang, so it is also called "North Mausoleum". The cemetery covers an area of 160000 square meters. In addition to the empress, Zhaoling tombs also has a group of beautiful empresses. It is the most representative mausoleum in the early Qing Dynasty and one of the most complete ancient mausoleum buildings in China.

After lunch, drive back to the Shenyang downtown and pay a visi to the Shenyang Middle Street. Shenyang middle street, with a total length of 1500 meters, is the earliest commercial street in Shenyang, with a history of 369 years. It is also the first pedestrian street in China. It is a commercial district with a long history and prosperous transactions in Shenyang. It has a history of more than 350 years since it was opened in Ming and Qing Dynasties. A variety of small commodity markets are scattered in the alleys on both sides of the street.

In the afternoon, drive you to the Sheyang train station for your train to Changchun. Upon arrival, met your guide at the exit and transferred to your hotel in Changchun. The rest day is free on your own to explore Changchun city.

Day 3 Changchun-Harbin

Check out from your hotel and start your Changchun city tour. The first stop is Puppet Manchurian Palace. Changchun's place in Chinese history is cemented into place by Emperor Puyi's residence there from 1934 to 1941. Today his palace has been transformed into a museum which details a veritably atypical lifetime where he was a prisoner in his own home and denied the powers he felt were his birthright. The palace itself was created by the Japanese for Puyi to live in as the ruler of the Manchuko state. But of course, it was the Japanese who were in full control. In addition, displays of period items are on display such as clothing, jewelry, and Puyi's 1932 Cadillac. The well-organized museum is ranked with the highest tourist site rating of AAAAA. English explanations accompany most displays with varying levels of grammatical correctness.

Then,head to the Eight Ministeries of Manchukuo, The "Eight Major Departments" are the governing bodies of the puppet Manchukuo. Namely, the Ministry of Public Security (the Ministry of military affairs), the Ministry of justice, the Ministry of economy, the Ministry of communications, the Ministry of agriculture, the Ministry of culture and education, the Ministry of foreign affairs and the Ministry of people's livelihood. These political institutions, together with the Puppet State Council and the comprehensive law office (judicial and procuratorial organ), were built near Xinmin Street in Changchun, forming a building complex centered on the geological palace.

After eating, contunie the tour to Cultural Square. As the largest open area in Changchun City, Changchun Cultural Square is located at the center of the city, covering 20.5 hectares. It is the second-largest in the world (after Tian'anmen), and was to be the site of a Japanese palace. The main north-south road runs from the center of Xinminzhu Street to the main building of the square, the central axis line being 420 meters long. The roads are laid with granite stones, creating a natural, solemn and steady impression. where you can take some pictures or buy some local products and tourist souvenirs at its nearby shops, you can taste some ginseng tea if you visit the ginseng shops.

After the tour, you will be taken to the Changchun train station to catch the train to Harbin. Once you arrive, our Harbin local guide will meet you at the exit of train station, you will be taken back to your hotel in Harbin directly.

Day 4 Harbin

Pick you up at your hotel lobby. The first stop is Sun Island, Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, also known as Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair, is the birthplace and leader of the international snow sculpture art. Together with Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin Ice Lantern Fair at Zhaolin Park, it is known as one of the most important three theme parks of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. And due to its long exhibition period (60-70 days), high quality, various cultural themes, large scale and interesting activities, the expo is also known as "the world's largest ice and snow carnival". Snow Wonderland, a 3D snow-light show applying modern sound, light and digital technologies has been displayed at Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo recent days.

After lunch, head to the Siberian Tiger Park, which is most adventurous part of the tour. This park is located   on the northern side of the Songhua River and neighbors the Sun Island. Covering an area of 1,200,000 square meters, the park is considered the one and only place in the world to admire the purebred and scarce Siberian tiger (aka Manchurian tiger), one of the world's top 10 endangered animals. In the park, tourists can feed the tigers with meat even take photos with them.

Then, pay a visit to St. Spohia Church. The Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom of God or Saint SophiaCathedral in Harbin is a former Russian Orthodox church located in the central district of Daoli, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China.St. Sophia Orthodox Cathedral is one of the most magnificent structures inHarbin.

The last activity is walking on the historical Central Street. The Central Avenue is dubbed as "a gallery of European architectural art." The street, lined with a large number of Western architecture, is a must-see in Harbin. People who have never visited Moscow, Paris or Rome can gain a feeling and appreciation for the architecture of those cities by visiting the Central Avenue in Harbin. 

After the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Day 5 Harbin-Beijing

Free on your own to explore the Harbin city untill transferred to Harbin Railway Station, and you will take the 10-hour overnight train for Beijing. Overnight on train (4-bed cabin).

Day 6 Beijing

Arriving at Beijing Train Station in the early morning. You will be taken back to your hotel in Beijing (based on your requirement). Our service ends.

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