A Trip To China by Daniel Boyden https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih A trip that includes memory's to last a lifetime. en-us 2016-05-18 00:42:39 UTC 2023-04-04 18:33:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Travel Dazzle Company Details dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/111361966 When you choose Travel Dazzle you guaranty an easy and quick stress free booking process that will get you on your way to your destination in no time. We also guaranty life long memories that you will be bragging about until you book your next trip with us, Because when you choose Travel Dazzle we know you will book again. The current China trip that Travel Dazzle is offering is very appealing to family or friends that want to go and explore a very foreign environment whilst being comfortable and relaxed. You can check out our "information and Reasons to travel to China" Pad to hear more about what to expect. ]]> 2016-05-18 01:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/111361966 Information and Reasons to travel to China dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/111484768 All power within the Government of the Peoples Republic of China is divided among several bodies that come together to form the Chinese government. The government insures that your stay in china will be a safe and exciting experience. China is known for there extremely high population and their original language is standard mandarin. Other things to consider in China is the great weather which averages at around 26 through mid July, one of the bests times to travel to China. The scenery in China is also the place for some of the greatest scenery whether it be man made like the great wall, Ancient Temples or natural like the the Rainbow mountains in Zhangye's Danxia.

Reference:http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/article-five-top-reason-visit-china.htm
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/in_depth/china_politics/government/html/1.stm]]> 2016-05-18 15:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/111484768 Before you go to China dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/112857748 In order to travel to China you must have a valid passport and travel visa, but most importantly you must acquire a letter of permission that verifies your business in china which in this case will be tourism and vacation. After you have all of your papers you must think about all of you immunizations and medication. Another thing you may or may not think about before travelling is the health/safety risks. A great website to find the health/safety risks is http://www.ilo.org/safework/countries/asia/china/lang--en/index.htm. Of course the last piece of knowledge you must know is the time zone differences. China is 12 hours ahead of Toronto so the trip has been planned accordingly. ]]> 2016-05-27 15:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/112857748 Intinerary  dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/112879595 Day 1: Arrival in Xi'An . Check into the hotel in the town, visit City Wall, Muslim Street Market, Great Mosque.Then stay in Xi'an
Day 2: Day tour by high speed train to Luoyang to visit Long Men Grottoes, you have an option to drive longer than just one hour to visit the Shaolin temple. drive back to Luoyang boarding on the high speed train back to Xi'an then Stay in Xi'an for another night.
Day 3: Check out of the hotel in the morning. day tour to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors as well as Wild Goose Pagoda, explore the town. Take overnight train arriving in Pingyao the next morning. 
Day 4: Arrive in Pingyao in the morning. take a taxi to the wall town, check into the guest house in traditional Chinese style. Free time in the day. Stay in Pingyao that night.
Day 5: Stay for another day in Pinyao visiting Shuanglin Temple, ZhenGuo Temple, located outside the walled town, cab for about 10 mins back.
Day 6: Take public bus to TaiYuan city, you can visit JinCi Temple as well as the ShanXi Provincial Museum. Stay in TaiYuan for the night.
Day 7: Take public bus to Datong to visit Yungang Buddhist Grottoes. Stay in Datong for the night.
Day 8: take train to Beijing from Datong train. leaving in the morning and arriving in Beijing. Stay in Beijing
Day 9: Tian'an Men Square, Forbidden City, HuTong tours, If time permits, go and visit the Temple of Heaven
Stay in Beijing
Day 10: Great Wall tour, make sure that you choose to the right section of the wall, Comparatively speaking, MutianYu section or jinshanling section are the best for visitors Drive back to the town to visit Summer Palace then your trip in China ends, flight out of China

]]> 2016-05-27 17:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/112879595 dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113065619 2016-05-30 15:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113065619 Accomodations and Food dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113339267 The Golden Flower Hotel in Xian is the first hotel you will be staying in on your trip to China. After staying for two nights the next hotel will be the Fengyan Jianguo in Pingyao. After Pingyao you will stay in the Red Gulf Hotel in taiyuan. The hotels chosen are all great places in great locations but while you are in China you must know the hottest spots to eat. China has many of great Restaurants and cafes but some of the most convenient for the trip might be Defachang in Xian, Hengshengfu in Pingyao or Tangdapang in Taiyuan.]]> 2016-06-01 14:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113339267 Budget  dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113343046 Overall = $1943 CAD ¥9989.46 CNY

Hotels = $648 CAD   $3317.61 CNY
Two nights in the Golden Flower will cost $156 CAD ¥791 CNY
Overnight train will cost $10-$32 CAD ¥50.74- ¥162.36 CNY depending on the seat you want
Two nights in Fengyan Jianguo will cost $170 CAD ¥862.56 CNY
One night in the Red Gulf Hotel $88 CAD ¥446.52 CNY
One night in Garden Hotel $135 CAD ¥691.17 CNY
Two nights in Beijing International Hotel $89 CAD $455.66 CNY

Transportation = $1295 CAD  ¥6651.22 CNY

Flight to and from China will cost $1,249 CAD ¥6416.86 CNY
The high speed train to Louyang will cost approx $25 CAD ¥162 CNY
The public bus will cost you minimum of $20 CAD ¥102.69
]]> 2016-06-01 15:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113343046 Current Travel issue dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113958207 The biggest current travel issue would have to be terrorism. In China this is not a very big problem but it is definitely there, Whether it be petty crimes or major incidents. An article that talks about this problem very well is http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30373877. It goes on to talk about the religious barriers that groups of terrorists are fighting the Chinese government for. The article also explains that in China the terrorism is not aimed around locals or tourists its mainly aimed at the Government but stories have been told of a lot of innocents being caught up in the fighting. My personal opinion on this growing problem is that although tourism has had a slight decline due to this issue, it will not be effecting you on this trip and that China is still a very safe kind country. ]]> 2016-06-07 15:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/113958207 What to do and see dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/114009132 China has so many exciting activities that it will be hard to choose what you want to do or see but in this i will break down some of the best activity's. 
1.The Great Wall of China
The wall is a soft adventure experience that has a lot of historical value to China as its been around since 206bc Cost is approx $40 per person.
2. Forbidden City  
The forbidden city is located in Beijing and is a neat soft adventure for curious people that are interested in a classic Chinese experience. Will cost approx $55 for a days tour
3. Terracotta Army
The terracotta stone warriors are a big tourist attraction that brings in people that want to learn about the army of the first empire. This is soft adventure. Will cost approx $10 per person
4. Temple of Heaven 
The temple of heaven is a building that will immediately catch the attention of anyone visiting China. this is soft adventure. Will cost approx $28 for a days ticket.
5. Summer Palace 
The summer palace is also another ancient Chinese building that brings in a lot of tourists and includes a museum that teaches history of China. Will cost approx $26
6. Jiuzhaigou
A nature reserve and national park located in the north of China. This can be Hard adventure. There is no fee unless you do activitys in the park. 

Reference: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g294211-Activities-China.html]]> 2016-06-07 23:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/114009132 dboyden1416 https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/114018904 2016-06-08 01:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dboyden1416/h2mwzwe593ih/wish/114018904