10D MT. CHANGBAI/ RED BEACH /DANDONG (VOLGA MANOR)

Your holiday begins with your flight to Shenyang, the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province. Upon arrival, proceed to visit Shenyang Imperial Palace.  The palace complex represents the highest level of artistry of early Manchu palace architecture. Next, visit Shenyang Manchurian Street .

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Today, depart by high speed rail to the capital of Heilongjiang - Harbin. Proceed to visit Taiyang (Sun Island, battery car included), tour Squirrel Garden and see picturesque waterfalls. Explore St.Sofia Cathedral Church. Next, visit Harbin’s commercial district, Zhong Yang Street. Here, European architecture, such as the baroque and rococo styled architecture is still prevalent. A stop will be made at Harbin Guandong Ancient Alley and Stalin Park. End the day with a visit to the Flood Prevention Memorial, built in remembrance of Harbin’s flood in 1957. Next, visit Middle East Railway Bridge.

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This morning, visit Volga Manor, where the magnificent Russian-styled architecture will surely bring you into a fairytale world. Proceed to Vodka Fort Museum to watch the royal wine vessel and taste an iced glass of vodka & sample Russian snacks. See Volga Red Bridge, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Petrov Oil Painting Art Palace and view the exterior of ancient sailing ships & unicorn buildings. Thereafter, coach on to Dunhua.

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Standing in the north-eastern region of China, the mystical Mt. Changbai is known as ‘The Number One Mountain at the Eastern Border’, where the Manchu people were said to have originated from. The mountain was considered a sacred place in the Qing dynasty. Visit Heavenly Pool (Tianchi), a sacred volcanic lake for the Korean and Manchu people. It is China’s deepest lake and is located at the highest altitude. Next, marvel at the thundering Changbai Waterfall that flows into the Songhua -jiang River and visit the Changbaishan Underground Forest. (During Sept 15 - Oct 10, enjoy the autumn leaves along the way, especially at the Changbaishan area.)

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After breakfast, visit MeiRenSong Sky BridgePark and Korean Flowers Valley Folk Village - Korean Intangible Culture Museum, Korean Folk Village Home Visit , and Experience Korean Sports. Depart for Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province and the former capital of the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. Next , visit ["There is a mountain here"] an adorably named and well-known tourist town, perfect for taking photos. 

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After breakfast, proceed to Shenyang. View the exteriors as we drive by the Automobile Manufacturing Plan GATE 1, Eight Departments of Manchukuo  and Liberation Truck Sculpture. Thereafter, visit the Shenyang Expo Garden, the only international horticultural garden in the forest. (*Shenyang World Expo Park will be replaced by Shenyang Beiling Park if closed.)

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Coach on to Dandong, a city in Liaoning Province. It is the largest Chinese border city on the banks of the Yalu River, and on the border between China and North Korea. Upon arrival , proceed to visit (exterior) Broken Bridge (Duanqiao) spanning the Yalu River. Duanqiao bridge was badly damaged by American Bombers during the Korean War in the 1950s. Next, enjoy a Cruise Ride on Yalujiang River, which borders China and North Korea. Continue to visit Chinese People's Volunteer Army Floating Bridge Site, Moon Island, Volunteer Army Park and Andong Old Street Food Street.

☆ Special Arrangement : Three different spots to view the mysterious country of North Korea: Village/ Urban/ Industrial Area 

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Today proceed to Red Beach Scenic Area*. It is famous for its special wildlife. Many rare types of birds can be found in this area, living among the reed beds that front the shoreline. A special type of red seaweed is found here that gives the area a deep red colour, hence the name.

View Dao Mengwan. ☆Jun to Sep: Take the small rice field train to view the rice fields (in case of bad weather, scenic spot will be cancelled with no replacement. Natural scenes are subject to weather condition. Red Beach will be replaced by Benxi Water Cave, 5A Scenic Area Wonders of the world stalactites if we are unable to visit Red Beach.)

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Today, be fascinated by the Mystic Slope and Siping Ancient Alley. Thereafter, visit Zhong Jie, the 369-year-old main shopping centre in Shenyang.

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore. We hope you have enjoyed your vacation with SA Tours!

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