The BEAMS’08 Companion Program is designed to give you an unforgettable experience of Chinese culture with four and a half days journey.

Take a Wonderful cultural journey through the ancient Land of China

Wednesday, July 9

This full day journey is prepared for all participants and companions.

The Terracotta Warriors are one of China's most famous and popular tourist sites, over 2000 old, with incredible collection of 6,000 men and their horses standing there. They were originally constructed to protect the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The Warriors are now housed in a huge airplane hangar and despite their fame and the throngs of tourists visiting the site, they are still incredibly impressive.

Huaqing Hot Spring (huaqing chi)

is were a popular retreat with Emperors more than 2500 years ago, many of whom enjoyed bathing in the perfectly clear mineral water. Today this is a favorite site for Chinese tourists. In fact, there is not a great deal to actually see here, but the history behind the area is very vivid and colorful! The most romantic story that accompanies the history of the springs is that of the Chinese equivalent of Romeo and Juliet; the story of the Emperor Xuan Zong and his concubine Yang Guifei. A beautiful tragedy story Want to know more details? Take a look!

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