3 Days - “Civilization and Sin” - A Trip to Langfang
Situated between two of China’s powerhouses, Beijing and Tianjin, Langfang
is in an ideal location to make a weekend getaway for the visitor wishing to see an up and coming city with a different flavor. Langfang’s population boom is relatively recent. Until the early 1970s, the city was more or less known as a hick town. After China Petroleum Pipeline relocated one its hub to the city in 1973, however, the population grew exponentially, along with the job market (some have even begun to call Langfang the “Silicon Valley of China”). Langfang has surprisingly stayed relatively green, filled with parks, including the very large “Nature Park” in Langfang’s Northwest quarter. To the city’s Northeast is the “Oriental University City,” a recently constructed pocket of civilization and education that is filled with thousands of students, over 30 universities, a mini version of L’Arc De Triomphe, and a main avenue that is lined with plaques dedicated to history’s “pillars of civilization.” Langfang City’s main attraction is the pedestrian street filled with shops and restaurants. The buildings are modeled after European architecture, and the street itself is the longest pedestrian street in China at 5km in length. During the daytime it is a relatively quiet area; the real action, however, takes place once the Sun tucks itself below the horizon, providing the visitor with a much different side of China than he/she will find in Beijing or Tianjin.
| Schedule of Activities | Meals Included | Accommodation | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart from Beijing for Langfang. After checking into hotel we will visit People’s Park near the city center. In the afternoon, we’ll tour the AAAA tourist site, Langfang’s “Nature Park.” After dinner in the evening, we will walk along the pedestrian street where one can get a first-hand view of the red light districts that are now extinct in cities like Beijing and Tianjin, but continue to thrive in Langfang. KTV karaoke in the evening. | Lunch and Dinner | Hotel near the longest pedestrian street in China | Public bus or train |
| Day 2 | In the morning we’ll visit Langfang’s shopping area which is expansive and cheaper than the stores one will find in Beijing or Tianjin. After lunch, we’ll go to tour Langfang’s Oriental University City and the “Avenue of Civilization.” After dinner, the evening is free. | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Hotel in Langfang | Public bus |
| Day 3 | In the late morning we will take a bus back to Beijing, after visiting Langfang’s “Century Square” which was constructed by CPP. After lunch in Beijing, the afternoon is free. We will meet in the evening for dinner and then host a culture exchange activity in your honor at Chinareflection’s courtyard. The tour concludes. | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | N/A | Public transportation |
Price: US$300/person
Price includes:
- Specified Meals
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees to Nature Park
- All scheduled meals
- Evening of KTV karaoke experience
- Culture exchange party
- English speaking tour guide
- Alcoholic beverages at KTV
Price does not include:
- Tips to China Reflection staff
- Individual taxis taken
- Snack foods
- Alcohol (other than at KTV) and cigarettes
- Insurance
- International transportation
Note that we have a rough schedule listed for this trip. Please keep in mind that China is a large, developing country, and schedules are subject to change. Flexibility is greatly appreciated.