Our Chinese department: 
08:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow inside the Leningrad railway station, in the center of the hall at the information stand. The guide meeting the group will hold a sign with the name of the tour.
Transfer to Vladimir, one of the largest cities in the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River.
The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture, included in the UNESCO list.
In 1157, Andrei Bogolyubsky moved the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal Principality from Suzdal to Vladimir. After the death of his father, Yuri Dolgoruky, he did not go to reign in Kiev, but made Vladimir the capital of Russia.
In the 13th century, the city was captured and ravaged by the troops of Batu Khan. The city never recovered from this shock and already in the 14th century it lost the status of Moscow's capital.
Lunch.
Folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more).
Excursion program: sightseeing tour, Cathedral Square ensemble. Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral – a unique example of Russian white stone carved architecture of the 12th century.
The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia. A walk along a pedestrian street.
Transfer to Bogolyubovo. Bogolyubovo was first mentioned in the chronicles in 1158.
Andrey Bogolyubsky founded the settlement for his residence. There is a legend that it was in this place that the prince saw the apparition of the Virgin Mary, who ordered the founding of a monastery and a city.
Excursion program: the Grand ducal residence of Andrei Bogolyubsky, the architectural ensemble of the Bogolyubsky Monastery. Walk to the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (depending on weather conditions).
Return to Vladimir.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.
On request, it is possible to arrange a dinner for an additional fee.
