| Day
1 Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are greeted at the airport by our English speaking
guide and transferred to hotel by private transport. The rest of the day is at
your leisure to recover from jetlags and get ready for the adventure to come!
(China is 8 hours ahead of UK) Day
2 Beijing
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This includes visiting
historical sites such as Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City. Then we go to
enjoy the traditional Chinese reflexology foot massage(optional).
(includes: Breakfast, Lunch) Day
3 Beijing
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Great Wall, the only
man-made wonder on earth visible from the moon. Then to the Ming Tombs, walk on
the Sacred Way and see the resting place for thirteen Chinese Emperors of the
Ming Dynasty. Enjoy the famous Peking Roasted Duck dinner upon your return.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
4 Beijing
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Lhama Temple and silk
center. An entertaining acrobat show can also be arranged (optional).
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
5 Beijing
Today, our tours include the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan),
the site goes back to the 12th century when the Jin ruler built his Gold Mountain
Travelling Palace. Walk along the Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake. A detour
to the Garden of Harmonious and return by taking a ferry from close to the Marble
Boat. An Chinese Kungfu show can also be arranged (optional).
A
New Year Eve banquet will be celebrated in the evening! (Includes: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner) Day
6 Beijing
Today, our tours include Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour and Chinese
Tea Ceremony. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner) Day
7 Beijing
to Xian
As an ancient
capital of China for many dynasties, Xian has a lot historical sites to offer.
We will take a city tour including Xian's well reserved Ancient City Walls,
built in the early Ming Dynasty (about 600 years ago) and the Bell Tower
where you can overlook the entire city. Watch a Tang Show in the evening. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
8 Xian
Today, the highlights include Terra-cotta Warriors. You will visit
the luxury underground palace of Emperor Qinshihuang, The Archaeological Museum
of 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and their horses. The warriors were the
after life protectors the first emperor who united China (221BC-206BC). Following
this we will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist Monastery
during the Tang Dynasty. Flight back to Beijing in the evening. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
9 Xian
to Beijing
Fly back to Beijing. Free time. Farewell banquet.
(Includes:
Breakfast,
Dinner) Day
10 Beijing
to UK
Our Guide
will meet you at the hotel and see you off at the airport. (Includes:
Breakfast)
Group
Departure Dates & Price 2009(£)
| Ref |
Dates |
Twin
share | Single
supp | |
NY08 |
27/12-05/01 or 28/12-06/01 |
899 |
300 |
Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person' and subject to confirmation
and availability)
- Return
flights between Beijing and Xian including
airport tax.
- All
airport/hotel transfers within Mainland China.
- Sightseeing
tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- 5
star hotel accommodation in Beijing, 4 star in Xian.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
- Entertainment
shows as specified in the itinerary.
Price
Does Not Include - International
flights.
- Visa
fee (please go to Our
Visa Service for
details).
- Travel
Insurance.
Flights
As agent of many airline consolidators, we can help you to obtain flights in various
class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China, Virgin, Air France, KLM,
Lufthansa, Finnair etc. We can also arrange your local airport departure from
£35. Please enquire at the time of your booking. The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of flights and
cruises sailing schedules available, although occasionally the sequence in which
cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city can change due to local
conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary highlights the main
attractions that are to be visited each day. Further places of interest may be
visited during your stay, which will provide unique ethnic and cultural handcraft
shopping opportunities. We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the itinerary,
although we will act in your best interests to handle any amendments. Please refer
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