Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport on scheduled flights
to Beijing. Meals on board.
Day
2
Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted at the airport by our
English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel by private
transport. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from
jet lag and get ready for the adventures awaiting you! (China is
8 hours ahead of UK GMT)
Day
3 Beijing
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today,
enjoy a full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing.
This includes visiting must-see historical sites such as the Temple
of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
Our
welcome evening dinner in the evening provides an opportunity
to sample a delightful selection of Beijing style dishes, including
Peking Duck.
Optional
Evening entertainment *
Acrobatic show.
Day
4 Beijing
(Breakfast, Lunch)
The
highlight of today's tour is a walk on the Great Wall of China.
We visit the Mutianyu Section of the wall, which is quieter and
less touristy, compare with many other access points. This section
is also equipped with a cable car for those who prefer an easier
way up (fee payable at local ticket office, approx. £5). We
allow plenty of time for you to walk along the wall and enjoy the
unforgettable views.
Our
memorable day continues with a trip to see the 2008 Bird's Nest
Olympics Stadium and enjoy great photo opportunities. Time permitting,
we will have a stroll in the large Olympic square and see the Water
Cube (exteriors only).
After
a full day visiting the many highlights of Beijing, enjoy a relaxing
evening with free time for dinner on your own. This will give you
a better opportunity to sample various dishes to your own liking.
Our guide will be happy to make recommendations according to your
requirement. A good dinner of your choice (with a beer/drink) should
be no more than £10 per person.
Day
5 Beijing
to Xian (Breakfast,
Lunch)
After breakfast, we visit the stunning 12th century Summer Palace,
Kunming Lake and the Garden of Harmony. Next we take
the ferry alongside the famous Marble Boat and enjoy a fascinating
Rickshaw ride through the 'Hutong' traditional residential
area of Beijing. For a great place to experience shopping in China
and purchase some unique souvenirs, we can take you to the popular
Xiushui Silk Market and shopping mall.
In
the evening, we take a flight to Xian, the former capital of China
and starting point of the ancient Silk Road.
Day
6 Xian
(Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
An
exciting day awaits, as we head to the Terracotta Warriors Archaeological
Museum, home to over 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and their
horses. The warriors are meant to be the after life protectors of
the first emperor Qinshihuang, who united China (221BC-206BC).
Enjoy
a selection of Xian's speciality dishes for lunch and afterwards
we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist Monastery
during the Tang Dynasty. We enjoy the jovial atmosphere around the
beautiful Pagoda and picturesque boulevards, where Xian residents
come to socialise & relax.
Evening
entertainment includes: a
re-enactment of the royal arts performance of a 7th century Tang
Dynasty Show, with a special dinner of dumplings included.
Day
7
Xian to Shanghai
(
Breakfast, Lunch)
After
breakfast we explore Xian's historic Muslim Quarter, home
to a large Chinese Muslim community who have lived in the city since
the silk road was first established.
Enjoy
walking through Muslim Square, along narrow winding streets
crammed with shop stalls selling an array of interesting handcrafts
and local food specialities. We also have opportunity to visit Xian's
Wooden Mosque. Afterwards we walk to the majestic Bell Tower
(exterior only) for a great photo opportunity. On the
opposite side of the square we visit the famous Drum Tower,
which provides fantastic views across the city.
In
the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely walk & optional cycle ride along
the ancient city walls. The smooth & well preserved walls
provide an ideal and safe walking & cycling route around the entire
historic city centre. This is a charming way to enjoy the local
lifestyle of Xian.
Late afternoon take a flight to Shanghai, the exciting cosmopolitan
city of China.
Day
8
Shanghai (Breakfast,
Lunch)
Our
city tour of Shanghai includes visiting Yu Garden, famous
for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds. We marvel at the
futuristic landscape and magnificent towers on the famous promenade
along the Huangpu River, the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Finally our tour takes us to see the historic side of Shanghai.
We visit the traditional low-rise homes, which was the former French
quarter in colonial times and known locally as 'Heaven on Earth'.
Optional
Evening entertainment *Martial
art show, dance show etc.
Day
9 Shanghai
to Homeward
(Breakfast)
Today,
you will be taken by private transport to the Maglev train
station in Shanghai (Alternative transportation will be provided
when the train is not in operation). Our local guide will assist
you to board the futuristic and super fast Maglev train with a top
speed of 267mph.
The train will take you to the airport in time for your flight homewards.
Extension
stay in Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao water village and or to Suzhou
gardens can be provided on request.
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Day
9 Shanghai
to Hong Kong
(Includes: Breakfast)
Today,
you will be taken by private transport to the Maglev train
station in Shanghai (Alternative transportation will be provided
when the train is not in operation). Our local guide will assist
you to board the futuristic and super fast Maglev train with a top
speed of 267mph.
The train will take you to the airport in time for your flight homewards.
Day
10
Hong Kong (Breakfast)
After
breakfast, enjoy a half day morning tour to visit some of
Hong Kong's must-see locations, such as the Victoria Peak, Stanley
Market and Aberdeen Fishing Village. Rest of the day is free.
Day
11 Hong Kong
(Breakfast)
Airport
transfer from your hotel will be provided to suit your departure
flight times.
Alternative
Hong Kong option- For the same price, you may choose to have
3 nights/4 days in Hong Kong. (flight & accommodation only).
*supplement
apply for Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
China
Highlight Tour - 2016
Ref
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Departure dates on Saturdays
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Twin
share £ (Excl international flights)
|
CH |
19 March - 27 March 2016 |
£1180 |
CH |
26
March - 03 April |
FULL |
CH |
09
April - 17 April |
£1180 |
CH |
14 May - 22 May |
£1180 |
CH |
04 June - 12 June |
£1180 |
CH |
11 June - 19 June |
£1180 |
CH |
18 June - 26 June |
£1180 |
CH |
25 June - 03 July |
£1180 |
CH |
23 July - 31 July |
£1180 |
CH |
06 Aug - 14 Aug |
£1180 |
CH |
13 Aug - 21 Aug |
£1180 |
CH |
20 Aug - 28 Aug |
£1180 |
CH |
03 Sept - 11 Sept |
£1180 |
CH |
10
Sept - 18 Sept |
FULL
|
CH |
15
Oct - 23 Oct 2016 |
£1180 |
Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person')
- All
internal flights in China
including
airport tax.
- All
airport/hotel transfers.
- Sightseeing
tours (including entrance fee) by professional English-speaking
tour guide.
- Selections
of good 4 star hotels in well furnished rooms with
private facilities. In Hong Kong it is 3 star in good location, upgrade choice can be provided upon request. Please view our Hotel Selection.
- All breakfast, most lunches and dinners
as specified in the itinerary. Several meals not included to allow more free time for you. Trying out food by yourselves can be part of the great holiday experience.
Price
Does Not Include
- International
flight from £600 per person. We can book it based on your prefered airline choice with full ATOL Protection.
- Travel
Insurance.
- Chinese visa - we can provide service, currently £110/person.
- Tips
- recommend £3 for guide and £2 for driver per day but not compulsory.
- Optional
tours and extensions.
- Single supplement £260.
FAQ
and further Tour information
Please
see our FAQ
page for further essential tour information.
The itinerary
is designed according to the most updated information of flights
available, although on rare occasions the sequence in which cities
are visited, duration of time spent 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 to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.
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