Magical China
 
15 days: Historical China from £2050
  • Beijing: Great Wall & City tours (3 nights)
  • Xian: City tour (2 nights)
  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Luoyang: city tour (2 nights)
  • Shaolin Temple - Martial arts show
  • Guilin: Li River Cruise & tour (1 night)
  • Yangshuo (1 night)
  • Chengdu: City tour (2 nights)
  • Giant Panda Research base
  • Shanghai: city tour (2 nights)
  • Maglev train
  • Hong Kong: (optional extension)
*Exclusive Small Group tours *Deluxe 4 & 5 star Hotels *Special banquets & shows...

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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 Luoyang ( 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, we go to the train station for your transfer to Luoyang. Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Day 8 Luoyang (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we visit the impressive Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple. This temple is very important in China, as it was the very first temple constructed after Buddhism was introduced to China
from India.

Day 9 Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Guilin (Breakfast, Lunch)
The highlight of the tour today is to see the famous Shaolin Temple, We will also be treated to a fabulous Martial Arts performance by the monks. After lunch we transfer to Zhengzhou for a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to our hotel.

Day 10 Guilin - Li River cruise - Yangshuo (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast we take an hour drive to Zhujiang Dock and board our boat for a leisurely cruise down the picturesque Li River, surrounded by magestic limestone hills and rice terraces. The cruise is a great opportunity to witness the lifestyle of rural communities that live along the river banks. You are likely to see many forms of river transport, farmers busy working in the rice fields, children playing along the banks and water buffalo cooling themselves in the river.

Lunch will be served on board and we will disembark upon arrival at Yangshuo. This is a charming ancient town that is famous for its beautiful scenery and tranquil countryside.

Optional Evening entertainment *:The spectacular Liusanjian Impression show is a outdoor performance set to the scenic backdrop of Yangshou's mountains and rivers. This masterpiece combining awesome natural scenery with an excellent theatrical production. Highly recommended and a must see event.

Day 11 Yangshuo - Guilin - Chengdu (Breakfast, Lunch)
Guilin is a beautiful city set among picturesque mountains alongside the majestic Li River. Many of our travellers fall in love with Guilin and Yangshuo, as they are often regarded as the most scenic locations in China. Our guided tour of Guilin includes visiting either the delightful Fubo Hill or Elephant Trunk Hill (depends on local situation). Later we visit Reed Flute Cave, a vast underground cavern of exotic rock formations.

In the evening we transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Day 12 Chengdu (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and allow plenty of time to watch the Panda's enjoying their playful activities and Bamboo meals.

After lunch, we take a stroll down the historic Jin li Street and Kuan zai Ally to observe the local culture, traditional handicraft stalls and numerous wooden tea houses.

Finally we transfer back to our hotel following a most memorable and enjoyable day. This will give you time to rest before making your own evening dinner arrangements. Chengdu is home to the famous Sichuan spicy cuisine and our guide will be happy to make recommendations according to your preference - mild hot, medium hot, or non spicy food! A typical good meal should be around £6 per person including a drink.

Optional evening entertainment* Enjoy a variety style show in one of the best theatres in Chengdu, which includes the famous face-changing performance. Ask for prices & details at time of booking.

*Tour option: you can opt for an afternoon tour to Leshan mountain and visit the Giant Buddha Statue (by boat ride). It is about 1.5 to 2 hours drive from Chengdu. Supplement apply.

Day 13 Chengdu to Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we take a flight to Shanghai and meet our local guide upon arrival. After checking into our hotel and having a short rest, we start our city tour of Shanghai. Our tour includes visiting Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds. We then explore the famous promenade and marvel at the futuristic landscape of magnificent towers and building situated along the Huangpu River, the Bund and Nanjing Road. Finally our tour takes us to the historic districts of Shanghai and we visit the former colonial French quarters, known locally as 'Heaven on Earth'.

Day 14 Shanghai (Breakfast)
We leave this final full day for you to explore this cosmopolitan city at your own leisure, to relax, and perhaps do some last minute shopping in Shanghai's incredible shopping malls. We also recommend a visit to Pudong area and the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Day 15 Shanghai to homeward (Breakfast)
Today, you will be met at your hotel and taken by private transport to the Maglev train station in Shanghai. 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.

Hong Kong extension (£399* per person inc flight)

Day 15 Shanghai to Hong Kong (Breakfast)
You will be met at your hotel and taken by private car to the Maglev train station in Shanghai. With the assistance of our local guide, board the futuristic Maglev train which will take you to the airport for your onward flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel (superior/moderate deluxe standard). The rest of day is free at leisure.

Day 16 Hong Kong (Breakfast)
Today 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 17 Hong Kong - Homeward (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, Sept, Oct, Nov.

Magical China Holidays 2013 Departure Dates & Price (£)

Guaranteed departure from 2 people

Ref
Thursday
Twin share £
Twin share £ (Excluding international flights)
HC

21, 28 March

2750
2050
HC

4, 11, 18 April

2800
2100
HC

9, May

2800
2100
HC

6 June

2750
2050
HC

25 July

2800
2050
HC
5, 22 August
2800
2050
HC
5 September
2800
2100
HC

10 October

2800
2100
HC
7, 14 November
2750
2050

Price Includes (The prices shown above are 'per person')

  • Internal flights including airport tax.
  • Twin share price includes International flights with full ATOL Protection. (International flights based upon London, Heathrow departure). We can also arrange departures from your local airport.
  • All airport/hotel transfers.
  • Fully escorted sightseeing tours by professional English speaking guides (including entrance fee).
  • Carefully selected good 4/5 star hotel and 5 star cruise accommodation in well furnished rooms with private facilities. In Hong Kong it is 3/4 star standard, upgrade option available.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary, daily supply of bottled water.

We also arrange tailor made departure & private tours based upon this itinerary, please contact us to discuss your requirements. Flight Prices may be different around the bank holiday period in the UK, and festival periods in China. Please contact us for confirmation.

Price Does Not Include

  • Chinese Visa (we can provide service, please go to Our Visa Service for details).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tips to guides and drivers etc.
  • Optional tours and extensions.

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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