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Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for a scheduled flight
to Beijing. Meals on board.
Day
2
Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are 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 jetlegs and
get ready for the adventure to come! (China is 8 hours ahead of
UK)
Day
3 Beijing
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This
includes visiting historical sites such as Temple of Heaven,
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then we will
go to watch an entertaining acrobat show.
(includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Our
welcome dinner in the evening provides an opportunity to
sample special Chinese cuisine combined with live music, singing
and dancing entertainment.
Day
4 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. We travel
to the Ming Tombs and walk on the Sacred Way to see
the resting place of thirteen Chinese Emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
Enjoy the famous Peking Roasted Duck dinner upon your return.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
We
will visit Juyongguan section of the Great Wall, which was
originally constructed in the 5th century and is regarded as the
most strategic section of the Wall. The section is quieter and less
commercial than some other areas and it provides the opportunity
to visit the Sacred Way, another highlight of the Great Wall
heritage.
Day
5 Beijing
to Xian
Today, our tours includes a visit to the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan),
which dates back to the 12th century when the Jin ruler built his
Gold Mountain Travelling Palace. We walk along the Long Corridor
beside Kunming Lake and take a detour to the Garden of Harmony before
taking the ferry next to the Marble Boat. In the next part
of our tour we take a fascinating Rickshaw ride and visit
an old residential area and see how local people live. Our guide
will then escort you to Houhai, a popular relaxing and eating
out place for both Western and Chinese tourists. For travelers who
would like to experience shopping in China, we can take you to the
popular shopping street - Xiushui Silk Market.
In the evening, we take a flight to Xian, the former capital of
China and starting point of the ancient Silk Road. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
6 Xian
As
the ancient capital of China for many dynasties, Xian has a lot
historical sites to offer. We will take a city tour which includes
visiting Xian's well preserved Ancient City Walls, built
in the early Ming Dynasty (about 600 years ago) and the Bell
Tower where you can overlook the entire city. Our tour guide
will also escort you to Fanggu Street in the city centre,
where the shops have all been reconstructed to resemble ancient
times of China. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
7 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. In the evening we attend a re-enactment
of the royal arts performance of a 7th century Tang Dynasty Show,
with a special Dinner of dumplings included. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
8
Xian to
Wuhan
We take a flight to Wuhan, a city in South China that is regarded
as the major connection point for railways and airlines. Now we
are in the 'middle' of the country, and the city provides a an opportunity
to discover the real China. Our tour will take you to Hubei Provincial
Museum which houses a vast and precious display of ancient Chinese
items, many of them over 3000 years old. We
will also take you to a traditional shopping street where locals
have their Chinese traditional silk dress such as Qipao and
Changshan made. The tailors can provide tailor-made
next
day ordering service and the price is a real bargain! (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
9
Wuhan to Yichang
In the morning, we will visit famous Chinese landmark pagoda Huanghelou
which described by many Chinese poets. Drive to Yichang (approx.
2.5 hrs). Board the cruise in the evening. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
10 Yangtze River
Shore excursion to the 3 Gorges Dam project in the morning.
Sail through Xiling Gorge. Entertainment
and organised activities on board, with Captain's welcome dinner
to attend. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
11
Yangtze River
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser 3 Gorges
(depends on sailing schedule), cruise sails through Wu Gorge
and Qutang Gorge. Entertainment
and organised activities on board. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
12 Yangtze
River
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai or Fengdu (depends on
sailing schedule). Entertainment
and organised activities on board, with the farewell
dinner party in the evening. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
13
Yangtze River
/ Chongqing to Chengdu
Arrive at Chongqing, the city with the highest population in China.
We
take a flight to Chengdu. Upon
arrival, you are transferred to Leshan mountain to visit
the Giant Buddha Statue, Lingyun Temple, Haishi Cave etc.
Overnight in Chengdu. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
14 Chengdu
to Guilin
After breakfast we will visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research
Base,
the best place to see Chengdu's most famous residents. Morning
feeding time is often a good opportunity to watch the pandas as
they are more sociable. Then wetake a flight to Guilin, a beautiful
city with picturesque mountains in surrounding. Tours to the delightful
Fubo Hill or Elephant Trunk Hill (depends on local
situation), and a visit to Reed Flute Cave, an underground
cavern of exotic rock formations. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
15
Guilin to Yangshuo
Li' River Cruise. Depart your hotel in the morning and take
an hour drive to Zhujiang Dock, embark your ship and start cruising
on the picturesque Li River with lime stone pinnacles, water buffalos,
tranquil rice paddies on both sides of the river bank. Lunch will
be served on board. Disembark your ship when arriving in Yangshuo,
an ancient small town that is famous for its beautiful scenery.
Depart
your hotel in the morning and take an hour drive to Zhujiang Dock,
embark your ship and start cruising on the picturesque Li River
with lime stone pinnacles, water buffalos, farms and villages on
both sides of the river bank. Lunch will be served on board. Disembark
your ship when arriving in Yangshuo, an ancient small town
that is famous for its beautiful scenery. Overnight in Yangshuo.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
16
Guilin
Today's activities including early morning Tai Chi, and bicycle
ride to the countryside to view rice paddies. Drive back to
Guilin.
(Includes:
Breakfast)
Day
17
Guilin
to Shanghai
We take a flight to Shanghai. Half day tour includes Yu Garden,
famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds. Sightseeing
on the famous promenade along the Huangpu River, the Bund,
Nanjing Road. Then we will go to Xin Tian DI (Heaven on
Earth), a conservation area of traditional low-rise homes, formerly
the French quarter.
Tour disband and the rest of the day is free for you to further
explore the city. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
18
Zhujiajiao
We drive to the village of Zhujiajiao, 'the Venice of China',
unspoiled for hundreds of years. There you have the opportunity
to take winding through the village whilst being serenaded. Drive
back to Shanghai in the afternoon/evening.
(Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)
Optional
extension to Suzhou Chinese Garden tour is recommended,
please enquiry at the time of booking.
Day
19 Shanghai
to UK
Our
Guide will meet you at the hotel and see you off at the airport.
You
will arrive UK the same day. (Includes: Breakfast)
Hong
Kong extension (£399 per person)
Day
19 Shanghai
to Hong Kong
You
are transferred to airport for flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival,
transfer to your hotel (superior/moderate deluxe standard). The
rest of day is free at leisure. (Includes:
Breakfast)
Day
20
Hong Kong
Half
day morning tour to the Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen
Fishing Village. Rest of the day is free. (Includes:
Breakfast)
Day
21
Hong Kong
You
are transferred to airport for flight home. (Includes:
Breakfast)
OR,
for the same price, you may choose the option of 3 nights/4 days
in Hong Kong incl a flight to Hong Kong. (flight & accommodation
only)
Departure
Dates & Price 2008 (£)
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Ref
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Dates
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Twin
share
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Upgrade
to 5* cruise
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Single
supp
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YC1
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March 9
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2500
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2660
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580
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YC1
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March
30
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2530
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2690
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600
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YC1
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April
13
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2530
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2690
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600
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YC1
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May
11, 25
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2530
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2690
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600
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YC1
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June
8, 22
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2530
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2690
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600
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YC2
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July 6, 13
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2590
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2750
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600
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YC2
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September 14
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2590
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2750
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600
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YC2
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October
5, 19
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2530
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2690
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600
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YC1
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November 2, 9
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2500
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2660
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600
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Please
note dates for 2008 are provisional, subject to confirmation on
Yangtze River cruise sailing date.
Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person' in Mainland China)
- All
flights including
airport tax. We can also arrange your local airport departure
and return from £60. Please enquire at the time of your
booking.
- All
airport/hotel transfers.
- Sightseeing
tours (including entrance fee) by professional English-speaking
tour guide.
- Selections
of deluxe hotel accommodation in well furnished rooms with private
facilities. (minimum 4 star, often with opportunity to free upgrade
to 5 star)
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
Price
Does Not Include
Your
Accommodation for this tour Excellent
4 and 5 star hotels and cruises among the same standard. In some
remote areas, the hotel standard can be lower but we will provide
you with one of the best available in the area. Please visit Accommodation
for
details.
Fact
of our tour arrangement Our
itineraries are designed at a sensible pace to provide you with
a real opportunity to enjoy touring the country, with a combination
of escorted sightseeing, and some free time. China is huge, please
take into account of flight time required when considering a tour
suggestion.
Guaranteed
departure from 2 people. Small group travel with like minded
people and flexibility on tour. Normal group size 16 people. Suitable
for all age travellers. Add on tours and city extension available,
for details visit Optional
tours
page.
Our
itineraries are regularly checked and updated to provide ideal and
latest sightseeing spots for our travellers. We organise our own
special activities to introduce the real China to our travellers,
and connect you closer to the local people.
Your
Meals We include all breakfast (mixture of western &
Chinese) at hotel, most Chinese lunches and dinners on tour, each
with wide variety of tasty dishes. All meals included in the itinerary
are pre-booked. It is a good experience of trying out a few meals
by yourself while you in China. The hotels we select provide good
choices of cuisine with menu in English, alternatively, plenty restaurants
are available in the main sightseeing area in Chinese cities. A
good meal (dinner) in restaurant should only cost about £5
per person.
Flights
As
agent of many airline consolidators, we can obtain flights in various
class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China, Virgin, Air
France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. Depends on the availability
we will choose airline for you and will try to arrange direct flight
when possible. We can also provide land-only tours if you prefer
to organise your own flights and save airmiles.
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, duration of time spent
and upstream/downstream cruise route 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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