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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. Flight back to Beijing in the evening.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
8
Beijing to
Tokyo
Flight
to Narita Airport in Tokyo, you are met by English speaking staff
and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.(Includes:
Breakfast)
Day
9
Tokyo
Morning City tour of Tokyo visiting a number of the main highlights
of this magnificent City. The tour includes a visit to the Tokyo
Tower where you can enjoy panorama views across the city from
the observation tower. We proceed to the peaceful picturesque
setting of the Meiji Shrine considered to be one of
the finest example of Shinto Architecture set in thick woodland.
Next we visit the 'Akasaka Guest House' for a
photo opportunity. The Guest House is a magnificent 'Western
Style Palace' built in the Baroque Architectural style. We
then drive alongside the imposing National Diet Building, which
is home to the Japanese House of Parliament. Our tour continues
across Tokyo to the Imperial Palace East Garden, where we
enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace,
which is filled with scenic and historic beauty. (Alternatively
for tours on Monday & Friday we will visit the Imperial Palace
plaza and famous Double bridge instead of the East Garden, including
a visit to the inner moat and towering Palace walls surrounded by
pine trees). Our tour will continue with a drive and stroll along
Ginza high street, the famous shopping area of Tokyo. Our
tour will disband at Ginza giving you the opportunity for shopping
(we also recommend you visit the Sony Centre building to
see the futuristic electronics on display. Ginza is also convenient
for the subway to explore further.
Afternoon - free at leisure or take optional afternoon city
tour, which includes Asakusa Kannon Temple and Sumida
river cruise. (ask for details at time of booking).
Day
10
Tokyo
Free day to explore Tokyo at your leisure or take an optional tour
excursion (ask for details at time of booking). We recommend you
take the leisurely 30 minute Sumida river cruise to the famous Asakusa
Kannon Temple, or why not visit Ueno amusement & shopping district
& Akihabara shopping district famous for selling all kinds of
electronic products where bargaining is expected.
Day
11
Tokyo - MT Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
You shall be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe motorcoach
to the the 5th station on Mount Fuji. Along the way
you will enjoy scenery of rural Japan, panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean and mountainous peaks. From our vantage point on the 5th
station on Mt Fuji, we will enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting).
Lunch will be provided at a Hotel/Restaurant in Hakone. In
the afternoon we proceed to the Hakone National Park where
we will take a cable car ride with the opportunity to see
the magnificent volcanic Hakone mountain range below. We will then
travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley where you will see
ancient volcanic craters with sulfurous fumes and clouds of steam
spiraling from crevasses across the mountain side giving a truly
mystical image. We then proceed with our tour for a boat cruise
on Lake Ashi, which is set in serene natural beauty, where
weather permitting spectacular views of Mount Fuji can be seen silhouetted
in the lake. Proceed to Odawara and take the Shinkansen (Bullet
train) to Kyoto. Accommodation at the New Miyako hotel or similar
(includes:
Lunch).
Day
12
Kyoto
Morning site seeing tour of Kyoto including a visit to the Kinkakuji
temple (Golden Pavilion) centred around one of the best examples
of a Japanese Zen gardens in the world, Nijo Castle residence
of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for its
Ornate interior and 'nightingale floor' designed to sing when stepped
upon to warn of Ninja assassins.(When closed visit Ryoanji temple).
We then travel to the Old Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat/Sun
& national holidays visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Hagashi
Honganji temple instead). Finally we explore the Kyoto Handicraft
Center where we enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts
and crafts. Tour ends at the handycraft centre who provide an optional
free return to your hotel in Kyoto or take optional tour
to Nara (enquire at time of booking to include this tour
in your itinerary). The optional afternoon tour included lunch at
the Kyoto handicraft centre, visit to the Todaiji temple
housing the Great Buddha, Kasuga Shinto Shrine with 3,000
lanterns and Nara Deer Park.
Day
13 Kyoto
Day free at Leisure to explore the fascinating city of Kyoto or
purchase an optional afternoon tour to the colourful Heian
Shrine and inner garden and ponds, Sanjusangendo Hall,
a renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues that date
back to the 13th century and magnificent Kiyomizu Temple
with spectacular views across the entire city. (This highly recommended
afternoon tour can be prearranged at time of booking).
Day
14 Osaka
to UK
Transfer
to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka for departure
to UK. Extra night in Kyoto and optional full day tour to
Hiroshima can also be arranged.
Departure
Dates & Price 2008 (£)
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Ref
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Dates
(Sun)
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Twin
share
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Single
supp
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CJH1
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March 9
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2530
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590
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CJH1
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March
30
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2530
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590
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CJH1
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April
13
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2530
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590
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CJH1
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May
11, 18, 25
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2530
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590
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CJH1
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June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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2530
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550
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CJH2
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July 6
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2575
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550
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CJH2
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September 14
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2575
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550
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CJH2
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October
5, 12, 19, 26
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2575
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590
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CJH2
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November 2, 9
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2575
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590
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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')
- All
flights including airport tax. We can also arrange your local
airport departure from £65. Please enquire at the time of
your booking.
- All
airport/hotel transfers within China and Japan.
- Selections
of quality accommodation in well furnished rooms with private
facilities.
- Sightseeing
tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
- Free
luggage transfer from hotel to hotel between Tokyo & Kyoto.
Price
Does Not Include
- Chinese
Visa fee (please go to Our
Visa Service for
details).
- Travel
Insurance.
- Optional
tour.
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. We will choose airlines
for you depends on the availability unless you specify at the booking
stage. We can also provide land-only tours if you prefer to organise
your own flights and save airmiles.
Your
Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected 4 and
5 star hotels in China, 3 to 4 stars in Japan. Hotel upgrade option
available at a good rate. Please enquire at the time of your booking.
For details of our hotel collection, please visit our China hotels
and Japan hotels web pages.
Other
fact of our tour
arrangement Small
group tour in China, and seat in coach tour in Japan. The tour itineraries
are regularly checked and provides an ideal length of time to show
you the sites, with free time to explore according to own interests.
Magical
Japan operates with top quality tour guide service.
Nijo
Castle (Kyoto) is closed (Tue in Jul & Aug), therefore if your
tour falls on these dates, we will visit Ryoanji Temple instead.
Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on weekends and national holidays,
we will visit Kitano Tenmangu, or Ryoanji Temple instead.
Suitable
for all age travellers.
The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information
of flights 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. MT Fuji - Hakone - We reserve the right to
change or amend our tour itinerary due to heavy traffic conditions
or bad weather.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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