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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 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 is 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 Shanghai
Arrive at Chongqing, the city with the highest population in China.
We will go to the People's Square before visiting the pandas
in the City Zoo. Then we will visit Yangtze River Museum.
There are many features that used to be in or along the River before
the 3 Gorges dam project, now have been moved and preserved in the
museum. Flight
to Shanghai, being transfered to hotel. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
*highly
recommended optional tour* For travellers who want to see pandas in its
own habitat, we recommend optional
tour to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Chengdu
city. It is the best place to see Chengdu's most famous residents. The optional
tour also include an escorted trip to Leshan mountain to visit the Giant
Buddha Statue, Lingyun Temple, Haishi Cave etc. Day
14 Shanghai
Today our visit 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.
(Includes: Breakfast, Lunch) Day
15 Shanghai
to UK
Our Guide
will meet you at the hotel and see you depart at the airport. Take
flight from Shanghai back to UK. Extension of visit (optional) to Suzhou or
Zhaojiajiao Village are available please enquiry at the time of booking. For
travellers who booked Hong Kong extension, we leave Mainland China
today. (Includes: Breakfast) Hong
Kong extension (£399 per person) Day
15 Shanghai
to Hong Kong
You are
transferred to the airport for your 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
16
Hong Kong
Half day
morning tour to the Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village. Rest
of the day is free. (Includes:
Breakfast) Day
17
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 stay in Hong Kong with
a flight to Hong Kong. (flight & accommodation only) Group
Departure Dates & Price 2008 (£)
| Ref |
Dates |
Twin
share | Upgrade
to 5* cruise | Single
supp | |
CHYC1 |
March 9 | 1790 |
1950 |
420 |
| CHYC2 |
March
30 | 1835 |
1995 |
450 |
| CHYC2 |
April
13 | 1835 |
1995 |
450 |
| CHYC2 |
May
11, 25 | 1835 |
1995 |
450 |
| CHYC2 |
June
8, 22 | 1835 |
1995 |
450 |
| CHYC2 |
July 6, 13 | 1895 |
2050 |
450 |
| CHYC2 |
September 14 | 1895 |
2050 |
450 |
| CHYC2 |
October
5, 19 | 1835 |
1995 |
450 |
| CHYC1 |
November 2, 9 | 1790 |
1950 |
420 |
We also
arrange private tour or tailor made departure according to this itinerary at a
reasonable cost, please contact us to discuss your requirement. 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 and knowlegble 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 with 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.
Facts
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 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
your hotel and most Chinese lunches and dinners on tour. Each lunch and dinner
is selected to ensure you can try a wide variety of tasty dishes. All meals included
in the itinerary are pre-booked. We think it is part of the experience of trying
out a few meals by yourself while you in China. Therefore the hotels we select
provide a good choices of cuisine with English menu. Alternatively there are plenty
of restaurants to choose from in the main sightseeing area in Chinese cities.
A good meal (dinner) in a restaurant should 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 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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