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ESSENCE OF CHINA
Day 1 London to Beijing
Depart London Heathrow on the British Airways flight overnight to
Bejing.
Day 2 Beijing
Arrive Beijing in the morning where you will be met and transferred
to the Xinqiao Novotel Hotel for three nights. You will be met on
arrival (after clearing passport and customs formalities) and transferred
to your hotel. Today visit the Summer Palace with its landscaped gardens,
lakes and pavilions. Explore the ancient alleyways of old Beijing
by rickshaw.
Day 3 Beijing
Travel through the countryside to Mutianyu from where you can take
a cable car up to the Great Wall. As you stand on the Wall and look
at it snaking its way across the top of the mountains, it is easy
to imagine ancient armies locked in battle on the misty slopes. Continue
across the mountains, after lunch to visit the fascinating tombs of
the Ming Emperors before returning to Beijing later in the afternoon.
(B/L)
Day 4 Beijing to Xian – by air
Today visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven before continuing onto
Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk through
the square to enter the Forbidden City, the seat of supreme power
for the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, where you can spend
the remainder of the day exploring the courtyards and buildings of
this extensive complex. Later transfer to Beijing airport for the
flight to Xian. You will be met and transferred to the Grand Mercure
on Renmin Square Hotel for two nights. (B)
Day 5 Xian
Today visit the remarkable Qin Shi Hunanngdi Tomb, better known as
the site of the world famous Terracotta Warriors, which was unearthed
in 1974 and is the burial ground of the first Qin Emperor. Afterwards
visit the Huaqing hot springs and the nearby Neolithic village at
Ban Po. (B)
Day 6 Xian to Shanghai – by air
Before you leave Xi’an visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi
Provincial Museum and the Great Mosque. Afternoon transfer to Xian
airport for the flight to Shanghai. You will be met and transferred
to the Bund Hotel for two nights. (B)
Day 7 Shanghai
Today enjoy a full day sightseeing of this vibrant city which will
include the Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Chinatown and the
Yu Yuan Garden. Stroll along the Bund by the Huangpa River where the
old European style buildings are still evocative of the ‘Paris
of the East’. (B)
Day 8 Shanghai to London
Morning transfer to Shanghai airport for British Airways flight to
London, arriving London Heathrow in the afternoon local time. (B)
Planning your journey: We can design a unique journey to suit you as our tours are totally tailor made. By combining your own ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you to create your own journey tailored exactly to your requirements Once you have formulated your ideas, or if you require some general or specific advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply send your ideas to pettitts@btconnect.com. On receipt of your enquiry we will provide you with a full written quotation together with our suggestions and recommendations.
A Guide to Price – ESSENCE OF CHINA
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £1,950.00. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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