Christmas, New Year tour in China!

10 days tour between Christmas and New Year 200826th Dec 07 - 5 Jan 08

• Beijing: The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutong tour, Lhama Temple, acrobat show, Kungfu show and a lot more! (7 nights)
• Xian: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower, Tang show. (2 nights)

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Forbidden city

Terracotta Warriors

Day 1 Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide and transferred to 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 2 Beijing
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This includes visiting historical sites such as Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City. Then we go to enjoy the traditional Chinese reflexology foot massage(optional). (includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 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. Then to the Ming Tombs, walk on the Sacred Way and see the resting place for thirteen Chinese Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy the famous Peking Roasted Duck dinner upon your return. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 Beijing
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Lhama Temple and silk center. An entertaining acrobat show can also be arranged (optional). (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5 Beijing
Today, our tours include the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), the site goes back to the 12th century when the Jin ruler built his Gold Mountain Travelling Palace. Walk along the Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake. A detour to the Garden of Harmonious and return by taking a ferry from close to the Marble Boat. An Chinese Kungfu show can also be arranged (optional). A New Year Eve banquet will be celebrated in the evening! (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 Beijing
Today, our tours include Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour and Chinese Tea Ceremony. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 Beijing to Xian
As an ancient capital of China for many dynasties, Xian has a lot historical sites to offer. We will take a city tour including Xian's well reserved Ancient City Walls, built in the early Ming Dynasty (about 600 years ago) and the Bell Tower where you can overlook the entire city. Watch a Tang Show in the evening. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 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, Dinner)

Day 9 Xian to Beijing
Fly back to Beijing. Free time. Farewell banquet. (Includes: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10 Beijing to UK
Our Guide will meet you at the hotel and see you off at the airport. (Includes: Breakfast)

Price (£)

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

• Return flights between Beijing and Xian including airport tax.
• All airport/hotel transfers within Mainland China.
• Sightseeing tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
• 5 star hotel accommodation in Beijing, 4 star in Xian.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Entertainment shows as specified in the itinerary.

Price Does Not Include

• International flights.
• Visa fee (please go to Our Visa Service for details).
• Travel Insurance.

Flights As agent of many airline consolidators, we can help you to obtain flights in various class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China, Virgin, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. We can also arrange your local airport departure from £35. Please enquire at the time of your booking.

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 to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.