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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. You will find some cities that are less
known in the West provide a better chance to discover the real China.
Wuhan is definitely one of them. Its Hubei Provincial Museum
has a rare and vast display of ancient Chinese original items, many
of them have 3000 years of history. We
will also take you to a traditional shopping street where locals
have their Chinese traditional silk dress such as Qipao and
Changshan tailor made. The tailors provide next day make by order
service and the price is a real bargain! (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wuhan
is the major transportation city connecting
to the Yangtze cruise tour. Yichange has a small airport but flights
to/from Yichang are often canceled without much warning by airlines
in China.
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 Guilin
Arrive at Chongqing, the city with the highest population in China.
We will go to People's Square
before visiting the pandas in the City Zoo. If time
allows, 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 Guilin, being transfered to hotel. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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.
Day
14
Guilin
Guilin
is a beautiful city with picturesque mountains in surrounding. Many
of our travellers loved the place so we spend a bit more time in
here. 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.
Day
10
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)
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 (£350 per person)
Day
19 Shanghai
to Hong Kong
You
are transferred to airport for flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival,
transfer to moderate deluxe or deluxe
hotel. 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)
Group
Departure Dates & Price 2007 (£)
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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 3, 19
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2259
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2339
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500
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YC3
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March
31
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2299
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2380
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500
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YC3
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May
14
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2299
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2380
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500
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YC2
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June
18
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2299
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2380
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500
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YC3
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July 23
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2299
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2380
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600
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YC3
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August 13
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2299
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2380
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600
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YC3
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September 8
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2299
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2380
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600
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YC3
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October
8
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2299
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2380
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600
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YC2
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November 5
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2259
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2339
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500
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We
also arrange private tour or tailor made departure according to
this itinerary, please contact us to discuss your requirement.
Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person')
- 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 (4 and 5 star) in well furnished
rooms with private facilities.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
Price
Does Not Include
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.
Your
Accommodation for this tour Excellent 4 and 5 star hotels
and cruises among the same standard. For 5 star cruise upgrade,
we use one of the best and newest cruise liners on the River. 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.
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 English menu, 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.
Other
fact of our tour
arrangement 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.
Our
itineraries are designed at a sensible pace to provide you with
a rare 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.
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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