| Tour Itinerary |
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| Route Map |
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| Price Guide |
Departure
Date |
Full
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Single
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04 Sep 08
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£1288
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£328
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| Tour Facts |
| What's Included |
，London Heathrow - Beijing - London Heathrow round trip air tickets |
，Hotels: 3-4 star hotels on twin-shared bases |
，All other transportation and sightseeing listed in the itinerary, with services of a local English speaking guide |
，All meals are included, Breakfast is western continental style and lunch and Dinner in Chinese |
，All state and local taxes |
，All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person |
| What's NOT Included |
，China Visa fee (GBP30.00 pp for China Group Visa) |
，Travel insurance |
，Excess luggage |
，Gratuities to tour guide and driver |
，Other personal expenses, such as telephone and laundry |
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| Day 1 - Beijing |
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Depart London Heathrow for Beijing International airport by CA938. |
| Day 2 - Beijing |
Upon arrival in Beijing, met and transfer to Novotel Xiqiao, 4 star, or similar, Relax for the rest of the day. |
| Day 3 - Beijing |
An exciting day begins with a visit to the Tiananmen (Heavenly Peace Gate) Square, the Largest in the world, in the heart of Beijing . Move on to the Palace Museum , also known as the Forbidden City, former Imperial Palace, built in the Emperor Yongle period in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. and visit the Temple of Heaven-the largest existing temple complex in China later in the afternoon. |
| Day 4 - Beijing |
The Great Wll and the Ming Tombs. After lunch day excursion to the Great Wall - the land mark of China and one of the Seven Wonders in the World. After lunch, drive to the Ming Tombs, where you will visit The Ming Tombs - the only excavated Tombs the 13 Ming dynasty tombs. Peking Roast Duck is served at dinner. |
| Day 5 - Beijing, Nanjing |
Visit the Summer Palace - the largest and best preserved of all imperial palace gardens, where you can have a walk along the famous Long Corridor and take a boat ride on Lake Kunming. Depart Beijing for Nanjing by direct flight, and transfer to Nanjing Central Hotel, 4 star. |
| Day 6 - Nanjing |
Visit the Dr. Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum and the Nanjing Museum, Confucius Temple Area, the Yangtze River Bridge and the Ancient city wall. |
| Day 7 - Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou |
Depart Nanjing by train to Wuxi where take a 4 hour Grand Canal river cruiseTo Suzhou. Stay in Bamboo Grove Hotel, 4-star, for 2 nights. |
| Day 8 - Suzhou |
Sightseeing in Suzhou including the Lingering Garden, Humble Ministers Garden, Lion Garden and Tiger Hill. |
| Day 9 - Suzhou, Shanghai |
Visit a silk embroidery factory in the morning and depart. Suzhou for Shanghai by Train in the afternoon. Transfer on arrival to Shanghai New Asia Hotel, and enjoy the first animated night in this one of the most modern cities in Asia. |
| Day 10 - Shanghai |
In the morning visit the Shanghai Museum - a comprehensive art museum with a collection of over 123,000 cultural relice followed by a tour to the Yu Yuan Garden - a living portrayal of the finest landscaping designs from Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, take a visit to the Bund, which is regarded a landmark as well as the birthplace of Shanghai. With a length of 1km, the bund is dotted with various grandiose solid buildings of western style dating back to the early years of last century in its west, while east of the bund is a new developing Shanghai. Enjoy an acrobatic show in the evening. |
| Day 11 - Shanghai, Xi'an |
Free morning for shopping and relaxing Departt. Shanghai for Xi'an by an afternoon flight. Transfer to Xian Le Garden Hotel. |
| Day 12 - Xi'an |
Visit the famous Terracotta Army interred with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago. Marvel at the formidable sight of over 7,000 individually crafted, life-sized figures, complete with horses, chariots and soldiers. After lunch, visit Huaping Hot Spring and Banpo Village. In addition, the traditional Chinese dinner has been arranged with the amazing Tang Dynasty Dance Show. |
| Day 13 - Xi'an, Beijing |
Visit the Great Wild Goose Pagoda which was built to house Buddhist manuscripts brought along the old Silk Road. Moreover, the visit to the Old City Wall and shaanxi Province museum has been on the agenda of the last day in Xi'an. After dinner, take direct flight back to Beijing. |
| Day 14 - Beijing |
Depart Beijing for the UK by CA937 and arrive at London Heathrow the same day. |
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