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AC16: Ancient Capitals 16 Days

Summary
Beijing	3 Nights
Datong	1 Night
Wutaishan	1 Night
Pingyao	2 Nights
Xian	3 Night
Nanjing	1 Night
Shanghai	3 Nights

Meal Plan Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Day	Activity	Meal
1	UK - In Flight	-
	Depart the UK on a flight to Beijing.
2	Beijing	D
	Upon arrival, met and transferred to your hotel for 3 nights. Rest of day at your leisure.
3	Beijing	BLD
	Sightseeing today starts by joining the local people at the beautiful Temple of Heaven for Tai Chi. After lunch we will stroll through Tiananmen Square, then enter the incredible Forbidden City. In the evening there will be a sumptuous Peking Duck Dinner.
4	Beijing	BLD
	Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, afternoon head to the Summer Palace. On the way back to Beijing and stop at some 2008 Olympic venues such as the Birds Nest and the Water Cube.
5	Beijing - Datong	BLD
	Morning at leisure until the we catch the afternoon train to Datong. Arriving in the evening you can enjoy a relaxing dinner.
6	Datong - Wutaishan	BLD
	We will visit the Yungang Caves and the 1400 year old Hanging Monastery. Continue driving to Wutaishan where we spend the night- one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China.
7	Wutaishan - Pingyao	BLD
	Discover the "Holy land of Chinese Buddhism" at Wutaishan, visit some of the temples at this heritage site. Overnight in Pingyao.
8	Pingyao	BLD
	Pingyao is a listed World Heritage Site. This town offers a great insight into the architectural styles of Imperial China. Highlights include the Ancient City Wall and Ancient Ming and Qing Street. The Rishengchang Financial House Museum, Zhengguo Temple and Shuang Lin Temple.
9	Pingyao - Taiyun - Xian	BLD
	Today we shall visit the Twin Pagoda Temple - the symbol if Taiyun. Catch a flight to Xian.
10	Xian	BLD
	Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shaanxi Museum. In the evening enjoy a performance of the Tang Dynasty Show with a special Dumpling Dinner.
11	Xian	BLD
	Visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin that include the Terracotta Warriors. In the afternoon you can explore by foot or ride a bicycle along the Ancient City Wall.
12	Xian - Nanjing	BL
	Walk through the lively Muslim Quarter, visit the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. Fly to Nanjing.
13	Nanjing - Shanghai	BLD
	Located at the foot of the Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Area is the mausoleum of Dr Sun Yat Sen - regarded as the founding father of modern China establishing the Republic. The Ming Tombs, Plum-Blossom Hill, and Linggu Temple are also part of the Park. Catch the train to Shanghai.
14	Hangzhou	BLD
	Catch the bullet train to Hangzhou - one of China's most scenic spots, sightseeing begins at the West Lake – panoramic scenery awaits you in the form of weeping willow trees, peach blossoms, ancient stone bridges and pagoda’s. Also visit Ling Ying Temple – a Buddhist Monastery. After lunch we shall visit a tea plantation and sample some traditional brews in one of the local Tea Houses. We will also look around the local markets near Qing He Fong Street. Return to Shanghai by train.
15	Shanghai	BLD
	Take a city tour of the Old Town, Yu Yuan Gardens and Jade Buddha Temple. Also visit the Shanghai Museum and The Bund. Spend the evening in the leisure district of Xin Tian Di.
16	Shanghai - UK	B
	After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Departure and Pricing
Depart	Return	From	Prices are per person

09/02/12	24/02/12	£2198	oooooooooooooooooooo
08/03/12	23/03/12	£2398	Based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room
22/03/12	06/04/12	£2598
05/04/12	20/04/12	£2698
03/05/12	18/05/12	£2598	Land Only from £1798
31/05/12	15/06/12	£2598
26/07/12	10/08/12	£2698
09/08/12	24/08/12	£2698	Private tours with daily departures from £2598
06/09/12	21/09/12	£2598
20/09/12	05/10/12	£2598	Single Supplements available from £448
04/10/12	19/10/12	£2498
08/11/12	23/11/12	£2498
06/12/12	21/12/12	£2198
Price Includes
* Internal Flights		* International Flights
* Airport Taxes
* Visa Fees		* English Speaking Guides
* 4 star hotels		* Transfers & Transport
* All meals as stated		* Entrance fees to the sites

Price Excludes
* Tips & Gratuities		* Personal Spending
* Flight Upgrades		* Travel Insurance
* Hotel Upgrades
Accommodation
This group tour will typically use 4 Star Hotels such as
Beijing	Tailong Plaza Hotel
Datong	Datong Hotel
Wutaishan	Wufeng Hotel
Pingyao	Deshenglou Hotel
Xian	Grand New World
Nanjing	Jinhui Hotel
Shanghai	New Century Hotel
Or properties of a similar standard if those listed are not available. All rooms are equipped with a double or twin beds, private bathroom facilities, air-conditioning, heating, TV's and telephones as standard.
Meals
Breakfast at the hotel will typically be a buffet style with western and chinese food. Lunch and Dinner will be taken outside the hotel at local chinese restaurants.
Add On Extensions
Add a 3 day Hong Kong extension to the end of your tour. Prices start from £399 (including flights - subject to availablity). Staying at the Metropark Kowloon hotel or similar. Meals are not included.
Day	Activity
16	Shanghai - Hong Kong (B)
	Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Hong Kong. Take the shuttle bus to your hotel for a 2 night stay, rest of the day is at your leisure.
17	Hong Kong
	Enjoy a morning half day island tour taking a ride on the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen. Afternoon is free at leisure.
18	Hong Kong - UK
	Free at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.