CE10 China Essential 10 Days
| Summary |
| Beijing |
3 Nights |
| Xian |
2 Nights |
| Shanghai |
3 Nights |
Meal Plan Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
| Day |
Activity |
Meal |
| 1 |
UK - In Flight |
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Depart the UK on a flight to Beijing. |
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| 2 |
Beijing |
D |
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Upon arrival, met and transferred to your hotel for 3 nights. Rest of day at your leisure. |
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| 3 |
Beijing |
BLD |
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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. |
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| 4 |
Beijing |
BLD |
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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. |
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| 5 |
Beijing - Xian |
BLD |
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After breakfast catch a flight to Xian. Upon arrival visit the Ancient City Wall where you can explore on foot or ride a bicycle. In the evening enjoy a Dumpling Dinner and the Tang Dynasty Show. |
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| 6 |
Xian |
BLD |
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Visit the Terracotta Warriors in the morning, after lunch visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Later in the afternoon stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter with the Great Mosque. |
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| 7 |
Xian - Shanghai |
BLD |
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In the morning visit the Shaanxi Historical Museum with over 400,000 artefacts on display including treasures from many dynasties. Also visit one of the grandest symbols of Xian - The Bell Tower. Fly to Shanghai. |
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| 8 |
Shanghai |
BLD |
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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. |
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| 9 |
Suzhou |
BLD |
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An excursion to the beautiful city of Suzhou, known as the "Venice of the East" renowned for its attractive gardens, enjoy a cruise on the Grand Canal - the largest in China. |
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| 10 |
Shanghai - UK |
B |
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After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. |
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| Departure and Pricing |
| Depart |
Return |
From |
Prices are per person
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| 09/02/12 |
18/02/12 |
£1498 |
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| 08/03/12 |
17/03/12 |
£1698 |
Based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room
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| 22/03/12 |
31/03/12 |
£1698 |
| 05/04/12 |
14/04/12 |
£1898 |
| 03/05/12 |
12/05/12 |
£1698 |
Land Only from £998 |
| 31/05/12 |
09/06/12 |
£1698 |
| 26/07/12 |
04/08/12 |
£1898 |
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| 09/08/12 |
18/08/12 |
£1898 |
Private tours with daily departures from £1798
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| 06/09/12 |
15/09/12 |
£1898 |
| 20/09/12 |
29/09/12 |
£1798 |
Single Supplements available from £198
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| 04/10/12 |
13/10/12 |
£1798 |
| 08/11/12 |
17/11/12 |
£1698 |
| 06/12/12 |
15/12/12 |
£1498 |
| 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 |
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| Price Excludes |
| * Tips & Gratuities |
* Personal Spending |
| * Flight Upgrades |
* Travel Insurance |
| * Hotel Upgrades |
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| Accommodation |
| This group tour will typically use 4 Star Hotels such as |
| Beijing: |
Tailong Plaza Hotel |
| Xian: |
Grand New World Hotel |
| Shanghai: |
New Century Hotel |
Or properties of a similar standard if those listed are not available.
All rooms are equipped with a doulbe 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 |
Why not 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 |
| 10 |
Shanghai - Hong Kong (B) |
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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. |
| 11 |
Hong Kong |
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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. |
| 12 |
Hong Kong - UK |
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Free at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. |
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