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CM20: China Minority 20 Days

Summary
Beijing	3 Nights
Xian	2 Nights
Guilin	3 nights
Yangshuo	1 Night
Chengdu	2 Nights
Lijiang	3 Nights
Dali	2 Nights
Kunming	2 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 - Xian	BLD
	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.
6	Xian	BLD
	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.
7	Xian - Guilin	BLD
	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 Guilin.
8	Guilin	BLD
	A full day excursion to the Longsheng Terraced Rice Fields against the backdrop of mountains - some of the most beautiful scenery in China.
9	Guilin - Yangshuo	BLD
	Cruise along the Li River and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of limestone hills, tranquil fishing scenes and peaceful villages. Overnight in Yangshuo.
10	Yangshuo - Guilin	BLD
	Leaving Yangshuo in the morning we visit the Reed Flute Caves - a remarkable collection of colourfully illuminated stalactites and staligmites. Also visit Fubo Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill for panoramic views of the city.
11	Guilin - Chengdu	BLD
	Catch a flight to Chengdu. Rest of the day at leisure.
12	Chengdu	BLD
	A full day excursion to the magnificent LeShan Buddha. Enjoy a traditional Sichuan meal for dinner.
13	Chengdu - Lijiang	BLD
	This morning we shall visit the Panda Breeding Research Centre to see these beautiful animals in their home environment. Fly to Lijiang.
14	Lijiang	BLD
	Visit the Stone Drum village and see the first bend of the Yangtze River. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Tiger Leaping Gorge - one of the deepest in the world.
15	Lijiang	BLD
	Ride the cable car to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, tour the Basha Naxi minority village and its ancient wall paintings. Enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music Show in the evening.
16	Lijiang - Dali	BLD
	Visit Black Dragon Pool and explore Lijiang Old Town. On the drive to Dali we visit the ancient town of Xizhou.
17	Dali	BLD
	Tour Erhai Lake by fishing boat and marvel at the crystal blue lake and the green mountain range. See a performance of folk songs and dance by the minority Bai people while enjoying a Three Course Tea. Visit the symbol of Dali - the Three Pagodas, built 1,300 years ago.
18	Dali - Kunming	BLD
	Some time to explore Dali Old Town by yourself including Yang Ren Street. Fly to Kunming
19	Kunming	BLD
	Visit Yuantong Temple, then onto the remarkable Stone Forest - a large area of limestone pillars eroded over 270 million years into bizarre shapes that resemble a dense forest.
20	Kunming - Onwards	B
	Depart Kunming with 3 options :-
A:	Fly to Hong Kong for a connecting flight home.
B:	Fly to Hong Kong and stay 2 nights then fly home.
C:	Fly to Shanghai and stay 2 nights then fly home.

Departure and Pricing
Depart	Return	From

09/02/12	28/02/12	£2498	oooooooooooooooooooo
08/03/12	27/03/12	£2698	Based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room
22/03/12	10/04/12	£2798
05/04/12	24/04/12	£2898
03/05/12	22/05/12	£2798	Land Only from £2089
31/05/12	19/06/12	£2798
26/07/12	14/08/12	£2998
09/08/12	28/08/12	£2998	Private tours with daily departures from £2898
06/09/12	25/09/12	£2898
20/09/12	09/10/12	£2898	Single Supplements available from £528
04/10/12	23/10/12	£2898
08/11/12	27/11/12	£2698
06/12/12	25/12/12	£2598
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		* HK or Shanghai Add On
Accommodation
This group tour will typically use 4 Star Hotels such as:
Beijing	Tailong Plaza Hotel
Xian	Grand New World Hotel
Guilin	Bravo Hotel
Yangshuo	Guifu Holiday Hotel
Chengdu	Tian Fu Sunshine Hotel
Lijiang	Lijiang Wang Fu
Dali	Dali Asian Star
Kunming	Jinjiang 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 Extension B : Hong Kong
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
20	Kunming - 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.
21	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.
22	Hong Kong - UK
	Free at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Add On Extension C : Shanghai
Add a 3 day Shanghai extension to the end of your tour. Prices start from £349 (including flights - subject to availablity). Staying at the New Century Hotel or similar. Daily breakfast is included
Day	Activity
20	Kunming - Shanghai (B)
	After breakfast transferred to the airport for your flght to Shanghai. Upon arrival be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
21	Shanghai (B)
	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.
22	Shanghai - UK (B)
	After breakfast, at leisure until transfer to the airport for the flight home.