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Summary |
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Beijing |
3 Nights |
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Xian |
2 Nights |
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Lhasa |
3 Nights |
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Cruise |
3 Night |
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Shanghai |
2 Nights |
Meal Plan Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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Meal |
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1 |
UK - In Flight |
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Depart the UK on a flight to Beijing. |
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2 |
Beijing |
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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 |
BL |
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Today, ride to the legendary Great Wall of China and stand on its famous ramparts. A local lunch is included, along with a visit to a jade or cloisonné enamel workshop. Then tour the Chang Tomb which was the first and largest of the Ming Tombs, this is where 13 of the 16 Ming Dynasty Emperors are buried. |
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4 |
Beijing |
BD |
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Visit the massive Tiananmen Square, then see the Forbidden City with its elegant palaces, pavilions and landscaped gardens. In the afternoon tour the Temple of Heaven, then visit the famous Hongqiao Pearl Market. After dinner, you will enjoy an exciting Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre. |
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5 |
Beijing - Xian |
BL |
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Take a short excursion by rickshaw around Hutongs (narrow alleyways) where you can see traditional courtyard residences of the city. In the afternoon tour the 700-acre Summer Palace and view the scenery of its lake. Drop off at Beijing Olympic Green on the way back to hotel. In the evening take a plane to Xian. |
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6 |
Xian |
BL |
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After breakfast we visit Xian’s archaeological wonder: 8,000 life-sized Terracotta Warriors buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang, each soldier and horse moulded in incredible detail. This afternoon, tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which includes Buddha statues and Buddhist relics from India about 1,300 years ago. You have the option to be dropped off at the Muslim Quarters and you are free to explore the area with the Islamic food markets. Make your own way back to the hotel - just a 10 minute walk. |
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7 |
Xian - Lhasa |
B |
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Fly to Lhasa and our Lhasa guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to hotel for a two-night stay. Have a good rest at the hotel to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of 3,650m above sea level. |
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8 |
Lhasa |
BL |
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Today tour the 13-story Potala Palace, winter home of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century. Later, visit 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple and explore the maze-like Barkhor Market in old Lhasa. Then visit a Tibetan souvenir shop. |
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9 |
Lhasa |
BL |
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See Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer palace, and stroll through its parkland. This afternoon visit Sera Monastery, an active temple with monks in training and one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. |
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10 |
Lhasa - Chongqing |
BD |
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Fly to Chongqing, gateway to the Yangtze. Today’s lunch is on your own. Visit Ciqikou Old Town and board the cruise after dinner. |
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11 |
Yangtze River Cruise |
BLD |
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Cruise the Yangtze River as it meanders through the heartland of China. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river and the facilities onboard. Today’s shore excursion is to Fengdu Ghost City. |
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12 |
Yangtze River Cruise |
BLD |
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Cruise through the dramatic Three Gorges, beneath soaring limestone cliffs rising sheer from the water. Next, embark a small motorboat and journey through the tranquil Daning River and Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream. |
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13 |
Yichang - Shanghai |
BL |
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Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Disembark at Yichang at noon. Transfer to Yichang airport and fly to Shanghai, China’s most modern metropolis |
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Shanghai |
BL |
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View the Shanghai Museum, continue to Yu Yuan Garden in the heart of Shanghai’s Old Quarter, with the local bazaar and Shanghai Old Street. Visit the Former French Concession District. Stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road to experience the thrills of old and modern Shanghai A visit to silk store is included today. Tonight you can take an optional acrobatics show or enjoy night life at Xin Tian Di. |
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15 |
Shanghai - UK |
B |
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After breakfast, be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back to the UK. |
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Departure and Pricing - Guaranteed Departures |
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Depart |
Return |
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Price are per person
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Based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room
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07/04/12 |
21/04/12 |
£2898 |
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21/04/12 |
05/05/12 |
£2798 |
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05/05/12 |
19/05/12 |
£2798 |
Land Only from £1898 |
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19/05/12 |
02/06/12 |
£2798 |
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02/06/12 |
16/06/12 |
£2698 |
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16/06/12 |
30/06/12 |
£2698 |
Please enquire for private departures |
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07/07/12 |
21/07/12 |
£2998 |
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21/07/12 |
04/08/12 |
£2998 |
Single Supplements available from £538
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04/08/12 |
18/08/12 |
£2998 |
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18/08/12 |
01/09/12 |
£2998 |
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01/09/12 |
15/09/12 |
£2998 |
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15/09/12 |
29/09/12 |
£2898 |
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13/10/12 |
27/10/12 |
£2798 |
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20/10/12 |
03/11/12 |
£2798 |
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10/11/12 |
24/11/12 |
£2598 |
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Price Includes |
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* Internal Flights |
* International Flights |
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* Airport Taxes |
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* 4 Star Hotels |
* English Speaking Guides |
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* Meals as stated |
* Transfers & Transport |
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* Entrance fees to the sites |
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Price Excludes |
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* Tips & Gratuities |
* Personal Spending |
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* Flight Upgrades |
* Travel Insurance |
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* Hotel Upgrades |
* Visa Fees |
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Accommodation |
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This group tour will typically use 4 Star Hotels such as |
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Beijing |
Qianmen Jianguo Hotel |
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Xian |
Grand New World Hotel |
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Lhasa |
Dhood Gu Hotel |
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Cruise |
CCTOC Cruises |
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Shanghai |
Howard Johnson Business Club 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Day |
Activity |
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15 |
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. |
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16 |
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. |
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17 |
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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