China Express

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Tour Information
Starts in: Beijing
Ends in: Beijing
Breakfast: 6
Lunch: 3
Dinner: 1
Hotel rating: 3 - 4
Tour leader: Yes (for groups of 6 or more)
Local guide: Yes

Day 1: Beijing
Welcome to China and the start of your holiday! Enjoy an arrival transfer to our hotel.
Overnight - Beijing

Day 2: Beijing - breakfast
This morning, we enjoy a Welcome Meeting. We then explore the heart of Beijing including the vast Tiananmen Square where Chairman Mao's tomb and various monuments to the people are located. Dominating the city's heart is the Forbidden City, a centre of power for five centuries and seat of the emperors. Entering through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (replete with Chairman Mao's portrait), we enjoy a guided walk of this old city within a city. Tonight, we enjoy a Welcome Dinner of Peking Duck at a city restaurant.
Welcome Dinner and overnight - Beijing

Day 3: Beijing - breakfast
Don some comfortable shoes. Today we drive out of the city to Badaling, where we can walk a section of the Great Wall. Some sections are fairly steep, but the walk on the vast wall that snakes for thousands of kilometres is one of those 'must do' experiences! Continuing a short distance from Badaling, we visit the tombs of the Ming emperors. We also make a visit to a cloisonne workshop, where we'll see firsthand the unique Chinese art of combining copper and enamel to make decorative pieces. There's a shop if you fancy splashing a little cash.
Lunch and overnight - Beijing

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an - breakfast
Today, we visit Silk Alley markets and the beautiful Summer Palace. Tonight, we travel to Beijing rail station for our journey to Xi'an in Shaanxi Province.
Dinner and overnight - train

Day 5: Xi'an - breakfast
Arrive Xi'an and transfer to hotel. We visit Huaqing Hot Springs, a scenic spot in the shadow of Li Mountain. Before visiting the Terracotta Warrior archaeological site, we visit a workshop where we see the process used to create the terracotta figurines. In battle formation, the Terracotta Warriors are one of China's most awesome sights.
Lunch and overnight - Xi'an

Day 6: Xi'an - Beijing - breakfast
Today, we visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter. Encircling the
old city is Xi'an's medieval City Wall, where we enjoy a hired bike ride. Later, we return to Beijing by air.
Lunch and overnight - Beijing

Day 7: Beijing - breakfast
Hotel check-out and included onward transfer to airport.

Twn/Dbl Single Supp. Tour Price GBP £579 GBP £179 Extra Accomodation/Tour Upgrades Twin, Double Single Supp Being - Pre-tour accommodation GBP £35 GBP £30 Being - Post-tour accommodation GBP £35 GBP £30 High Season Supplement - China Express GBP £50 GBP £20 Optional Upgrades and Bolt-ons Price Arrival Car Transfer - Beijing GBP £ 35 Departure Car Transfer - Beijing GBP £ 35

High Season: Departures commencing 01 Sep to 31 Oct High Season Yunnan Experience: July & August + May 01-07 and Oct 01-07 Departure Dates

2006 28 May 25 June 23 July 13 August 27 August 10 September 24 September 22 October 24 December

2007 8 April 27 May 24 June 22 July 12 August 26 August 9 September 23 September 21 October 24 December

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