About your tour
A relaxing Yangtze River cruise, an ultra fast Bullet train, the Terracotta Warriors, plus the great and glorious cities of China that hold the secrets of this extraordinary culture.
Included highlights
Beijing City sightseeing including, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour in Rickshaw, Peking Duck dinner
Great Wall of China & Ming Tombs
Nanjing Full day excursion
Bullet Train from Nanjing to Suzhou
Suzhou Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets, Water Gate, cruise on small canal
Shanghai City sightseeing and acrobatic show
Yangtze River Cruise Three Gorges Dam, Lesser Three Gorges (or Shennong Stream), Shibaozhai pagoda
Chongqing Short city tour
Xian Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Tang Palace evening dinner show, Wild Goose Pagoda, Hu Xian Farmers Painting Village
Price Includes
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Flights: UK - Beijing - Nanjing; Shanghai - Yichang; Chongqing - Xian - Beijing - UK
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Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
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English speaking guide on tour
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Transfers between overseas airports, hotels and cruise ship
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All local and airport taxes
Not included in the price Tipping is at your own discretion, as a guide we recommend £3 per person per day
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Meals on tour 16 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L), 15 dinners (D)
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Travel on tour by comfortable air-conditioned transport
Extend Your Holiday
Hong Kong
Experience the teeming streets of the Central District, Causeway Bay or Kowloon's 'Golden Mile'. Just an hour from the city's vibrant atmosphere are the paddy fields and mountain ranges providing a further dimension to this unique holiday destination.
You can extend your 'China - The Middle Kingdom' tour with a 3 night stay in Hong Kong returning to the UK via Beijing. Your choice of hotels in Hong Kong are the Metropark Kowloon or Harbour Plaza.
Inner Mongolia - Hohhot
Why not extend your tour to China with a visit to mysterious Mongolia, home of the legendary Genghis Khan? You'll stay in a 4 star hotel in Hohhot and for that 'real' experience overnight in a Mongolian yurt. Built with modern materials directly on the grasslands, the yurt comprises of basic accommodation including twin beds and private facilities
Hainan Island
You can extend your China holiday with a 3 night stay in the picturesque beach resort of Sanya Bay on Hainan Island. Located just off China's south coast, Hainan Island deserves its reputation as the 'Oriental Hawaii', enjoying a pleasant year round climate, tropical scenery and white sand beaches.
On the last day of your tour fly from Beijing to Sanya for a 3 night stay at the Holiday Inn Sanya Bay. At the end of your stay, fly back to Beijing for an overnight stay, before returning to the airport for your flight to the UK.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: Depart UK.
Overnight flight to Beijing.
Day 2: Beijing.
On arrival in Beijing you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a three night stay. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring this vibrant city, glorified by 13th- century Mongol leader Kublai Khan as the capital of his empire.
(D)
Day 3: Beijing. Included sightseeing.
Get ready to experience some of the world's most awe-inspiring sights. Our included city sightseeing tour will begin with a visit to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Then on to the Summer Palace, a park of lakeside pagodas and the site of a marble boat made for Empress Dowager Ci Xi. This evening you may wish to join our optional excursion to see the world famous Peking Opera.
(B)
(L)
Day 4: Beijing - Great Wall of China - Beijing.
Our included full day excursion takes you to the amazing Great Wall of China, 3,800 miles long and at least 2,600 years old! You'll also visit the Ming Tombs, where 13 emperors are buried. The famous 'Peking Duck' will be served for your evening meal.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 5: Beijing - Nanjing.
In the morning we visit the Temple of Heaven, before transferring to the airport for your flight to Nanjing, where you will stay for the next two nights.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 6: Nanjing.
Located on the south bank of the Yangtze, Nanjing is a delightful, walled city with a rich Ming inheritance. Our full-day included sightseeing tour will show you the major attractions, including the Mausoleum of Dr Sun Yat-Sen, the Museum, Zhonghua City Gate, the Confucius Temple area and the bustling market. With lunch and dinner at a local restaurant, you'll truly experience Chinese culture.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 7: Nanjing - Suzhou by Bullet Train.
Today you will journey to Suzhou, travelling on China's new bullet train at speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. Upon arrival enjoy a short cruise along the small canal in a traditional boat. Later tour the ancient street of Pingjiang by Rickshaw, with the chance to explore local life, before continuing to your hotel.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 8: Suzhou - Shanghai.
Famed for its gardens and silk making, Suzhou is one of China's loveliest towns. An interesting day lies ahead with a visit to the exquisite Lingering Garden, the Garden of the Master of the Nets, a photo opportunity by the Water Gate (Old City Gate) and a visit to one of the famous silk reeling factories, before a short train journey to Shanghai for a two-night stay.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 9: Shanghai. Included sightseeing.
Once known as the 'Paris of the Orient', pre-revolution Shanghai was a rich and decadent metropolis and remains one of China's most sophisticated cities. Your included sightseeing tour features visits to The Bund - Shanghai's famous riverside boulevard, Nanjing Road, the Yu Yuan Garden and the Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening, enjoy an included acrobatics show.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 10: Shanghai - Yangtze River.
This morning we visit the Shanghai Museum of Urban Planning, which houses a fascinating exhibition detailing past and future life in Shanghai. In the afternoon fly to Yichang to join your Yangtze cruise boat for an exciting four-night journey down this famous river. Your cruise ship is the President No. 4.
Note: If there is no direct flight from Shanghai to Yichang, we will fly to Wuhan and then take a 5 hour drive to Yichang.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 11: Yangtze River.
Your cruise boat passes through Xiling Gorge, known for its deep valley and serene beauty. You will also visit the Three Gorges Dam Project, one of the most incredible engineering projects ever undertaken.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 12: Yangtze River.
Today sees a shore excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges (or Shennong Stream), after which you sail through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 13: Yangtze River.
Today you will visit Shibaozhai - an ancient pagoda, known as the shining pearl on the Yangtze.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 14: Yangtze River - Chongqing - Xian.
Disembark your cruise boat at Chongqing, situated at the junction of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, for a short city tour including the zoo (a chance to see pandas) and the old town area, before your flight to Xian for a three night stay.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 15: Xian. Included Terracotta Warriors.
Today sees one of the real highlights of your trip as we visit the first emperor's funeral vault to see the amazing Terracotta Warriors. Nothing will prepare you for this awe-inspiring spectacle; 8,000 life-sized model warriors, chariots and horses. Afterwards visit the Old Xian City Walls. In the evening, you'll enjoy the Tang Dynasty show, which includes dinner at the Tang Palace Theatre and Restaurant.
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(L)
(D)
Day 16: Xian. Included sightseeing.
This morning we visit the Hu Xian Farmer's Painting Village, where you will see local people painting and will also experience a glimpse of local life. In the afternoon visit the impressive Wild Goose Pagoda, before returning to your hotel.
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(L)
(D)
Day 17: Xian - Beijing.
Today fly to Beijing, where you will enjoy a short Hutong tour in a rickshaw. This evening dinner will be served in a local restaurant.
(B)
(L)
(D)
Day 18: Beijing - UK.
Transfer to Beijing Airport for your flight to the UK.
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Hotels On Tour
Beijing: Xiyuan (4*); Nanjing: Mandarin Garden (4*); Suzhou: Bamboo Grove (4*); Shanghai: Best Western New Century (4*); Xian: Garden (4*).
Note: Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
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