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Key Features
- Choice of four cities
- Memorable historic sights
SHANGHAI
Shanghai is China's principal port and commercial centre and the largest city in
China with a population of 1.4 billion. The Jade Buddha Temple built in 1882, is a well-preserved monastery of Zen
Buddhism.
The most famous garden in Shanghai is Yu Garden, built 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. Along the banks of the Huangpu River, is the picturesque Bund, the symbol of Shanghai.
Subject Related Excursions
BEIJING
- Beijing Opera (The national opera of China, the accompanying music is fascinating and artistic)
- Chinese Acrobatics (Spectacular agility and precision movement by the youth performers varying from 6-20 years old)
- Beijing Duck Farewell Banquet (A special dinner at a traditional restaurant including traditionally prepared Peking duck)
- Rickshaw Ride (Through the old Hutong area and visit to a local Chinese family)
XIAN
- Tang Dynasty Show (A combination of dance and acrobatics performance originating from China's Tang Dynasty over a 1000 years ago)
- Xian Dumpling Banquet (An Evening meal at a local traditional restaurant with an unusual variety of Chinese food)
- Caligraphy Demonstration (A demonstration of this fascinating traditional Chinese art form)
- Cookery Demonstration (Chinese food is prepared in the traditional way)
- Visit a Chinese School
SHANGHAI
- Shanghai Acrobatics
- Shanghai Harbour Cruise
- Visit a Chinese family
- Museums and shopping
SUZHOU
- Silk Mill (See the process of silk production)
- Embroidery Institute (see some of the best embroidery in China)
Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian China
Who does not wish for the chance to stand in Tiananmen Square or to see the Great Wall of China and the incredible Terracotta Warriors? There are so many memorable sights to be seen in this vast country and not a minute is wasted on our specially designed tours to Beijing, Xian, Suzhou and Shanghai. The people themselves are friendly and welcoming and the hustle and bustle of city life gives an interesting glimpse of a culture completely different to our own.
See the capital of China, awesome in size and scale, the host city to the 2008 Olympic Games houses a population of more than 11 million and stretches 80 km from end to end. Located in the north east of China, Beijing today is westernised but there are also cultural treasures such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
Sample Itinerary - CHINA
Day 1
Fly from London to Beijing.
Day 2
Arrive in Beijing in the afternoon and transfer by coach to your hotel for evening meal.
Day 3
Full day excursion in Beijing to include Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Optional visit to the Ming Tombs.
Day 4
Full day excursion to the Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs.
Day 5
Full day excursion to the Summer Palace, the Panda House at Beijing Zoo and the Wangfujing Shopping Street.
Day 6
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home. Evening arrival in London.
Day 1
Fly from London to Beijing.
Day 2
Arrive in Beijing in the afternoon and transfer by coach to your hotel for evening meal.
Day 3
Full day excursion to the Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven. Optional visit to Ming Tombs.
Day 4
Visit to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Transfer to the station for an overnight sleeper train to Xian.
Day 5
Arrive in Xian and transfer to your hotel to freshen up. Excursion to the Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Walls.
Day 6
Full day to visit the Terracotta Army and the Hua Qing Hot Springs. Late afternoon flight to Shanghai. Transfer to the ancient town of Suzhou and your hotel.
Day 7
Visit the Wangshi Garden, the Silk Mill and the Embroidery Institute. Take a cruise on the Grand Canal. Afternoon drive to Shanghai and your hotel.
Day 8
Visit the Yu Garden, the Jade Buddah Temple, and the Bund, the lively waterfront by the Huangkpu River. In the evening depart on the overnight train to Beijing.
Day 9
Arrive in Beijing in the early morning and transfer to your hotel for breakfast and a rest. In the afternoon walk through the "Hutong" area of old Beijing. Free time for shopping in Wangfujing Street.
Day 10
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Tour Variations
Please note that the order of excursions may change. We also offer tours which include Shandong (Confucius' hometown) & Datong in the northern Shanxi province. Details on request.
Extra Day
Additional days may be added to any tour. Full details on request.
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Xian
The capital of Shaanxi Province in China's ancestral heartland, Xian is the start of the ancient Silk Road. Over the centuries, Xian
was capital to no fewer than 11 different dynasties including the Han and Tang who built imperial palaces in the city.
In 1974 with the unearthing of the Terracotta Warriors, Xian became world famous as a major site on the Unesco World Heritage list.
Suzhou
Suzhou is an ancient city, 2500 years old, famous for traditional Chinese private gardens and silk production. Its many rivers, canals and bridges give Suzhou the name "the Venice of the Orient". Suzhou is only 1 hour from Shanghai by car / train. The most famous tourist attractions include the Grand Canal, built 1000 years ago. This is the longest man-made canal in the world with a total length of 1794 km.
Useful Travel Information
Guides - Included in your price, an English-speaking tour escort will accompany you throughout your tour
and in addition, a local guide will escort you on each excursion.
Flights - Our flights are with Scheduled airlines. Flight time is approx. 10 hours. For internal flights, the journey between Beijing and Xian may be taken by air in one / both directions at a supplement.
Please enquire for details.
Meals Provided
Full board is provided throughout commencing with your evening meal on day 2 and ending with breakfast on the last day.
Breakfast is international buffet style. Lunch & dinner are formal Chinese style. Packed meals may be supplied for overnight train
travel. You may wish to opt for a Western style lunch once or twice for variety.