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Taste of China & Eclipse Ref SCE12
Mutianyu Great Wall
BEIJING
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda
XIAN
Terracotta Army
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Ye l l o w Sea
Bund Yu Yuan Gardens
SHANGHAI
Eclipse viewing site km
CHINA
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The Forbidden City in Beijing
CHINA
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Beijing. 2 Arrive Beijing; PM free. 3 In Beijing; visit Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City. 4 Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu; overnight train to Xian. 5 Arrive Xian; city tour, including Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Old Muslim Quarter. 6 AM visit Terracotta Warriors; PM free for optional visit to National Museum. 7 Fly Shanghai; PM free. 8 Early AM drive out of city to view eclipse; PM free. 9 In Shanghai; city tour, including Museum, Jade Buddha Temple & Yu Yuan Gardens. 10 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel 1nt overnight train; 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included. See p23. Mode of Travel: Bus/Flights/Train. Comment: A compact trip covering many major highlights and a taste of China both old and new. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and local guides. Group Size: Max 20.
The Bund, Shanghai
TASTE OF CHINA & ECLIPSE
10 DAYS HOTELS/SLEEPER TRAIN DIVERSE CITIES OF CHINA
Ref SCE12
" The Great Wall & Forbidden City " Terracotta Warriors of Xian " Shanghai face of modern China
Imperial Splendours of Beijing Beginning our journey in the Chinese capital we explore the expansive maze of the Forbidden City and venture out to the impressive spectacle of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. We also visit Tiananmen Square and have a chance to tour the city's bustling hutongs, (old residential quarters) or visit the majestic settings of the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Then an overnight train brings us to the ancient Silk Road capital of Xian, home to the remarkable Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huangdi. Ancient Tombs & Streets of Shanghai In Xian we explore the old parts of the city, taking in the wooden mosque and meandering streets of its Muslim Quarter and visiting the impressive Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A trip out to the Terracotta Warriors then introduces us to one of the most spectacular archaeological finds of the last century and a highlight of our journey. Flying to China's eastern coast, the climax of our trip sees us in the vibrant port city of Shanghai, where we have an opportunity to tour the city before we drive out for the chance to view the unique spectacle of a total solar eclipse.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 10 days Wed to Fri REF:SCE12 2009 deps Price in £s 15 Jul-24 Jul flight inc 1599 land only 949
Land Only tour: 9 days - start Beijing day 2 (Thu), end Shanghai day 10 (Fri) Single Room Option: £85* see p23 for details. These are guide prices, see p25 for details.
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Essential information about our tours see p.22-31
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