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incredible china
An outstanding Kuoni Classic 21 day escorted tour that embraces the very essence of China ancient Beijing, modern Shanghai, picturesque Suzhou, the mighty Yangtze, ancient Warriors, giant pandas, remote traditional towns, diverse ethnic minority groups and stunning natural scenery.
G BEIJING
XI'AN G SUZHOU G G SHANGHAI
G CHENGDU G YICHANG LIJIANG G DALI G G KUNMING G CHONGQING G GUILIN G HONG KONG G YANGSHUO
Guilin
Kuoni P L US OFFERS
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incredible china
Beijing: 2 nights Shanghai: 3 nights Suzhou: day trip Yangtze Cruise: 4 nights Xi'an: 2 nights Chengdu: 1 night Kunming: 1 night Dali: 1 night Lijiang: 3 nights Guilin: 2 nights I Day 1 Sun British Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Beijing. Meet your Tour Manager at Heathrow who will accompany you throughout China. I Day 2 Mon Upon arrival transfer to the central Novotel Xin Qiao Hotel for a two night stay. Refresh and visit the enchanting classical gardens of the Summer Palace, the seasonal retreat for the Qing Emperors. I Day 3 Tue Enjoy a full day visit to the breathtaking Great Wall of China at the less crowded Mutianyu section where a cable car ride is included and enjoy a memorable walk along the fortified remains. In the evening get to know your fellow travellers with a special Peking Duck dinner. B,L,D. I Day 4 Wed This morning we concentrate on the main attractions of Beijing, beginning at Tian'anmen Square and the enchanting Imperial palaces of the Forbidden City. Following lunch, fly to Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines and transfer to the New Century Hotel for three nights. B,L. I Day 5 Thu The cultural Shanghai Museum begins your sightseeing of this amazingly vibrant city, followed by a short cruise along the colonial Bund and a tour of the Yu Gardens and Old Town of Shanghai. Later enjoy an amazing acrobatic show. B,L. I Day 6 Fri A full day tour of the beautiful city of Suzhou begins at the enchanting Garden of the Humble Administrator and the serene Garden of the Master of the Nets where a tranquil world of bridges and ponds, plants and pavilions awaits. Continue with a boat ride among the maze of ancient canals that criss-cross the narrow streets and captivating stone houses of Old Town. Return to Shanghai for an evening at leisure. B,L. I Day 7 Sat to Day 10 Tue Enjoy leisure time in the morning before flying with Shanghai Airlines to Yichang for your Yangtze cruise. Board the first class superior President No.3 and do nothing more than relax over the next four days and absorb the magnificent views as you wind your way upstream along the Yangtze
through beautiful mountain countryside and dramatic gorges. Day 7 B,D, Day 8 Day 10: B,L,D. I Day 11 Wed Arrive mid morning in Chongqing and if time permits, enjoy a little sightseeing of this modern city. Fly Sichuan Airlines to Xi'an and the Hotel King Dynasty for two nights, stopping en route at the Han Yang Tombs. This evening enjoy a traditional dumpling dinner. B,D. I Day 12 Thu An unforgettable full day tour includes the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, an 8,000 strong army erected to protect the tomb of the first Qin Emperor. Return to Xi'an and visit the Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter and imposing Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The tour concludes with a walk on the historic city walls. Optional evening experience to the Tang Dynasty show. B,L. I Day 13 Fri Following breakfast fly with Sichuan Airlines to Chengdu. In the afternoon visit the endearing and informative Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre. Although no actual handling is allowed, you will be able to observe close up the pandas at play in their simulated habitat. Overnight at the Tibet Hotel. B,L. I Day 14 Sat After breakfast take a morning flight with China Eastern Airlines to the `City of Eternal Spring' Kunming and transfer to the Kunming Hotel. Your relaxing half day tour commences with a visit to the dramatic and beguiling Stone Forest, an immense collection of grey limestone pillars, shaped by centuries of rain and wind into their current peculiar form. B,L. I Day 15 Sun Fly to the captivating town of Dali with China Eastern Airlines. Visit Lake Erhai with its shores fringed by tiny Bai Minority villages and enjoy a leisurely scenic cruise across its calm jade waters and a stroll around the minority village of Caicun. Later continue on to the world renowned Song Dynasty Three Pagodas. Return to the cobbled streets and traditional stone architecture of Dali for a visit to the picturesque Old Town, replete with original gates and renovated city walls. Overnight at Asia Star hotel. B,L. I Day 16 Mon Depart for a scenic journey to Lijiang, visiting en route an ethnic Xizhou village. A pleasurable stroll around the charming Old Town of Lijiang and the picturesque Black Dragon Pool follows. Transfer to the Grand Hotel for three nights. B,L. I Day 17 Tue A comprehensive and rewarding day of sightseeing commences with a visit to the Yak Meadow of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, the southern most glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, for breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding valleys. Descend to the simple YuHu Naxi minority village in the foothills of the mountain and visit the decorative temples in picturesque Baisha. B.
fly free Fly free with British Airways from many regional
airports connecting to London. See p10 for details.
kuoni classic escorted Incredible China Tour includes:
· The services of a professional, experienced British Tour Manager from London, throughout the tour and back to London again. · All tips for drivers, guides and your Tour Manager · Porterage of one suitcase per person · Transport by coach or minibus and any internal flights · Medium (Lijiang only) and first class accommodation · Sightseeing as indicated and all entrance fees · Extensions to the main tour are unescorted, however local assistance will be available.
tour suitability Due to the number of steps in and around the major attractions and the absence of lifts on the Yangtze cruiser, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
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