Japan, China, Hong Kong & Singapore — Far East — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2009 online holiday brochure

186 china º a taste of china call 01306 740500 / www.kuoni.co.uk / see your travel agent A Taste of China Iconic images of China, the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Terracotta Warriors are complemented by the historic city of Shanghai and the beguiling natural beauty that envelops Guilin. Extend your stay in vibrant Hong Kong or on the relaxing beaches of Sanya. your itinerary Beijing: 3 nights Xian: 2 nights º Guilin: 2 nights º Shanghai: 2 nights º º traditional dinner. The next morning commences with a visit to the 8,000 Terracotta Warriors before returning to Xian and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. End the day with a walk on the historic city walls before an optional Tang Dynasty show in the evening. DAY 7 ² Fly with China Southern Pu to witness the Bund brilliantly illuminated. In the morning a full day tour includes the classical Yu Garden, the traditional Old Town area, the cultural Shanghai Museum and ends with a stroll along the colonial Bund. An evening Farewell Dinner is followed by an acrobatic show. DAY 11 ² Morning transfer by DAY 1 ² Meet your tour manager at Heathrow then British Airways overnight flight to Beijing and transfer to the Novotel Xin Qiao. In the evening a Welcome Peking Duck Dinner is prepared. 1 Wander the ramparts of the Great Wall of China on Day 4 DAY 3 ² Enjoy a tour of Beijings vast Tiananmen Square, mesmerizing Forbidden City and the classical Summer Palace (boat ride included Apr-Oct). In the evening enjoy an optional tour of Beijings hutong area by rickshaw. Visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall on your final day in Beijing at the Mutianyu section, noted for its meandering chain of Ming Dynasty guard towers, with an optional evening visit to an incredible Kung Fu show. DAY 5 ² Arise early to catch the Airlines to picturesque Guilin, stopping en route to visit the 40,000 burial objects of the Han Yang Tombs. Transfer to the Guilin Bravo, visiting a Tea Plantation en route. In the evening witness the ancient tradition of cormorant fishing on an optional tour. Enjoy a cruise the following day through the stunning scenery of dramatic limestone karsts along the River Li to the quaint town of Yangshuo, where exploration of its pretty rice fields follows. Enjoy time discovering its shops and cafes before returning to Guilin in the evening for an optional tour of the night market. DAY 9 ² Your day begins with a visit coach or optional Maglev train to the airport and fly British Airways to Heathrow, arriving later the same day. your choice of extensions HONG KONG See p187 for details. THE BEACHES OF SANYA 1 locals performing Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven before flying on to Xian with Shanghai Airlines for two nights at the Garden hotel. Wander the bustling streets of the Muslim Quarter and later enjoy a to Elephant Trunk Hill and the enchanting Reed Flute Cave. After lunch fly with China Eastern Airlines to Shanghai and transfer to the Jianguo hotel. Relax or take an optional tour to view Shanghai from the 88th floor of the Jin Mao tower, plus cruise along the Huang Relax at the end of your tour in a year round tropical climate on the fine white sands of tranquil Sanya. DAY 11 ² Fly China Southern Airlines to Hainan Island and the beach resort of Sanya. Enjoy up to four nights or more at the Holiday Inn Sanya Bay (p198) in a Deluxe mountainview room. DAY 16 ² Early evening Dragonair flight to Hong Kong and onward to Heathrow with British Airways. departures 2009 FIRST CLASS º Mar 12, 26 º Apr 09, 16, 23, 30 º May 07, 14, 21 º Jun 11 º Jul 30 º Aug 06, 20 º Sep 03, 10, 17 º Oct 08, 22 Flights as per detailed itineraries kuoni exclusive ESCORTED CLASSIC TOUR º The º All tips are included for drivers, guides and tour manager º Porterage of 1 suitcase per person º Transport by coach or minibus and any internal flights º Sightseeing as indicated and all entrance fees º Return flights by scheduled airline NB º Extensions are not escorted but assistance will be provided locally in each destination Taste of China tour includes: The services of a professional, experienced tour manager from London, throughout the tour and back to London and a local guide in each destination º need to know MEAL PLAN º Prices include Days 3, 4, 6 and 8; dinner on Days 2, 5, 7 and 10; breakfast in Sanya; no meals in Hong Kong; meals available at a supplement. ACCOMMODATION º Four star accommodation as detailed. GROUP SIZE º Maximum 25 passengers. For details of minimum numbers see p498. NB º Local conditions, may necessitate slight variations to the timings of itineraries. º This tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties. º Children under the age of 16 are not permitted on this tour. china Xian Yangtze Beijing Shanghai Kunming Guilin Hong Kong breakfast throughout, lunch on east china sea PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES TRANSFERS INCLUDED FOR LATEST PRICES & OFFERS, SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR GO TO WWW.KUONI.CO.UK Ref No. Holiday Meal Plan MMP MMP MMP No. of Nights 9 12 13 Holiday Prices 12Mar 22Mar 1789 2109 2281 23Mar 08Apr 1895 2279 2399 09Apr 15Apr 2195 2449 2731 16Apr 02May 1949 2199 2681 03May 30May 1949 2149 2481 31May 29Jul 1979 2149 2481 30Jul 02Sep 2129 2349 2681 03Sep 09Sep 1999 2299 2481 10Sep 15Sep 2029 2329 2527 16Sep 07Oct 2029 2329 2727 08Oct 22Oct 1949 2329 2581 Single Supp Per Tour From 288 420 408 CH023 CH024 CH025 A Taste Of China A Taste Of China & Hong Kong A Taste Of China & Sanya UPGRADES º Never has premium flying been better value for money. See p488-493 for upgrades available along with supplements. COMPLETE FLEXIBILITY º Your thoughts, our know-how. Together we can tailormake your perfect holiday. FLIGHTS º For full details of flight schedules, including regional options, please see p488-493. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS º Ex Hong Kong: 0108Jan £50, 13-27Apr £35. Weekend Supplement (Fri-Sun) from £10 one way. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS º See relevant hotel page for extra night costs and appropriate supplements. MEAL PLAN º RO no meals º RB full breakfast HB full breakfast and dinner º FB full breakfast, lunch and dinner º ALL All Inclusive. KUONI PLUS º For full conditions see p494-9. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION º Please read p494-9 before you book your holiday. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time.

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