China Adventure - Asia - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

China 22 days Trip Code: ICB ll ll ll ll Adventure Level A Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife C H I N A Leshan Giant Buddha ll ll ll ll ll ll ll Great Wall of China Beijing Forbidden city & Tiananmen Square YELLOW SE A ll l China Adventure Pad along the rice paddies and peaks of beautiful Guilin � Visit the famed Terracotta Warriors � Explore Hong Kong and Beijing Emei Shan Holy mountain 3,099m lll Xian Terracotta Warriors Chengdu Panda breeding centre Chengyang lll lll lll ll ll Yangshuo Classical karst landscapes The Great Buddha of Leshan This magical journey takes in the very best of China. Along the way you'll experience the culture, traditions and activities of the Middle Kingdom. Climbing holy Mt. Emei offers fantastic views of the surrounding area, where you can follow the trails of pilgrims. Coupled with the glitz of Hong Kong and the attractions of Beijing, this is a great trip for the first-time traveller to China. Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest dates & prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. Itinerary Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Hong Kong. Day 3 Hong Kong Your odyssey begins Learn about the conservation of a threatened species on a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Day 12-15 Emei Shan See the Grand Buddha at Leshan before journeying to the holy mountain of Emei Shan. Stay in a monastery and walk to the mountain summit (optional). Day 16-18 Xi'an Once the imperial centre of China for 2000 years, Xi'an has many historical sites. You'll visit the 2,000 year old Terracotta Warriors and have free time to explore or climb the Bell tower for a great view of the city. Day 19-21 Beijing Finally in Beijing you can stroll in the famous Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. You'll also make a trip to the stunning Great Wall. Day 22 Fly home. Essentials Anyone in good health can take part, although there is a lot of travelling. The Mt. Emei walk is optional. Activities City tours, explore local markets and temples, uncover ancient civilisations, walking Transport Overnight train, train, minibus, local bus, bicycle, cable car, subway Accommodation Guesthouses & hotels (16nts), overnight trains (4nts, sleeper berths) Meals included 1 lunch 2012 Sat 7 Jan - Sat 28 Jan Sat 10 Mar - Sat 31 Mar Sat 24 Mar - Sat 14 Apr Sat 7 Apr - Sat 28 Apr Sat 21 Apr - Sat 12 May Sat 5 May - Sat 26 May Sat 19 May - Sat 9 Jun Sat 2 Jun - Sat 23 Jun Sat 16 Jun - Sat 7 Jul Sat 30 Jun - Sat 21 Jul Sat 14 Jul - Sat 4 Aug Sat 28 Jul - Sat 18 Aug Sat 18 Aug - Sat 8 Sep Sat 8 Sep - Sat 29 Sep Sat 22 Sep - Sat 13 Oct Sat 6 Oct - Sat 27 Oct Sat 20 Oct - Sat 10 Nov Sat 3 Nov - Sat 24 Nov amidst the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong where you can explore the markets or view the sprawling city skyline from Victoria Peak. Overnight train to Yangshuo. Day 4-6 Yangshuo Travelling into mainland China, you discover Guilin's peaceful countryside - a landscape of dramatic limestone sugarloaf peaks, rustic villages and rice paddies. Day 7-9 Chengyang Step back in time in charming Chengyang. Cross the Wind and Rain Bridge, try bamboo dancing and enjoy a cup of tea with a local before taking an overnight train to Chengdu. Day 10/11 Chengdu Home to spicy Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu also boasts many traditional tea houses and markets. All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option from �390. For insurance details see p193. Flights Indirect flights with Finnair from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Insider's view I fell in love with China when I lived there. Being so vast in size, the scenery is varied and this tour is the perfect introduction to it all. I am always amazed by the ancient and more recent history. But it's the people and weird and wonderful food that are among my highlights. Iain Shiels - Region Manager 138 Chengdu Average Daily Max Temp �C 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 6 3 3 2 2 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 250 200 150 100 50 0 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/ICB ll ll ll l lll lll lll E A ST CHINA SE A lll ll ll l lll lll llll l Hong Kong lllll With flights Without flights �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,529 �2,529 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560 �1,560

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