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Great Wall of China Xian Terracotta Warriors CHINA
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Beijing Forbidden city & Tiananmen Square YELLOW SE A Luoyang Longmen caves Shaolin l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Shaolin Temple Shanghai
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Adventure Level
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Cultural Discovery
Nature & Wildlife
China 16 days Trip Code: IWC
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Sichuan Countryside
Chengdu Panda breeding centre
Explore China
Walk along the Great Wall of China · Visit the incredible army of Terracotta Warriors · Meet Shaolin monks at the birth place of kung fu
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Xi'an
Dates & Prices Guide
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The Middle Kingdom, as China was once known, has countless treasures, both natural and historical. In this well-paced trip we have brought together the must-see sights, whilst keeping the spirit of adventure alive. Come face-to-face with Shaolin Monks and practise kung fu, take a glimpse of rural life in Sichuan and walk along the Great Wall of China.
2012
Sat 7 Apr - Sun 22 Apr Sat 21 Apr - Sun 6 May Sat 5 May - Fri 4 May Sat 12 May - Fri 11 May Sat 19 May - Fri 18 May Sat 26 May - Fri 25 May Sat 2 Jun - Fri 1 Jun Sat 16 Jun - Fri 15 Jun Sat 23 Jun - Fri 22 Jun Sat 7 Jul - Sun 22 Jul Sat 14 Jul - Sun 29 Jul Sat 21 Jul - Sun 5 Aug Sat 4 Aug - Sun 19 Aug Sat 18 Aug - Sun 2 Sep Sat 1 Sep - Sun 16 Sep Sat 8 Sep - Sun 23 Sep Sat 15 Sep - Sun 30 Sep Sat 22 Sep - Sun 7 Oct Sat 29 Sep - Sun 14 Oct Sat 6 Oct - Sun 21 Oct Sat 13 Oct - Sun 28 Oct Sat 20 Oct - Sun 4 Nov Sat 27 Oct - Sun 11 Nov Sat 3 Nov - Sun 18 Nov
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Itinerary
Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Shanghai. Day 3/4 Shanghai You start your visit to
some local food from the markets in the Muslim Quarter. Day 10 Chengdu You'll encounter giant pandas at the conservation centre and maybe sample a vegetarian meal made from an ancient recipe at the Wenshu Monastery. Day 11/12 Sichuan Countryside Head to the mountains for a taste of ancient China. Help pick tea leaves and soak up the mountain scenery. Day 13-15 Beijing Explore some of China's most iconic sights, including the Forbidden City. Hire a bike and cycle to the Temple of Heaven. A walk along the Great Wall is a fantastic finale to this adventure. Day 16 Fly home.
Essentials
A gentle paced cultural trip. To get the best out of China leave Western expectations behind and bring a sense of humour! Activities City tours, explore local markets, uncover ancient civilisations Transport Minibus, train, domestic flights, on foot, overnight train, local bus Accommodation Hotels and Guest houses (12nts), berth on overnight train (2nts) Meals included This trip is accommodation only; no meals are included
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China in its most modern and progressive city. Discover the French Concession and visit the urban planning museum for a glimpse of Shanghai's future. Day 5 Shaolin Shaolin Temple is the birth place of Kung Fu. Here you'll have the opportunity to watch monks practise their moves and take part in a class! Day 6 Luoyang Visit Longmen caves to see countless images of Buddha carved into the side of a mountain before continuing on to Luoyang to see a typical day of Chinese life in the town square. Day 7-9 Xi'an Visit the incredible army of terracotta warriors. Escape the noise of the city in the peaceful Great Mosque and try
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 not available. For insurance details see p193. Flights Indirect flights with Finnair from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change.
Xian Average Daily Max Temp °C 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 120 100 80 60 40 20 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 5 4 4 4 0
For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/IWC
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