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China Touring
Yangtze and Beyond
18 Days Beijing to Shanghai from £1940, Escorted Small Group Journey.
Beijing (3 nights), overnight train (1 night*), Xian (2 nights), Guilin (2 nights), Yangshuo (2 nights), Yangtze Cruise (3 nights), Shanghai (4 nights) *Overnight train does not apply for deluxe option
The Yangtze Gorge is recognised as one of the most unique and spectacular areas of China and, despite the damming of the gorge, the scenery is still breathtaking. This escorted tour combines the major highlights of China - Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and Guilin - with a three-day Yangtze cruise. Tours with seven passengers or more are accompanied by a Western tour leader in addition to a local English-speaking guide. to visit one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall (Wan Li Changcheng). The construction dates back over 2,000 years and stretches 5000 kilometres from Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Take time to walk along the wall and capture the scenery on camera, before returning to Beijing in the mid-afternoon. (B) Day 4: Beijing - Xian Join an early morning tour inside the sacred and architecturally unique Temple of Heaven that has come to symbolise Beijing. See the locals practising Tai Chi and calligraphy, playing chess and performing on musical instruments in the surrounding park. Continue on to the magnificent grounds of the Summer Palace to view the Long Corridor, the graceful 17 Arch Bridge on South Lake and the temples and pavilions of Longevity Hill before catching your overnight train to Xian in a comfortable First-class soft sleeper (approx 14 hours). For those on the Deluxe tour option, tonight you will remain in your Beijing hotel before departing the next morning on a flight to Xian. (B) Standard: Overnight sleeper train Deluxe: Raffles Beijing Day 5: Xian City Tour On arrival in Xian, either by overnight sleeper train or flight, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After breakfast enjoy a tour of this culturally diverse and exotic Chinese city. Visit the old city walls, which stretch for 12km and date back to the 14th-Century, before continuing on to the Great Mosque. Explore the surrounding, atmospheric Muslim Quarter with its narrow streets and small markets, selling snacks and souvenirs, before a final stop at Big Goose Pagoda. (B) Standard: Bell Tower Hotel Deluxe: Sofitel Renmin Square
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Highlights Include · Visit the Great Wall in Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors in Xian · Experience a cruise down the majestic Yangtze River, stopping at the Three Gorges Dam Project. · Enjoy the stunning scenery of Guilin and the Li River · Discover the modern face of China in Shanghai
2008 Departures: Standard tour selected Sundays, Deluxe tour selected Wednesdays, (Does not operate Dec-Feb due to water levels on the Yangtze River). Day 1: Arrive Beijing Upon arrival into Beijing you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a three night stay. Standard: Novotel Xinqiao Deluxe: Raffles Beijing Day 2: Beijing Sightseeing This morning walk through infamous Tiananmen Square and on to the splendid Forbidden City where you will view the concubine's quarters, Emperor's chambers and the numerous decorative halls. Spend time in Jingshan Park where you can stand at the Pavilion for some of the best views of the Forbidden City and see a traditional tea ceremony. After lunch, take a rickshaw ride through the Hutong's the fascinating old laneways of Beijing around the Drum Tower, stopping at Silver Bridge along the way. (BL) Day 3: The Great Wall After breakfast, drive to Mutianyu, 90km northeast of Beijing,
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Day 6: Xian & Terracotta Warriors Today, take a drive east to the truly remarkable Terracotta Warriors. Buried for over 2,000 years, this vast army was created to protect the Qin Emperor in the afterlife. See the fascinating site of 6000 well-preserved statues and their horses, in battle formation, guarding the Emperor's tomb. There is an excellent museum on the same site and a chance to see a video presentation. (B) Day 7: Xian Guilin Transfer to Xian airport this morning for your onward flight to Guilin. On arrival visit Fubo Hill, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute, and enjoy a relaxing reflexology foot massage. This evening join the group for a night walking tour of Guilin, stopping at the centre square, a fountain display and the night market. (B) Standard: Universal Hotel Deluxe: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
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