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THE GREAT WALL
also visit the Han Tombs. In the evening, there will be the opportunity to attend a Tang Dynasty folklore show. DAY 9 - Morning tour of Xian itself, including the Goose Pagoda. You will also see the city wall. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Beijing and an overnight stay. DAY 10 - Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. As you will be flying westwards your arrival is later the same day.
ADD-ON
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TERRACOTTA WARRIORS, XIAN
TIAN AN MEN GATE, BEIJING
Dates, Prices & Flight information
Holiday ref: LCX8
Heathrow
Flights are by scheduled services of Air China, the national airline of China. Depart 2025 hrs / Return arrival 1750 hrs
The journey is a fascinating and unique experience as the train passes through the attractive and sometimes mountainous countryside to the north of Beijing. It affords close-up views of the many farms, villages and townships along the line. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. Once the summer retreat of the Manchu emperors Chengde is now a thriving market town, situated in a wooded valley at the foot of Yunshan Mountain. At its heart is the vast and picturesque landscape of the Summer Resort, which is protected by eight Outer Temples, each one quite unique. We have included a visit to the Summer Resort during the afternoon. DAY 6 - Today we make a morning visit to two of the famous Outer Temples which guard the Summer Resort. These are the Putuo Temple, a vast and stunning replica of a Tibetan Monastery, and the Temple of the Wooden Buddha. There will then be free time to stroll around the busy streets and open markets. Chengde is noted for the excellent quality and novel design of its silk products, including brocade, tapestry and quilt covers. DAY 7 - After breakfast, you return to Beijing by road, another fascinating journey which offers a further perspective on the rural Chinese way of life. On arrival, you will drive directly to the airport for the one and a half hour flight to Xian. Transfer to your hotel where two nights accommodation has been arranged. Dinner on arrival at your hotel. DAY 8 - Xian, the City of Eternal Peace, was once the flourishing capital of China and the most important city in Asia. The recent archaeological discoveries near the city have staggered the imagination, for it is here that the first Qin emperor was interred in 200 BC with at least 6,000 life-size terracotta figures representing the individuals of the Imperial Guard. They are grouped in battle order, rank by rank, some mounted on horse-drawn chariots, others armed with spears, swords and crossbows. This dazzling display of ancient Chinese military power is quite simply one of the worlds most remarkable sights. We include a visit to the site of the Terracotta Army at Li Shan Mountain. During the day you will
Hong Kong
4 nights from only £549
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Yangtze Gorges Cruise
4 nights from only £599
See page 26 for details.
2008 Dates March 25 April 8 April 15 April 29 May 6 May 20 June 24 Sept 2 Sept 23 Oct 2 Oct 7 Oct 28 Nov 18 2009 Date Jan 13
Holiday Add-on prices price £1419 £1419 £1419 £1419 £1499 £1499 £1499 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1499 £1299 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £599 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £599 Hong Kong £549 Beijing to Hong Kong by Train £529 Tibet £1199 Beijing to Hong Kong by Train £529 Hong Kong £599 Panda Explorer £449 Beijing to Hong Kong by Train £529 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £649 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £649 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £679 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £649 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £649 Hong Kong £599 Panda Explorer £449 Beijing to Hong Kong by Train £599 Yangtze Gorges Cruise £599 -
Tibet
7 nights from only £1199
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Harbin Ice Festival
3 nights from only £399
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Beijing to Hong Kong by train
5 nights from only £529
See page 25 for details.
Holiday Add-on prices price £995 Harbin Ice Festival £399
Panda Explorer
4 nights from only £449
See page 26 for details.
The above add-on prices are supplements per person to the stated holiday price. Deposit £150 per person Single Room Supplements: China £190 / Harbin Ice Festival £90 / Hong Kong £160 / Yangtze Gorges £250 / Panda Explorer £90 / Tibet £250 / Beijing to Hong Kong by Train £160 / Tibet Train £200 UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities
Fly From Your Local Airport from £29 For more information see page 3
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