Experience even more of China & beyond — Travelsphere Best of China 2008 (page 25) online holiday brochure

Experience even more... This ADD-ON can be taken in conjunction with the following tour(s): Beijing, Xian & Chengde, Discover China, China The Silk Route and Chinas Shangri-la tours. Hong Kongs magnificent natural setting on the tip of the Chinese mainland is a natural gateway to the Orient. YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 - This will be the final day of your tour. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for four nights. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to relax. Day 2 - An included morning sightseeing tour of Hong Kong Island. You will cross from the mainland (Kowloon) to Hong Kong Island and proceed to the top of Victoria Peak for the best view in town! The tour then includes such sights as Repulse Bay, and the fishing village of Aberdeen, famous for its floating community of 30,000 people. HONG KONG OPTION Beijing to Hong Kong by train 5 nights from only Ł529 Take our rail option for your Hong Kong add-on and see even more wonderful Chinese scenery. This 24-hour journey, the majority in daylight, takes you in comfort through rural countryside and villages, crossing the Yangtze River at Wuhan before entering Guangzhou Province. The train stops in the city of Guangzhou (Canton) before arriving at Kowloon, Hong Kong for your four night stay. Its the perfect way to get the most from this super add-on. On arrival in Hong Kong, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Your itinerary then follows Days 2 to 5 of the main Hong Kong add-on. Accommodation on board the train is in comfortable shared two berth sleeping compartments. For further details please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors. ADD-ON Hong Kong Add-on 4 nights from Highlights include Kowloon Hong Kong Island Days 3 & 4 - Many fascinating optional excursions will be available. You can take a day trip into the New Territories or across the Pearl River to the former Portuguese colony of Macau which reverted back to Chinese rule in December 1999. You can take a harbour cruise or sail along the coast to Aberdeen for a seafood lunch. A ride on the Star Ferry is an absolute must. For a few pence you can see the whole city from a spectacular vantage point. Alternatively, you can stroll through the busy streets, shop for bargains and soak up the atmosphere of one of the worlds greatest cities. Day 5 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK arriving later the same day. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the Island Pacific Hotel or similar. All rooms feature private facilities, airconditioning, minibar, TV and telephone. Hotel facilities include restaurant and bar . Whats Included Flights as detailed Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation and sightseeing as detailed Four nights room only accommodation Services of an English speaking local representative All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person Ł399 This ADD-ON can be taken in conjunction with the following tour(s): Shanghai, Xian & Beijing. See another side of this fascinating country on a wonderfully scenic add-on to Guilin and Yangshou in the southwest of China. You will cruise along the Li River, admiring the picturesque limestone hills dotting the landscape. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - This will be the final day of your tour. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. On arrival continue to your hotel for a two night stay. Guilin is said to be the Pearl of China and one of the most beautiful areas in the country. Situated along the Li River, it is an important cultural city with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. DAY 2 - Today there is an included excursion to the impressive Reed Flute Cave, a spectacular world of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars and rock formations. You will also visit Elephant Trunk Hill. Located at the junction of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River, this hill has a tunnel eroded into it, making it look incredibly like an elephant with its trunk in the water. DAY 3 - After breakfast, take the included leisurely cruise along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, where you will transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 4 - Take the included hour-long guided walk along the Yulong River, before spending the rest of the day exploring Yangshou at leisure. DAY 5 - Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Beijing, where you will transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. DAY 6 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. As you are flying westwards, arrival will be later the same day. Whats Included Internal flights as detailed All other transportation as detailed Five nights full-board accommodation, including an additional night in Beijing Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and an English speaking local representative All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges GUILIN ADD-ON South China 5 nights from Highlights include Guilin Reed Flute Cave Yangshuo Li River Ł399 Excursions as follows - Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill - Li River Cruise - Guided walk along the Yulong River To view our collection of China holidays click here www.travelsphere.co.uk 25