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Beijing, Xian & Chengde
INTRODuCING A FASCINATING COuNTRY
10 days £995
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Highlights include beijing the Great Wall xian & the terracotta Army Fascinating rail journey from beijing to Chengde Plus two nights in the absorbing provincial township of Chengde
Whats included
n n n n n n n n n n n n Return scheduled flights to Beijing Internal flights Beijing/ Xian/ Beijing Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Eight nights accommodation four nights in Beijing, two nights in Chengde, two nights in Xian Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representatives Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day Peking Duck Dinner 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 Excursions as follows: - beijing- City tour, Forbidden City and Imperial Palace, Great Wall of China, Ming Tombs Museum, Temple of Heaven, Zoo, Summer Palace - Chengde - Summer Resort, Outer Temples - xian -Terracotta Army, Han Tombs and Xian city sightseeing
TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, BEIjING
Visit the captivating city of Beijing, the phenomenal Terracotta Warriors at Xian and the traditional township of Chengde on this superb value-for-money 10 day tour. You will see grand architecture, stunning temples, take a walk along the magnificent Great Wall of China, and enjoy a superb train journey through the countryside. Truly a memorable experience.
your itiNErary Day 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to beijing. Day 2 - Arrival in Beijing, where you will be met by our Tour Manager and your Chinese guide and transferred to your hotel for a three night stay. During the afternoon you will be taken on an included introductory city tour. You will see Chang An Avenue and the strikingly beautiful temple of heaven. This ornate structure, made entirely of wood, was built in 1420 and is still used as a hall of prayer for good harvests. Day 3 - Beijing is an extraordinary city. Ancient temples and palaces, with golden curved roofs and exquisite marble and jade, stand proudly beside the vast 20th century civic buildings created by Chairman Mao and his people. Daily life in Beijing is a truly spellbinding sight to the first time visitor. It is a city of millions of bicycles, bustling street markets and food stalls, horses and carts, crowded buses and, above all, a warm, dignified and friendly people, eager to welcome their visitors. Today we include a visit to the heart of Beijing tian an men Square. Its the largest public square in the world, bordered by the Qianmen Gate, the Great Hall of the People and the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Your tour will proceed through the gate, which forms the entrance to the incredible Forbidden City, to marvel at the magnificent buildings that house the imperial Palace from which China was ruled by the imperial dynasties for hundreds of years. During your guided tour you will see magnificent collections of Chinese bronzes, porcelain, paintings, jade and other treasures. After lunch a short visit will be made to the worldfamous beijing Zoo to see the pandas, before continuing to the outskirts of Beijing to visit the magnificent, 800-year-old Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved of all imperial palace gardens. Here you can admire the famous Marble Boat, the ornately painted long corridor, and simply gaze in awe at the traditional Chinese landscape surrounding the various towers, gardens and pavilions. Day 4 - This morning we include a visit to the Great Wall. For generations, people from all over the world have heard of it and wanted to see it. It is some 3,800 miles long and at least 2,600 years old. The Great Wall winds like an immense dragon through the hills of northern China and passes within 40 miles of Beijing at badaling, where it is wide enough to allow five horsemen to ride abreast. Here you will have plenty of time to walk along the historic ramparts and marvel at its size and grandeur. Lunch is followed by a visit to the remarkable ming tombs museum where thirteen emperors are buried. During the evening there will be a Peking duck dinner. Day 5 - Early morning transfer to Beijing central railway station for the train to Chengde where you will stop for two nights. Here you can shop in the local free markets and sample the atmosphere of a typical Chinese provincial township, where the way of life has changed little in decades. This 160 mile train journey from Beijing into Hebei Province is a highlight of our tour. You travel in soft (first) class with refreshments available. 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
Your Hotels In Beijing, you will stay in the Friendship hotel, which offers a first class standard of accommodation. All rooms have private bathroom and toilet, airconditioning or heating as required, TV, telephone and a constant supply of tea, as is the custom in Chinese hotels! There are western and Chinese restaurants, a bar, gift shops, supermarket, swimming pool, money exchange and laundry facilities. In Chengde you will stay in the comfortable mountain villa Resort. All rooms have private facilities and the hotel has a bar and restaurant. Your hotel in Xian will be the first class xian hotel. All rooms have private facilities and there is a restaurant, lounge, bar and several gift shops. Your Meals All meals are included whilst in China. Breakfast is western continental style, followed by Chinese lunch and dinner, each consisting of a wide variety of tasty dishes. Beer and soft drinks are always available.
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