Beijing, Xian & Chengde — China — Travelsphere Worldwide Collection 2008 online holiday brochure

THE GREAT WALL TERRACOTTA WARRIORS, XIAN TIAN AN MEN GATE, BEIJING Dates, Prices & Flight information ADD-ON If you would like to extend your holiday to China by taking any of the following add-ons before your return journey, please see the relevant page for full details. 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 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 Pagodas. 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. Holiday ref: LCX8 Heathrow Flights are by scheduled services of Air China, the national airline of China. Depart 2025 hrs / Return arrival 1750 hrs 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 - Hong Kong 4 nights from only �549 Yangtze Gorges Cruise 4 nights from only �599 Tibet 7 nights from only �1199 Beijing to Hong Kong by train 5 nights from only �529 Holiday Add-on prices price �995 Harbin Ice Festival �399 Panda Explorer 4 nights from only �449 See pages 58-59 for details. Harbin Ice Festival 3 nights from only �399 Please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors 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 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 6 To book click here To view dates & prices click here 51

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