Highlights of China — China — Travelsphere Worldwide Collection 2008 online holiday brochure

TERRACOT TA WARRIORS, XIAN A RRIO R N PANDA, WOLONG NATURE RESERVE Dates, Prices & Flight Information Holiday ref: MCGR Heathrow SHANGHAI THE GREAT WALL Flights are by scheduled services of British Airways Depart 1635 hrs / Return arrival 1605 hrs locks. Proceed downstream through Xiling Gorge. Continue through the Wuxia and Qutang Gorges. A stop will be made to take a side trip up the Shennong Stream. DAY 13 - Morning arrival in Yichang. Transfer to Wuhan for your flight to Beijing. On arrival we include an introductory city tour. You will see Chang An Avenue and the Temple of Heaven, before transfering to your hotel for a three night stay. DAY 14 - Beijing is an extraordinary city. Today we include a visit to Tian an Men Square, bordered by the Qianmen Gate, the Great Hall of the People and the Gate of Heavenly Peace, which forms the entrance to the incredible Forbidden City, home to the Imperial Palace. After lunch a short visit will be made to see the pandas at Beijing Zoo, before continuing to the outskirts of the city to visit the magnificent, 800-year-old Summer Palace. DAY 15 - This morning we include a visit to the Great Wall, which passes within 40 miles of Beijing at Badaling, where it is wide enough to let five horsemen ride abreast. Here you will have plenty of time to walk along the historic ramparts. Lunch is followed by a visit to the remarkable Ming Tombs where thirteen emperors are buried. During the evening there will be a special Peking Duck dinner. DAY 16 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. As you are flying westwards your arrival in the UK is later the same day. SPECIAL DEPARTURES 2008 Dates April 30 June 18 Sept 3 Sept 17 Oct 1 Oct 22 Nov 5 Holiday Add-on prices price �1699 �1699 �1959 �1959 �1899 �1799 �1599 Hong Kong �399 Hong Kong �399 Hong Kong �469 Hong Kong �469 Hong Kong �499 Hong Kong �499 Hong Kong �399 The Rooftop of the World 20 days from �2499 This is a wonderful opportunity to travel on the Rooftop of the World railway for a once-ina-lifetime adventure on the worlds highest and most spectacular railway line. Our special departures include everything in our highlights of China tour plus three nights in Lhasa, Tibets capital, before your amazing train journey to Xining. On these special departures we limit the group size to a maximum of 20 people, to ensure that your holiday is an unforgettable experience. Please speak to a Holiday Advisor or visit our website for further details. HOLIDAY REF: MCGRT The above add-on prices are supplements per person to the stated holiday price. Deposit �150 per person Single Room Supplements: Highlights of China �365 / Hong Kong �150 / Highlights of China with Solar Eclipse �400 / Highlights of China with Rooftop of the World �450 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 Solar Eclipse 20 days from �2499 Combine our wonderful Highlights of China tour with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Solar Eclipse of August 2008, from the heart of Chinas Silk Route. You will enjoy an extra four nights and sightseeing in the desert landscape of China, and on the 1st August you will experience a fascinating stay at the Eclipse site in tented accommodation. Please speak to a Holiday Advisor or visit our website for further details. HOLIDAY REF: MCGRE The Roof top of the World Special Departure Holiday ref: MCGRT 2008 Dates Holiday price May 14 June 11 Sept 17 Oct 15 �2499 �2599 �2699 �2599 Add-on prices Hong Kong �399 Hong Kong �399 Hong Kong �469 Hong Kong �499 ADD-ON Hong Kong 4 nights from only �399 See page 58 for details. Solar Eclipse Special Departure Holiday ref: MCGRE 2008 Date July 24 Holiday price �2499 To book click here To view dates & prices click here 57

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