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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy Beijing city tour See Tiananmen Square, the biggest square in the world Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a post along the wall offering breathtaking views Visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens Explore Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection of ten thousand life size statues Visit to the Shaanxi Museum which houses over a quarter of a million artefacts on display Discover Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with a history
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Trip includes
- International Flights in economy class with British Airways
- Transfers and Transport in China
- Hotel accommodation based on twin share
- English Speaking Guides
- Meals as Specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Entrance Fees to the sites listed
- Airport Taxes
- 2 year multiple entry visa for 90 days each stay
Itinerary

You will take a scheduled flight from the UK to Beijing.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel for a 3 night stay. In the afternoon you will have time to relax or take a walk in the surrounding area. Your guide will be pleased to advise on what you can do at your leisure. In the early evening your guide will escort you for dinner where you will meet your fellow group members.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning you will visit the Temple of Heaven – this was the place where the Ming and Qing emperors worshipped the god of heaven and prayed for good harvests for the year, where you can observe the tradition of practicing...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a post along the wall offering breathtaking views in a less crowded atmosphere. Mutianyu was built in the mid-6th century and its rich history can be observed in its unique construction....
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens, palaces and scenic views. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake. You will then catch a bullet train to Xian (approx. 5 hours 30 minutes).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today your guide will take you to visit the Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection of ten thousand life size statues of the Chinese army made over two thousand years ago, yet preserved almost perfectly. This will be follow...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, you will visit to the Shaanxi Museum which houses over a quarter of a million artefacts on display, including treasures from many periods of China’s history. The next stop, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, will explore Chin...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning transfer to Zhujiang quay for a four hour boat cruise on the breathtaking Li River towards Yangshuo. On the Li River, there are opportunities to enjoy the tranquil rural scenes of buffalo farming the rice terraces and ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning is free at leisure. Explore this beautiful area independently, or perhaps join an optional cookery class or take a walk or cycle ride to explore the countryside. Return to Guilin. In the evening, you will enjoy the cormorant fishing show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning you will visit the Reed Flute Caves, which is a remarkable collection of colourfully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites. Afterwards your guide will take you to Fubo Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill to enjoy panoramic countryside views, before being transferred to the airport for a flight to the bustling city of Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
First stop is the Yu Yuan Gardens followed by the Jade Buddha Temple. The centuries old Yu Yuan Gardens is home to beautiful pavilions, corridors, streams, courtyards and flowers. At the Jade Buddha Temple you can expect both ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Today will start with a visit to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with a history of over 1,700 years known as the Pearl Stream.You can expect to see the Ming and Qing Dynasty bridges, two ancient and historic buildings and the Ma family Garden before heading back to Shanghai for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
This group tour will typically use 4 Star Hotels or properties of a similar standard if those listed are not available. All rooms are equipped with a double or twin beds, private bathroom facilities, air-conditioning, heating, TV’s, telephones and WiFi as standard.
Your 4star Hotels
Beijing: Guangxi Hotel Xian: Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Guilin: Bravo Hotel Yangshuo: Green Lotus Hotel Shanghai: Greenland Jiulong
Beijing: Guangxi Hotel 4 star
Conveniently located near the Panjiayuan Antique Market and 5 km from Hongqiao Market and Temple of Heaven. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool.
Xian: Grand Dynasty Culture 4 star
Located near Great Mosque, Drum Tower and the Bell Tower. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a health club. There is also a restaurant and a nightclub.
Guilin: Bravo Hotel 4 star
Only a 10 minutes walk from the city center and night market. The rooms have a European feel and the Skylight Lobby Bar is the perfect spot to relax. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool.
Yangshuo: Green Lotus Hotel 5 star
Located within walking distance of West Street, the hotel also enjoys scenic views. There are comfortable guestrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre as well as Western and Chinese dining options.
Shanghai: Greenland Jiulong Hotel 4 star
The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities and there is a restaurant serving both Chinese and Western cuisine.
If you wish to cancel your holiday you must notify us in writing as soon as possible as cancellation will take effect as soon as we received your letter. The following cancellation charges will apply:
Period before departure date
More than 70 days
Deposit only
70-30 days
50% of final invoice
29-21 days
80% of final invoice
20-0 days
100% of final invoice
11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 9 Dinners
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