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Highlights
- Enjoy Beijing city tour
- Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world
- Visit to the Forbidden City which served as the grand imperial palace for centuries
- Visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall
- Visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens
- Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake
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- 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
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Itinerary
Fly with British Airways from London Heathrow to Beijing. Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport.
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 where the Ming and Qing emperors worshipped the god of heaven and prayed for good harvest for the year. Here, you can observe the tradition of practicing Tai Chi i...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today will begin with a visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall. It used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. Mutianyu is an area of the ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow.
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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.
Beijing: Guangxi Hotel
Xian: Grand Dynasty Culture
Shanghai: Greenland Jiulong Hotel
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.
Shanghai: Greenland Jiulong Hotel 4 star
Located around a mile from the Oriental Pearl Tower and 1.2 miles from Superbrand Shopping Mall. The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TV and kettle. 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
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners
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