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The Ultimate Tour of China
 Out of all the tours we have seen, this is the one that gives you the most incredible variety of sights, and for a fantastic fully inclusive price. On this Magnificent China tour, you will walk the Great Wall of China, visit the amazing Terracotta Warriors, and get within a few feet of the adorable and cute pandas. Cruise the Yangtze River, and photograph some of the world's most stunning scenery near Guilin, before ending your journey in the ultra-modern city of Shanghai
# These escorted tours have a maximum group size of 30, and allow you to see all the main sights with enough time spent at each place. Many people also choose to extend their time in either Hong Kong or the beach resort of Hainan.
Flight upgrades are available on British Airways World Traveller Plus. See all the best of China...
- The Great Wall of China
- Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Forbidden City
- Terracotta warriors
- Giant Pandas
- Yangtze river cruise
- Extraordinary scenery of Guilin
- Old Town Shanghai
- The water town of Suzhou
Why this tour is such good value…
- ALL MEALS are included in the price
- ALL ENTRANCE FEES are included in the price
- VISA FEE included in the price
- ENOUGH TIME in each place so that your tour is not rushed!
- EXCELLENT 3* plus and 4* hotels in good locations
- FULLY ESCORTED
Flights
Your flights are with British Airways from Heathrow Airport direct into Beijing, and returning direct from Shanghai. If you are travelling from other parts of the UK, then you can alternatively fly with Emirates via Dubai which has excellent regional connections.
Beijing (days 1-6)
Walk on the Great Wall of China - this will be one of your highlights of China with many fantastic photographic opportunities of the wall and the surrounding scenery
Summer Palace - this is a calm and peaceful place with beautiful bridges, walks and waterfalls
Forbidden City - a deserted city within a city with has the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China
Stroll through Tiananmen Square - a vast public space which is the world's largest public square
The Temple of Heaven - a UNESCO world heritage site
Silk Markets - a chance to do some shopping
Peking Duck evening meal - if you go to Beijing, then you must try the Peking Duck!
Chinese Acrobatic Show - for your final evening in Beijing Itinerary
Day 1 - Evening flight from Heathrow to Beijing, arriving the next day
Day 2 - Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao's mausoleum, Forbidden City, Peking Duck meal
Day 3 - Great Wall of China
Day 4 - Temple of Heaven
Day 5 - Summer Palace, Markets, Chinesse Acrobatic show
Day 6 - Fly to Xian
4 nights at the 4* Grand View Garden Hotel which is in the idyllic surrounds of the Grand View Garden Park and features traditional Chinese architecture ALL meals
Xian (days 6-8)
Terracotta Warriors - over 8,000 life size figures which were buried before the birth of Christ, and took 36 years to complete with 700,000 workers involved
Stroll through the Muslim Quarter - visit the Great Mosque and the Islamic food markets, and the ancient city wall
Shaanxi Provincial Museum - see the priceless relics
Little Wild Goose Pagoda - built in the 7th century
Food - enjoy a traditional dumpling meal
Evening Show - of Tang Dynasty music & dancing with dinner for your last night in Xian Itinerary
Day 6 - Fly to Xian, Shaanxi Provincial Museum, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal in the evening
Day 7 - Terracotta Warriors, ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Islamic food markets, enjoy Tang Dynasty dancing in the evening
Day 8 - Little Wild Goose Pagoda, fly to Wuhan
2 nights at the Orient Hotel which is in the cultural centre of Xian ALL meals
Yangtze River Cruise (days 8-11)
The scenery - you will cruise through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world
Three Gorges Dam - it is controversial, but still an incredible feat of engineering
The Ghost City of Fengdu - this is one of the shore excursions available - you will visit captivating temples and the statues of the ghost city
A ped-pod boat ride - a unique opportunity to cruise up the Shennong Stream in a pea pod boat Itinerary
Day 8 - Fly to Wuhan, board the Yangyze River Cruise
Days 9 to 11 - Three Gorges Dam, beautiful scenery, various shore excursions, temples and statues of the Ghost City of Fengdu, travel up the Shennong Stream in a pea-pod boat, Lesser Three Gorges
Day 12 - Disembark and transfer to Chengdu 3 nights on one of the 4* Victoria & Yangtze Star cruise lines which has private western facilities ALL meals
Chengdu (days 12-14)
Giant Pandas - see these adorable animals being reared in wooded surroundings. You will be able to get within a few feet of them, and watch them eat and play. Walk through the bamboo forest and have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cuddle a giant panda. The money raised from this is vital to keeping the centre open.
Leshan - this is the world's largest carved stone Buddha which took 90 years to complete!
City tour - included is a half day city tour of Chengdu and a meal of Sichuan cuisine Itinerary
Day 12 - Transfer to Chengdu, City tour, enjoy a Sichuan Meal in the evening
Day 13 - Pandas, Leshan (world's largest stone carved Buddha)
Day 14 - Fly to Guilin 2 nights in Chengdu ALL meals
Guilin & Yangshou (days 14-17)
Li River cruise - sail past breathtaking landscapes on the way to Yangshuo
Mt. Diecai - from here you will get spectacular views of the limestone landscape
City tour - included is a half day city tour of Chengdu and a meal of Sichuan cuisine
Yangshuo - visit the colourful local markets
Reed Flute Caves - stunning underground scenery including colourful stalactites and stalagmites Itinerary
Day 14 - Fly to Guilin, visit Mount Diecai (spectacular!)
Day 15 - Li River cruise (amazing landscapes!), enjoy a cobbledstone streets walk in the evening
Day 16 - Local markets, Reed Flute Caves
Day 17 - Fly to Shanghai
2 nights in Guilin at the Osmanthus Hotel which is located on the riverside near Elephant Trunk Hill, and 1 night in Yangshuo ALL meals
Shanghai & Suzhou (days 17-21)
Garden City of Suzhou - this is one of the famous water towns where you will enjoy a cruise on the ancient Grand Canal and visit a silk mill which is still in operation
Old Town - wander the narrow streets and take in the incredible atmosphere
Yu Gardens - an calm oasis away from the hectic city with typical Chinese pagodas
The Bund - this is Shanghai's historic waterfront promenade, and is great for people watching
Pudong - explore the unique 1920's style Xintiandi area
Shanghai Museum - view the superb antiquities and fine arts and wander round People's Square before a traditional Shanghai meal
River Cruise - end your stay in Shanghai with a stunning river cruise celebration Itinerary
Day 17 - Fly to Shanghai, visit the garden city of Suzhou,
Day 18 - Silk Mill, enjoy a cruise on the Grand Canal, Oriental Gardens, then go back to Shanghai
Day 19 - Shanghai Museum, wander around Peopl'e Square, Yu Gardens, Old Town Shanghai, The Bund, traditional Shanghai cruisine in the evening
Day 20 - Pudong, 1920's style buildings, end your stay with a stunning Huangpu River cruise
Day 21 - Sadly fly back to the UK, returning the same day
4 nights at the 3* plus Shanghai Plaza Hotel which is centrally located ALL meals
2009 prices Call 01462 677 111 to book your place today | Sunday 2 August | £2790
| | Sunday 23 August | £2790
| | Sunday 6 September | £2690
| | Sunday 13 September | £2690
| | Sunday 20 September | £2690
| | Sunday 27 September | £2690
| | Sunday 4 October | £2590
| | Sunday 11 October | £2590
| | Sunday 18 October | £2590
| | Sunday 1 November | £2390
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| | | | Notes 1. The prices are based on escorted group tours, however if you would like to travel on any date throughout the year (not just those listed below) using private transport, then the supplement will be up to £500, but please call for a quotation. 2. The single person supplement is approximately £500, but again please call us for an exact quotation. 3. Group sizes are between 8 and 30 people. You will have a tour leader and local guides. All transfers are taken care of. 4. Visas are organised for you and are included in the cost of your holiday. You will need a small amount of money for tipping and drinks, plus any souvenirs that you buy.
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