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Holidays
in China - Tour Itineraries
A 15 day tour of China including
Yangtze river cruise from £1295 per person
Our classic China tour will give you
a taste of ancient and modern China, often side by side.
Promenade along the elegant Bund with its classical
buildings and upmarket stores. An excellent view point
to gaze across the Huangpu River, teaming with traditional
junks and new container ships, to the economic miracle
of Pudong District all glass, steel and neon lights.
Crowded it may be but you can't visit the world's most
populated country without seeing the sights of Beijing.
Amongst all the skyscrapers it is still possible to
find street markets and traditional dwellings, Hutongs.
It is difficult not to talk in superlatives
when describing the mighty Yangtze and during your 3
night cruise you will see the highlights of this amazing
waterway. Of course no visit to China would be complete
without a visit to the Terracotta Army but you will
discover there is so much more to see in and around
Xian.
This is an indivdual tour, which includes private sightseeing,
delicious lunches, all transfers and accommodation in
a good standard three to four-star hotels.
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Itinerary
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| Day 1 |
FLY TO BEIJING
Fly to Beijing. |
| Day 2 |
BEIJING
Arrive Beijing, transfer to hotel for 3 nights. |
| Day 3 |
BEIJING
orning tour to the Great Wall at Badaling, one of
the most popular parts of the Great Wall to visit.
Located an hour's drive outside Beijing, this section
is spectacular and you can hike up winding sections
of the wall, enter the watchtowers and enjoy the
views. After lunch, continue to Ming Tombs. In the
evening enjoy a Beijing Duck Dinner. |
| Day 4 |
BEIJING
Full day tour of Beijing, visiting Tiananmen Square
and the magnificent Forbidden City. This was the
imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties
with a history of around 600 years and is the
grandest integral palace complex still remaining
in China. After lunch, visit to the Summer Palace.
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| Day 5 |
BEIJING TO XIAN
Morning tour of the Hutongs by rickshaw. A hutong
is an old narrow lane or alley typical in Beijing,
where hutongs run into several thousand. Surrounding
the Forbidden City, many were built during the
Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. On this tour you
will see the impressive Drum Tower, meet a family
living in a typical courtyard house and visit
a kindergarten. After lunch visit the Temple of
Heaven. Evening transfer to the railway station
for the overnight train to Xian.
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| Day 6 |
XIAN
Arrive Xian early morning and check-in hotel for 2
nights. Full day sightseeing in Xian including a visit to
the Ancient City Walls, Wild Goose Pagoda (regarded by
many as a symbol of the city) and the Bell Tower. After
lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, which
exhibits over 3,000 unearthed historical relics, a small
fraction of their collection. Most of the exhibited items
are rare treasures.
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| Day 7 |
XIAN
This morning is reserved for the must-see of any visit
to Xian – the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors
and Horses. After lunch, visit the Banpo Neolithic
Village and Huaqing Hot Springs, favourite retreat of
emperors and their concubines during the Tang
Dynasty. Return to Xian.
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Day 8
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XIAN TO CHONGQING
Day at leisure in Xian before transfer to railway station
for overnight train to Chongqing.
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| Day 9 |
CHONGQING
Arrive Chongqing early morning and enjoy a
sightseeing tour of the city including a visit to Eling
Park, one of the oldest private gardens in Chongqing.
Built in the late Qing Dynasty and due to its relatively
high altitude, there is a wonderful view of the whole
city. After lunch, visit the Great Hall, a local market and
tea house before transfer to the Yangtze cruise boat,
your home for the next 3 nights.
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| Day 10-11 |
YANGTZE CRUISE
Enjoy the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges and the
amazing Yangtze Dam en route to Yichang. |
| Day 12 |
YICHANG TO SHANGHAI
Arrive Yichang, a major city of Hubei Province. Lunch in
the city before transfer to airport for afternoon flight to
Shanghai. Transfer to hotel for 3 nights. |
| Day 13 |
SHANGHAI
Full day tour with lunch, exploring the attractions
of this bustling metropolis including the futuristic
Shanghai Museum, the Jade Buddha Temple,
Yu Gardens and Yuyuan Market. In the afternoon,
visit the Old Town, Nanjing Road and stroll along
Shanghai’s famous waterside promenade - the Bund. |
| Day 14 |
SHANGHAI
Free day to do last minute shopping or take a river
cruise on the Huangpu River. |
| Day 15 |
DEPART SHANGHAI
Free morning depending on time of flight, before
transfer to airport for flight to the UK. |
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Prices
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Jan, Feb, Dec
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Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
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Jun, Jul, Aug
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Price per person twin-share
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£1295
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£1395
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£1415
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| Single room supplement |
£195
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£250
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£295
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| Price per sole traveller |
£1795
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£1895
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£1975
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Included in
Cost of Itinerary
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| · Accommodation in three/four-star
hotels with breakfast |
| · Accommodation in twin cabins
on board cruise boat Chongqing to Yichang |
| · 8 lunches on full day excursions |
| · Dinner on Day 3 |
| · Full board on cruise boat |
| · All transfers and transportation |
| · Train tickets in soft class
4-berth compartments |
| · Flight tickets, Yichang to
Shanghai in economy class |
| · Sightseeing with English-speaking
guides |
| · Entrance fees on sightseeing
tours |
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Not Included
in Cost of Itinerary
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| International Flights |
Please contact us for the best available prices.
We sell discounted fares on British Airways and
Air China |
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Chinese Visa
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Bookings
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| These are our suggested individual
itineraries that can be booked as described or tailored
to suit you. You can depart on any date subject
to flight availability. This itinerary can be also
be booked as land only. |
| To make a booking, please take a moment
to read through our booking conditions. Then complete,
sign and return our booking form with a deposit
of £200 per person. |
| ITINERARIES
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown
are subject to availability at time of booking. |
Should you wish to enquire
about any of this itinerary or require more information
about tailor-making a tour to China - please contact
our specialist:
Christina@regent-holidays.co.uk
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