The China Triangle - BEIJING, XIAN & SHANGHAI  : Marco Polo once described Beijing as "a vast ancient city of great splendor,magnificent palaces,stately gardens and broad avenues" This is is still true today.Whilst the 20th century brought dramatic changes and modernisation Beijing still retains it's historical charm.  XIAN: Known in ancient times as Chang-An and formerly the capital 13 Chinese dynasties Xian is widely recognised as the start of the Silk Road.It is now more famous for the 8th wonder of the world the stunning Terracotta Warriors a listed UNESCO world heritage site. SHANGHAI: The essence of modern China. From the elegant "Paris of the East" to spectacular skyscrapers and towers China's past,present & future in one amazing metropolis.You can still,however, find areas of delightful peace and quiet with narrow back streets,lively markets and old traditions. 

  SUGGESTED PROGRAMME

10 nights/ 11 days

ANY DEPARTURE DATE *seasonal variations apply

INCLUDES: Airport Transfers, full sightseing on a daily basis, hotel accommodation on twin room basis, all meals as shown , air conditioned car and/or coach, English speaking guides. Domestic flights,local taxes and admission fees.

EXCLUDES: International flights, Chinese visa fees,Travel Insurance and other items not specified. Single supplement price on request.

 

NOTE: Although this is a free and easy programme we are also able to prepare a complete "package" and to extend your stay or add-on any other destination,  .Please ask for full details

DAY to DAY ITINERARY DAY 1. DEPART from LONDON

DAY 2. On arrival transfer to the hotel for 3 nights.In the afternoon visit the Temple of Heaven and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner / D

DAY 3. Morning visit to Tiananmen Square,The Forbidden City and after lunch continue to visit the Summer Palace B/L/D

DAY 4. Full day visit to the Great Wall at Badaling and in the afternoon continue to the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs.Return to Beijing and in the evening we have arranged a special Beijing Duck dinner  B/L/D

DAY 5. After checking out the hotel have a morning visit to the Beijing Hutongs on rickshaw,stop by a local school and visit a family for lunch.Later we transfer to the airport for the flight to Xian.A short city orientation tour before transferring to the hotel for a 3 night stay. B/L/D

DAY 6. Today we have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors site and,after lunch,before returning to Xian we make a visit to Hua Qing Hot Springs Palace. In the evening we have arranged a special dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty cultural show. (included)  B/L/D.

DAY 7. Morning city tour of Xian including the ancient city wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.In the afternoon we have some free time to explore the Bell & Drum tower areas and the local muslim quarter.  B/L/D

DAY 8. Morning transfer to Xian airport for the flight to Shanghai.  On arrival we visit the Jade Budda temple,Yuyuan Gardens and the Bund. We then transfer to the hotel for 3 nights. In the evening enjoy the spectacular Shanghai acrobatic show. B/L/D

DAY 9. Today we have a full day visit to the ancient water town of Wuzhen. Full of criss-cross waterways and traditional buildings.

DAY 10. Free day to explore Shanghai. In the evening we have a farewell dinner  B/D

DAY 11. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to UK.  As you will be travelling westwards your arrival wil be later the same day.

                                                                                                 


 

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