Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours CHINA 53 tomb was built to protect China’s first emperor in his afterlife. Continue to the Muslim Quarter, a labyrinth of market stalls and shops, then in the evening travel back in time whilst you watch a colourful Tang Dynasty dancing show. DAY 12: XI’AN TO BEIJING B/L/D A morning tour of Xi’an incorporates a visit to the historic City Wall, then the Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 A.D. to hold sacred Buddhist figurines. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing where you will arrive in the early evening and spend the night at your hotel. DAY 13: BEIJING B/L/D Begin your day with a visit to the unique Temple of Heaven, China’s largest existing masterpiece of ancient sacrificial buildings. The afternoon is left at leisure to relax and explore the city in your own time. DAY 14: BEIJING B/L/D Following a stroll around the impressive Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved royal park, the tour will continue to the iconic Great Wall. Winding across deserts, grasslands and mountains and stretching over 5,500 miles, it was constructed over 2,000 years ago to guard the Chinese Empire against the Mongol invaders from the North. In the evening, enjoy a mesmerising Chinese acrobatics performance. DAY 15: BEIJING B/L/D Following breakfast on your last full day, you will visit one of China’s most important political landmarks — Tiananmen Square. It is the world’s largest city centre square and gateway to the Forbidden City, which houses the wondrous Imperial Palace. Conclude your trip with a traditional Peking duck dinner, a delicious way to end your tour. DAY 16: BEIJING TO THE UK Transfer to Beijing airport for your flight to the UK, via Shanghai or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner • Upgrade to an executive cabin on your Yangtze River Cruise from just £199 • Upgrade to first class from just £89 or business class from just £189 on your Bullet Train connection FOR YOU TO KNOW: A visa and travel insurance are required when travelling to China and must be obtained before travel. Tips - It is customary to tip your guides, drivers and cruise staff. Please allow approximately £75 for the duration of your tour, this will be collected in full on your first day in Shanghai by your guide. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. If you are departing on your tour during the months of May - August the change of water levels can affect the itinerary of your Yangtze River Cruise. Whilst our intention is to adhere to the day to day itinerary as printed, should there be any changes to your itinerary your guide will inform you in resort. Great Wall of China Forbidden City Giant Panda HONG KONG 3 nights 4 ★ The Cityview B&B from £459 Towering skyscrapers form the backdrop to Hong Kong’s busy harbour whilst the street markets that fill the teeming alleys remain untouched by western influences. You’ll have the chance to visit one of the Far East’s most iconic cities. Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to China with China Eastern • Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £549 • Private Tour supplement from £1,439 1 Number of nights 4 <  2 2 Chengdu Beijing Shanghai Xi’an < • • 2 4       Yangtze River Yichang Chongqing • Hong Kong Coach Air Boat Rail East China Sea China ROOMS AVAILABLE WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 05 Nov 20 £2,099 12 Nov 20 £1,999 19 Nov 20 £1,999 26 Nov 20 £1,999 03 Dec 20 £1,799 18 Feb 21 £2,099 04 Mar 21 £2,099 11 Mar 21 £2,099 18 Mar 21 £2,099 25 Mar 21 £2,199 01 Apr 21 £2,199 08 Apr 21 £2,199 15 Apr 21 £2,299 22 Apr 21 £2,299 29 Apr 21 £2,299 06 May 21 £2,299 13 May 21 £2,299 20 May 21 £2,299 27 May 21 £2,299 03 Jun 21 £2,299 10 Jun 21 £2,299 24 Jun 21 £2,399 08 Jul 21 £2,599 29 Jul 21 £2,599 05 Aug 21 £2,699 12 Aug 21 £2,599 19 Aug 21 £2,599 02 Sep 21 £2,599 09 Sep 21 £2,599 16 Sep 21 £2,599 23 Sep 21 £2,499 30 Sep 21 £2,299 07 Oct 21 £2,299 14 Oct 21 £2,199 21 Oct 21 £2,199 28 Oct 21 £2,049 04 Nov 21 £1,999 11 Nov 21 £1,999 18 Nov 21 £1,999 02 Dec 21 £1,849 Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an