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

For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours CHINA 55 DAY 8: BEIJING B/L/D One of the world’s truly captivating capitals, Beijing is complex metropolis which boldly blends its rapidly developing cosmopolitan vibe and fascinating ancient origins, a truly extraordinary city. One of the tour highlights is a trip to the iconic Great Wall, built over 2,000 years ago to protect the Chinese Empire against marauding Mongol invaders from the North. A stroll along this incredible structure is the only way to appreciate its scale and significance as it stretches over 5,500 miles along the horizon, fringed by mountains and rolling grasslands. Tonight, savour the authentic tastes of China as you enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner. DAY 9: BEIJING B/L/D Your final day includes a comprehensive city tour, first stopping at Tiananmen Square. Spanning an enormous 109 acres, this monumental landmark is not only the world’s largest city centre square, but also the gateway to the remarkable Forbidden City. Exemplifying iconic Chinese architecture, step behind the imposing 10-metre-high walls into a regal palace complex which houses the wondrous Imperial Palace Temple, where dynasties ruled China for hundreds of years. Later, explore China’s largest existing 15th century, the Temple of Heaven, where you’ll see locals playing cards and practicing Tai Chi in the tranquil surroundings. Spend your final evening marvelling at the incredible talents of accomplished performers at a mesmerising Chinese Acrobatic Show. DAY 10: BEIJING TO THE UK B Transfer to Beijing Airport for your flight back to the UK via Shanghai or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 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 guide and driver, please allow approximately £35pp for the duration of the tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. Wuzhen Shanghai Skyline Great Wall of China Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an HONG KONG 3 nights 4 ★ B&B from £429 Experience the towering skyscrapers of one of the Far East’s most iconic cities. PANDAS OF CHENGDU 3 nights 4 ★ from £399 Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the Giant Pandas of Chengdu 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 £269 • Private Tour supplement from £799 SOLO GROUP 04/12/20 from £1,429 and 03/12/21 from £1,519 Travel with like-minded people. PANDAS OF CHENGDU from £449 HONG KONG from £629 3 East China Sea <  Coach Air 2 1 2 Beijing Shanghai Xi’an Wuzhen   < • Hong Kong China 1 Number of nights ROOMS AVAILABLE WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 06 Nov 20 £1,449 13 Nov 20 £1,399 20 Nov 20 £1,399 27 Nov 20 £1,299 04 Dec 20 £1,199 29 Jan 21 £1,399 19 Feb 21 £1,499 12 Mar 21 £1,599 26 Mar 21 £1,499 16 Apr 21 £1,599 23 Apr 21 £1,599 30 Apr 21 £1,599 14 May 21 £1,649 21 May 21 £1,649 11 Jun 21 £1,699 06 Aug 21 £1,799 27 Aug 21 £2,099 03 Sep 21 £1,999 17 Sep 21 £1,999 08 Oct 21 £1,699 22 Oct 21 £1,599 05 Nov 21 £1,449 26 Nov 21 £1,299 03 Dec 21 £1,299 10 Dec 21 £1,199