Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

East Asia Departures & from prices 17 Jun 22 £2,539 8 Sep 23 £2,799 7 Oct 22 £2,539 6 Oct 23 £2,569 21 Apr 23 £2,349 20 Oct 23 £2,349 5 May 23 £2,359 3 Nov 23 £2,199 16 Jun 23 £2,569 1 Dec 23 £2,049 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £1,099 Zhenyuan Ancient Town P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £1,099 Day 1: UK to Beijing Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Shanghai. Day 2: Beijing On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of China’s sprawling capital. Day 3: Beijing B/L/D After a morning at leisure, explore Tiananmen Square then wander the vast Forbidden Palace. After dinner, an optional Legend of Kung Fu show is available. Day 4: Beijing B/L/D Walk around the Summer Palace then travel to the iconic Great Wall and Silk Street Market. Later tonight, feast on a traditional Peking duck dinner. Day 5: Beijing to Xi’an B/L/D Your morning tour visits the tranquil Temple of Heaven. This afternoon, browse the old shops of Liulichang Antique Street and Qianmen Dashilan. After dinner, board your overnight sleeper train to Xi’an* Day 6: Xi’an B/L/D On arrival, visit the amazing Terracotta Warriors. Continue on to the UNESCO-listed Wild Goose Pagoda, the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque before a Tang Dynasty dance show later tonight. Day 7: Xi’an to Chengdu B/L/D Travel to Xi’an’s City Wall and the Tangbo Art Museum. In the late afternoon, board your high- speed train to Chengdu. Day 8: Chengdu to Guiyang B/L/D Meet Chengdu’s giant pandas on today’s trip to the Panda Breeding Centre. Continue on to People’s Park, then walk along nearby Jinli Ancient Street, transfer to the train station and board your high- speed train to Guiyang. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner. Day 9: Guiyang to Kaili B/L/D Visit Jiaxiu Tower then explore Qingyan Ancient Town. Journey to the city of Kaili for your overnight stay. Day 10: Kaili B/L/D Uncover China’s diverse ethnic groups as you explore Zhenyuan Ancient Town, home of the Miao people, then visit the temples of Black Dragon Cave and Langde Miao Village. Return to Kaili for the night. Day 11: Kaili to Guilin B/L/D Your cultural experience continues as you explore the Matang Gejia Village. Delve into their rich, unique customs then visit the village of Shiqiao Miao. Board your train to Guilin, arriving in time for dinner. Day 12: Guilin B/L/D Marvel at the colourful rice terraces of Longsheng then journey to the Zhuang Minority Village before returning to Guilin for the night. Day 13: Guilin to Shanghai B/L/D See China from a new perspective on a boat trip down the Li River. Disembark in Yangshuo and walk around the shops of West Street. This evening, fly to Shanghai for your overnight stay. Day 14: Shanghai B Enjoy a day at leisure in cosmopolitan Shanghai. Day 15: Shanghai to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight or continue on to your chosen extension. Splendours of China by Rail Tour highlights ✔ Visit the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City ✔ Stroll along the iconic Great Wall of China ✔ Encounter the giant pandas of Chengdu ✔ Marvel at Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and City Wall ✔ Explore the terraced rice fields of Longsheng ✔ Enjoy a scenic boat ride down the Li River Tour includes • 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners • 4 H accommodation: Beijing-Landmark Hotel, Beijing to Xi’an- Overnight sleeper train, Xi’an-Titan Times Hotel, Chengdu-Tibet Hotel, Guiyang-Karst Hotel, Kaili-Zong Heng Hotel,Guilin-Guilin Plaza Hotel, Shanghai-Ocean Hotel • Flights from London Heathrow with China Eastern (via Shanghai) Tour pace: Challenging Embark on an exploration of China’s intriguing interior, delving into the country’s rich cultural legacy as you explore ethnic settlements, bustling city markets and age-old temples by rail. Beijing < < Xi’an Chengdu Kaili Guiyang Shanghai Guilin        Air Rail Extend your tour Hong Kong city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £469 No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £499 *Overnight train is based on 4 people sharing a soft sleeper/ compartment. Upgrade to a private soft sleeper/ compartment on overnight train from £119 Rail Tour 76 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details