Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

East Asia Departures & from prices 19 May 22 £3,039 18 May 23 £3,049 13 Oct 22 £3,039 7 Sep 23 £3,359 16 Feb 23 £2,649 12 Oct 23 £3,059 20 Apr 23 £2,989 23 Nov 23 £2,749 • Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement from £599 Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an Day 1-2: UK to Beijing Depart London on your overnight flight, via Shanghai Upon arrival on day two, you will be met by a local guide and transferred to your hotel. Day 3: Beijing B/L/D Delve into Beijing’s rich history, including visits to Tiananmen Square and the vast Forbidden City. Day 4: Beijing B/L/D Today, walk a section of the iconic Great Wall, then later, visit the imperial gardens at the exquisite Summer Palace before navigating Silk Street’s bustling market. Day 5: Beijing to Xi’an B/L/D This morning, admire the 14th Century Temple of Heaven, then transfer to the airport for an afternoon flight to Xi’an, arriving in time for dinner Day 6: Xi’an B/L/D Today, marvel at 8,000-strong Terracotta Warriors, then enjoy the process of producing smaller Terracotta replicas at the Art Ceramics and Lacquer Exhibition Centre. Later, enjoy a Tang Dynasty Show. Day 7: Xi’an to Chengdu B/L/D A morning tour includes a walk along a fragment of the 14th century City Walls and a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Later, board a bullet train to Chengdu and try the ancient art of calligraphy. Day 8: Chengdu B/L/D At the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre, enjoy sleeping pandas, before exploring People’s Park. Following dinner, wander along Jinli’s Ancient Street. Day 9: Chengdu to Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D Experience Chengdu’s largest Buddhist monastery, Wenshu Temple, before boarding a bullet train to Yichang to embark on a 4-night Yangtze River cruise. Day 10-12: Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D Affording breath-taking panoramas, cruise upstream to your first excursion at the Three Gorges Dam. On the next day, take a side-trip to Shennong Stream, then sail to Wu Gorge, followed by Qu Tang Gorge. On day 12, enjoy an excursion to Fendgu Mount Shaunggui Scenic Region, then sail past the Fengdu Ghost City. Finally, sail to the Fengdu Jade Emperor. Day 13: Chongqing to Guilin B/Lunchbox/D Disembarking at Chongqing, board a bullet train to Guilin and witness a natural phenomenon at Elephant Hill. Day 14: Guilin to Yangshuo B/L/D Enjoy lunch on board as you sail along Li River, then disembark in Yangshuo to explore West Street. Day 15: Yangshuo B/L/D After breakfast, explore Yangshuo, visiting a traditional farming house, before an afternoon at leisure. Day 16: Yangshuo to Xiamen B/L/D Visit Guilin Tea Science institute and Tea Gardens and sample traditional tea. Later, fly to Xiamen and uncover the architecture of Nanputuo Temple. Day 17: Xiamen to Yongding B/L/D Journey to Nan Jing and explore the Nan Jing Tulou clusters. Next, visit the Tianluokeng Cluster, the ‘leaning building’ of Yauchanlou, and the ancient village of Taxia. Day 18: Yongding to Xiamen B/L/D Today, visit the Chuxi Tulou cluster, catch a glimpse of the Jiqing Building, the Gengqing and Shanqing buildings. After lunch return for your overnight stay. Day 19: Xiamen to Shanghai B/L/D Today fly to Shanghai, with the afternoon at leisure.  Day 20: Shanghai B/L/D Enjoy a full-day tour of Shanghai; visit the Garden City of Suzhou, the Pan Men Gardens, Guangian Street and the Silk Museum and Factory. Day 21: Shanghai to the UK B Today, transfer for your return flight, via Shanghai or continue on to your chosen extension. Magnificent China Tour highlights ✔ Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City ✔ Walk along the iconic Great Wall of China ✔ Tour the cities of Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai ✔ Encounter the Giant Pandas at Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre ✔ Enjoy a scenic four-night Yangtze River Cruise ✔ Get off the beaten tack and visit the unique Nanjing and Chuxi Tulou clusters Tour includes • All meal daily • 4 H accommodation: Beijing-Landmark Hotel, Xi’an-Jianguo Hotel, Chengdu-Dorsett Chengdu, Yangtze River-Victoria Anna, Guilin-Guilin Plaza, Yangshuo-New West Street Hotel, Xiamen- Xianglu Grand Hotel, Yongding-Hakka Earth Building Prince, Shanghai-Ocean Hotel • Flights from London Heathrow with China Eastern (via Shanghai) Tour pace: Intermediate Set amongst a backdrop of natural wonders, delight in China’s historical legacy with visits to the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors and the astonishing earthen communal homes of Fujian.  • •  Beijing Yangtze River Chengdu Chongqing Xi’an Yangshuo Yongding Xiamen Guilin Suzhou < Shanghai < •     Coach Air Boat Rail Cruise & Rail Tour • Yangtze River Cruise: Executive cabin upgrade from £259 Extend your tour Hong Kong city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £489 78 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details