Worldwide Escorted Tours

Day 9: Chengdu B/L/D Today takes you to Leshan, famous for its magnificent riverside cliff-carving of a giant Buddha which is the largest stone-carved Buddhist statue in the world, which you can view from a boat on the river. Continue in the afternoon to Jinli Ancient Street. Most famous place for baldachin – a rich, ornate cloth, this is a great place to relax, admire the traditional-style buildings, and taste some local snacks. Strolling down the narrow street, you will find yourself surrounded by old-world stores selling Shu embroidery, lacquer products, folk handicrafts, curios, calligraphies and paintings of celebrities. Day 10: Chengdu to Xi’an B/L/D Today takes you to experience a once in a lifetime trip to the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre, home to one of China’s largest habitat of pandas. Strolling around a variety of enclosures, you can even pay an extra fee to be photographed next to one of these beautiful animals. In the afternoon board the high-speed bullet train to Xi’an. Day 11: Xi’an B/L/D Known to many as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’, a visit to the spectacular Terracotta Warriors is an unforgettable experience. Taking nearly four decades to complete and over 700,000 workers, this incredible tomb was built to protect China’s first emperor in his afterlife. Marvel at the individual statues, each soldier different to the next! Continue to the Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarter- a labyrinth of market stalls and shops, then in the evening travel back in time and watch the colourful Tang Dynasty dancing show. Day 12: Xi’an to Beijing B/L/D A morning tour incorporates a visit to Xi’an’s historic City Wall. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing where you will arrive in the early evening and transfer to 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, and then onto a stroll around the impressive Summer Palace, its best- preserved royal park. The afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore the city in your own time. Day 14: Beijing B/L/D Today is the day you visit the iconic Great Wall of China. Winding across deserts, grasslands and mountains, stretching over 5,500 miles, it was constructed over 2,000 years ago to guard the Chinese Empire against the Mongol invaders. You will visit the Juyongguan part of the Great Wall which is one of the three most famous passes and the most impregnable. 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 B Transfer to the airport for your return flight, via Shanghai or continue on to your chosen extension. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to China with British Airways ✔ Where you’ll stay Shanghai, 4 H Ocean Hotel Yangtze River, 4 H Yangtze Cruise 2 Chengdu, 4 H Tibet Hotel Xi’an, 4 H Titan Times Hotel Beijing, 4 H The Landmark Hotel ✔ 41 meals ✔ 12 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Great Wall of China Xi’an Three Gorges Dam Hong Kong Departures & from prices Jun 24 £2,799 May 25 £3,099 Aug 24 £2,999 Jun 25 £2,999 Sep 24 £3,099 Jul 25 £3,099 Oct 24 £2,649 Aug 25 £3,099 Nov 24 £2,249 Sep 25 £3,099 Feb 25 £2,599 Oct 25 £2,799 Mar 25 £2,799 Nov 25 £2,699 Apr 25 £3,099 Dec 25 £2,499 • Lead-in price based on 28 Nov 24 • Tipping paid locally CNY700 pp per tour Extend your tour Hong Kong city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £479 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £589 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £1,449 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY • Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia & Oceania  41