Inspire Brochure 2024 -2025

24 | Mercury Holidays Mercury Holidays | 25 For further details on our itineraries, visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours To order our Escorted Tours Brochure or to book, call us on 0800 093 6811 16 Day Escorted Tour Shanghai, 2 nights • Yangtze River, 4 nights • Chengdu, 2 nights Xi'an, 2 nights • Beijing, 4 nights Wonders of China D I S C OV E R T H E from £2,499 T his amazing tour journeys across one of the world's largest and most interesting countries, steeped in ancient history and brimming with world-renowned sights. Embark on a full day tour of your first destination, Shanghai, taking in the delights of the famous classical Yuyuan Garden, the French Concession and Tianzifang. Saunter around Xintiandi - 'The City's Living Room', a multifunctional entertainment district. Upon arrival to Yichang, board a ship for the Yangtze River Cruise, offering breathtaking sceneries. Witness each one of the the Three Gorges, the Five Stage Ship Lock viewing platform, Fengdu Ghost City, as well as a tour of the Shennong Stream. After disembarking the ship, travel to Chengdu. Enjoy a walk through People's Park and the ancient streets of the Wide and Narrow Alleys. You will then continue to Leshan, famous for its magnificent riverside cliff-carving of a giant Buddha. In the afternoon, continue to Jinli Ancient Street, a great place to relax, admire the traditional-style buildings, and taste some local snacks. Perhaps a highlight of the tour, embark on a trip to the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre, home to one of China's largest habitat of pandas. Visit the spectacular Terracotta Warriors, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World’. Continue to the Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarter - a labyrinth of market stalls and shops, enjoying a colourful Tang Dynasty dancing show in the evening. After arriving in Beijing, visit the unique Temple of Heaven, and stroll around the impressive Summer Palace. Visit the the iconic Great Wall of China, followed by a mesmerising Chinese acrobatics performance. On your last full day you will visit one of China's most important political landmarks, Tiananmen Square. Conclude your trip with a traditional Peking duck dinner, a delicious way to end your tour. Includes: • Return flights from Heathrow to China • 4 H accommodation • 41 meals • 12 excursions • Expert local tour guide BEIJING YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA CHENGDU TERRACOTTA WARRIORS Excellent tour made even better by our tour guide Jonathan, he removed all stress and was patient and considerate, with a lovely sense of humour. All the local tour guides and drivers were also excellent. A lovely view of China and it's people. One of our best holidays ever and superb value.” B. Baker DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES Jun 24 £2,799 Jun 25 £2,999 Aug 24 £2,999 Jul 25 £3,099 Oct 24 £2,649 Aug 25 £3,099 Nov 24 £2,599 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 May 25 £2,999 Lead-in price based on 4 Dec 25 No Single Supplement: Rooms are available with no single supplement. Once sold, a single supplement starts from just £589 Private Tour: Upgrade to a private tour from £1,349 EXTEND YOUR TOUR: Hong Kong city stay, 3 nights, 4 H from £479 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. Explore Hong Kong and Kowloon at your own pace during this extension which includes a half day city tour.