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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 and is viewed from a boat on the river. Continue in the afternoon to the old town of Huanglongxi, a 1700-year- old settlement restored to retain its old-world charm. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Sichuan hot pot meal. Day 10: Chengdu to Xi’an B/L/D Perhaps a highlight of the tour, today experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre, home to one of China’s largest habitats of pandas. In the afternoon, board the 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. Continue to the Muslim Quarter, a labyrinth of market stalls and shops, then in the evening travel back in time whilst you watch a colourful Tang Dynasty dancing show. Day 12: Xi’an to Beijing B/L/D A morning tour of Xi’an incorporates a visit to the historic City Wall, then the Wild Goose Pagoda, built-in 652 A.D. to hold sacred Buddhist figurines. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing where you will arrive in the early evening and spend the night at 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. The afternoon is left at leisure to relax and explore the city in your own time. Day 14: Beijing B/L/D Following a stroll around the impressive Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved royal park, the tour will continue to the iconic Great Wall. Winding across deserts, grasslands and mountains and stretching over 5,500 miles, it was constructed over 2,000 years ago to guard the Chinese Empire against the Mongol invaders from the North. 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. Day 16: Beijing to the UK B/L/D Transfer to the airport for your return flight, via Shanghai or continue on to your chosen extension. Tour includes • All meals included • 4 H accommodation: Shanghai-Ocean Hotel, Yangtze River- Yangtze Cruise 2, Chengdu-Tibet Hotel, Xi’an-Titan Times Hotel, Beijing-The Landmark Hotel • Flights from London Heathrow with China Eastern Forbidden City Terracotta Warriors Giant Pandas, Chengdu Extend your tour Hong Kong city stay 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £479 Towering skyscrapers form the backdrop to Hong Kong’s harbour whilst the street markets that fill the teeming alleys remain untouched by western influences. No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £549 Private Tour Upgrade From £1,249 . Includes a private guide, transport and choice of departure date. • Yangtze River Cruise: Executive cabin upgrade from £199 • Bullet Train connection: First class upgrade from £89 or business class upgrade from £189 Tour pace: Intermediate Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 155 East Asia