Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

China Discovery Tour Walk the Great Wall and gaze upon mountains that concealed Mongol invaders thousands of years ago, come face-to-face with an army of Terracotta Warriors and wander the Yu Gardens, an oasis of green in Shanghai. Day 1: UK to Shanghai Depart the UK on your scheduled, overnight flight. Day 2: Shanghai D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner with your group. Day 3: Shanghai B/L/D After breakfast, enjoy the scenic Yu Gardens, which, dates back to the Ming Dynasty, before heading to Shanghai’s Old Street. Next, journey to the centre of culture at the Shanghai Museum. Visit the magnificent Bund and enjoy the opportunity to explore a vibrant silk factory. After dinner, visit Shanghai’s main shopping street at Nanjing Road before a night cruise along the Huangpu River. Day 4: Shanghai to Wuzhen B/L/D Be transported back in time and travel to the water village of Wuzhen. Glide along Wuzhen’s picturesque grand canal before retiring to your hotel for dinner and your evening’s stay. Day 5: Wuzhen to Xi’an B/L/D Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Xi’an. After lunch, enjoy a tour of Xi’an. Gaze- in-awe at the 14th century City Wall which protectively stands at an astonishing 12 metres high and stretches around a perimeter of 13.7km; surrounded by a dry moat and elevated views of the city, saunter along China’s most complete surviving city fortification. Day 6: Xi’an B/L/D Today, visit the awe-inspiring 8,000 strong Terracotta Army. 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. This evening, enjoy an East meets West banquet dinner in a grand theatre, followed by a Tang Dynasty show. Day 7: Xi’an to Beijing B/L/D After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon stroll around the Summer Palace. Day 8: Beijing B/L/D Beijing is a complex metropolis which boldly blends its rapidly developing cosmopolitan vibe and fascinating ancient origins. One of the tour highlights is a trip to the iconic Great Wall, built over 2,000 years ago to protect the Chinese Empire against Mongol invaders. A stroll along this incredible structure is the only way to appreciate its scale and significance. Tonight, indulge in a traditional Peking Duck dinner. Day 9: Beijing B/L/D Your final day includes a comprehensive tour, first stopping at Tiananmen Square, the monumental gateway to the remarkable Forbidden City. Later, explore China’s tranquil Temple of Heaven. Spend your final evening marvelling at a mesmerising Chinese Acrobatic Show. Day 10: Beijing to the UK Transfer to the airport for your return flight via Shanghai or continue on to your chosen extension. Wuzhen No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £279 Solo Group From £1,599 . Travel with liked minded people Private Tour Upgrade From £649 . Includes a private guide, transport and choice of departure date    Beijing < < Xi’an Wuzhen Shanghai Chengdu Hong Kong Coach Air 10 days from £1,339 Tour highlights ✔ Tour Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing ✔ Cruise along Huangpu River and the Wuzhen Canal ✔ Visit the Terracotta Army, Great Wall and Summer Palace ✔ Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter and ancient City Wall ✔ Explore Shanghai’s charming French Concession area Tour includes • All meals included • 4 H accommodation: Shanghai-Ocean Hotel, Wuzhen-Passage D’Eau Hotel, Xi’an-Xi’an Jianguo Hotel, Beijing-Landmark Hotel • Flights from London Heathrow with China Eastern Extend your tour Hong Kong city stay 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £599 Pandas of Chengdu experience, 3 nights, 4 H from £399 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 Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 158 East Asia