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Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for scheduled flight to Beijing.
Meals on board. Day
2 Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are greeted at the airport by our English speaking
guide and transferred to your hotel by private transport. The rest of the day
is at your leisure to recover from jetlag and get ready for the adventure to come!
(China is 8 hours ahead of UK) Day
3 Beijing
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This includes visiting
historical sites such as Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the
Forbidden City. Then we will go to watch an entertaining acrobat show.
(includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Our
welcome dinner in the evening provides an opportunity to sample special
Chinese cuisine combined with live music, singing and dancing entertainment.
Day
4 Beijing
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Great Wall, the only
man-made wonder on earth visible from the moon. We travel to the Ming Tombs
and walk on the Sacred Way to see the resting place of thirteen Chinese
Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Our memorable date continues with a trip to the
Beijing Olympics Stadia (Bird's Nest & Water Cube)(exterior) for picture
opportunities. Enjoy the famous Peking Roasted Duck dinner upon your return.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) We
will visit Juyongguan section of the Great Wall, which was originally constructed
in the 5th century and is regarded as the most strategic section of the Wall.
The section is quieter and less commercial than some other areas and it provides
the opportunity to visit the Sacred Way, another highlight of the Great
Wall heritage. Day
5 Beijing
to Xian
Today, our tours includes a visit to the Summer
Palace (Yiheyuan), which dates back to the 12th century when the Jin ruler
built his Gold Mountain Travelling Palace. We walk along the Long Corridor beside
Kunming Lake and take a detour to the Garden of Harmony before taking the ferry
next to the Marble Boat. In the next part of our tour we take a fascinating
Rickshaw ride and visit an old residential area and see how local people
live. Our guide will then escort you to Houhai, a popular relaxing and
eating out place for both Western and Chinese tourists. For travelers who would
like to experience shopping in China, we can take you to the popular shopping
street - Xiushui Silk Market.
In the evening, we take a flight to Xian, the former capital of China and starting
point of the ancient Silk Road. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch) Day
6 Xian
Today,
the highlights include Terra-cotta Warriors. You will visit the luxury
underground palace of Emperor Qinshihuang, The Archaeological Museum of 6,000
life-size Terracotta Warriors and their horses. The warriors were the after life
protectors the first emperor who united China (221BC-206BC). Following this we
will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist Monastery during
the Tang Dynasty. A city tour which includes visiting Xian's well preserved Ancient
City Walls, built in the early Ming Dynasty (about 600 years ago) and the
historic Bell Tower where you can overlook the entire city. In the
evening we attend a re-enactment of the royal arts performance of a 7th century
Tang Dynasty Show, with a special Dinner of dumplings included.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day
7 Xian
to Wuhan
We
take
a flighty to Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities, a surprisingly vibrant city
with a lovely mixture of old and new, a real opportunity to discover the real
China. Our tour will take you to Hubei Provincial Museum which houses a
vast and precious display of ancient Chinese items, including a large collection
of artefacts from the Zenghouyi Tomb, dates from around 433 BC, well worth
your time. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
8 Wuhan
to Yichang
In the morning, we will visit famous Chinese
landmark Huanghelou Pagoda which is described by many Chinese poets.
Drive to Yichang (approx. 2.5 hrs). Board the cruise in the evening. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
9 Yangtze River
Shore excursion to the 3 Gorges Dam project in the morning. Sail through
Xiling Gorge. Entertainment
and organised activities on board, with Captain's welcome dinner to attend. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
10 Yangtze
River
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser 3
Gorges (depends on sailing schedule), cruise sails through Wu Gorge
and Qutang Gorge. Entertainment
and organised activities on board. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
11 Yangtze
River
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai or Fengdu (depends
on sailing schedule). Entertainment
and organised activities on board, with the farewell dinner party
in the evening. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
12 Yangtze
River / Chongqing to Chengdu
Arrive at Chongqing, the city with the highest population in China. Today we will
go to the People's Square
before
transfering to Leshan mountain to visit the Giant Buddha Statue,
Lingyun Temple, Haishi Cave. Overnight in Chengdu. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
13 Chengdu
After breakfast we will visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. The
reserve is the best place to see Chengdu's most famous residents. The evening
meal is served with traditional delicious Sichuan dishes. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
14 Chengdu
to Guilin
Free
time in Chengdu before transfering to the airport
for your flight to Guilin. Guilin is a beautiful city set
among picturesque mountains alongside the majestic Li River.
We take a tour to the delightful Fubo Hill or Elephant Trunk Hill
(depends on local situation). Later we visit Reed Flute Cave, a vast underground
cavern of exotic rock formations.
In the evening you have the oportunity to attend an optional
tour to see the fantastic Ethnic Dragon dance theater show. (contact
us to find out prices etc for the show). (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
15 Guilin
to Yangshuo
After breakfast, we take an hour drive to Zhujiang
Dock, where we embark on our ship for our cruise down the picturesque Li
River. Enjoy the unique mountain scenery often depicted in chinese paintings,
including rural villages and tranquil rice paddies alongside the river banks.
Hopefully we will also see native wildlife and water buffalo wallowing in the
river. Lunch will be served on board and we disembark in Yangshuo. Yangshuo
an ancient town that is famous for its beautiful scenery and is a favourite
destination for many of our travellers. Overnight in Yangshuo.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
16
Yangshuo
- Guilin
Time
to explore the quaint town of Yangshuo often regarded as having the best scenery
in China. For those who wish to participate, today’s optional activities include
Tai Chi, and a wonderful bicycle ride into the countryside to view
the rice paddies and limestone mountains. Drive back to Guilin in the late afternoon.
(Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch) An
Optional
tour
that we would recommend is to the village of Longsheng, which is famous
for it's rice terraces called the "Dragon's Backbone" and surrounded by mountains
on all four sides. (Includes: Breakfast,
Lunch) Day
17 Guilin
to Shanghai
After breakfast we take a flight to Shanghai.
where our tour continues with a visiting to Yu Garden, famous for its rock
gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds. There is an oportunity for sightseeing
on the famous promenade along the Huangpu River, the Bund and Nanjing
Road. Then we will go to Xin Tian DI, known as 'Heaven on Earth', which
is a conservation area of traditional low-rise homes and formerly part of the
French quarter.
(Includes: Breakfast, Lunch) Day
18 Zhujiajiao
- Suzhou
We drive to the village of Zhu-jia-jiao, 'the
Venice of China', unspoiled for hundreds of years. There you have
the opportunity to take a relaxing boat ride through the village whilst
being serenaded. Later we drive to the small city of Suzhou and check into your
hotel accomodation.
(Includes: Breakfast, Lunch). Day
19 Suzhou
- Shanghai
Suzhou is renowned for its beautifully constructed
stone bridges, pagodas and meticulously designed gardens. Today we enjoy a city
tour to Tiger Hill and 'The Master of the Nets Garden' which is
the most exquisite and best-preserved garden of all the old residential gardens
in Suzhou. Drive back to Shanghai in the afternoon. (Breakfast
and lunch included). Day
20 Shanghai
to UK or Hong Kong (optional
extension)
Our
guide will meet you at your hotel for your transfer to the airport for your flight
home. For
those who purchase the optional Hong Kong extension, you will be met upon arrival
in HK and transferred to your hotel (superior/moderate deluxe standard). The rest
of day is free at leisure. (Includes:
Breakfast) Hong
Kong 2 nights extension (£399 per person) Day
21
Hong Kong
Half day
morning tour to the Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village. Rest
of the day is free. (Includes:
Breakfast) Day
22
Hong Kong
You are
transferred to airport for flight home. (Includes:
Breakfast) OR,
for the same price, you may choose the option of 3 nights/4 days in Hong
Kong incl a flight to Hong Kong. (flight & accommodation only)
Departure
Dates & Price 2010 (£) * Join
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person
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upon a minimum of 12 persons but no larger than 24 persons on the tour.
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3 people in 1 group. The hotel upgrade price is based on twin share, for single
room upgrade please contact us. Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person' in Mainland China) - All
flights including
airport tax. We can also arrange your local airport departure and return. Please
enquire at the time of your booking.
- All
airport/hotel transfers.
- Sightseeing
tours (including entrance fee) by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Selections
of deluxe hotel accommodation in well furnished rooms with private facilities.
(minimum 4 star, often with opportunity to free upgrade to 5 star)
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
Price
Does Not Include Why
going with Magical China Ltd?
*Small
group
*Guaranteed
departure from 2 people *Well paced
itinerary *Special
banquets and shows Our
itineraries are designed at a sensible pace to provide you with a real opportunity
to enjoy touring the country, with a combination of escorted sightseeing, and
some free time. China is huge, please take into account flight time required when
considering a tour suggestion. Guaranteed
departure from 2 people. Small group travel with like minded people and flexibility
on tour. Normal group size 10 people. Suitable for all age travellers. Add on
tours and city extension available, for details visit Optional
tours
page. Our
itineraries are regularly checked and updated to provide ideal and latest sightseeing
spots for our travellers. We organise our own special activities to introduce
the real China to our travellers, and connect you closer to the local people. Your
Accommodation for this tour Hand
picked hotels. A choice of standard accommodation at 4 star hotels and
cruises, or the upgrade option of excellent 4 and 5 star hotels and cruises.
In some remote areas, the hotel standard can be lower but will be one of the best
available in the area. Please visit Accommodation
for details.
Your
Meals We include all breakfasts (mixture of western & Chinese)
at your hotel and most Chinese lunches and dinners on tour. Each lunch and dinner
is selected to ensure you can try a wide variety of tasty dishes. All meals included
in the itinerary are pre-booked. We think it is part of the experience of trying
out a few meals by yourself while you are in China. Therefore the hotels we select
provide a good choices of cuisine with English menu. Alternatively there are plenty
of restaurants to choose from in the main sightseeing areas in Chinese cities.
A good meal (dinner) in a restaurant should cost about £5 per person. Flights
We provide
3 options: 1) The full package price include all air fares. 2)We also sell land
only tours if you wish to arrange your own flight. 3) Book the land only tour
with your preferred airline at a competitive price. - The choice is yours , we
can obtain flights in various class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China,
Cathay Pacific, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of flights and
cruises sailing schedules available, although occasionally the sequence in which
cities are visited, duration of time spent and upstream/downstream cruise route
can change due to local conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary
highlights the main attractions that are to be visited each day. Further places
of interest may be visited during your stay, which will provide unique ethnic
and cultural handcraft shopping opportunities. We reserve the right to change,
amend or alter the itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle
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