| Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for a 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 jetlegs 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. 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
As
the ancient capital of China for many dynasties, Xian has a lot historical sites
to offer. We will take 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 Bell Tower where you can overlook the entire city. Our tour guide
will also escort you to Fanggu Street in the city centre, where the shops
have all been reconstructed to resemble ancient times of China. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
7 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. Overnight in Xian. (Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
8
Xian to
Tokyo
Being
transfered to Xian Airport for flight from Xian via Beijing or Shanghai
to Narita Airport in Tokyo, you are met by English speaking staff
and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.(Includes:
Breakfast)
If
you wish to explore further of China such as a visit to Shanghai
or Yangtze Cruise or both, please check out our 15
day Grand China & Japan tour, and 18
day Magical China & Japan tour.
Day
9
Tokyo
Morning City tour of Tokyo visiting a number of the main highlights
of this magnificent City. The tour includes a visit to the Tokyo
Tower where you can enjoy panorama views across the city from
the observation tower. We proceed to the peaceful picturesque
setting of the Meiji Shrine considered to be one of
the finest example of Shinto Architecture set in thick woodland.
Next we visit the 'Akasaka Guest House' for a
photo opportunity. The Guest House is a magnificent 'Western
Style Palace' built in the Baroque Architectural style. We
then drive alongside the imposing National Diet Building, which
is home to the Japanese House of Parliament. Our tour continues
across Tokyo to the Imperial Palace East Garden, where we
enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace,
which is filled with scenic and historic beauty. (Alternatively
for tours on Monday & Friday we will visit the Imperial Palace
plaza and famous Double bridge instead of the East Garden, including
a visit to the inner moat and towering Palace walls surrounded by
pine trees). Our tour will continue with a drive and stroll along
Ginza high street, the famous shopping area of Tokyo. Our
tour will disband at Ginza giving you the opportunity for shopping
(we also recommend you visit the Sony Centre building to
see the futuristic electronics on display. Ginza is also convenient
for the subway to explore further.
Afternoon - free at leisure or take optional afternoon city
tour, which includes Asakusa Kannon Temple and Sumida
river cruise. (ask for details at time of booking).
Day
10
Tokyo
Free day to explore Tokyo at your leisure or take an optional tour
excursion (ask for details at time of booking). We recommend you
take the leisurely 30 minute Sumida river cruise to the famous Asakusa
Kannon Temple, or why not visit Ueno amusement & shopping district
& Akihabara shopping district famous for selling all kinds of
electronic products where bargaining is expected.
Day
11
Tokyo - MT Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
You shall be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe motorcoach
to the the 5th station on Mount Fuji. Along the way
you will enjoy scenery of rural Japan, panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean and mountainous peaks. From our vantage point on the 5th
station on Mt Fuji, we will enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting).
Lunch will be provided at a Hotel/Restaurant in Hakone. In
the afternoon we proceed to the Hakone National Park where
we will take a cable car ride with the opportunity to see
the magnificent volcanic Hakone mountain range below. We will then
travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley where you will see
ancient volcanic craters with sulfurous fumes and clouds of steam
spiraling from crevasses across the mountain side giving a truly
mystical image. We then proceed with our tour for a boat cruise
on Lake Ashi, which is set in serene natural beauty, where
weather permitting spectacular views of Mount Fuji can be seen silhouetted
in the lake. Proceed to Odawara and take the Shinkansen (Bullet
train) to Kyoto. Accommodation at the New Miyako hotel or similar
(includes:
Lunch).
Day
12
Kyoto
Morning site seeing tour of Kyoto including a visit to the Kinkakuji
temple (Golden Pavilion) centred around one of the best examples
of a Japanese Zen gardens in the world, Nijo Castle residence
of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for its
Ornate interior and 'nightingale floor' designed to sing when stepped
upon to warn of Ninja assassins.(When closed visit Ryoanji temple).
We then travel to the Old Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat/Sun
& national holidays visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Hagashi
Honganji temple instead). Finally we explore the Kyoto Handicraft
Center where we enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts
and crafts. Tour ends at the handycraft centre who provide an optional
free return to your hotel in Kyoto or take optional tour
to Nara (enquire at time of booking to include this tour
in your itinerary). The optional afternoon tour included lunch at
the Kyoto handicraft centre, visit to the Todaiji temple
housing the Great Buddha, Kasuga Shinto Shrine with 3,000
lanterns and Nara Deer Park.
Day
13 Kyoto
Day free at Leisure to explore the fascinating city of Kyoto or
purchase an optional afternoon tour to the colourful Heian
Shrine and inner garden and ponds, Sanjusangendo Hall,
a renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues that date
back to the 13th century and magnificent Kiyomizu Temple
with spectacular views across the entire city. (This highly recommended
afternoon tour can be prearranged at time of booking).
Day
14 Osaka
to UK
Transfer
to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka for departure
to UK. Extra night in Kyoto and optional full day tour to
Hiroshima can also be arranged.
Departure
Dates & Price 2010 (£)
|
Ref
|
Every
Monday
|
Twin
share
|
Single
supp
|
|
CJH
|
Feburary - mid March
|
2860
|
600
|
|
CJH
|
mid
March - April
|
2980
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
May
|
2980
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
June
|
2880
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
July
|
3090
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
August
|
3090
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
September
|
3030
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
October
|
3030
|
650
|
|
CJH
|
November
|
3030
|
650
|
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price may be different around the bank holidays in the UK, and the
festivals period in China and Japan. Please contact us for confirmation.
The single supplement is based on 3 people in 1 group. The hotel
upgrade price is based on twin share, for single room upgrade please
contact us.
We
also arrange private tour or tailor made departure according to this itinerary,
please contact us to discuss your requirement. Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person') - All
flights including airport tax. We can also arrange your local airport departure
from £65. Please enquire at the time of your booking.
- All
airport/hotel transfers within China and Japan.
- Selections
of quality accommodation in well furnished rooms with private facilities.
- Sightseeing
tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
- Free
luggage transfer from hotel to hotel between Tokyo & Kyoto.
Price
Does Not Include - Chinese
Visa fee (please go to Our
Visa Service for
details).
- Travel
Insurance.
- Optional
tour.
Why
choose to travel with Magical China & Japan?
From
the moment you talk to our travel consultants, who have all travelled extensively
in China & Japan, our experience ensures you will have a magical holiday.Our
service includes meet & greet at airport and free luggage transfer from hotel
to hotel etc). There are no additional entrance fees or transportation costs on
any sightseeing tours that are already listed in our programme. Your tours are
with officially qualified professional English speaking tour guides. Transfers
are by air-conditioned deluxe mini bus & coach and you will have time to enjoy
each sightseeing place on foot. The tour itineraries are regularly checked and
provide an ideal length of time to show you the sights, with free time to explore
according to your own interests. Most inportantly we guarantee
departure with minumum 2 people. Flights
As agent of many airline consolidators, we can obtain flights in various class,
with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China, Virgin, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa,
Finnair etc. We will book airline ticket according to availability unless you
specify at the booking stage. We can also provide land-only tours if you prefer
to organise your own flights and save airmiles. For the cheapest deal we recommend
you book your international flights at time of booking, as this can save you £££s
off your final holiday price. Your
Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected 4 and 5 star hotels
in China, 3 to 4 stars in Japan. Hotel upgrade option available at a good rate.
Please enquire at the time of your booking. For details of our hotel collection,
please visit our China hotels and Japan hotels web pages. Other
fact of our tour arrangement
Small
group tour in China, and seat in coach tour in Japan. Suitable for all age travellers.
Nijo
Castle (Kyoto) is closed (Tue in Jul & Aug), therefore if your tour falls
on these dates, we will visit Ryoanji Temple instead. Kyoto Imperial Palace is
closed on weekends and national holidays, we will visit Kitano Tenmangu, or Ryoanji
Temple instead. The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of flights schedules
available, although occasionally the sequence in which cities are visited and
duration of time spent in each city 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. MT Fuji - Hakone - We reserve the right to change or amend
our tour itinerary due to heavy traffic conditions or bad weather.We reserve the
right to change, amend or alter the itinerary, although we will act in your best
interests to handle any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed
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