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CHINA

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 9 nights hotel accommodation
• All flights as specified in the itinerary
• All high-speed train travel as specified
in the itinerary
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking Tour Leader
• All tips on tour
• Return group transfers from airport
to accommodation
• Meals as indicated (B = breakfast,
L = lunch, D = dinner)

Great Wall of China
DAY 1 Shanghai DAY 6 Xian to Beijing PRICE PER PERSON*
On arrival in Shanghai, transfer to your hotel Travel by high-speed train from Xian to Beijing, 2019 TWIN SINGLE
and enjoy free time until your tour briefing. Stay have a simple lunch on the train and transfer MAR 25 $3439 $4399
the next three nights at SSAW Boutique Hotel to your hotel on arrival. In the afternoon, visit APR 08 G $3439 $4399
Shanghai North Bund (or similar). the Summer Palace and discover the temples, MAY 22 G $3439 $4399
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$3439
$4399
DAY 2 Shanghai pavilions and decorated corridors. Stay the next 27 $3439 $4399
four nights at 5L Hotel Beijing (or similar). (BL)
Shanghai has emerged as one of Asia’s most JUN 17 G $3369 $4269
JUL
$4269
$3369
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important cities and is a buzzing contemporary DAY 7 Beijing AUG 12 G $3369 $4269
metropolis. Visit the China Art Palace and Spend a full day exploring Beijing’s impressive SEP 02 $3439 $4399
discover the modern buildings of the Pudong sites. Walk through vast Tiananmen Square 16 G $3439 $4399
area. Enjoy lunch before exploring the French which is said to hold over a million people. OCT 14 $3439 $4399
$4399
Concession area and take a backstreets Continue to the Forbidden City and discover 2020 21 $3439 SINGLE
TWIN
walking tour to find Shanghai’s hidden gems. the massive collection of imperial buildings MAR 23 $3779 $4839
Discover the historical riverfront area known as which make up one of the largest palace
the Bund, home to an impressive collection of complexes in the world. At a local restaurant, G = Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 guests.
1920s neoclassical buildings. Wander through try zha jiang mian, a noodle dish with pork or Code: HCIC
Yu Yuan, an extensive garden nestled in the beef topped with soybean paste. Venture off TRIP GRADING: EASY TO MODERATE
centre of Shanghai’s old city. In the evening, the tourist path into traditional residential (See page 87 for details)
enjoy an acrobatic performance. (BL) alleyways known as ‘hutongs’ which have not
changed significantly for centuries and gain
DAY 3 Shanghai – Fengjing a glimpse into the lives of the locals. Continue
Drive from Shanghai to Fengjing, a traditional to rarely-visited Miaoying Temple and tranquil
water canal town. Enjoy a short cruise along the Beihai Park before returning to your hotel. (BL)
narrow canals to see the daily life of the people
living along the river. Known for peasant painting, DAY 8 Beijing
meet local artists who take inspiration from folk Visit the iconic Temple of Heaven, a perfect
art including indigo prints, embroidery and murals example of Ming architecture and a symbol of
to create unique art depicting traditional life. Beijing. With neither nails nor concrete used in
Return to Shanghai for an evening at leisure. (B) its construction, the temple stands 38 metres
high, 30 metres in diameter and is completely
DAY 4 Shanghai to Xian balanced by wooden pillars. Continue to Beijing’s
Fly from Shanghai to Xian, the start of the largest market, Panjiayuan Antique Market
world’s most famous trade route – the Silk which is known for its arts, crafts and antiques. Fengjing
Road. Visit the 14th century city walls and Spend time wandering through the market
continue to the Great Mosque, an interesting before returning to your hotel for an afternoon
fusion of Middle Eastern and traditional at leisure. (B)
architectural styles. Walk through the Muslim
Quarter to Yongxingfang as you take in the DAY 9 Beijing – Great Wall of China
lively street markets and exotic local foods Considered one of the world’s most famous
which range from Muslim cuisine to traditional man-made sites, the Great Wall of China is not
Shaanxi dishes. Stay the next two nights at to be missed. Travel to Mutianyu, a less crowded
Grand Noble Hotel (or similar). (B) section of the wall with numerous guard towers.
Take the cable car up to the wall and spend time
DAY 5 Xian exploring this incredible creation. This evening,
Drive to the Army of Terracotta Warriors. Each enjoy a farewell Peking duck group dinner. (BD)
figure is unique both in facial features and
expression. Enjoy lunch and return to Xian for DAY 10 Beijing
a free afternoon. In the evening, join an optional Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the
dumpling cooking class (extra charge). (BL) airport for your onward journey. (B) Temple of Heaven, Beijing

*Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include the airfare from New Zealand. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. 55
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