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CHINA

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 13 nights hotel accommodation
• 1 night lodge accommodation
• All flights as specified in the itinerary
• All high-speed train travel as specified
in the itinerary
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
• Li River cruise
• Leshan cruise
• 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)
Giant Buddha, Leshan
DAY 1 Hong Kong DAY 8 Chengdu PRICE PER PERSON*
On arrival in Hong Kong, transfer to your hotel Drive south to Leshan to see the World 2019 TWIN SINGLE
and enjoy free time until your tour briefing. Stay Heritage Listed Giant Buddha. Cruise past this MAR 31 $5199 $6559
the next two nights at Harbour Plaza Metropolis amazing structure for some great views and APR 14 G $5569 $7289
(or similar). enjoy lunch. Drive to an ancient village before MAY 05 $5569 $7289
visiting a tea plantation. Return to Chengdu for 19 G $5569 $7289
DAY 2 Hong Kong an evening at leisure. (BL) JUN 09 $5199 $6559
Enjoy a half day tour exploring Hong Kong Island. JUL 07 $5199 $6559
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Visit famous Victoria Peak for views of Victoria DAY 9 Chengdu to Xian SEP 01 G $5569 $7289
Harbour before continuing to Repulse Bay to take Visit the Giant Panda Research & Breeding Base 15 G $5569 $7289
in the relaxed atmosphere of Kwun Yam Temple. before taking the high-speed train to Xian. This OCT 06 $5569 $7289
Discover the floating villages of Aberdeen during evening, join an optional dumpling banquet 20 G $5569 $7289
a sampan ride. This afternoon, enjoy free time. (B) (extra change). Stay the next two nights at 2020 TWIN SINGLE
Grand Noble Hotel (or similar). (B) MAR 29 $5719 $7219
DAY 3 Hong Kong to Longsheng G = Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 guests.
Travel by high-speed train from Hong Kong to DAY 10 Xian Code: CHPC
Guilin and drive to Ping An in Longsheng. Stay On a full day tour of Xian, discover the city’s
in a lodge overlooking the famous Dragon’s highlights and drive to the Army of Terracotta TRIP GRADING: MODERATE
Backbone rice terraces. Overnight at Longji Warriors. Have lunch, return to Xian and visit (See page 87 for details)
Ping An Hotel (or similar). (B) the city walls before continuing to the Great
Mosque. Wander through the Muslim Quarter to
DAY 4 Longsheng to Guilin Yongxingfang as you take in the lively streets. (BL)
In Longsheng, admire some of China’s most
stunning scenery with row upon row of rice DAY 11 Xian to Beijing
terraces. Enjoy a simple lunch at a local farmer’s Travel by high-speed train to Beijing and enjoy
restaurant before driving to Guilin. Overnight at a simple lunch on the way. On arrival, visit the
Guilin Bravo Hotel (or similar). (BL) ornate Summer Palace. Stay the next four nights
at 5L Hotel Beijing (or similar). (BL)
DAY 5 Guilin to Yangshuo
Cruise along the Li River with limestone karsts DAY 12 Beijing
towering above the river. Have a simple lunch Traverse Tiananmen Square and walk to the
on board, arrive in Yangshuo and spend the Forbidden City on a full day city tour. Enjoy lunch,
afternoon at leisure. Stay the next two nights at visit the gardens of Jinshan Park and venture deep
Days Inn Frontier Yangshuo (or similar). (BL) into the alleyways of Beijing known as ‘hutongs’ to
observe the traditional way of life. (BL) Longsheng
DAY 6 Yangshuo DAY 13 Beijing
Venture to the farmlands surrounding Yangshuo
for a fascinating village experience and help the Visit the iconic Temple of Heaven which stands
farmers pick fresh vegetables to be used in your 38 metres high. Continue to Panjiayuan Antique
lunch. In the afternoon, ride a bamboo raft along Market, Beijing’s largest market. This afternoon,
the tranquil Yulong River. This evening, choose to enjoy free time to explore independently. (B)
join a cooking class (extra charge). (BL) DAY 14 Beijing – Great Wall of China
DAY 7 Yangshuo to Chengdu Visit the Great Wall of China. At Mutianyu,
Fly to Chengdu. Immerse yourself in the local a less crowded section of the wall, travel by
cable car up to the wall and enjoy exploring
life of bustling People’s Park. Join the locals for independently. This evening, enjoy a farewell
a cup of tea at a teahouse as you watch a game group dinner of world famous Peking duck. (BD)
of mahjong. Experience the atmospheric night
market before enjoying a traditional Sichuan DAY 15 Beijing
hotpot. Stay the next two nights at Chengdu Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the
Tianfu Sunshine Hotel (or similar). (BD) airport for your onward journey. (B) Hong Kong

*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. 59
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