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China in Depth
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
28 days (Hong Kong to Beijing)
Highlights:
See Hong Kong from Victoria Peak, Cycle the countryside around Yangshuo, Experience ultra-modern Shanghai, See the Terracotta Warriors, Visit the Buddha Grottoes of Datang, Walk along the Great Wall, Explore the Forbidden City
Trip Code:
CSZ
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $2300
15 Jul - 15 Sep 2008 (Beijing Olympics period): USD2545
*(plus local payment USD $600)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
From Hong Kong to Beijing, stimulate all your senses and discover the depth of diversity, beauty and culture in China. See the picture-postcard scenery around Yangshuo, Shanghai and Xi'ian. Amazing landscapes, fabulous people, great food, traditional culture and extraordinary architecture all combine in this quintessential journey through China.
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meals included: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
transport: Plane, overnight train, taxi, local bus, boat, bicycle, walking
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (20 nts), overnight trains (5 nts), overnight boat (2 nts)
budget: Allow USD $400 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun from Mar to Nov
Days 1-2 Hong Kong
Take a ferry ride across Victoria Harbour or go bargain hunting in the many markets.
Days 3-5 Yangshuo
Hike along the Li River or cycle through the countryside, among the rice paddies and limestone karsts.
Days 6-8 Yangzi River
For a change of pace, cruise down the Yangzi River and take a tour of the massive Three Gorges Dam.
Days 9-10 Shanghai
Admire the futuristic city skyline, explore the world class Shanghai Museum and wander amid the diverse architecture of the Bund.
Days 11-12 Hangzhou
Sample the region's famous brew in one of the many teahouses and head to Lingyin Si Temple.
Days 13-15 Huangshan
Spend a night among the temples and towering granite peaks of the Yellow Mountains.
Day 16 Zhouzhuang
Cobblestone streets, charming stone bridges and tiny canals lined with Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture make this town a photographers' paradise.
Days 17-18 Suzhou
Discover gardens and relaxing teahouses in this beautiful water town. Cycle along the canals, learn the history of silk or catch a local opera performance.
Days 19-21 Xi'an
With thousands of years of history, Xi'an houses countless ancient treasures, the most famous of which is the Terracotta Warriors.
Days 22-23 Pingyao
Step back in time among the traditional courtyard houses of the walled city of Pingyao.
Days 24-25 Datong
Visit the striking Yungang Grottoes which house some 51,000 Buddha statues.
Days 26-28 Beijing
Return to city life and discover the majestic sights of Beijing - the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
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