China and Hong Kong Discovery
Days: 14 Days
Tour Price from £1,850
Average Group Size:14-16
Places to visit: Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Hong Kong
Tour Price from £1,850
Average Group Size:14-16
Places to visit: Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Hong Kong
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Tour Itinerery
Day 1: UK - Beijing
Our adventure begins as we board our non-stop British Airways at London Heathrow to Beijing. (Regional departure available - please ask for details).Day 2: Beijing
Morning arrival in Beijing. You will be greeted by Oriental's Tour Manager. Take the time to relax and settle in our deluxe class hotel. Later in the afternoon, a short drive takes us to the sacred Temple of Heaven, a place of solitude, contemplation and where once the emperor's spoke in hushed whispers to the gods in heaven to pray for continuing prosperity & good harvests.Accommodation: 5* Oriental Bay Hotel
Oriental's Style: This evening join the rest of your travelling companions for a relaxing welcome dinner at a small and intimate courtyard restaurant serving a selection of authentic Peking dishes.
Day 3: Beijing
Our days begins with a walk through Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, before retracing the steps of the great emperors of China and wander amongst the imperial splendour of the Forbidden City. This afternoon you will take a leisurely ride along the old city's historic alleyways (Hutong) in a ped-rickshaw.
Day 4: Beijing
An exciting day awaits you as we head to the Great Wall (Mutianyu Section) where you will have plenty of time to climb up to the top of this magnificent structure. Unforgettable views, a glass of bubbly and when the weather is good, a lovely picnic lunch will go to make this a day to remember!Stop by a Cloisonne Workshop on our way back to city. The rest of afternoon is at leisure enabling you to organise your own activites. Your tour manager will be on hand to assist you and make suggestions.
Oriental's Style:
We visit the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. Avoiding the tourist traps at the Badaling section, this part of the Wall offers an authentic Great Wall experience. When the weather is good, we will enjoy a lovely picnic lunch with sparkling wines on the Wall Tower.
Day 5: Beijing - Xian
You can't help being impressed with the majestic and beautifully landscaped Summer Palace, an extensive assembly of temples, pavilions and halls nestling on the banks of Kunming lake and re-built for Empress Dowager Cixi just before the time of the "last Emperor".Only a short flight away, Xian is a veritable treasure trove of China's former glory. After freshen up in our deluxe-class hotel overlooking the impressive Ancient Walls & South Gate, we should pay a visit to the 14th century built Drum Tower, beautifully lit at night.
Accommodation: 5* Howard Johnson Hotel
Oriental's Style:
Enjoy a sumptuous western buffet dinner in our hotel overlooking the impressive South Gate.
Day 6: Xian
This morning, journey out to the World Heritage Site of the Terracotta Warriors. Here you will have plenty of time to personally inspect the eternal guard of the First Emperor. We will also stop at a workshop to view the production of Terracotta figurines by local craftsmen and perhaps purchase a 6 ft replica warrior for you garden or home!After lunch and a chance to sample local specialty of "hand-pulled noodles", we find ourselves admiring the beautifully preserved Big Wild Goose Pagoda with its reverberating chant of Buddhist mantra.
Box Office (included): Although there are a few places in the city feature the Tang Dynasty show, our choice goes to Tang Yue Gong. This leading theatre offers the best banquet in town. With wonderful authentic period costumes and a live orchestra, the show will make this a night to savour.
Day 7: Xian - Chongqing
A leisurely morning is followed by a stroll along the massive Ancient City Walls and the South Gate. After lunch, we take a short flight to Chongqing. There will be an excursion to the Panda House to see the giant pandas in play before boarding our Cruise vessel where we will stay for 3 nights.Accommodation: 5* Victoria Cruise
Oriental's Style:
If you have the energy why not try your hand at cycling or take an electric buggy along the city wall...
Day 8&9: Three Gorges & Yangtze River Cruising
It is hard to describe the joy of waking up each morning to what seems like an endless procession of magnificent views slowly unfolding before you. Highlights include Fengdu's Ghost City "entrance to the underworld" and the "Lesser Gorges" whose towering walls of rock seem impenetrable and whose beauty is inspirational. In fact the final section of this clear water tributary is so secluded that it can only be reached by Sampan!Day 10: Yichang - Hong Kong
On the verge of completion, the enormous achievement of the Three Gorges Dam Project proves that man's legacies continue...From here we will make our way to the airport and fly to Shenzhen. Coach to downtown Hong Kong. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: 4*+ Harbour Plaza Metropolis or L'Hotel Causeway Bay
Day 11: Hong Kong
Today we have included a half day coach tour to take in the major sights of this exciting city, including a Tram Ride to the Peak, Man Mo Temple, Repulse Bay and the Stanley Flea Market.Day 12: Hong Kong
Day free at leisure.Day 13: Hong Kong
Day time at leisure until your evening flight home.Day 14: UK
Morning arrival UK. Bon voyage! (note: some flights arrives in the afternoon of Day 13)Tour Price includes:
- Escorted holiday with professional English speaking guides
- Return international flight with British Airways
- 11 nights hotel accommodation as listed above
- 5-star Victoria Cruise including all shore excursion fee
- Daily buffet breakfast and most lunches & dinners - 11 breakfast, 8 lunch/refreshment, 6 dinner
- Tour programs as mentioned including entrance fee
- Domestic flights and land transportation
- Airport taxes and service charges
Tour Price exclude:
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- Chinese visa fee (£40 inc. embassy fee, we can arrange for you)
- Travel insurance (we can arrange for you)
- Gratuities to tour manager/guide
Extension Options
Various
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After the tour you may wish to add on an extension option. Search prices and choices on our Private Holiday Section
Tour Prices & Booking
If dates below do not meet your schedule, we can arrange private departures.
Please call us at 0207 6324550
Please call us at 0207 6324550
| Dates | Price (per person) |
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| May 24 | £1,850 | Good | Book |
| June 6 | £1,850 | Good | Book |
| June 20 | £1,850 | Good | Book |
| July 25 | £1,890 | Low | Book |
| September 20 | £1,890 | Low | Book |
| October 25 | £1,850 | Good | Book |
| November 12 | £1,890 | Good | Book |
Single room supplement: £240 (hotel only) / £195 (cruise only)
Our Inclusive Tour Flight fares are very good value which helps us to keep the cost of our tours to a minimum, however these seats are limited by airlines so may not be available at this cheaper price at the time of your booking in which case a small flight supplement, or if you wish, alternative airline may apply. You can confirm this with our team at the time of booking.
Our Inclusive Tour Flight fares are very good value which helps us to keep the cost of our tours to a minimum, however these seats are limited by airlines so may not be available at this cheaper price at the time of your booking in which case a small flight supplement, or if you wish, alternative airline may apply. You can confirm this with our team at the time of booking.
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