The Imperial Cities - Mix & Match Options
Definition of Imperial (adj) - "Belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler"
Days: 8 Days
Tour Price from £1,540
Average Group Size:16
Places to visit: Beijing, Xian and various extension options
Tour Price from £1,540
Average Group Size:16
Places to visit: Beijing, Xian and various extension options
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Tour Itinerery
Day 1: UK - Beijing
Our adventure begins as we board our flight at London Heathrow to Beijing. (regional departure available).Day 2: Beijing
Arrival in Beijing. You will be greeted by Oriental's Tour Manager. Chauffeur to hotel. Take the time to relax and settle in.Accommodation: 4* Qianmen Hotel
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. Move onto 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.
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.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.
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".Later in the afternoon, fly to Xian, a veritable treasure trove of China's former glory.
Accommodation: 4* New World Hotel
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 14th century Drum Tower, whose rich beat once brought closure to the city gates during medieval times.
Day 7: Xian - Beijing
A leisurely morning is followed by a stroll along the massive Ancient City Walls and the South Gate, followed by the beautifully preserved Big Wild Goose Pagoda with its reverberating chant of Buddhist mantra.Catch our return flight to Beijing and stay overnight.
Day 8: Beijing - UK
After breakfast depart for return flight home. Arrival is schedule in the same afternoon. End of itinerary ..... or extend your stay in China as most of other travellers do? See below for sample selections.Mix & Match Options
Most of our travellers like the flexibility of this itinerary, travelling with like-minded travellers in a group in the first week before venturing into other destinations. Mix & Match to create your prefert get away. Below are some popular extension destinations - they can be easily combined or extended to meet your exact requirements. Alternatively, why not browse our Private Bespoke Holiday Section for some ideas?...................................................................................................................................................................................
Shanghai Extension 2 Nights -- from £150 per person (extra night £38)
Day 7: Shanghai Afternoon fly to Shanghai. Chauffeur to hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay two nights at 4* hotel.
Day 8: Shanghai City overview tour visiting The Bund, Yuyuan Garden Bazzar and Old French Conessionary.
Day 9: Shanghai - UK After breakfast transfer for return flight to UK. Arrival UK the same afternoon.
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Hong Kong Extension 3 Nights 4 Days
3* Cosmo Hotel --- fr £299 per person (extra night £35/person)
4*+ Comsmopolitan Hotel or Harbour Plaza Metropolis --- fr £350 per person (extra night £45/person)
Day 7: Xian - Hong Kong Afternoon fly to Shenzhen where take shuttle bus to downtown Hong Kong and check into your hotel for 3 nights stay. Evening at leisure.
Day 8: Hong Kong Half day coach tour taking in the major highlights Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and a vintage tram ride to the Peak for a panaroma over the famous Victoria Harbour.
Day 9: Hong Kong Day free at leisure.
Day 10: Hong Kong - UK At leisure until return flight home. Depending on flight schedule you may arrive the UK in late afternoon or next morning.
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Other popular extensions include:
Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai 6 Days -- from £445 per person
Chengdu 2 Days -- from £299 per person
The above destinations can be combined together with discounted prices. They can also be combined with all our group tours such as Eastern Romance & World Heritages. Alternatively why not browse our Private Bespoke Holiday Section for some ideas?
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Tour Price includes:
- Escorted tour program as mentioned inc. domestic flights, land transportation, sightseeing entrance fee
- 6 nights hotel accommodation as listed above
- Daily buffet breakfast and most lunches & dinners - 6 breakfast, 6 lunch/refreshment, 4 dinner
Tour Price exclude:
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- Chinese visa fee (we can arrange for you)
- Travel insurance (we can arrange for you)
- Gratuities to tour manager/guide
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) |
Availability | |
| March 12 | £1,540 | Good | Book |
| March 28 | £1,540 | Good | Book |
| April 2 | £1,595 | Low | Book |
| April 4 | £1,595 | Booked out | |
| April 11 | £1,595 | Good | Book |
| April 25 | £1,595 | Good | Book |
| May 7 | £1,580 | Good | Book |
| May 16 | £1,580 | Good | Book |
| May 23 | £1,580 | Good | Book |
| May 28 | £1,580 | Good | Book |
| June 9 | £1,580 | Good | Book |
| July 8 | £1,650 | Good | Book |
| July 28 | £1,650 | Good | Book |
| August 1 | £1,650 | Good | Book |
| August 6 | £1,650 | Good | Book |
| September 8 | £1,620 | Good | Book |
| September 20 | £1,620 | Good | Book |
| October 3 | £1,620 | Good | Book |
| October 17 | £1,620 | Good | Book |
| October 22 | £1,620 | Good | Book |
| November 7 | £1,595 | Good | Book |
| November 14 | £1,595 | Good | Book |
| November 21 | £1,595 | Good | Book |
* Single room supplement: £205
* Our Inclusive Tour International 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, an alternative airline may apply. You can confirm this with our team at the time of booking.
* Our Inclusive Tour International 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, an alternative airline may apply. You can confirm this with our team at the time of booking.
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