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12 Days | From thriving cities to ancient villages, discover the real heart of China
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12 days
Start
Shanghai, China
Finish
Beijing, China
Trip Code
CBPY
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Private Vehicle, High Speed Train, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Huizhou Feature Stay (1 night)
From £3,889(12 days)
Trip Informations
Embark on a 12-day Premium journey that weaves together China’s layered history, famous icons, cultural heritage and celebrated cuisine. Uncover modern China in Shanghai, then step back in time to the villages of Huizhou. See the magnificent karst hills of Yangshuo and come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. Walk an original section of the Great Wall – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and revel in the big show of Beijing. Of all China’s assets, its greatest is its people, so you’ll also visit traditional family homes for homecooked meals and travel with an expert local leader to uncover a lesser-known side of the country.
Why you’ll love this trip
Feast on authentic Chinese cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a homecooked lunch with a local family in Huizhou and a delicious duck dinner in a Beijing courtyard.
Take in the scenery of Yangshuo – with karst hills dotted along Li River, you’ll be surrounded by mountain views, sip on perfectly brewed green tea and take part in a traditional countryside cooking class.
Get a sense of the scale of China’s epic history when you come face to face with the Terracotta warriors and visit a lesser-known section of the Great Wall during an Exclusive Experience – this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, after all!
Journey to the peaceful Huizhou villages, home to the quintessential image of white walled, black tiled traditional houses, and enjoy a Feature Stay in a heritage hotel converted from the mansion home of a famous Ming Dynasty poet.
Discover the bright lights of modern China in Shanghai and uncover a different side of Beijing as you wander through the city’s hutongs, followed by a homecooked lunch in an authentic hutong house.
Is this trip right for you?
The trip covers a fair amount of ground with experiencing a variety of transports, so be prepared for some long journeys. And we suggest packing relatively lightly for this trip, as you’ll need to be able to comfortably carry your own luggage onto and off the trains.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Private Vehicle, High Speed Train, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Huizhou Feature Stay (1 night)
Activities
Shanghai - Shanghai cuisine welcome dinner
Shanghai - City walking tour
Huizhou - Bamboo weaving family visit
Huizhou - Stone tablet inscription printing demonstration
Huizhou - Home-cooked lunch
Huizhou - Tangmo village tour
Shanghai - rooftop bar (one drink included)
Yangshuo - Walking Tour
Yangshuo - Xianggong Hill & Tea Farm Visit
Yangshuo - Cooking class
Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour
Xi'an - Muslim Quarter dumpling dinner
Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour
Xi'an - Home-cooked lunch
Beijing - Forbidden City
Beijing - Tiananmen Square
Beijing - Wood mortise and tenon demonstration
Beijing - Hutong home-cooked lunch
Beijing - Hutong walking tour
Beijing - Jingshan Park
Great Wall - Huanghuacheng Section
Beijing - Beijing duck dinner
Add on activities
Shanghai - Acrobat show - CNY280
Shanghai - Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket) - CNY150
Yangshuo - Impressions Liu Sanjie light show (minimum 4 people) - CNY328
Yangshuo - Tai Chi/Kung Fu class - CNY120
Xi'an - Bell & Drum Towers (entrance fee) - CNY50
Xi'an - Great Mosque (entrance fee) - CNY25
Xi'an - Tang Dynasty Show - CNY290
Xi'an - Cycling on City Wall - CNY80
Xi'an - Little Wild Goose Pagoda - CNY50
Beijing - Beijing Opera show (ticket) - CNY380
Beijing - Kungfu Show (ticket) - CNY280
Beijing - Temple of Heaven Park - CNY35
Beijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Please provide a scanned copy of your passport bio page at time of booking to secure flight and train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket if an amendment occurs.
4. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
5. This trip includes travel on fast trains. There are size restrictions for luggage on fast trains. Your main piece of luggage must not exceed 160cm (sum of height, length and width).
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