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SG-01: China Express

8 nights from £650

Visits: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai click destination to learn more...

Note: This trip can start on any date

✪ China Essentials covers the traditional highlights of China. As well as Beijing, Xian and Shanghai covered in SG-01’s China Express trip you will head south to a more timeless China of Guilin and Yangshuo before heading to the bustling cities of Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

✪ The trip starts in China’s imperial capital of the past and current capital of a very different new China, Beijing. The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tianmen Square, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace are all world class.

✪ Onto Xian, the capital of Tang Dynasty China, traditional end of the famed Silk Road and famous these days as the home of the extraordinary Terra Cotta warriors.

✪ Shanghai with it’s neon skyline and cosmopolitan bustle is next. This vast city, in many respects an expression of China’s future.

✪ In complete contrast, Guilin and Yangshuo with their timeless classical China scenery will leave you relaxed and ready for the last part of the trip through dynamic Guangzhou before heading onto wonderfully cosmopolitan and strangely familiar Hong Kong, one of the world’s most dramatically located cities and sadly where this trip finishes.

▼ See below for this trip's full itinerary and a list of inclusions and exclusions

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Day 1: Beijing
You will be met at either the airport or train station and transferred to your hotel. Free time for the rest of the day to relax. Overnight hotel.

Meals: -|-|-

Day 2: Beijing
A full day excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, perhaps China’s most famous landmark. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way lined with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased Emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). Overnight hotel.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 3: Beijing
Free day to see the downtown sights or you can book one of our varied Beijing tours. Make your own way for an early evening departure by overnight train to Xian in the comfortable soft sleeper class.

Meals: B|-|-

Day 4: Xian
Early morning arrival in Xian, the eastern end of the fabled Silk Road. Transfer to your hotel and breakfast before starting a full day tour to the Terra-cotta warriors and a city tour including the city walls. You will also visit the Wild Goose Pagoda built in 652 AD containing a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang. Free time in the evening to explore the city perhaps eating in the Muslim quarter. Overnight hotel.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 5: Xian
Free day (or you can pre-book our excellent tour to the Yangling Mausoleum, China's first underground museum). Mid-afternoon, make you own way to the airport for a flight to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan, modern and bustling city. Transfer to your hotel on arrival, free time and overnight.

Meals: B|-|-

Day 6: Shanghai
Your first full day in Shanghai and a full day tour of the Yuyuan Garden, Old Shanghai, the excellent Shanghai Museum and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the "Bund". Free time in the afternoon before a visit to the acrobats in the evening.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 7: Shanghai
Free day in Shanghai for last minute shopping or you can pre-book a day trip to the nearby water town of Suzhou. There is also the option of visiting the Shanghai Expo if you are there between May and October 2010. Overnight hotel.

Meals: B|-|-

Day 8: Shanghai
After breakfast free time until your departure from Shanghai or continuation on another of our trips. End of Services.

Meals: B|-|-

photo roll of china for small group tours

Included in this trip:

Train Tickets:
✔ Beijing to Xian overnight soft sleeper class

Plane Tickets:
✔ Xian to Shanghai economy class

Accommodation:

(see link below the map above to view hotels usually used)

✔ 4 nights Beijing
✔ 1 night Xian
✔ 2 nights Shanghai

Transfers:
✔ Beijing - Airport to Hotel
✔ Xian - Station to Hotel
✔ Shanghai - Station to Hotel

Organised Private Tours:
✔ Beijing - Full day tour to the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Ming Tombs
✔ Xian - Full day tour to the Terra cotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall.
✔ Shanghai - Full day tour to the Yuyuan gardens, Shanghai Museum, Old City and Bund - A visit to the world famous Chinese Acrobats in the evening.

Meals:

✔ As indicated in itinerary above (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)

Other Items:

✔ Our exclusive Trip Guidebook personalised to your trip. This 100+ page document covers all the destinations you visit as well as sections on language, food, history and practical information about China and your trip.

NOT Included in this trip:

✘ International airfare to and from China.
✘ The Chinese visa (we can help you obtain this on request if you are a UK resident or give advice if you are not).
✘ Travel and trip insurance to cover medical treatment in China.
✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides.

Additional Information:

★ 10% discount for trips starting from 1st December to 15th March.

Trip Planning Calendar:

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	1 Person from UK £ 500 2 People from UK £ 500 per person 4 People from UK £ 500 per person	Deposit of £250 per person is required to confirm with full payment 60 days before trip start date. Click here for full Booking Terms & Conditions

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	✔ We offer a personal and friendly service based on excellent knowledge of and passion for China. ✔ No hidden charges or local payments on any of our tours. ✔ We listen to what you want and only sell you what we think is right for you. ✔ We do not work on commission, and our advice is impartial. ✔ We receive a very high client satisfaction rating. ✔ We are fully insured for your financial protection and peace of mind. ✔ We offer excellent back up services in case of problems or emergencies on your travels. ✔ We believe in our clients being well-informed, and are committed to offering you a high standard of information about your trip through our website and your personalised Trip Guidebook you receive before the start of your trip.

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	All our China Self-Guided Adventures can be tailored to your specific requirements. Alterations that are commonly requested are: ★ Adding in additional nights. ★ Upgrading hotels accommodation. ★ Taking the trip in reverse direction. ★ Adding in more day tours. ★ Adding in transfers not already included. ★ Adding in additional destinations - ask us. ★ Requesting special interest tours. We are happy to accommodate these and more. Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to let us know how you would like this trip tailored to your needs.

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