“From the dramatic buzz of its cities to the bizarre landscapes of Guilin, wherever you turn on this tour you will be confronted by a highlight”
22 Splendours of China
Highlights ■ Shanghai ■ Bund Cruise ■ Suzhou ■ Grand Canal Cruise ■ Beijing ■ Temple of Heaven ■ Peking Opera ■ Great Wall of China ■ Xi’an ■ Terracotta Warriors ■ Chengdu Pandas ■ Guilin ■ Li River Cruise ■ Reed Flute Cave
Tour notes ●
Group Departure Dates – 2011: 04 Feb; 04, 18 Mar; 01, 15 Apr; 06, 20 May; 10 Jun; 08, 22 Jul; 05 Aug; 02, 09, 16, 23 Sep; 07 Oct; 11 Nov. 2012: 03 Feb; 16, 30 Mar; 13, 27 Apr.
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Visa – The required Chinese visa is not included in the tour price – details will be provided at the time of booking.
● Guides – The services of an experienced local tour manager/guide. ● Transportation – Private air-conditioned vehicles. ● Sightseeing – As detailed, including entrance fees.
Exclusive to Virgin Holidays Worldwide Journeys, the Splendours of China is our most popular escorted tour. Enjoy historic Shanghai, Beijing and the Great Wall of China, before flying to Xi’an and a visit to the Terracotta Warriors. Visit the Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu, then on to charming Guilin.
Day 1: London – Shanghai Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Shanghai with Virgin Atlantic.
Day 2: Shanghai On arrival, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to the Holiday Inn Vista for the next 2 nights. This afternoon is at leisure. (D)
Day 3: Shanghai sightseeing The day begins with a visit to the tranquil Yu Gardens and the Old Town, followed by a stop at the fascinating Shanghai Museum to view 5,000 years of Chinese culture. This afternoon, a cruise along the waterfront Bund on the Huangpu River is included. You will also have some free time at Xintiandi. (B/L/D)
Day 4: Shanghai – Suzhou Take a short train journey to the beautiful canal town of Suzhou.
During your visit, you will have the opportunity to retrace the 2,500 years of history that the city has enjoyed. Spend the next 2 nights at the Bamboo Grove Hotel. This afternoon, visit the Garden of Humble Administration, the silk-spinning factory and Tiger Hill. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Suzhou sightseeing Take a 2-hour rickshaw tour of the city, stopping at the bustling local market and Suzhou Park. This afternoon, enjoy a cup of tea in the quiet Couple’s Retreat Garden. Afterwards, you will have a short cruise on the Grand Canal and a walk on Old Street. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Suzhou – Beijing Visit Luzhi Water Town with its old stone bridges, before continuing to Shanghai airport for your short flight to Beijing. On arrival in China’s capital,
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