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Flight New Year in China
LXCI LXCI
Spend Christmas and New Year on a remarkable and exciting tour of China. From Beijing in the north to Hong Kong in the south, via so many of China’s beautiful sights and historic cities, the riches seem endless! Experience the magic of China at a truly special time of year.

Highlights Include

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall & Ming Tombs
  • Beijing Zoo & Summer Palace
  • Nanjing
  • Suzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Terracotta Army
  • Xian
  • Guilin
  • Hong Kong in the new year

What's Included

  • Scheduled flights to Beijing, returning from Hong Kong
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • All other transportation as detailed
  • Fifteen nights’ accommodation – thirteen nights on a full board basis in China and two nights room only in Hong Kong
  • Peking Duck Dinner
  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representatives
  • All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
  • All state and local taxes
  • All UK & overseas airport taxes and security charges
  • Excursions as detailed

Your Meals

All meals are included whilst in mainland China. Breakfast is western continental style, followed by Chinese lunch and dinner, each consisting of a wide variety of tasty dishes. Beer and soft drinks are always available. In Hong Kong accommodation is on a room only basis. There are a variety of nearby eating establishments to choose from.


Accommodation

You will stay in the Friendship Hotel in Beijing, Jinling Hotel in Nanjing, Suzhou Hotel in Suzhou, Silk Road Hotel in Shanghai, Xian Garden Hotel in Xian, the Universal Guilin Hotel in Guilin and the Regal Kowloon or similar in Hong Kong. All rooms are well furnished with private facilities. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, laundry and gift shop.

 

Itinerary

MONDAY 22ND
Depart on your scheduled flight to Beijing.

TUESDAY 23RD
Arrival in Beijing. Transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. Afternoon and evening free to relax. Tonight we include a traditional Peking duck dinner.

CHRISTMAS EVE
This morning you will be taken on an introductory tour of Beijing. You will see Chang An Avenue, the temple of Heaven, Tian an Men Square, and the Forbidden City, home to the Imperial Palace.

CHRISTMAS DAY
This morning we include a visit to the Great Wall, where there will be plenty of time to walk along the ramparts. Lunch is followed by a visit to the remarkable Ming Tomb Museum, and this evening there will be a Christmas dinner.

BOXING DAY
A short visit will be made to see the pandas at Beijing Zoo, before visiting the magnificent 800-year-old Summer Palace. Afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Nanjing, where two nights’ accommodation has been arranged.

SATURDAY 27TH
Nanjing, situated on the River Yangtze, is a delightful city of treelined boulevards, lively markets and ancient fortifications. A full day sightseeing tour is included.

SUNDAY 28TH
This morning you take the train to Wuxi on the Grand Canal to take a three and a half hour river cruise to Suzhou, where you stay for two nights.

MONDAY 29TH & TUESDAY 30TH
Suzhou is famous for its landscaped gardens, narrow canals and traditional Chinese architecture. You will visit several gardens, as well as silk and embroidery factories. Catch the late afternoon train to Shanghai on the 30th, for a two night stay.

NEW YEAR’S EVE
Our included sightseeing programme offers the best of Shanghai. Highlights include Nanjing Road, the traditional Old Town, with its ancient Wu Xing ting teahouse, and the Yu Yuan Gardens. You will also visit the beautiful Jade Buddha Temple and have time to stroll along the Bund. This evening there is an included New Year’s Eve dinner.

NEW YEAR’S DAY
Morning free in Shanghai. Afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Xian, where you stay for two nights.

FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY 2009
Today we include a visit to the site of the famous Terracotta Army at Li Shan Mountain. During the day you will also visit the Han Tombs. In the evening, there will be the opportunity to attend a Tang Dynasty Folklore Show.

SATURDAY 3RD
Morning tour of Xian itself, including the Goose Pagodas and the city wall. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Guilin where you will stay for two nights.

SUNDAY 4TH
A full day tour, including a boat cruise on the majestic Li River to Yangshuo. The return drive passes through rice paddies and traditional Chinese farmland.

MONDAY 5TH
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel where two nights’ accommodation has been arranged.

TUESDAY 6TH
An included morning sightseeing tour of Hong Kong Island, visiting Victoria Peak for the best view in town, Repulse Bay, and the fishing village of Aberdeen.

WEDNESDAY 7TH
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, arriving later the same day.

Dates, Prices & Departure

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Deposit £150 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities


Surcharges

The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements

  • Single room supplement £380
  • Insurance
  • Visa £47.50

    • Travel Information

    Flights are by scheduled services of Air China, the national airline of China and Cathay Pacific inbound only.
    Depart Heathrow: 1925 hrs
    Return arrival: 2020

    All flight timings are approximate and as a result may be subject to variation

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    General Information | Insurance

    We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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    Booking Conditions | General Information

    We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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