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China - Private 12 Day Tour China Essential Plus Panda Private Tour

China wanting to observe and spend time with China s most recognized and

Staying in 5* hotels you will have the opportunities to visit the

1 China - Private 12 Day Tour China Essential Plus Panda Private Tour Includes all flights, 5* hotels, transfers, guides and meals where indicated and visa. This is the perfect private 12 day tour for the first time traveller to China wanting to observe and spend time with China s most recognized and adorable animal, the Giant Panda. Staying in 5* hotels you will have the opportunities to visit the historical cities of China including Beijing, the modern and vibrant Shanghai and the historical city of Xian. For more information, or to book please contact your Colletts Travel consultant.

2 China Essential Plus Panda Private Tour Includes all flights, 5* hotels, transfers, guides and meals where indicated and visa

This is the perfect private 12 day tour for the first time traveller to China wanting to observe and spend time with China s most recognized and adorable animal, the Giant Panda.

Location Accommodation Meal 1 Fly to Beijing On board the aircraft 2 Beijing Aman Summer Palace B 3 Beijing City Tour Aman Summer Palace BL 4 Great Wall Aman Summer Palace BL 5 Fly to Xian Shangri-La

Shanghai City Tour The Peninsula Shanghai BL 11 Shanghai The Peninsula Shanghai BL 12 Fly to London Heathrow On board the aircraft B FULL ITINERARY: Day 1 London Heathrow or regional airport to

3 This is the perfect private 12 day tour for the first time traveller to China wanting to observe and spend time with China s most recognized and adorable animal, the Giant Panda. Staying in 5* hotels you will have the opportunities to visit the historical cities of China including Beijing, the modern and vibrant Shanghai and the historical city of Xian ITINERARY IN BRIEF: Day Location Accommodation Meal 1 Fly to Beijing On board the aircraft 2 Beijing Aman Summer Palace B 3 Beijing City Tour Aman Summer Palace BL 4 Great Wall Aman Summer Palace BL 5 Fly to Xian Shangri-La Xian BL 6 Terracotta Warriors Shangri-La Xian BLD 7 Fly to Chengdu The Diaoyutai Boutique BL 8 Leshan Buddha The Diaoyutai Boutique BL 9 Giant Pandas & Fly to Shanghai The Peninsula Shanghai BLD 10 Shanghai City Tour The Peninsula Shanghai BL 11 Shanghai The Peninsula Shanghai BL 12 Fly to London Heathrow On board the aircraft B FULL ITINERARY: Day 1 London Heathrow or regional airport to Beijing You will take a scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Beijing. Day 2 Arrive Beijing (D) Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 3 Beijing City tour (BL) In the morning after breakfast, you will have a stroll through Tiananmen Square, the biggest square in the world. Finally, there will be a visit to the Forbidden City which served as the grand imperial palace for centuries. Afternoon is free for leisure.

Day 4 Great Wall (BL) Today visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu and enjoy a cable car ride. Mutianyu is a more remote post along the wall offering breathtaking views.

Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake.

Your final stop of the day will be at the Hutongs. Here, you can have a personal insight into the everyday life of traditional Beijing citizens. Finally, you will catch a flight to Xian.

years ago, yet preserved almost perfectly. This will be followed by a visit to the ancient city wall in Xian in the afternoon, which can be enjoyed through a peaceful stroll or a bike ride.

This evening you will try a dumpling dinner while enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show, a colourful performance of traditional music and dance.

The next stop, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, will explore China s unique architecture style, with the day ending on a visit to the Muslim Quarter to see local life in the community.

4 Day 4 Great Wall (BL) Today visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu and enjoy a cable car ride. Mutianyu is a more remote post along the wall offering breathtaking views.. Day 5 Fly to Xian (BL) In the morning visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens, palaces and scenic views. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake. This will be followed by opportunity for photographs at the Birds Nest Stadium and Water Cube, which hosted the memorable 2008 Olympics and 2015 World Championships. Your final stop of the day will be at the Hutongs. Here, you can have a personal insight into the everyday life of traditional Beijing citizens. Finally, you will catch a flight to Xian. Day 6 Terracotta Warriors (BLD) Today your guide will take you to visit the Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection of ten thousand life size statues of the Chinese army made over two thousand years ago, yet preserved almost perfectly. This will be followed by a visit to the ancient city wall in Xian in the afternoon, which can be enjoyed through a peaceful stroll or a bike ride. It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China; it is one of the largest military defensive systems in the world. This evening you will try a dumpling dinner while enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show, a colourful performance of traditional music and dance. Day 7 Fly to Chengdu (BL) Today, you will visit to the Shaanxi museum which houses over a quarter of a million artifacts on display, including treasures from many periods of China s history. The next stop, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, will explore China s unique architecture style, with the day ending on a visit to the Muslim Quarter to see local life in the community. Finally, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Day 8 Leshan Buddha (BL) A full day excursion to the magnificent Leshan Buddha a 233-foot tall stone statue, built during the Tang Dynasty. The Buddha is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers near the city of Leshan, and it is the largest stone Buddha in the world. You will also visit the ancient town of Huanglongxi. Day 9 Giant Pandas and fly to Shanghai (BL) After breakfast, the first stop will be at the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre, just 6 miles from downtown Chengdu. Here naturalistic habitats have been created to provide the best possible environment for rearing and breeding pandas. Afterwards transfer to the airport for a flight to the buzzing metropolis of Shanghai.

Day 10 Shanghai City Tour (BLD) The first attraction will be the Yu Yuan Gardens followed by the Old Town.

After viewing the Shanghai museum, visit the waterfront attraction of the Bund to admire Shanghai as a modern metropolis. In the evening enjoy the Acrobatic Show.

Day 12 Return flight to UK (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight back to UK HOTEL INFORMATION: Beijing Aman Summer Palace Deluxe Boutique Traditional

including those once used by guests awaiting an audience with the Empress.

Dotted across the property, a range of restaurants serves up traditional Cantonese cuisine, western dishes and Japanese-influenced French kaiseki fare.

5 Day 10 Shanghai City Tour (BLD) The first attraction will be the Yu Yuan Gardens followed by the Old Town. The centuries old Yu Yuan Gardens is home to beautiful pavilions, corridors, streams, courtyards and flowers. After viewing the Shanghai museum, visit the waterfront attraction of the Bund to admire Shanghai as a modern metropolis. In the evening enjoy the Acrobatic Show. Day 11 Shanghai (B) Day at leisure. Enjoy the hotel and the surrounding location. Day 12 Return flight to UK (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight back to UK HOTEL INFORMATION: Beijing Aman Summer Palace Deluxe Boutique Traditional Guestroom Located just a few steps from the East Gate of the vast Summer Palace grounds, Aman Summer Palace offers a selection of heritage-imbued dwellings, including those once used by guests awaiting an audience with the Empress. The elegant 51 rooms reflect the traditional courtyard style of the neighbouring Summer Palace. Dotted across the property, a range of restaurants serves up traditional Cantonese cuisine, western dishes and Japanese-influenced French kaiseki fare. Xian Shangri-La Hotel Deluxe Deluxe City View room Situated in the Gaoxin High-tech Development Zone, it is easy to reach many top tourist attractions, including the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Ming City Wall. Spacious guest rooms offer modern furnishings and are fully air conditioned. Yi Cafe serves a selection of western dishes. Chinese food can be found at the Tian Xiang Ge Restaurant, while Siam Garden offers a variety of Thai delicacies. The hotel features luxurious spa and a 24-hour fully equipped health club with heated pool.

Chengdu The Diaoyutai Boutique Deluxe Boutique Premier room Located inside a historic Qing Dynasty quarter - Kuan Zhai Alley, features sumptuous accommodation, modern and well-appointed facilities.

Featuring 600-stitch cotton flax bedding, rooms here come with a minibar, fridge, a coffee machine, an ipod docking station, a 55-inch flat-screen satellite TV, an in-room safe, ironing facilities

6 Chengdu The Diaoyutai Boutique Deluxe Boutique Premier room Located inside a historic Qing Dynasty quarter - Kuan Zhai Alley, features sumptuous accommodation, modern and well-appointed facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Featuring 600-stitch cotton flax bedding, rooms here come with a minibar, fridge, a coffee machine, an ipod docking station, a 55-inch flat-screen satellite TV, an in-room safe, ironing facilities and en suite bathroom with a full bathtub and a TV embedded in the mirror. Royal Court State Restaurant serves an extensive selection of elegant cuisine and desserts, and KZ Asia Restaurant & Grill serves a variety of Asian Fusion dishes. Shanghai The Peninsula Shanghai Deluxe Deluxe room Luxurious 5-star hotel located directly opposite The Bund and a 5-minute walk from East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shopping District. It features a large indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Spacious guest rooms feature stylish interiors with modern furnishings. Each is well-equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an ipod dock, and a 46-inch plasma TV with cable channels. Yilong Court serves a selection of Chinese dishes. European cuisine can be enjoyed at Sir Elly s Restaurant. Sum up the day with drinks at the Compass Bar, and live music at Salon de Ning. PRICE INCLUDES: International flights with British Airways Airport taxes Entrance fees to the sites listed Transfers and transport in China Hotel accommodation based on twin share English speaking private guides Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch) Entrance fees to the sites listed 2 year multiple entry visa for 90 days each stay PRICE EXCLUDES: Tips Personal spending Travel insurance Upgrade to Premium Economy and Business Class - please request availability and prices 2016/17 PRICE FROM 4,117 PER PERSON Optional Upgrade to Courtyard guestroom at Aman Summer Palace 416 REGIONAL AIRPORT DEPARTURES: Please contact us for timings and prices departing from your regional airport

Magic China days, small group, guaranteed departures - Visit Beijing, the Wall, Xian, the Warriors, Chengdu, Giant Buddha, Shanghai & Suzhou

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