Day 1 Friday - Depart London Heathrow on British Airways non-stop flight to Beijing.
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Day 2 Saturday - Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing transfer to the 4-star hotel for three nights. Enjoy delicious Pecking Duck Dinner. D
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Day 3 Sunday - Beijing
Visit to the Beijing Botanical Gardens with local horticultural expert. Afternoon visit to the Summer Palace. Evening performance of Beijing Opera. BLD |
Day 4 Monday - Beijing
Visit grand Tiannmen Sq and the magnificent Forbidden City, home of Emperors for more than 500 years. BLD
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Day 5 Tuesday - Beijing
Visit less crowded the Great Wall at Mutiyunu. After lunch visit the masterpiece of Ming architecture and UNESCO site, the Temple of Heaven. BLD
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Day 6 Wednesday - Beijing/Xian
Morning flight to Xian. Visit the Provincial Museum and enjoy holding 1000 years old relics, the experience only available to China Holidays clients. Afternoon visit to the Wild Goose Pagoda. BLD
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Day 7 Thursday - Xian
Visit to the EXPO International Horticultural Exhibition. Evening performance of the famous Tang Dynasty Dance and Show. BLD
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Day 8 Friday - Xian
Visit to the EXPO International Horticultural Exhibition. BLD
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Day 9 Saturday - Xian/Guilin
Visit to the Terracotta Warriors, home of 7000 life sized beautifully crafted Army of Qin Sin Huang Emperor. Afternoon visit to the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque before flying to Guilin and transfer to the four star hotel for two nights. BLD
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Day 10 Sunday - Guilin
Morning visit the famous Reed Flute Cave followed by short drive to the Yao Mountain. Take chair lift to the top and enjoy panoramic view of the peaks scattered around Guilin. On the way back visit to the less crowded Tea Research Institute and the Daxu Village. BLD
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Day 11 Monday - Yangshuo
After breakfast enjoy magnificent Li River cruise. Afternoon stroll at the West Street. Evening performance of Liu Sanjie. BLD
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Day 12 Tuesday - Yangshuo
At the local market choose local ingredients accompanied with local chief and enjoy a lesson at the Cookery school. After lunch walk along the Yulong river and visit to the Liu Gong Village. BLD
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Day 13 Wednesday - Guilin / HangzhouDrive to Guilin and on the way visit the Botanical Garden with local horticultural expert. Fly to Ancient City of Hangzhou. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening performance of West Lake Impressions. BLD
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Day 14 Thursday - Hangzhou
Visit the Ancient Pharmacy and take a cruise at the famous West Lake. Stroll along the Cultural Street and try some of the delicious Chinese Snacks. Afternoon visit to the Manor house of a former Qing nobleman. BLD
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Day 15 Friday - Hangzhou / Suzhou
Transfer to rail station for train to Suzhou. Upon arrival visit the Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Center and the Lingering Garden. BLD
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Day 16 Saturday - Suzhou/Shanghai
Transfer to rail station for train to Shanghai. Visit to the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lion Grove Garden, the Master of the Nets Garden and drive to Shanghai. BLD
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Day 17 Sunday - Shanghai
Visit the Panjiadu Flower Market. BLD
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Day 18 Monday - Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Urban Planning Museum and the Jinmao Tower. BLD
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Day 19 Tuesday – Shanghai/ London
Transfer to the airport for non -stop British Airways flight to London, arriving at Heathrow around 0545 the same day. B |
