Treasures of China
06 Days Group & Private
guide prices from
£1329
per person
The perfect introduction to China covering the must-see sights in China's most interesting cities, including the Great Wall of China at Badaling, near Beijing and Xian's Terracotta Warriors. Start discovering this fast changing country with an itinerary less demanding than the longer tour durations available.
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Tour highlights
- Beijing (3 nights) Tiananmen Square. Forbidden City. Temple of Heaven. The Great Wall at Badaling. The Summer Palace.
- Xian (2 nights)The Terracotta Warriors Museum. Wild Goose Pagoda. Tang Dynasty Show.
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Tiananmen Square
Full Itinerary
Print itinerary
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D), Room Only - no meals (RO)
Day 1: Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, transfer to your hotel for three nights.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven or similar. (D)
Day 2: Beijing
Full day sightseeing, including a walk through Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world, where you can see the Great Hall of the people and other historical monuments. You will also visit The Forbidden City, located directly behind the Tiananmen tower gate, where the Ming and Qing Dynasty Emperors and Empresses lived and ruled from 1420 to 1924. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven where the Emperors worshipped and prayed during the Ming and Qing Dynasties for a good harvest. Spend the evening at the Peking Opera with dinner.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Beijing
Full day of sightseeing including the Great Wall at Badaling. You will be able to walk and climb or travel by cable car (price not included). After lunch, you will walk along the beautiful Sacred Way guarded by stone statues of the emperor's officers and officials and stone animals, dating from the 15th century. In the evening, enjoy a Peking duck dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Beijing to Xian
After breakfast, depart the hotel for a morning visit to the Summer Palace. After lunch, depart for the airport for your flight to Xian (ticketed locally). Upon arrival in Xian, transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Grand New World Xian or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Xian
After breakfast in the hotel, depart for a full day of sightseeing including the Terracotta Warrior museum, which begins with a presentation film followed by a guided tour of the thousands of Terracotta Warriors and their chariots. After lunch, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, a holy place for Buddhists. In the evening, dinner will be followed by the Tang Dynasty show in a local theatre.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Grand New World Xian or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Xian to Beijing
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing (ticketed locally) and then either onwards to your next destination, or extend your stay in Beijing. (B)
Day 1: Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, transfer to your hotel for three nights.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven or similar. (RO)
Day 2: Beijing
Full day sightseeing, including a walk through Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world, where you can see the Great Hall of the people and other historical monuments. You will also visit The Forbidden City, located directly behind the Tiananmen tower gate, where the Ming and Qing Dynasty Emperors and Empresses lived and ruled from 1420 to 1924. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven where the Emperors worshipped and prayed during the Ming and Qing Dynasties for a good harvest. In the evening, enjoy a performance at the Peking Opera.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven or similar. (B,L)
Day 3: Beijing
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of sightseeing including the Great Wall at Badaling. You will be able to walk and climb or travel by cable car (price not included). After lunch, walk along the beautiful Sacred Way guarded by stone statues of the emperor's officers and officials and stone animals, dating from the 15th century. In the evening, enjoy a Peking duck dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Beijing to Xian
After breakfast, depart the hotel for a morning visit to the Summer Palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, take the high speed bullet train to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Grand New World Xian or similar. (B,L)
Day 5: Xian
After breakfast in the hotel, depart for a full day of sightseeing including the Terracotta Warrior museum, which begins with a presentation film followed by a guided tour of the thousands of Terracotta Warriors and their chariots. After lunch, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, a holy place for Buddhists. In the evening, dinner will be followed by the Tang Dynasty show in a local theatre.
Overnight accommodation - Standard: Grand New World Xian or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Xian to Beijing
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing (ticketed locally) and then either onwards to your next destination, or extend your stay in Beijing. (B)
What's Included
- Accommodation as detailed in twin or double room with private facilities (alternative but similar hotels may be used at certain times of year).
- Internal flights and train journeys as detailed.
- Air conditioned transportation.
- Meals included as detailed: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D) and No Meals (RO). Breakfast is usually a Western-style buffet in your hotel. Most other meals are taken in local restaurants.An Local English speaking local guide.
- All entrance fees as appropriate.
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Tips for driver/guide
- Visa fees
- Optional excursions
Please Note
Holiday prices are in £'s per person based on twin occupancy.
Regional Departures available. Please contact our Travel Centre Team for details.
Prices may increase or decrease, you will be quoted the up to date price at the time of booking.
Itinerary shown is for 2012 departures. Please contact reservations for more information.
