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| Overview |
Bright lights and big cities, rural retreats and water towns, cycling and cruising, the Great Wall and giant pandas - this trip has adventure encompassed. From the sights of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing to the beauty of Yangshuo and the Three Gorges, discover the history and culture of China. Meet the local people, dine on delicious cuisines and delve into a country just waiting to be explored.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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22 days |
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Bright lights and big cities, rural retreats and water towns, cycling and cruising, the Great Wall and giant pandas - this trip has adventure encompassed. From the sights of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing to the beauty of Yangshuo and the Three Gorges, discover the history and culture of China. Meet the local people, dine on delicious cuisines and delve into a country just waiting to be explored.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Walk an ancient path along China's Great Wall, See the fearsome Terracotta Warriors, Travel to Beijing to discover the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, Grab a moment of tranquillity in a water town, Uncover history and culture on a visit to Shanghai, Hop aboard a boat tour through the Three Gorges, Experience the bright lights of buzzing Hong Kong, Cycle along the magnificent West Lake of Hangzhou, Meet the gentle giant panda |
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- Hotel (12 nts), Overnight boat (4 nts), Overnight sleeper train (3 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts)
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- Metro, Train, Cruise ship, Boat, Private Bus, Plane, Bicycle, Taxi, Overnight sleeper train
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Days 1-2 Hong KongArrive in lively Hong Kong and search out a bargain in the markets and shopping malls or head to Victoria Peak for fabulous views over the city. Days 3-4 FenghuangLeaving the bustle of Hong Kong behind, it's time to step back in time to the ancient town of Fenghuang. Visit a nearby village and trek to a waterfall. Days 5-8 Yangzi RiverTake a scenic train ride and arrive on the shores of the Yangzi River. Soak up the striking beauty of the Three Gorges on a river cruise and learn about the dam project. Days 9-10 ChengduHome to giant pandas, a Tang dynasty monastery and delicious Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu is the perfect place to meet locals and get a taste of China. After an eye-opening walking tour, set off to experience all this enchanting town has to offer. Days 11-12 HangzhouTravel to Hangzhou and cycle around the picturesque West Lake. Afterwards, relax with some local Dragon Well tea or pay a visit to the Silk Museum to see how this traditional fabric is produced. Days 13-15 ShanghaiA city of contradictions, Shanghai blends 21st-century architecture with old-world character. Perhaps stroll the Bund with its spectacular array of art-deco style buildings and admire the view across the river of Pudong and the iconic Pearl Tower. Day 16 Water TownExplore the cobblestone streets and canals of a tranquil water town outside Shanghai. Days 17-19 Xi'anComplete with horses and chariots, the army of Terracotta Warriors is a sight to behold. Walk the walls of Xi'an and soak up the city's garden culture where locals practise tai chi and ballroom dancing. Days 20-22 Beijing & Great WallSpend a day walking along the ancient Great Wall of China. Finally, travel to Beijing and discover the impressive Forbidden City. Stroll across the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square and be amazed by the contortions of Chinese acrobats.
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| The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it. - Rudyard Kipling |
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