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A Taste of China
Tour Ref: PT-PEK-09-F1-01

Trip Highlights
Beijing, Great Wall, Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Hangzhou, Shanghai.
   
Itinerary FAQs
The Facts... Departures
Reservations
   
9 days Beijing to Shanghai
US$680 per person

Trip Grade: Easy

This compact trip offers you a sample of China's most popular attractions, within 9 days. While we'd all love to have weeks if not months to fully explore what China has to offer, we understand that often it's not possible. This short trip combines the main highlights of northeast China. We travel from the imperial grandeur of Beijing and Xian to the modern vibrancy of Shanghai in a leisurely nine days.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
You can arrive at our joining point hotel at any time today as there are no planned activities.

Day 2-3 Beijing - Great Wall
Our journey commences in the Chinese capital, Beijing, which is one of the world's most impressive cities. The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are breathtaking in their scale. We take a day trip to a lesser known section of the Great Wall, one of the wonders of the world. In the evening of Day 3, we board an overnight sleeper train bound for the imperial capital of Xian.

Day 4-5 Xian - Terracotta Warriors
Xian is our base for exploring the Terracotta Warriors, one of the greatest archeological finds of the twentieth century. The thousands of figures all facing east in battle formation, complete with horses and chariots are over 2,000 years old. We will also have time to explore the local Markets and absorb the tranquil atmosphere of the Great Mosque in Xian.

Day 6-7 Hangzhou
In the morning of Day 6 we board a flight heading for Hangzhou. One of the city's main attractions is the West Lake, surrounded by hills and gardens, its banks dotted with temples and pavilions. Hangzhou is also one of China's best known tea growing areas and is home to numerous traditional teahouses. In the evening of Day 7 we travel by train to the metropolis of Shanghai.

Day 8 Shanghai
Shanghai is rediscovering its illustrious past. There is so much to see and do here; from strolling along The Bund flanked by art Deco architecture, visiting the busy Yuyuan Market to exploring the Shanghai Museum (one of the best in the country). We'll also catch a performance by the famous Shanghai acrobats.

Day 9 Depart Shanghai
You may depart at any time today.

The Facts...
Price US$680
Trip Grade Easy
What it's like This trip offers a taste of northeast China's major attractions. The accommodation and transport we use is comfortable. It is primarily a city based trip, designed to give an insight into China's culture and traditions.
Accommodation Comfortable hotels (7nts); overnight train (1nt).
Meals No meals included, allow approximately US$135.
Transport We use a variety of transport from hired minibuses, trains and one flight. There are options to get out and explore on foot or bicycle.
Group Size 12 maximum.
Notes 1. This is a leisurely paced trips visiting China's main attractions. The trip is graded "easy" as there are no physical activities planned.
2. Please allow approximately US$125 for flights purchased en route.

FAQs
If you have any questions or would like a copy of this Trip Dossier, packed with essential information about the Taste of China, please contact tours@chinaetravel.com
Departures
Taste of China 2001 - 2002
Start Date
Finish Date
20 Sep 2001
28 Sep 2001
27 Sep 2001
5 Oct 2001
4 Oct 2001
12 Oct 2001
11 Oct 2001
19 Oct 2001
18 Oct 2001
26 Oct 2001
25 Oct 2001
2 Nov 2001
1 Nov 2001
9 Nov 2001
8 Nov 2001
16 Nov 2001
15 Nov 2001
23 Nov 2001
22 Nov 2001
30 Nov 2001
29 Nov 2001
7 Dec 2001
13 Dec 2001
21 Dec 2001
20 Dec 2001
28 Dec 2001
10 Jan 2002
18 Jan 2002
17 Jan 2002
25 Jan 2002
7 Feb 2002
15 Feb 2002
17 Feb 2002
22 Feb 2002
21 Feb 2002
1 Mar 2002
28 Feb 2002
8 Mar 2002
7 Mar 2002
15 Mar 2002
14 Mar 2002
22 Mar 2002
21 Mar 2002
29 Mar 2002
28 Mar 2002
5 Apr 2002

The 9 day Taste of China trip departs from Beijing most Thursdays throughout 2001 and 2002. To check availability contact tours@chinaetravel.com

Reservations
If you are interested in joining a group of up to 12 like-minded individuals from all over the world to do this tour, let us know your proposed dates of travel and where you will be traveling from.

chinaetravel can help you with international flights to China, extra hotel nights, and domestic flights in China, should you need them before or after your Taste of China trip.

   
   
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