Ancient & Modern Group Tour 2010
Beijing – Xi'an – Shanghai (9 days) Maximum Group Size is 12 people
From £1305.00 based on 2 people, incl. all international and domestic flights. (single supplement £352.00) Main Attractions: The Great Wall, The Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, The Terracotta Warriors and The Bund.
Tour Dates
| Our code | Departure | Return | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT A1 | SOLD OUT | ||
| GT A2 | Fri 14th May | Sat 22nd May | 2010 |
| GT A3 | SOLD OUT | ||
| Day | Dates | Schedule | Hotel | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.02.10 14.05.10 10.09.10 |
London to Beijing. The Flight for Beijing departs from London Heathrow. Due to the time difference you will arrive in China the following morning. (These costs are based on flights from and to London Heathrow, however we can easily incorporate other European cities into your holiday plan). We are now Appointed operators for BA so if you wish to fly from another UK airport to connect with Heathrow it is very easy and cost effective. | - | - |
| 2 | 13.02.10 15.05.10 11.09.10 |
Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing; look out for the Sanya China Travel welcome board and your guide. We will then transfer you to the 4 star Xinqiao Novotel hotel where you will stay for three nights. After lunch we will take you to visit the iconic Temple of Heaven. In the evening, we will ensure you experience typical Beijing Cuisine at our special welcome dinner. For more pictures and details of the Xinqiao Novotel Hotel please click here. | Xinqiao Novotel Hotel | D |
| 3 | 14.02.10 16.05.10 12.09.10 |
Beijing. Today we enjoy a full day tour to Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City & the Summer Palace. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure. | Xinqiao Novotel Hotel | B/L |
| 4 | 15.02.10 17.05.10 13.09.10 |
Beijing. We start today a little earlier as we travel to visit the less busy Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. In the afternoon on the way back to your Hotel you will be shown the Chang Tombs and the famous Sacred Way. Hopefully you will have built up an appetite as in the evening we will take you for dinner at the famous Peking Duck Restaurant 'The Quanjude'. Do not despair if you are vegetarian or simply prefer Beijing's famous vegetarian cuisine we will ensure you enjoy an equally scrumptious dinner. | Xinqiao Novotel Hotel | B/L/D |
| 5 | 16.02.10 18.05.10 14.09.10 |
Beijing - Xian Join us for a Morning tour of the Lama Temple. Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant in Beijing. In the afternoon we will take you to Hutongs area of the city where you will enjoy a Hutongs tour around the old traditional streets, these areas of Beijing are protected from development. Here we are determined to show you typical daily life. In the evening we will transfer you to the station for the overnight train to Xi'an. This train departs at 21.24 (9.24 pm). You will travel in a private 1st class cabin, please click here. arriving at Xi'an at 8.25 am. (Please note, if you do not wish to Travel by train we can easily make separate arrangements for you ensuring you fly to Xian from Beijing in the evening of day 5. This will result in you spending two nights in Xian) . | Overnight on train | B/L/D |
| 6 | 17.02.10 19.05.10 15.09.10 |
Xian Upon arrival at Xian’s railway station in the morning you will be met by your guide and transferred to the 3 star Garden Hotel. For pictures and details of the Garden Hotel please click here. Once checked in enjoy a full days tour to the Terra-Cotta Warriors, Grand Mosque and Muslim Quarter & the Wild Goose Pagoda. Spend the evening at your own leisure. | Garden Hotel | B/L |
| 7 | 18.02.10 20.05.10 16.09.10 |
Xian – Shanghai In the morning we will transfer you to the airport for the morning flight to Shanghai. You will be met in Shanghai by your guide and taken to the three star Astor Hotel. For more pictures and details of the Astor Hotel please click here. This is a famous Hotel built in the Qing Dynasty that we have chosen very carefully for you to experience. In the evening we will take you for a boat ride on the Huangpu River. You will be able to witness the famous light show at the Bund and view the marvellous city skyline at night. | Astor Hotel | B/L |
| 8 | 19.02.10 21.05.10 17.09.10 |
Shanghai. Today we will counter balance the hustle and bustle of China's second city by taking in the Beautiful Yuyuan Gardens, The Jade Buddha Temple and The Shanghai Museum. Click here to go to the excellent Shanghai Museum website. | Astor Hotel | B |
| 9 | 20.02.10 22.05.10 18.09.10 |
Shanghai In the morning after breakfast we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK. | - | B |
Pricing for Group Tour A - Ancient and Modern Group Tour 2010 (based on direct flights with British Airways from London).
| Tour code | Departure Date | Return Date | Cost Per Person | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT A1 | Fri 12th Feb 2010 | Sat 20th Feb 2010 | 1305.00 | 352.00 |
| GT A2 | Fri 14th May 2010 | Sat 22nd May 2010 | 1305.00 | 352.00 |
| GT A3 | Fri 10th Sept 2010 | Sat 18th Sept 2010 | 1305.00 | 352.00 |
The cost of £1305.00 is based on two people sharing one room (double or twin) and a first class private compartment sleeping two people on the overnight train.
* Please note that this tour incorporates an overnight train journey from Beijing to Xi'an. This is in a private 1st class sleeper. However we can make other arrangements for you if you wish to fly instead.
With a combined population of a staggering 26 million of the three cities combined in this itinerary represent the meaning of bustling! Your tour will begin in the city of Beijing, formally Peking, the capital of China. Behind this buzzing metropolis there are sights such as the Great Wall of China that ensures that Beijing is one of the most invigorating tourist destinations in the world. Your visit to Beijing will include all the famous tourist sights as well as the opportunity to experience the famous Peking Duck Dinner. We have allowed many opportunities for you to take in the surroundings, at your own chosen pace.
From Beijing you will travel to Xi'an, which has a separate and unique ambience. Its heritage is uniquely preserved and the Terra-cotta Warriors are arguably one of the most breathtaking sights in Asia today.
From Xi'an you will travel to Shanghai. The city is evolving with a pace unmatched by any other Chinese city. We have a full programme in Shanghai, which includes excursions to the Bund, often described as "the single most evocative symbol of Shanghai". The city is often referred to as "the Paris of the East" and its combination of modern city life along with the timeless images found in Yuyuan Gardens will ensure you experience a balanced view of China's second city. We have secured rooms in the famous Astor Hotel it is a well-preserved symbol of Shanghai's vibrant past.
Tour Map
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Itinerary includes:
- Direct International flights with British Airways on BA World Traveller.
(Upgrades are available; we have been awarded the BA Preferred Partner for Asia! Please ask us for a cost if you would like to travel on the premium economy class, BA's "World Traveller Plus") What's the difference? please click here - Accommodation in specified hotels on a twin share basis (or double bed) with daily breakfast.
- All other specified meals are in local restaurants, where local people eat!
- Domestic flights Xi'an-Shanghai in economy class including airport tax.
- First Class overnight Train Travel from Beijing to Xi'an (you can fly if you want to please ask)
- Full sightseeing program with English speaking guides from the three main locations providing you with expert knowledge.
- All entrance fees.
- Transfers throughout.
Itinerary excludes:
- Tips to drivers, guides and porters
- Visas - Please click here for visa information for the PRC. Mainland China (including Sanya)
This tour departs on Three Separate Dates you choose which is best for you. If you can't make these dates it can be tailor made to you. Please ask.
If you have any medical conditions, food allergies please take a moment to look at our customer care section, or email us: info@sanyachinatravel.com
Three easy ways to book your China Tour for 2010
- Email all you details to info@sanyachinatravel.com
- Download our booking form here. Fill in and then post or email to us.
- Pick up the phone and ring us with your details, we will then fill in the forms and send back to you, for you to check.
Our golden rule: if you have any questions - ask us
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phone: 01256 863030
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Gallery relating to this group tour
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Xinqiao Novotel Hotel
