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China Private Touring
Shanghai Experience 4 days / 3 nights
This package is a great introduction to Shanghai. One of the world’ s great modern cities and China’ s economic powerhouse with awe-inspiring skyscrapers, tranquil gardens and bustling markets – a perfect blend of modern and traditional culture.
Day 1: Shanghai Arrive in Shanghai, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Shanghai This morning head to Old Downtown and the classical Yu Gardens, built 400 years ago has architecture of both Ming and Qing Dynasties. The garden is filled with brick carved figures of warlords, warriors, animals and huge dragons. Continue to Shanghai Museum before exploring the colonial past at the Bund. Visit the Xintiandi and Pudong New Development Zone, then spend the evening at the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show with dinner.
Day 3: Shanghai A free day in Shanghai to explore the highlights on your own.
Day 4: Shanghai Spend the day at leisure until your departure transfer to the airport.
Sichuan Explorations 4 days / 3 nights
Explore this magnificently unique part of China, with its relaxing teahouse culture, sacred mountains and beautiful countryside. Cook and taste traditional Chinese dishes, visit a UNESCO Heritage site and learn about the panda bear.
Day 1: Chengdu Arrive in Chengdu and visit a local park where you’ ll mingle with the locals going about their daily lives- join in a local dance, sip some tea and learn to play Mahjong, a traditional Chinese game. This evening experience a Sichuan Opera performance.
Day 2: Chengdu Learn about the culinary history of China at the Culinary Museum, followed by a cooking lesson of authentic Chinese dishes. In the afternoon, visit Qingcheng Mountain, recognized as the birthplace of Daoism.
Day 3: Chengdu It’ s panda day! Rise early and head to the panda breeding centre to see the adorable pandas. In the afternoon, drive to Leshan‘ Happy’ Mountain, known for the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 4: Chengdu Explore Chengdu for yourself before heading off on your next adventure.
Beijing Experience 5 days / 4 nights
This great value short tour introduces you to the sights, sounds and tastes of Beijing – the most popular of China’ s cities. You’ ll visit major sights including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City as well as visiting the allimportant Great Wall.
Day 1: Beijing Welcome to Beijing. Explore your surroundings to prepare for your next few days.
Day 2: Beijing Take a full day tour to Tiananmen Square followed by the Forbidden City, where emperors of the Ming and the Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years. Continue to the Summer Palace, the largest imperial garden in the world.
Day 3: Beijing Depart for the Great Wall at the Badaling section which has stood for more than 2000 years. Stop at the famous Bird Nest & Water Cube, built for the Olympics.
Day 4: Beijing Visit the Temple of Heaven before travelling to the Hutong area by rickshaw to explore this old part of the city.
Day 5: Beijing Enjoy a day at leisure until a departure transfer to the airport.
Departures: Daily
Inclusions: 3 nights 4-star accommodation with breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, transport and sightseeing with local English speaking guide
Price Guide From: $ 705
Departures: Daily
Inclusions: 3 nights 4.5-star accommodation with breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 1 dinner, transport and sightseeing with local English speaking guide
Price Guide From: $ 1525
Departures: Daily
Inclusions: 4 nights 4-star accommodation with breakfast daily, 3 lunches and sightseeing with local English speaking guide
Price Guide From: $ 1009 AA AA AA
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The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.