China Essential

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Visit the illustrious capital, Beijing, the vibrant city of Shanghai and the historical city of Xian, giving you a wonderful taster of China’s most historic attractions. There is also an opportunity to visit the charming canal town of Zhujiajiao, offering an insight into traditional China, which will ensure the trip is complete with picturesque views of China...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy Beijing city tour
    • Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world
    • Visit to the Forbidden City which served as the grand imperial palace for centuries
    • Visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall
    • Visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens
    • Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake

What's this trip about?

    Visit the illustrious capital, Beijing, the vibrant city of Shanghai and the historical city of Xian, giving you a wonderful taster of China’s most historic attractions. There is also an opportunity to visit the charming canal town of Zhujiajiao, offering an insight into traditional China, which will ensure the trip is complete with picturesque views of China’s scenic countryside. This tour is ideal for those looking for a taste of China.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLondon
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall of China
  • Kunming
  • London
  • Shanghai
  • Suzhou
  • The Forbidden City
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Xian

Activities

  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • History
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • International Flights in economy class with British Airways
    • Transfers and Transport in China
    • Hotel accommodation based on twin share
    • English Speaking Guides
    • Meals as Specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
    • Entrance Fees to the sites listed
    • Airport Taxes
    • 2 year multiple entry visa for 90 days each stay

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: London Heathrow to Beijing

Fly with British Airways from London Heathrow to Beijing. Alternatively, we can arrange departures from your local airport.

Day 2: Arrive Beijing

Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel for a 3 night stay. In the afternoon you will have time to relax or take a walk in the surrounding area. Your guide will be pleased to advise on what you can do at your leisure. In the early evening your guide will escort you for dinner where you will meet your fellow group members.

Day 3: Beijing city tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the morning you will visit the Temple of Heaven – this was  where the Ming and Qing emperors worshipped the god of heaven and prayed for good harvest for the year. Here, you can observe the tradition of practicing Tai Chi i...

Day 4: The Great Wall

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today will begin with a visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall. It used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. Mutianyu is an area of the ...

Day 5: Beijing city tour and to Xian

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

During the morning you will visit the Summer Palace, which includes a grand collection of lakes, gardens and palaces where you can expect scenic views and walks. Afterwards, you will have a chance to enjoy a relaxing boat ride...

Day 6: Terracotta Warriors

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today your guide will take you to visit the Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection of ten thousand life size statues of the Chinese army made over two thousand years ago, yet preserved almost perfectly. This will be follow...

Day 7: Xian city tour and to Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, you will visit to the Shaanxi museum which houses over a quarter of a million artefacts on display, including treasures from many periods of China’s history. The next stop, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, will explore Chin...

Day 8: Shanghai city tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The first attraction of the day your guide will take you to will be the Yu Yuan Gardens, first conceived in1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan. The Yu Yuan Gardens occupies an area of 5 acres and is home to beautiful p...

Day 9: Suzhou day trip

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today will feature an excursion to the scenic city of Suzhou, known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Its attractive gardens are renowned for their remarkable history and skilled horticulturalists, an example being the Master of th...

Day 10: Fly back to London Heathrow

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,923
Price per day$292
Single supplement (single occupancy)$329
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Welcome to China Links Travel where we can help you discover the must-see, iconic sights and hidden haunts of this fascinating region. We successfully deliver small group tours and tailor-made journeys to China, enabling you to explore the country’s diverse, natural and cultural heritage. As our business has been formed by Chinese natives, our depth of local knowledge and experience ensures you receive first hand advice and assistance with what to do and where. China offers an abundance of breath-taking experiences – we can help tailor your trip in line with your interests and time available.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips
    • Personal Spending
    • Travel Insurance

Accommodation

,This group tour will typically use 4 Star Hotels or properties of a similar standard if those listed are not available. All rooms are equipped with a double or twin beds, private bathroom facilities, air-conditioning, heating, TV’s, telephones and WiFi as standard. Beijing: Guangxi Hotel Xian: Grand Dynasty Culture Shanghai: Greenland Jiulong Hotel Beijing: Guangxi Hotel 4 star Conveniently located near the Panjiayuan Antique Market and 5 km from Hongqiao Market and Temple of Heaven. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool.   Xian: Grand Dynasty Culture 4 star Located near Great Mosque, Drum Tower and the Bell Tower. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a health club. There is also a restaurant and a nightclub.   Shanghai: Greenland Jiulong Hotel 4 star Located around a mile from the Oriental Pearl Tower and 1.2 miles from Superbrand Shopping Mall.  The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TV and kettle.  There is a restaurant serving both Chinese and Western cuisine.
Cancellation policy

If you wish to cancel your holiday you must notify us in writing as soon as possible as cancellation will take effect as soon as we received your letter. The following cancellation charges will apply:

Period before departure date

 More than 70 days

 Deposit only

 70-30 days 

 50% of final invoice

 29-21 days

 80% of final invoice

 20-0 days  

 100% of final invoice

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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