RR37080
Oh my China! Prepare yourself for a whirlwind adventure & sample the best that this country has to offer. We’re talking all the sights – The Great Wall of China (obvs), see the the Terracotta Warriors & visit Tiananmen Square but that’s just the start! Next up, prepare your bellies for a feast of treats. It wouldn’t be China without baskets of dim sum, so dig in & work that chopstick magic. Filled with whatever your little foodie heart desires, think pork, prawns or veg, whatever! China is calling, so better get those bags packed &, GO!
Starting from | R37 080 |
Package Validity | Set departure dates between APR 2017 - DEC 2017. |
Duration | 12 days |
Destination | China |
Starts in | Beijing |
Ends in | Shanghai |
Age Group | This is a group tour for ages 18 - 38 years |
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- Internal flights within China
- 10 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night overnight sleeper train
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
- Touring by air-conditioned coach
- Assistance of a Trip leader & local guides
- Touring & sightseeing of all sites as per itinerary
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Beijing, China
Ni Hao! Welcome to China. After checking in, tonight you’ll get acquainted with chopsticks & your trip peeps at the Welcome Dinner. Dig in & work that chopstick magic – be quick or miss out. Phew! Soak up those incredible city vibes, it’s going to be a great trip.
Meals: Dinner
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Beijing
After brekkie, begin your Beijing bucket list with a trip to the Great Wall of China – mega tick! Best part? The toboggan down – Google it & say ‘wow’. Next we’re off to the Sacred Way & the biggest stone archway in China. In between all the amazingness, learn a thing or two about the cultural significance of jade - believed to be the essence of heaven & the earth & a symbol of power. FYI: some even believe jade is edible – maybe steer clear of eating the stuff but go crazy shopping storm! How to make this day more epic? Hit up the optional Peking Duck dinner on Ghost Street. Umm, yum! You had us at Peking.
Included activity: Visit the Great Wall of China, Chairlift & toboggan ride & visit Sacred Way
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Optional activities: Peking duck dinner on Ghost Street
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Beijing to Xian
Today is gonna rock: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City & the Summer Palace. Seriously, unreal. Oh, & let us take care of all your meals too. Tonight we’re travelling to Xian by sleeper train.
Included today: Visit Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City, visit the Summer Palace
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Xian
Jump off the train in Xian. You’re in the land of the Terracotta Warriors, & guess what – you’ll see them today! The actual construction of the warriors was no easy task. Learn all about it, then shop up a storm for souvenirs galore, or take home a Terracotta Warrior replica of your own. Get those legs moving with a bike ride around the city wall to roll in style. Duck off to Muslim St for a lunch, & if you’re still peckish, optional Tang Dynasty Dumpling Banquet tonight waiting for you. Dig in, you lucky thing! Filled with whatever your little foodie heart desires, think pork, prawns or veg, whatever! They might look small, but they pack a punch.
Included today: Visit the Terracotta Warriors, City Wall bike ride & visit Muslim street
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Optional activities: Tang Dynasty show with dumpling banquet
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Xian to Chengdu
Today we’re heading south to Chengdu. Flash your boarding pass & check in together – we’re flyin’! Later, feast on a hot pot dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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Chengdu
Wake up & get ready, it’s exploring time. Pinch yourself, because today we roll with a visit to the Panda Conservation Centre (holy cuteness.) Show your love for the endangered balls of fluff. Cue ultimate panda-modium. Next, the Wide & Narrow Alley where you’ll get a taste of ancient Qing culture. Finish off with a Teahouse visit in People’s Park & join the optional Sichuan Cultural Show for dinner with a side of opera. Very fancy of you.
Included today: Visit the panda conservation centre, visit Wide & Narrow alley & teahouse visit in people's park
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
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Chengdu to Yangshuo
Say “zài jiàn” to Chengdu, today we’re flying to Yangshuo. Try and score a window seat if you can - you’ll wanna see the mountains.
Meals: Breakfast
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Chengdu to Yangshuo
Today go solo or stay in sync with the group. On the activity menu: an optional cooking class, rafting on the Yulong River or the Liu San Jie show with the river as the stage.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional activities: Cooking class, rafting on the Yulong River, Liu San Jie Show
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Yangshuo to Longsheng
After brekkie, pack your bags, we’re flying to Longsheng - land of the rice terraces. Snap n ‘Gram your heart out on the included day tour. Check out the Dragon’s Backbone & spot rice paddies for days.
Included today: Full day tour including Dragon's backbone rice terraces
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Longsheng to Shanghai
Rise & shine, Shanghai time. Waiting for you: a ticket up the Jin Mao Tower & a city tour. Keep your eyes peeled for a lesson in the construction of the silk fabric (note: worms are involved). Fun fact; China started silk production almost 4,500 years ago. If ever there was a place to stock up on the good stuff, today is your day! Still want more? The optional acrobatic show will provide you much wow.
Included today: Visit the Jin Mao tower, guided tour of Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Optional activities: Acrobatic show
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Shanghai
Today you only need to do one thing: Disneyland (optional). Start swapping numbers & feast into our final dinner together. Aww, cue hugs & sad faces.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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Shanghai
Make sure you’ve added your new buddies on facebook, the trip ends here. The next question is where to next? Start planning.
Meals: Breakfast
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