China - An Oriental Adventure NEW 2009 ITINERARY
Combining visits to China's main historic sites with a selection of walks amidst the stunning limestone peaks of the Yangshuo countryside, and city sightseeing in Hong Kong, this holiday offers a memorable insight into both ancient and modern China.
- Imperial Beijing, a walk on the Great Wall, and Hong Kong
- The astonishing Terracotta Army in Xian
- Unique walks through beautiful Guilin and Yangshuo
Detailed information
| 2009 Tour
Itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart UK |
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Days 2 - 5: Arrive in the great imperial city of Beijing (4 nights) where we visit the Forbidden City and travel to the quieter Jinshanling area of the Great Wall for an exhilarating walk on this historic site. |
Days 6-7: Flight to Xian (2 nights) with visits to the ancient city and the vast burial place of the Terracotta Army.
Day 8: Fly via Kunming to the timeless old town of Lijiang (1 night).
Day 9: Take one of the most iconic walks in China at Tiger Leaping Gorge and overnight at Tea Horse Guesthouse.
Days 10-11: We end our trek amidst wonderful mountain scenery and return to Lijiang (2 nights).
Days 12-13: Fly to Guilin (2 nights) and walk in the hill terraces of Longji.
Days 14-15: Cruise down the picturesque Li River to Yangshou (2 nights) where we walk to a mountain retreat and explore the unusual landscapes.
Days 16: After a morning walk we fly to Guilin (1 night).
Days 17-18: Fly to Hong Kong (2 nights) where we visit surrounding peaks for views of the city and have free time for shopping and exploring, before evening flight to the UK.
Days 19: Arrive UK.
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| About
the walks |
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Guided Walks:
The first part of the holiday is primarily sightseeing, with some short walks. We then enjoy full and half-day walks of 2-8 miles in the Lijiang, Guilin and Yangshuo area, with ascents of up to 1,900ft. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| 6 September 2008 (13nts) |
£2,785 |
£2,085 |
| 11 April 2009 (16nts) |
£2,980 |
£2,395 |
| 5 September 2009 (16nts) |
£2,980 |
£2,395 |
Single room supplement: 2008 holidays £455, 2009 holidays £465
# Land itineraries finish on day 18.
* Internal flights are included. Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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On each departure the tempertures are likely to be pleasent for walking. Tempertures will be higher at each destination as we move south from Beijing through to Hong Kong.
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| Accommodation |
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Comfortable three and four-star hotels.
Where you'll stay Beijing - 4 nights
Xian - 2 nights
Lijiang - 1 nights
Tiger Leaping Gorge - 1 night
Lijiang - 2 nights
Guilin - 2 nights
Yangshou - 2 nights
Hong Kong - 2 nights
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 16/06/08 (provisional)
British Airways
Heathrow - Beijing
Out 16:30 (Sat) - 09:30 (Sun)
Hong Kong - Heathrow
Return 23:45 (Tues) - 05:45 (Wed)
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| What
the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / China on scheduled airlines, with appropriate
in-flight meals.
- All internal flights
- 16 nights' accommodation in twin-bedded en-suite rooms.
- Half Board plus eight lunches.
- Services of a tour director, an HF Holidays' leader and local guides.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by coach or minibus.
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