China - An Oriental Adventure
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
| 2008 Tour
Itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart UK
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Days 2 - 5: Beijing - 4 nights
Arrival in the great imperial city of Beijing where we visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park. We can also walk around Kunming Lake to the Summer Palace and travel to the lesser-known Jinshanling area of the Great Wall for an exhilarating walk on this historic site.
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Days 6 & 7: Xian: 2 nights
Flight to Xian with visits to the Ancient City walls and Big Goose Pagoda. The highlight of our stay is a visit to the vast burial place of the Terracotta Army - 7,000 individually crafted life-sized figures, complete with chariots and horses.
Days 8 & 9: Guilin - 2 nights
Continue to Guilin, one of the most famous landscapes in China, for an afternoon exploration of the surrounding area and local markets. The next day we drive into the Longji Mountains to enjoy walks beside tea gardens and rice terraces to Ping'an village.
Days 10 & 11: Yangshuo - 2 nights
Cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo where we take a lovely walk through the countryside to a mountain retreat.
Day 12: Guilin - 1 night
Explore delightful unspolit landscapes on a local walk to a nearby vilage. In the late afternoon we return to Guilin.
Days 13 & 14: Hong Kong - 2 nights
Walks on Mt Yao before our transfer to Hong Kong and enjoy a full day excursion to Lamma Island.
Day 15: Transfer to Airport for Homeward Flight
Free day for sightseeing, with options to cross on the famous Star Ferry to Kowloon, take a trip to Victoria Peak, or do some last minute shopping, before the evening flight home.
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| About
the walks |
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The first part of the holiday is primarily sightseeing, with short walks to the main places of interest. The second part of the tour offers full and half-day walks in the Guilin and Yangshuo areas of Southern China.
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Guided Walks:
Distances are generally between 2 and 8 miles. Ascents range from virtually nil up to 1,000ft. The itinerary will also include evening cultural and theatrical shows in Beijing and Xian. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| 6 September 2008 (13nts) |
£2,785 |
£2,085 |
| 27 September 2008 (13nts) |
£2,785 |
£2,085 |
Single room supplement: £455 (2008 tours)
# Land itineraries finish on day 15.
* 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
Guilin - 2 nights
Yangshuo - 2 nights
Guilin - 1 nights
Hong Kong - 2 nights
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 21/08/07 (provisional)
British Airways
Heathrow - Beijing
Out 16:30 (Sat) - 09:30 (Sun)
Hong Kong - Heathrow
Return 23:45 (Sat) - 05:45 (Sun)
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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.
- 13 nights' accommodation in twin-bedded en-suite rooms.
- Half Board plus four 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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