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China Discovery Itinerary

Beijing Yangtze River Cruise Xian Guilin Shanghai or Hong Kong

Day 01:
Flight to Beijing

Day 02:
Transfer to your 4*Hotel 

Day 03:
Full day tour to the Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs (B,L)

Day 04:
Full day tour to Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace (B,L)

Day 05:
Flight to Yichang. Transfer to Victoria Cruises Vessel (B) 5D/4N Yangtze Cruise Yichang to Chongqing

Day 06:
Yangtze River Cruise – Shore excursions (B,L,D)

Day 07:
Yangtze River Cruise – Shore excursions (B,L,D)

Day 08:
Yangtze River Cruise – Shore excursions (B,L,D)

Day 09:
Flight to Xian. Transfer your 4*Hotel. (B,L)

Day 10:
Full day tour to the Terracotta Warriors, Hua Qing Hot Springs and Wild Goose Pagoda (B,L)

Day 11:
Flight to Guilin. Transfer to your 4*Hotel (B)

Day 12:
Full day tour with Li River Cruise. Evening flight to Shanghai. Transfer to your 4*Hotel (B,L)

Day 13:
Full day tour to Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, the Bund and Shanghai Museum. Evening Shanghai Acrobatics show (B, L)

Day 14:
Flight back to London. (B)

 

Hong Kong 

Day 12:
Full day sightseeing with Li River Cruise. Evening flight to Hong Kong. Make your own way to your 4*Hotel (B,L)

Day 13:
At leisure

Day 14:
Evening flight from Hong Kong 

Day 15:
Morning arrival into London 

 

What is included:

• Scheduled flights 
• Accommodation in 4 Star Hotels with buffet breakfast (room only in Hong Kong)
• 5D/4N Yangtze River Cruise on 5*Victoria Cruises
• All meals, shore excursions and entertainment during the cruise
• Arrival/departure transfers in China
• Full sightseeing programme with Chinese lunches
• Entrance Fees
• Services of an English speaking guide
• Taxes

 

This is simply a suggested itinerary and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests.


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When to go

China has a great diversity of climates. From bitterly cold winters to dry hot summers in the North and Semi-tropical summers and mild winters in the South. March to May and September to early November are the best times to visit China.

 

Flying time

London to Beijing is approximately 10 hours whilst to Shanghai and Hong Kong approximately 12 hours with direct flights operated by British Airways, Air China, Virgin Atlantic and Cathay Pacific Airways


Time difference

GMT+8. Despite the vast size of the country, Beijing time is standard throughout China.

 

Passport & Visa

Visa Required?
British Yes
USA  Yes
Other EU Yes


Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months for a single entry, 12 months for a double entry or six month multiple entry and 18 months for a 12 month multiple entry visa.

 

Health requirements

Diphtheria Yes
Hepatitis A Yes
Malaria  Sometimes
Tetanus Yes
Typhoid Yes
Yellow Fever No*

 

Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt. Where 'Sometimes' appears in the table above, precautions may be required, depending on the season and region visited.