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china express 8 DAYS, $1,049 fr
BEIJING • • • • •
Rail packs
If you don’t want to be standing in the wrong line, asking for the wrong ticket for the wrong train (in the wrong language), then these Rail Packs are for you. Simply choose your rail pack and choose your preferred travel dates. You’ll need to book your own accommodation and sightseeing – or take your chances and see how you go when you get there! En route you simply exchange your rail voucher for a rail ticket at the local office in each city. With Vodkatrain Rail Packs you get the right train at the right time, without the frustrating connections and day-long waits at the station.
no local payment!
SHANGHAI
Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City Walk the legendary Great Wall of China Marvel at the ancient and amazing Terracotta Warriors Check out the relaxed charms of Hangzhou Explore the vibrant city streets of Shanghai
inclusions • Visa support for pre-booked services • Rail tickets as outlined in the itinerary (all tickets must be picked up from the local office, no delivery service is available)
Day 1: Arrive Beijing Arrive at anytime - and feel free to explore. DayS 2-3: Beijing Beijing, the Chinese capital, is one of the world’s most impressive and vibrant cities. Walk the legendary Great Wall and discover China’s opulent past as you visit the Forbidden City and Summer Palace.
ITINERARY: FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS ONLY Beijing - Xian - Shanghai Shanghai - Xian - Beijing Beijing - Xian - Guangzhou (transfer) - Hong Kong Hong Kong - Guangzhou (transfer) - Xian - Beijing
Day 4: Xi’an Discover one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures – the Terracotta Warriors. Check out the Great Mosque, scour souvenir stalls and indulge in superb street food. Join in with tai chi or ballroom dancing in the parks.
Beijing - Xian -Chengdu - Kunming - Nanning - Hanoi (Vietnam) (Vietnam) Hanoi - Nanning - Kunming - Chengdu - Xian - Beijing (Vietnam) Hanoi - Hue - Hoi An* (Da Nang) - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh - Nha Trang - Da Nang* (Hoi An) - Hue - Hanoi
Days 6-7: Shanghai & Wuzhen Canal town Explore exotic Shanghai. See how East meets West and ancient rituals sit side by side with modern life. Visit a traditional canal town. Day 8: Depart Shanghai Your adventure sadly ends on Day 8. Leave at anytime.
Beijing - Xian - Shanghai - (ferry - 8 berth) Kobe/Osaka (Japan) * You’ll need to make your own way from Da Nang to Hoi An ** It is assumed that there is a break in the journey at Yichang for clients to take a river cruise to Chongqing.
Getting there and away We can also book the following journeys for you: Moscow to Riga, Moscow to Berlin, St Petersburg to Riga, St Petersburg to Tallin (bus), Beijing to Shanghai, Beijing to Hong Kong, Beijing to Hanoi. Tailor-made independent options are available to and from all sorts of Asia destinations - not subject to age restrictions. Please enquire for details.
DEPARTURES 2011 JAN-DEC
japan
SAT
Accommodation: Hotel (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt) Transport: Train, local bus, aircon bus, walking, boat, plane Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10 Meals: Not included Group Leader: Tour leader, local guides Budget: Allow USD$120 for meals not included -Tour Code: GAACCR
Beijing •
Beijing •
Kobe/Osaka •
china
Xian •
Shanghai •
china
do it your way!
The same tour, but built entirely around you... FR
$1,319
per person
• Xi’an
• Chengu • Guilin • Guangzhou Kunming • • Nanning • Hong Kong Hanoi • Hue • • Hoi An
Shanghai • Wuzhen • Hangzhou •
vietnam
Nha Trang • • Ho Chi Minh
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Oriental asia
Beijing - Chengdu - Xian - Yichang//Chongqing - Guilin - Hong Kong**
Day 5: Hangzhou Hangzhou has a relaxed charm built on an imperial past. Explore the temples and the stunning West Lake that dominates the city’s landscape. Be sure to make time for a cup of local Longjing Tea on your travels.
PRICE FR $375 FR $375 FR $910 FR $625 FR $585 FR $825 FR $670 FR $295 FR $295 FR $1,065