Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for scheduled flight
to Beijing. Meals on board.
Day
2
Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted at the airport by our
English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel by private
transport. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from
jet lag and get ready for the adventure to come! (China is 8 hours
ahead of UK GMT)
Day
3 Beijing
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
A
full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This includes
visiting historical sites such as Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen
Square and the Forbidden City.
Our
welcome dinner in the evening provides an opportunity to
sample various type of Chinese cuisine.
Evening
entertainment recommended
*Optional:Acrobatic
show.
Day
4 Beijing
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The
highlights of today's visit is to the Great Wall (Mutianyu
Section), the quieter and less commercial section compare with some
others. You will have plenty of time to walk along the wall and
enjoy unforgettable views. For those who prefer an easier way up
to the wall, a cable car is available (payment required locally
approx £5).
Our
memorable day continues with a trip to see the 2008 Bird's Nest
Olympics Stadium and enjoy great photo opportunities. Time permitting,
we will have a stroll in the large Olympic square and see the Water
Cube (exteriors only). We conclude this unforgettable day by
enjoying a selection of Beijing dishes including Peking Duck.
Day
5 Beijing
to Xian (Breakfast,
Lunch)
Visit the 12th century Summer Palace, Kunming Lake and the
Garden of Harmony before taking the ferry next to the famous Marble
Boat. In the next part of the tour enjoy a fascinating Rickshaw
ride through the 'Hutong' residential area of Beijing
to see how local people live. Our guide will then escort you to
Houhai, a popular relaxing eating out place for both Western
and Chinese tourists. For travellers who would like to experience
shopping in China, we can take you to the popular shopping street
- Xiushui Silk Market.
In the evening, we take a flight to Xian, the former capital of
China and starting point of the ancient Silk Road.
Day
6 Xian
(Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
An
exciting day awaits you as we head to the Terra-cotta Warriors
Museum. We will spend plenty time to visit the luxury underground
palace of Emperor Qinshihuang, The Archaeological Museum of 6,000
life-size Terracotta Warriors and their horses. The warriors were
the after life protectors of the first emperor who united China
(221BC-206BC).
Enjoy
our lunch include Xian's specialities. Following this we will visit
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist Monastery
during the Tang Dynasty. We enjoy the jovial atmosphere around the
beautiful Pagoda and picturesque boulevard where Xian residents
come to meet & relax.
Evening
entertainment includes: a
re-enactment of the royal arts performance of a 7th century Tang
Dynasty Show, with a special Dinner of dumplings included.
Day
7
Xian to Tokyo
(
Breakfast, Lunch)
After
breakfast enjoy
walking through Muslim Square which leads into narrow winding
streets crammed with shop stalls selling an array of interesting
handcrafts and local food specialities. We also give time to visit
the Wooden Mosque. Afterwards we will visit the majestic
Bell Tower (exterior) for photo opportunities, and
Drum Towers (inside) where provides fantastic bird's view across
the city centre. Then walk
on the ancient city walls.
Later on take flight
to Tokyo, you are met and transferred to your Hotel.
Day
8
Tokyo
Morning City tour of Tokyo visiting a number of the main highlights
of this magnificent City. The tour includes a visit to the Tokyo
Tower where you can enjoy panorama views across the city from
the observation tower. We proceed to the peaceful picturesque
setting of the Meiji Shrine considered to be one of
the finest example of Shinto Architecture set in thick woodland.
Next we visit the 'Akasaka Guest House' for a
photo opportunity. The Guest House is a magnificent 'Western
Style Palace' built in the Baroque Architectural style. We
then drive alongside the imposing National Diet Building, which
is home to the Japanese House of Parliament. Our tour continues
across Tokyo to the Imperial Palace East Garden, where we
enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace,
which is filled with scenic and historic beauty. (Alternatively
for tours on Monday & Friday we will visit the Imperial Palace
plaza and famous Double bridge instead of the East Garden, including
a visit to the inner moat and towering Palace walls surrounded by
pine trees). Our tour will continue with a drive and stroll along
Ginza high street, the famous shopping area of Tokyo. Our
tour will disband at Ginza giving you the opportunity for shopping
(we also recommend you visit the Sony Centre building to
see the futuristic electronics on display. Ginza is also convenient
for the subway to explore further.
Afternoon - free at leisure or take optional afternoon city
tour, which includes Asakusa Kannon Temple and Sumida
river cruise. (ask for details at time of booking).
Day
9
Tokyo
Free day to explore Tokyo at your leisure or take an optional tour
excursion (ask for details at time of booking). We recommend you
take the leisurely 30 minute Sumida river cruise to the famous Asakusa
Kannon Temple, or why not visit Ueno amusement & shopping district
& Akihabara shopping district famous for selling all kinds of
electronic products where bargaining is expected.
Day
10
Tokyo - MT Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto (Lunch)
You shall be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe motorcoach
to the the 5th station on Mount Fuji. Along the way
you will enjoy scenery of rural Japan, panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean and mountainous peaks. From our vantage point on the 5th
station on Mt Fuji, we will enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting).
Lunch will be provided at a Hotel/Restaurant in Hakone. In
the afternoon we proceed to the Hakone National Park where
we will take a cable car ride with the opportunity to see
the magnificent volcanic Hakone mountain range below. We will then
travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley where you will see
ancient volcanic craters with sulfurous fumes and clouds of steam
spiraling from crevasses across the mountain side giving a truly
mystical image. We then proceed with our tour for a boat cruise
on Lake Ashi, which is set in serene natural beauty, where
weather permitting spectacular views of Mount Fuji can be seen silhouetted
in the lake. Proceed to Odawara and take the Shinkansen (Bullet
train) to Kyoto. Accommodation at the New Miyako hotel or similar
Day
11
Kyoto
Morning site seeing tour of Kyoto including a visit to the Kinkakuji
temple (Golden Pavilion) centred around one of the best examples
of a Japanese Zen gardens in the world, Nijo Castle residence
of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for its
Ornate interior and 'nightingale floor' designed to sing when stepped
upon to warn of Ninja assassins.(When closed visit Ryoanji temple).
We then travel to the Old Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat/Sun
& national holidays visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Hagashi
Honganji temple instead). Finally we explore the Kyoto Handicraft
Center where we enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts
and crafts. Tour ends at the handycraft centre who provide an optional
free return to your hotel in Kyoto or take optional tour
to Nara (enquire at time of booking to include this tour
in your itinerary). The optional afternoon tour included lunch at
the Kyoto handicraft centre, visit to the Todaiji temple
housing the Great Buddha, Kasuga Shinto Shrine with 3,000
lanterns and Nara Deer Park.
Day
12 Kyoto
Day free at Leisure to explore the fascinating city of Kyoto or
purchase an optional afternoon tour to the colourful Heian
Shrine and inner garden and ponds, Sanjusangendo Hall,
a renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues that date
back to the 13th century and magnificent Kiyomizu Temple
with spectacular views across the entire city. (This highly recommended
afternoon tour can be prearranged at time of booking).
Day
13 Osaka
to UK
Transfer
to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka for departure
to UK. Extra night in Kyoto and optional full day tour to
Hiroshima can also be arranged.
Magical
China Japan Holidays Departure Dates & Prices (£)
Ref
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2013
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Twin
share (without
international flights)
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Twin
share (with
international flights)
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CJH
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7,
21, 28 March
|
2260
|
3299
|
CJH
|
11, 18 April
|
2299
|
3349
|
CJH
|
9,
16, 23, 30 May
|
2299
|
3349
|
CJH
|
6,
13, 20, 27 June
|
2299
|
3349
|
CJH
|
4, 25 July
|
2299
|
3449
|
CJH
|
5, 22 August
|
2299
|
3449
|
CJH
|
5, 12 September
|
2299
|
3349
|
CJH
|
10,
17, 24 October
|
2299
|
3349
|
CJH
|
7, 14 November
|
2299
|
3349
|
The
price may be different around the bank holidays in the UK, and the
festivals period in China and/or Japan. Please contact us for confirmation.
The single supplement is based on 3 people in 1 group.
The
price may be different around the bank holidays in the UK, and the
festivals period in China. Please contact us for confirmation. The
single supplement is based on 3 people in 1 group. The hotel upgrade
price is based on twin share, for single room upgrade please contact
us.
We
also arrange private tour or tailor made departure according to
this itinerary, please contact us to discuss your requirement.
Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person')
- Internal
Flights in China.
- All
airport/hotel transfers within China and Japan.
- Selections
of quality accommodation in well furnished rooms with private
facilities.
- Sightseeing
tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
Price
Does Not Include
- International
Flights to Beijing, Shanghai or Beijing - Tokyo, Osaka to home.
We are happy to provide flights with full ATOL Protection.
- Chinese
Visa fee (please go to Our
Visa Service for
details).
- Travel
Insurance.
- Optional
tour.
- Optional:
luggage transfer from hotel to hotel between Tokyo & Kyoto.
Your
tour arrangements Small
group guided tour in China and guided city coach day tours in Japan
(excluding free days). The tour includes airport greeting and transfer
service in each destination, entrance fees, transfers between destinations,
internal flights in China, luggage transfer in Japan and transport
included whilst on all guided tours. Tours in China & Japan
are all with professional English speaking local guides. This tour
is suitable for all ages of travellers.
Flights
As agent of many airline consolidators, we can obtain flights in
various class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China, Virgin,
Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. We will book airline ticket
according to availability unless you specify at the booking stage.
We can also provide land-only tours if you prefer to organise your
own flights and save airmiles.
Your
Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected very good
4 and 5 star hotels in China, 3 to 4 stars in Japan. Hotel upgrade
option available at a good rate. Please enquire at the time of your
booking. For details of our hotel collection, please visit our China
hotels and Japan hotels web pages.
Meals
: Breakfasts are included in China each day and lunches
and dinners are as shown in the itinerary. Breakfast is not included
at the hotels in Japan, but can be booked in advance or payable
locally directly to the hotel (approx £20 per person/breakfast).
Alternatively, there are many places around the hotels where you
can buy meals far more reasonably. Breakfast at hotels in China
is included.
Other
tour details: This
tour is Guaranteed departure from 4 people.
In
the unlikely situation where the number is less than 4, we will
offer an alternative date which is as close to the original departure
date as possible. Add on tours and city extension available, for
details visit Optional
tours
page.
Nijo
Castle (Kyoto) is closed (Tue in Jul & Aug), therefore if your
tour falls on these dates, we will visit Ryoanji Temple instead.
Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on weekends and national holidays,
we will visit Kitano Tenmangu, or Ryoanji Temple instead.
The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information
of flights schedules available, although occasionally the sequence
in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city
can change due to local conditions which are out of our control.
The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to
be visited each day. MT Fuji - Hakone - We reserve the right to
change or amend our tour itinerary due to heavy traffic conditions
or bad weather.We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the
itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle
any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms
& conditions.
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