Pandas & Warriors - China Family Holiday

15 Days - from $2349

Walk the Great Wall & fly a kite Cycle in rural Yangshuo Visit the Terracotta warriorsSee the Giant Pandas

Explore all that is China: the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and giant pandas on this trip to one of the world's most diverse countries. Starting in Beijing, our journey provides contrasting experiences at every turn. The frantic pace of life in the cities is complemented by markets in Xi'an and cycling around the country side in Yangshuo. Children can try their hand at everything from Kung Fu to Chinese cooking, Tai Chi to calligraphy, while learning about Chinese culture.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Beijing; traditional Beijing Duck dinner. 2-3 Two full days sightseeing in and around Beijing, including Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City where it's possible to try Tai Chi and calligraphy; kite flying in Tiananmen Square. 4 Transfer to Simatai and walk on the Great Wall from Simatai to Jinshanling. 5 Morning walk the Wall. Transfer to Beijing, evening overnight sleeper train to Luoyang. 6 Drive to Shaolin Temple and watch Kung Fu demonstration then join in a Kung Fu lesson at a local school (optional); visit Long Men cave. 7 Morning train to Xi'an. Free afternoon or optional cycle ride on Xi'an city walls. 8 Morning walking tour of the Muslim area and mosque. Afternoon free. 9 Visit the famed Terracotta Warriors, afternoon fly to Chengdu. 10 Visit giant panda research centre, optional feeding. Fly to Guilin and drive to Yangshuo. 11 Cycle ride to Moon Hill, afternoon buy produce from the local market for your traditional cooking class. 12 Free day, optional activities such as boat rides available. 13 Transfer to Guilin and fly to Hong Kong. Afternoon orientation tour of Hong Kong including Victoria Peak and Stanley Market. 14 Free day. 15 End Hong Kong.

Mode of travel: Flights via Beijing on the return leg with Air China. Transport private bus/coach, overnight train, bikes and 3 internal flights.
Group size: Min. 6, max. 18, plus leader and appropriate local guides.
Accommodation: 12 nights hotels, 1 night basic village guesthouse, 1 overnight train. All hotels and guesthouse are ensuite. Hotels are 3 star with air conditioning and are centrally located. Our hotel in Hong Kong is at the tip of Kowloon Peninsula, with an adult & child pool and sports facilities; it is located just beside the Star ferry, within walking distance of the Golden Mile shopping street and the MTR (underground).
Food: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $484.79
Trip Reference: FIC
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.