The Great Wall of China was originally constructed to keep out nomadic tribes who raided China's Northern frontier.Your trekking challenge starts in Jinshanling with a vigorous upward climb requiring you to mount thousands of steps that loop along the mountains either side of the Gubeikou Gateway.Each day you will trek approximately 12kms along the stony path, twisting and winding its way along the mountains, interspersed with crumbling watchtowers.It is demanding but also very rewarding, particularly on a clear day when you can look at the vast and beautiful mountain ranges. Your imagination will take you back several centuries to when the wall was the frontline defence of Imperial China.
10 days | China | Tough
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The day is yours to explore Beijing. Take an optional tour to the splendid Summer Palace or visit one of the city’s markets for some last minute souvenirs. After an early dinner, catch the overnight train to Xian. Please note that the four-berth cabins are air-conditioned and for both men and women together. (B, D)
Upon arrival in Xian, transfer to a nearby hotel. After breakfast, you visit the Grand Mosque in Xian city before your transfer to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Lunch and a dumpling dinner are included today and in the evening you will be taken to the famous Tang Dynasty cultural show. Overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit the Yangling Tomb which dates back 2,000 years. Later in the day, you will fly back to Beijing and transfer to your. Please note that dinner is not included tonight, so you are free to dine wherever you choose and explore all that Beijing has to offer at night. (B)
Depart for international flight back to the UK arriving the same day. (B)
Day 9: Free day in Beijing and Board the Overnight Train to Xian
Today is at your leisure to take in more of the main sights of Beijing. Perhaps take an optional tour to the splendid Summer Palace on the outskirts of Beijing? Or simply visit one of the markets for a last chance to grab a few bargains and souvenirs? In the late afternoon, you will have an early dinner before transferring to the train station to catch your overnight train to Xian. You will sleep in comfortable cabins containing 4 berths each. All the beds come with sheets and pillows and the carriages are air conditioned. For a small fee, they will even bring you a choice of tea or coffee in the morning. (B, D)
Day 10: Arrive Xian. Visit Terracotta Warriors & Xian Grand Mosque
Transfer from the station in Xian to a nearby hotel for a delicious buffet breakfast. Once the largest city in the world and capital for 11 dynasties, Xian is a favourite destination for travellers to China, due, in no small part, to the 1974 discovery of 6000 life-sized terracotta soldiers, warriors and horses which were created over 2200 years ago to guard the tomb of the first emperor in China’s history Qin Shihuang. After breakfast, you will visit first the Grand Mosque in Xian city before your transfer to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Lunch and dinner are included today and in the evening you get the chance to enjoy a Tang Dynasty cultural show. Overnight hotel. (B,L D)
Day 11: Yangling Tomb & Afternoon in Beijing
After breakfast visit to the Yangling Tomb of Han Dynasty dating back 2,000 years which is still an ongoing archaeological project. Later in the day, you will fly back to Beijing and transfer to your overnight hotel. (B, D)
Day 12: Morning in Beijing, Afternoon Flight to UK
Depart for international flight back to the UK arriving the same day. (B)
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Please note that this extension is subject to minimum numbers and flight availability and should be booked no later than 14 weeks prior to departure. In some cases, a surcharge may need to be applied in which case we will inform you prior to confirming your booking. Full payment must be received no later than 8 weeks prior to departure or your place on the extension may be cancelled. All bookings will be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to departure.
The advertised costs for this extension are per person on twin sharing basis. If you are a solo passenger, We will accommodate you in a room with someone of the same sex.
*= Please note that we reserve the right to change accommodation. Where this is necessary, alternative accommodation will be of an equal or better standard.
The day is yours to explore Beijing. Take an optional tour to the splendid Summer Palace or visit one of the city’s markets for some last minute souvenirs. After an early dinner, catch the overnight train to Xian. Please note that the four-berth cabins are air-conditioned and for both men and women together. (B, D)
Upon arrival in Xian, transfer to a nearby hotel. After breakfast, you visit the Grand Mosque in Xian city before your transfer to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Lunch and a dumpling dinner are included today and in the evening you will be taken to the famous Tang Dynasty cultural show. Overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)
Start the day with a visit to Yangling Tomb, dating back 2,000 years. Lunch is not included so you’re free until you transfer to the airport for the short flight to Chengdu, home to the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre. On arrival, it’s straight to dinner to sample Sichuan Province’s spicy cuisine. (B,D)
It’s a short drive to the world renowned panda project. Set in 92 acres, the centre has created and imitated the pandas' natural habitat in order to rear and breed them. You will spend two to three hours here, then head to Chengdu for some free time before flying back to Beijing. A free evening to explore. (B, D)
There is some free time this morning before transferring to Beijing International Airport for the return flight to London, arriving later that day. (B)
Day 9: Free day in Beijing and Board the Overnight Train to Xian
Today is at your leisure to take in more of the main sights of Beijing. Perhaps take an optional tour to the splendid Summer Palace on the outskirts of Beijing? Or simply visit one of the markets for a last chance to grab a few bargains and souvenirs? In the late afternoon, you will have an early dinner before transferring to the train station to catch your overnight train to Xian. You will sleep in comfortable cabins containing 4 berths each. All the beds come with sheets and pillows and the carriages are air conditioned. For a small fee, they will even bring you a choice of tea or coffee in the morning. (B, D)
Day 10: Arrive Xian. Visit Terracotta Warriors & Xian Grand Mosque
Transfer from the station in Xian to a nearby hotel for a delicious buffet breakfast. Once the largest city in the world and capital for 11 dynasties, Xian is a favourite destination for travellers to China, due, in no small part, to the 1974 discovery of 6000 life-sized terracotta soldiers, warriors and horses which were created over 2200 years ago to guard the tomb of the first emperor in China’s history Qin Shihuang. After breakfast, you will visit first the Grand Mosque in Xian city before your transfer to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Lunch and dinner are included today and in the evening you get the chance to enjoy a Tang Dynasty cultural show. Overnight hotel. (B,L D)
Day 11: Visit Yangling Tomb. Fly to Chengdu, Sichuan Province
After breakfast visit to the Yangling Tomb of Han Dynasty dating back 2,000 years which is still an ongoing archaeological project. After lunch (not included), you will transfer to the airport for your short flight to Chengdu. Chengdu covers an area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres and is home to over 11 million people. However, it is a very laid back and relaxed city. It's history spans over 2400 years when the first emperor named it as his capital. Since then the city has flourished and the art of Bronze casting, so important to Chinese culture, originated here. It is now also centre for embroidery and brocades but most famously, however, it is home to the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre. On arrival, you will head straight out to dinner to sample the much more spicy dishes served in Sichuan Province. (B,D)
Day 12: Visit Pandas. Fly back to Beijing.
After an early breakfast, you will take a short car journey straight out to the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre. This world renowned project is the only one of its kind in the world and about as close as you will ever get to seeing a giant panda in the wild. The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also loved by people the world over. They are found only in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. In total there are fewer than 1000, of which 80% are distributed within the territory of Sichuan province. Set in grounds covering 92 acres, the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center has created and imitated the pandas' natural habitat to create the best possible environment for rearing and breeding, similar to those they woule experience if they were wild. The Center cares also for other rare and endangered wild animals. Giant pandas are joined by lesser pandas, black-necked cranes, white storks as well as over 20 other species of rare animals which are fed and bred there throughout the year. You will be guided around the centre (early morning is best to catch them at their most active) and you may see them in their large enclosures. The enclosure which houses several young pandas is a highlight as they are still very playfull with each other! You will spend approximately two to three hours at the centre before heading back into Chengdu city where you may have time for a little sightseeing and depending on the time, you may take a walk around the city park and observe many local people sitting in teahouses (common in this part of China), practicing martial arts or singing karaoke! you will then head off to the airport to catch your two and half hour flight back to Beijing where you spend the evening before returning to the UK the following day. (B, L)
Day 13 - Fly back to UK
This morning you will have a little spare time before transferring to Beijing International Airport for the return flight to London arriving later that day. (B)
Included:
Excluded:
Please note that this extension is subject to minimum numbers and flight availability and should be booked no later than 14 weeks prior to departure. In some cases, a surcharge may need to be applied in which case we will inform you prior to confirming your booking. Full payment must be received no later than 8 weeks prior to departure or your place on the extension may be cancelled. All bookings will be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to departure.
The advertised costs for this extension are per person on twin sharing basis. If you are a solo passenger, We will accommodate you in a room with someone of the same sex.
*= Please note that we reserve the right to change accommodation. Where this is necessary, alternative accommodation will be of an equal or better standard.
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