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| A week-long Chinese extravaganza that lets you plunge into discovering the historical and cultural heritage of the country alongside offering a delightful holiday experience comes knocking for you with this exclusive deal. Promising you the wonders of the Orient with visits to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai it is a multifarious delight that comes at a price making it a catch you wouldn't want to miss! So, what are you waiting for? If exploring the riches of China sounds an exciting opportunity to you, don't miss out on this one! |
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 Accommodation for 3 nights in Beijing
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Accommodation for 2 nights in Xian
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Accommodation for 2 nights in Shanghai
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Daily breakfast
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Daily dinner at Indian restaurant in Beijing, Xian & Shanghai
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Private return airport transfers
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Sightseeing tour in Beijing with visits to Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs
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Half-day Hutong tour by rickshaw in Beijing
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Sightseeing tour in Xian with visits to Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, the City Walls and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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Sightseeing tour in Shanghai with visits to Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden and shopping at Nanjing Road
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Private transfers at all sightseeing places
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL BEIJING
On arrival, meet our representative and transfer to hotel. After relaxing in a comfortable hotel, set out for a delicious serving of dinner at an Indian restaurant. Comfortably stay overnight in the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
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DAY 2: BEIJING
Depart from hotel in the morning to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square, which will conquer you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then head to visit the Forbidden City. It was the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and known to be the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. Stroll in the museum to observe and experience its grandeur. In the afternoon, continue your trip to Summer Palace. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China in 1960 by the State Council. Holding samples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. Return for a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 3: BEIJING
In the morning, get set to drive 75 kms to visit the Jade factory and the Great Wall at Juyong Pass, which is the symbol of China and represents the wisdom of Chinese people. It is unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. Later visit Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), consisting of 13 tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty after the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. This is unique as it is the only huge palace made of camphor wood. Return for your dinner at an Indian restaurant and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 4: BEIJING - XIAN
In the morning visit the Liulichang, a famous district in down-town Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings housing that sells various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters. Then visit Da Shi Lan, one of Beijing's most famous old-fashioned streets that has a history dating back 570 years. It was built in 1430, the 18th year of Emperor Yong Le's rule during the Ming Dynasty. Da Shi Lan is 375 meters long and is home to 26 shops catering to nine types of trade. Board the flight to Xian. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 5: XIAN
After enjoying your breakfast at hotel, depart for a full-day tour and visit China's Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world. Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors, famous for the great underground army of the First Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Later, visit special art lacquar work shop. Post which enjoy some free time for shopping at Ancient style street. Return for your dinner at an Indian restaurant and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 6: XIAN - SHANGHAI
Get up to a bright morning and head start your visit to the ancient City Walls, renowned as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Later head to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. In the afternoon board a flight to Shanghai. Enjoy your dinner at an Indian restaurant and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 7: SHANGHAI
Today get set to visit a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, located in the crowded Shanghai City. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Later visit the Yuyuan Garden that has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. Then visit the Pearl Factory. Shopping trip will begin in Nanjing Road, which starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People's Square in the middle. Renowned for its bustling life and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as the 'First Commercial Road in China'. Later head to the Bund. This renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. It is also the popular site to enjoy a night view of the city.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
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DAY 8: SHANGHAI DEPARTURE
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, take a transfer to the airport to board the flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN SHANGHAI
 
City: Shanghai
Location:
Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai, is strategically located whether you are in Shanghai for business or pleasure, or using it as a base to visit nearby cities. The hotel is within walking distance of the Shanghai Railway and Underground Subway Stations. The north/south and inner ring elevated highways entrances are a few blocks from the hotel making anywhere in Shanghai easily accessible. The Nanjing road and Jing, shopping, entertainment and tourist areas are within strolling distance or a short taxi ride from the hotel. Connect easily to inside the Expo Park on the new Metro Line 13 or just 20 minutes by taking a taxi.
About the hotel:
The hotel has a total of 536 rooms including 41 suites, all comfortably furnished, and includes 20 floors located in the Great Wall Wing and 14 floors in the Plaza Wing. Its seven meeting rooms can welcome 500 persons and its three restaurants offer Cantonese, Shanghai, Western and International specialties. The hotel also has two lobby bars and one sports bar where guest can play 10 pin bowling or other activities. There are business facilities, a club floor and a fully equipped gymnasium. All rooms ensure a high quality in-room experience. Combining a central location with high standards of service and facilities, the hotel makes a good choice for a relaxing stay in Shanghai.
Facilities:
The hotel offers a range of business and concierge services, internet connectivity, health and fitness centers, spa, entertainment and recreation and housekeeping and laundry services to its guests.
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BEIJING WUHUAN HOTEL
City: Beijing
The Beijing Wuhuan hotel is strategically located to offer proximity to many important places such as Antique City, Capital Library and Central Business District. The hotel has a great mix of restaurants offering a multi-cuisine dining experience. It also has a fitness centre and room facilities include satellite television and air-conditioning, among others.
Hotel Facilities
Airport Transportation | Bar/Lounge | Beauty Salon | Business Center | Coffee Shop | Fitness Centre| Travel Desk | Laundry Facilities | Massage/Spa Rooms | Meeting Facilities | Restaurant | Conference Rooms | Sauna | Indoor Swimming Pool | Wireless Internet Access (Complimentary) | Parking (Charges applicable)
Recreational Facilities
Indoor Swimming Pool Spa | Sauna | Fitness Centre
Room Amenities
Non-Smoking Rooms| Wireless High Speed Internet Access (Complimentary)| Mini Bar| Cable/Satellite Television| Air-Conditioning
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurants | Coffee Shop
Internet: Wireless Internet Access Available Parking Facility: Parking Available
Check-in Time: From 12:00 PM | Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
Conferences & Banquets
Business Centre| Conference and Banquet Facilities
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XIAN NEW HENDERSON HOTEL
City: Xian
The New Henderson hotel is located at the West second ring road, Lianhu District, Xian China. It is 40 kms from the airport, 15 kms from the railway station and a mere 7 kms from the downtown. All the rooms are equipped with IDD/DDD telephone, satellite television, private safe, mini bar and air-conditioning, among other facilities. Guests can also enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant in the hotel.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk | Business Center| Restaurants | Parking | Meeting Rooms | Coffee Shop | Luggage Storage | Safe Deposit Box| Travel Desk | Room Service | Currency Exchange | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Car Hire Facility
Recreational Facilities
Sauna | Karaoke | Chess Room | Indoor Swimming Pool | Gym
Room Amenities
High-Speed Internet Access| Cable/Satellite TV| Air-Conditioning| Direct-Dial Telephone| Wake-Up Calls| 24-Hour Running Hot Water| Housekeeping | Private Safe |Mini Bar |
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurants | Bar/Lounge | Cafe
Internet: Wi-Fi Internet Available Parking Facility: Parking Available
Check-in Time: From 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
Conferences & Banquets
Business Centre| Meeting Rooms
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| XIAN |
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Xi'an is a historic city in the Shaanxi Province of China. It has an incredible 6,000 year history, and has been capital for 13 dynasties, and a total of 73 emperors ruled here. With so much history within the ground the city lies upon, Xi'an is filled to bursting point with historical ruins and cultural relics. And, as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, traders from far and wide brought goods and ideas to Xi'an, constantly infusing it with a bubbling vitality that is still visible. A large Muslim influence is also apparent, with mosques and cuisines interspersed in the city.
Weather:
Spring: March to May 10-20C
Summer: June to August 21-31C
Autumn: September to November 10-19C
Winter: December to February -2-7C
Shopping:
Souvenirs in China don't get any better than in Xi'an. Be prepared to put on some muscle (or lose weight if you aren't eating enough protein) with the heavy lifting that will follow your forays into Xi'an's shopping areas. Terracotta Warriors, Wood-carved Buddhas and Dragons, Tang Tri-coloured Pottery, silks, paper fans, folk style block prints and antiques; you will be inundated with them. The best place to buy souvenirs in the city centre is the bazaar area behind the Drum Tower, which is in the Muslim Quarter around the Great Mosque. Xi'an is also amazingly cheap for clothes, and try East Street, and South Street next to the Bell Tower. Also try Baihuo Market, and Kangfu Lu.
Must Do:
With enough history to give you a PhD, Xi'an educates you. Visit the City Wall of Xi'an - One of only two cities with intact surrounding walls in China. The landscaped park around the base of the exterior walls and moat also makes for a pleasant stroll and gives a different perspective on the battlements and towers. Another must visit is Shaanxi Provincial Museum, where many artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age are on display. The Forest of Steles is situated in the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, and has a collection of over 2,300 stone tablets and epitaphs. Ci'en Temple and Jianfu Temple with their pagodas are also must sees. Visit the imposing Drum Tower that's located in the exact centre of the city and impressive Bell Tower. The Grand Mosque is another must visit, and it is built in a perfect mixture of Islamic and Chinese architecture styles with seating for about 1,000 worshippers. Just outside the city, you find the famous Army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses, near the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. This army is on a floor space of 20,000 square meters and displays 8,000 life-like terracotta warriors, 100 or so chariots, and 30,000 weapons. Another must visit outside the city is Qinshihuang's Mausoleum - the mausoleum of the First Emperor of China. The Xi'an History Museum has artifacts discovered near Xi'an dating from pre-history and Neolithic eras right through all of the dynasties.
Some of the signature dishes of the Shaanxi province are Yang Rou Pao Muo (a piece of bread and a kettle of lamb soup), Rou Jia Mo (beef burger, also available in lamb or pork) Xiao Long Bao-Zi (basket-steamed dumplings), and Guan Tang bao-zi, steamed buns served with sauces inside. The Muslim Quarter is located close to the Drum tower, and has some of the best street food of the area. Most of the clubs are along the Nandajie.
Travel Tools
ISD Code: +86
Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY) 1 CNY is approximately 6 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT + 8 hours. IST +2:30 hours
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Xian Army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Xian Grand Mosque
Xian Qinshihuang Mausoleum
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| SHANGHAI |
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Swirling with rapid cultural change, Shanghai city teems with life and lights. Embracing the forces of business, this hotspot of activity is the centre for innovation and modernization of China. Colourful history mixed with the blazing contemporary, Shanghai is a non-stop buzz, an implacable presence in the lifestyle revolution. Expect a cosmopolitan city showcasing architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living.
Weather:
Spring: March to May 12-19C
Summer: June to August 25-30C
Autumn: September to November 17-22C
Winter: December to February 4-9C
Shopping:
Shop at stores, shop at malls, shop at shacks, shop at street corners. Shop! If any city in the world deserves the accolade of shop till you drop, then it is Shanghai. From the cream of the crop to the best of the rest, Shanghai offers you all that you ever could have possibly wanted. Watches, clothes, antiques, electronics, silks, jade, pearls, souvenirs, cellular phones, bags, and purses are all available, whatever your budget range. Some of the best areas to shop are: Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing'an, Old Town, The Bund, Changning, French Concession, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Bazaar, Huaihai Road, New XinYang Market, Qipu Lu clothing market, Pearl Plaza, and Dongtai Road Street Market.
Must Do:
Shanghai offers everyone something, more than just the plethora of sights and abundance of shops. Shanghai's entertainment scene is flourishing, and is constantly nurtured by the large amounts of disposable capital in the area. The city is up early, and sleeps late, offering you a varied and colourful nightlife and food scene. Areas such as the Bund, Nanjing Dong Lu, and French Concession are must visits for this reason. Shanghai is split in two by the Huangpu River, with the older town on the west bank known as Puxi and the brash new development on the east side being Pudong. Wake up early, and see hordes of Tai-chi practitioners on the Bund, quietly and gracefully flowing. Then observe the many temples, gardens, and the striking architecture of new Shanghai, and visit Yuyuan Gardens, Longhua Temple, Jade Buddha Temple, and Fuxing Road. Take the elevator to the top of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which the tallest TV tower in Asia, with a height of 468 meters. The view is truly spectacular.
Shanghai offers a dazzling array of food and provides an exciting opportunity for cuisine exploration. Shanghainese cuisine is one of the lesser-known types of Chinese food, and is generally characterized as sweet and oily. Seafood predominates, and the usual style of preparation is steaming. Some Shanghainese dishes to look out for are: Xiao Long Baozi (small steamed dumplings full of tasty broth and a dab of meat), Dazha Xie (hairy crabs), Xiefen Shizitou (pork meatballs containing crab meat), and Zui Ji (drunken chicken). Vegetarians should not miss Vegetarian Life Style the restaurant, on Fengxian Road and Songshan Road, where you can experience affordable and organic vegetarian food.
Travel Tools
ISD Code: +86
Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY) 1 CNY is approximately 6 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT + 8 hours. IST +2:30 hours
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Shanghai Huangpu River
Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple
Shanghai Longhua Temple
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower
Shanghai Yuyuan Gardens
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| BEIJING |
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Tricycle rickshaws, stone lions, and monolithic bustling masses; Beijing is a stunner when beheld. It is city that lives, breathes, and is completely steeped in history; yet blazes with a forward looking furious development that sets an example for the rest of China. Filled with throngs of people - millions of locals, tourists and expatriates - Beijing is also truly cosmopolitan, and has long shed its closed borders for a global future. It instead thrives with humanity, and invites you to buzz with it, and take in the sights of course.
Weather:
Spring: March to May 8-19C
Summer: June to August 21-30C
Autumn: September to November 8-18C
Winter: December to February -6-4C
Shopping:
From night markets to malls, stalls to districts, much of Beijing is dedicated to shopping. This pro-retail therapy attitude permeates through the city, and offers such you a variety that youĂ‚’ll spend days recovering from the overdose. Haggling is recommended, while therapeutically scavenging for silks, handicrafts, clothing, antiques, electronics, jade, pearls, scarves, purses, brushes, inks, paper lanterns and memorabilia of bygone eras. Major areas for shopping are the Dong'anmen Night Market, Chaoyang, Wangfujing, Pan Jia Yuan, Liulichang, Hong Qiao, Chongwen, Xizhi Men, Xidan, Dongcheng, Xuanwu, and the areas around Tiananmen Square. In Beijing it is very encouraging to go on, and shop till you drop.
Must Do:
There's always much to do in Beijing, and residents abide by the philosophy of work hard and play harder, not forgetting to practice Tai chi. This in turn has set the leisure and entertainment industries thriving, giving you the opportunity to let loose. Whether it is sampling the amazing snacks at Dong'anmen Night Market, sipping drinks on Lotus Lane, or chilling out on quiet shores of Kunming Lake, Beijing will not let you get bored. The monolithic scale of the monuments and buildings cannot be ignored however, and taking in Beijing's sights is a must. However, pace yourselves well, as the list of these is long. Start with the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and move on to Tiananmen Square. There find the Great Hall of the People, the Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of the Chinese Revolution. Move on to check out the Zhengyang Men, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and the formidable Arrow Tower, all of which together are known as the Front Gate. Other must see sights are the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven Park, and Legation Street. If you have time, also try to visit the Underground City, a huge warren of bombproof tunnels now used as place for hotels, restaurants and warehouses. You can also take an hour long bus ride to the Great Wall of China at Badaling, and see one of man's seven wonders.
Chinese food is of course unforgettable, and the variety and types of the not easily procured elsewhere authentic cuisines that are available in Beijing are mind-numbing and palate titillating. Don't forget to try specialities like Beijing Roast Duck (served with thin pancakes, plum sauce, and slivers of scallions and cucumbers), and Lamb or Vegetarian Hotpot, where raw ingredients are purchased by the plate, and dipped into steaming, savoury soup until cooked. So, cycling might help lose a few pounds after over-indulgence, but you can always take the numerous and efficient taxis and tricycle rickshaws if you want a paunch as a souvenir.
Travel Tools
ISD Code: +86
Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY) 1 CNY is approximately 6 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT + 8 hours. IST +2:30 hours
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Beijing Gate of Heavenly Peace
Beijing Great Hall of the People
Beijing Great Wall of China
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