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China Experience with Hong Kong

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 Trip Length
12 Days
 Trip Starts
Shanghai
 Trip Finishes
Hong Kong
12 Day China Experience with Hong Kong Itinerary (Cosmos)
Countries Explored: China, Hong Kong
Trip Style
Regional Discovery
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
2185

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Cosmos 12 Day China Experience with Hong Kong. On this tour through China, you’ll explore some of China’s most famous sites and learn about its ancient and current culture. You’ll start with three nights in Shanghai, end with three nights in Hong Kong, spend three nights in Beijing, and two nights in Xi’an.

A highlight of this China tour includes a visit to Xi’an, where you’ll discover the Terracotta Warriors. These well-preserved, life-size figures of thousands of warriors, horses, and chariots were created in the 3rd century BC to accompany...read more China’s first emperor into the afterlife. They are nothing short of spectacular! Of course, no tour to China is complete without a visit to the Great Wall of China, the longest man-made structure in the world. Imagine how you’ll feel when you’re standing on this famous site, taking in the fascinating history and surrounding mountainous views!

Other highlights of this China tour include visits to the Shanghai Museum, with a collection of 140,000 relics, some dating back 6,000 years, and Beijing’s Forbidden City, the home of China’s emperors from 1420 to 1912. In Hong Kong, take a cable-car ride for sweeping views of Victoria Harbour, traverse the Central District on the historic “Ding Ding” double decker tram, and enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

You’ll also enjoy a Peking duck dinner in Beijing, a walking tour of the Muslim quarter in Xi’an, a visit to a Silk Museum in Shanghai, and more. For the value-minded traveller, this China tour has it all!

Itinerary

Welcome to Shanghai, China's largest city and centreof trade. Hotel rooms are available for a midafternoon check - in.

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the Old Town and the beautiful Yu Yuan Gardens, a place of peace and tranquility in this bustling city. Visit the Shanghai Museum, where superb antiquities and fine arts dating back 6,000 years are on display. Walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture, and explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920s - style Shikumen buildings. You will also visit a silk factory to learn about the silk - making process. Tonight, join your travelling companions for dinner at your hotel. (B/L/D)

Explore Shanghai at leisure. You may opt to join an optional excursion to the historic water town of Wuzhen, renowned for its Old World charm and picturesque setting. (B)

Today, fly to Xi'an, the former ancient capital. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi'an today is an archaeological treasure trove. Sightseeing begins with the enormous tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, accidentally discovered by local farmers in 1974. Marvel at the legion of Terracotta Warriors that has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. Later, walk along the ancient city wall of Xi'an. The balance of the day is at your leisure. (B/L)

This morning, take a walking tour through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets before your flight to Beijing, capital of China. (B)

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tian'anmen Square past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and to the treasure - filled Forbidden City, the largest and best - preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was home to emperors as well as the centreof politics. (B/L)

The Great Wall of China once stretched 4,000 miles across China's barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. This evening your dinner features the local delicacy, Peking duck. (B/L/D)

After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. (B)

Your sightseeing tour begins with a ride on the popular Star Ferry from Kowloon Island to Hong Kong Island. On arrival, take a cablecar ride up Victoria Peak for panoramic vistas. Then, explore the old Sheung Wan neighbourhood and visit the dried seafood market. before traversing the Central District aboard the historic double - decker tram, commonly referred to as the "Ding Ding," due to the sound of its bell. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Enjoy free time for independent exploration. (B)

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • SHANGHAI Guided city sightseeing; visit Yu Yuan Gardens, the Shanghai Museum, and a silk factory
  • XI'AN Guided city sightseeing; visit the Terracotta Warriors and the City Wall; walking tour through Muslim quarter
  • BEIJING Guided city sightseeing; visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall; Peking Duck farewell dinner
  • PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR
  • TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring
  • HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details

  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners

  • Hotel Classifications: First Class (F), Moderate First Class (MF)
  • Shanghai Golden Tulip New Bund Asia (F), Xi'an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel (F), Beijing Novotel Xin Qiao (MF)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Why Travel with Cosmos?

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