Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged provided there is another single traveller booked on the tour date of your choosing.
2010 |
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| 27 MAR - 04 APR |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 10 APR - 18 APR |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 24 APR - 02 MAY |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 08 MAY - 16 MAY |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 22 MAY - 30 MAY |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 05 JUN - 13 JUN |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 19 JUN - 27 JUN |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 03 JUL - 11 JUL |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 17 JUL - 25 JUL |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 31 JUL - 08 AUG |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 14 AUG - 22 AUG |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 28 AUG - 05 SEP |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 11 SEP - 19 SEP |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 25 SEP - 03 OCT |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 09 OCT - 17 OCT |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 23 OCT - 31 OCT |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 06 NOV - 14 NOV |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
2011 |
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| 12 MAR - 20 MAR |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 26 MAR - 03 APR |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 09 APR - 17 APR |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 23 APR - 01 MAY |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 07 MAY - 15 MAY |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 21 MAY - 29 MAY |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 04 JUN - 12 JUN |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 18 JUN - 26 JUN |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 02 JUL - 10 JUL |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 16 JUL - 24 JUL |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 30 JUL - 07 AUG |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 13 AUG - 21 AUG |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 27 AUG - 04 SEP |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 10 SEP - 18 SEP |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 24 SEP - 02 OCT |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 08 OCT - 16 OCT |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 22 OCT - 30 OCT |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
| 05 NOV - 13 NOV |
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USD $1,629 |
USD $449 |
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| Beijing - Pre-tour accommodation |
USD $79 |
USD $60 |
| Shanghai - Post-tour accommodation |
USD $79 |
USD $80 |
| Arrival Car Transfer - Beijing |
USD $125 |
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| Departure Car Transfer - Shanghai |
USD $145 |
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Great Wall & Warriors - 9 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| Join us on an excursion to see China's beloved mascot - the Giant Panda, at the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Centre, located at the foot of the Qingling Mountain range in Louguantai Forest Park north west of Xi’an. Originally established as Louguantai wild animal breeding and protection centre, it was the first dedicated crested ibis breeding centre in China. Later it became a shelter for ill or injured Giant Pandas in the region. |
| Considered the most beautiful mountain in China, Yellow Mountain or Huangshan is one of a range of 72 peaks in Anhui Province. Set amidst rural landscapes and with it’s slopes clad in pine, the ethereal scenery is nothing short of breathtaking.
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| Nanjing, capital of imperial China under the early Ming dynasty, offers an fascinating mix of imperial and revolutionary history. Famed for it’s City Wall (one of the worlds longest), Nanjing has mant sites of interest including the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great pioneer of the Chinese Revolution, the ruins of the Ming Palace, the Tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Ming Emperor and the Yangtze River Bridge.
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| The Tang Dynasty Show is a performance of Chang’an music and dance that originated during the time of the illustrious Tang Dynasty. Colourfully choreographed according to various historical records of the ancient arts with a host of singing, dancing and musical instrument playing performers, coupled with simple backdrops and props, this is entertainment that was once fit for a Tang emperor! |
| At the crossroads between East and West, Hong Kong is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Hong Kong has good museums, numerous markets, great seafood, restaurants, bars and nightlife. Jump aboard the comfortable overnight sleeper train from Shanghai direct to Kowloon in central Hong Kong.
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| Kunming, an ancient cultural city and home to many of China’s ethnic minorities, is the capital of the beautiful Yunnan Province. Kunming, known as the ‘City of Perpetual Spring’, is surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery including the unique Stone Forest - a unique 270 million year old limestone karst formation of bundled rocky grey outcrops, resembling a petrified forest. |
Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| Shop til you drop and experience a myriad of different sights, sounds and souvenirs in bustling bazaars around the world. Soak up the atmosphere in the souks of Marrakech, barter for bargains at the ginormous Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or lose yourself in Beijing's Silk Alley Markets. Visit the old covered market in Damascus or get some great souvenirs in Otavalo the handicraft market in Ecuador. |
| Want to see how the other half live? Then take a look at our selection of tours that visit all the best palaces and forts around the world. Many of the wonderfully ornate edifices that we visit are now historical museums and sites of interest allowing you to have a good old look around. And when you've had your fill of sightseeing, it's time to live like a king and stay in one of the many hotels that have been converted from a palace or fort! |
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| The discovery of despotic Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s army of 2,200-year-old terracotta warriors occurred in 1974 when local farmers digging a well stumbled upon the site. Qin (a man heavily pre-occupied by death and his legacy) enlisted 700,000 people over some 36 years to create his tomb and had the warriors made in order to be buried near him to protect him in the afterlife. His burial complex is also said to contain 48 tombs for his concubines who were buried alive with the emperor upon his death, a fate also reserved for workers, to prevent the location and design of the tomb from becoming public knowledge. |
| Some say it can be seen from space, but unless you’re a top gun at NASA, perhaps you’ll never know. Instead, experience the real deal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World and an enduring symbol of Chinese civilisation and genius, the UNESCO protected Great Wall of China was built as a defensive structure to protect China against marauding invaders from the north. |
What You See and What You Get
We have listed below the key highlights on this trip as well as all the things that are included. Additionally, where appropriate, we have listed the items thar are not included the trip price.
Trip Highlights
- Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, UNESCO - listed Emperor's Summer Palace, Silk Alley markets, Cloisonne Factory, Hutong area of Beijing, Chinese Acrobatic Show
- Xi’an - UNESCO - listed Terracotta Warriors, Clay warrior workshop, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall and bike ride.
- Suzhou - UNESCO - listed gardens, Grand Canal and waterways, Silk factory, Humble Administrator’s Garden
| - Badaling - UNESCO - listed Great Wall of China
- Shanghai - Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund and Old Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Huangpu River skyline of Pudong City
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What's Included
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 2 dinners including a traditional Chinese dinner.
- 2 overnight trains (soft sleeper cabin)
- Rickshaw ride through Beijings Hutongs
- Xi’an - bike ride on medieval City Wall
- Touring of Beijing, Badaling, Xi'an, Shanghai and Suzhou
- English speaking specialist guides at local sights
| - 6 nights 3-4 star hotels
- Chinese acrobatic performance
- Beijing local market walk
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 9
- Tour leader escorted for groups of 6 or more
- All relevant transfers and transportation
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Tipping Kitty: $45 USD

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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
Our guide was excellent - friendly and very informative. Nothing was too much trouble for her.
The beauty of the Young Garden in Shanghai was breathtaking - could have spent there days!
It was a wonderful experience.
Thank you!
Dennis T., Dec 2009
Excellent tour - loved every minute of it, our guide David Lui was really knowledgable and enormous fun and all the Wall and the Terracotta Warriors were even better than I imagined.
The overnight train was really comfortable and a great experience so very happy I can now tick China off my list!
Cheers
PS - and the food was delicious
Stephanie Dove, Oct 2009
We have found our guide David to be extremely knowledgable of all the places that we have visited. He made us feel very comfortable throughout the tour as he's very atmospheric and caring torward his group.
We could not have hoped for a better person as a guide. We would also like to recommend the local guides who's knowledge have been an asset.
Glennis Bennett, Sep 2009
Hi Ryan,
We just wanted to say thank you ever so much for arranging our holiday at such short notice, we had a great time. The guides were all good - Michelle in Beijing was exceptional, full of enthusiasm, energy & excellent English. Lots of memories and possibly even more photos to sort through now we're back.
Thanks once again,
Nicola, Jun 2009