VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS, THAILAND, BURMA ... - Scenic Tours

10 Day China Express
1 Nights
Land Content
Flight Content (Included)
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Scenic Tours
Ultimate Inclusions
• Small Group - up to 28 guests
• “Must See” attractions
• All internal flights included
• Well paced with 3 night stays
throughout
• Scenic FreeChoice activities
included
• Highlight Scenic Enrich
experiences
• Centrally located hotels
• Breakfast included daily plus
many lunches and dinners
• Local beer, soft drink, water, tea
and coffee with select lunches
and dinners
• Unique cultural experiences
• Visits to numerous World
Heritage-listed sites
• Escorted by a professional and
passionate Tour Director
• Knowledgeable English-speaking
local guides
• Private vehicle for all included
sightseeing excursions
• Bottled water and wet towels
during sightseeing
• Audio headsets on select days
• Airport arrival and departure
transfers on first and last day
of tour
• ALL TIPPING, GRATUITIES and
PORTERAGE INCLUDED
56 | The ultimate touring experience
Xi’an
3
Great Wall of China
3
CHINA
Mt Hua Shan
Mutianyu
Beijing
9 night tour • 3 nights Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing
So much more with Scenic Tours
INCLUDED SCENICEnrich
• Take part in a remarkable welcome ceremony as you are given the Key to the
City at Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall
• Unravel the mystery of the magnificent life size army of Terracotta Warriors from
a special VIP platform
• Take a cycle rickshaw through Beijing’s atmospheric Hutongs (alleyways) to
witness traditional Chinese life followed by a fascinating tea ceremony
INCLUDED SCENICFreeChoice
• In Shanghai travel to Suzhou and cruise the Grand Canal and visit some of the
exquisite gardens; or explore the old Jewish quarter and the charming treelined
avenues of the French Concession with many fine examples of 19th and
20th century architecture; or get a taste of daily life as you visit a park, wander
through a wet market and have lunch with a local family
• In Beijing, enjoy a performance of the Peking Opera; or the martial arts
spectacular The Legend of Kung Fu
INCLUDED SCENICDining
• 17 superb meals including 9 Full Buffet Breakfasts (FB), 4 Lunches (L), 1 Light
Lunch (LL) and 3 Highlight Dinners (HD)
• Enjoy unrivalled views of Shanghai’s skyline and the Bund during your delicious
Welcome Dinner
• Witness a grand performance showcasing the Tang dynasty while dining on
varieties of dumplings
• Dine on a sumptuous Peking Duck Banquet Farewell Dinner
INCLUDED SCENICSpecialStays
• Fairmont Peace Hotel boasts more than eight decades of history; this legendary
luxury hotel overlooks Shanghai’s Huangpu River and the historic Bund
waterfront
• Westin Xi’an is just steps away from the Big Goose Pagoda, one of the city’s
exhilarating cultural relics and a holy place for Buddhists
• Fairmont Beijing is located in the cultural heart of Beijing; this luxury property is
close to the famous Silk Market and minutes to the Forbidden City
INCLUDED SCENICHighlights
• Walk along the Bund, uncover historic lanes and bustling markets in Old
Shanghai and Yu Yuan Gardens
• Discover ancient relics and treasures in the fascinating Shanghai Museum
• Enjoy an evening spectacular performance of the energetic Shanghai Acrobats
• Ride Shanghai’s Maglev train and travel at speeds above 300 kilometres per hour
• Take a sightseeing battery car along the complete circuit of Xian’s ancient walls
• Witness dramatic landscapes as you ride the cable car up Mt Hua Shan
• Explore the intriguing Forbidden City and stroll across Tiananmen Square
• Walk the Great Wall of China and experience the amazing scale of this
architectural marvel
3
Shanghai
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai Ni Hao and welcome
to China! On arrival you will be welcomed by your
Scenic Tours Representative and escorted to your
luxurious hotel located on the famous Bund. (Please
arrive by 5.00pm). Stroll along the lively waterfront,
admire the 1930s European colonial architecture or
simply relax and settle in. This evening meet your
Tour Director and fellow travellers for your tour
briefing followed by your Included Welcome Dinner.
Dine at the Cathay Room, the hotel’s signature
restaurant with unrivalled views overlooking the Bund
and Shanghai’s skyline. Three Night Special Stay :
Fairmont Peace Hotel. Meals: HD
Day 2 Shanghai This morning take a walk along
the Bund, then meander through the narrow lanes,
courtyards and bustling street markets on your
Included visit to the exquisite Yu Yuan Gardens of old
Shanghai. Encounter amazing treasures, including
bronzes, ceramic and calligraphy on your Included
visit to the Shanghai Museum, one of the largest
museums in China with a collection of more than
120,000 pieces. Wander People’s Square, the large
public square adjacent to the museum, which was
part of the horse racing course of Shanghai. This
evening witness the energy and excitement during
your Included performance by the astounding
Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Meals: FB,L
Day 3 Shanghai Enjoy your Included Scenic
FreeChoice activity select from: (1) travel to nearby
Suzhou to visit the exquisite gardens and cruise the
Grand Canal; or (2) explore the old Jewish quarter
and the charming tree-lined avenues of the French
Concession with many fine examples of 19th and
20th century architecture; or (3) get a taste of daily life
as you visit a park, wander through a wet market and
have lunch with a local family. Meals: FB
Day 4 Shanghai – Xi’an Journey to the airport
on your Included ride on Shanghai’s famous Maglev
Train, travelling at speeds in excess of 300 kilometres
an hour. Take your Included flight to Xi’an where
you will be transferred to the Ancient City Walls.
Scenic Enrich: Be greeted by a Tang Dynasty official
and soldiers as you are presented with a key to the
city during a unique welcome ceremony. Delve into