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www.exoticholidays.co.nz 0508 EXOTIC CONTENTS Plan your next Holiday with us! Talk to us or your preferred Travel Agent CHINA Welcome 5 8D Best of China 6 12D Cameo China 7 8D China Panorama 8 5D Experience 8 4D Experience Shanghai 9 3D Experience Xian EXOTIC HOLIDAYS 9 4D Experience Guilin 10 6D Taste of China Multi-Award winning Specialist Tour Operators for 11 16D Beauty of China India & Sub-Continent, Asia, Middle East & Europe 12 18D Best of China & Tibet 13 11D Taste of China & Tibet 14 9D China Essential

15 14D China Rail Discovery T T I I 16 11D Scenic China TAA T O T I T I S Y I A S Y 17 12D Essential plus Cruise 18 China - City Tours 2015 2018 2012 2014 2017 22 Hotels

JAPAN Exotic Holidays are passionate about travel and about providing a unique and extraordinary travel experience. Enthusiastic 24 4D Tokyo Stopover and accomplished travellers ourselves, Team Exotic recognises no two holidays are the same and hence, provide expertise 24 4D Kyoto Stopover in tailor-made individual and group holidays, offering practical advice based on personal travel experiences, professional approach and seamless travel arrangements. 25 10D Essential Japan 26 7D Japan At Glance We offer an extensive product range varying from economy hotels to the most exotic hotels, spas and resorts, private tours and luxurious rail journeys. With the expertise to design customised itineraries giving total flexibility and the ability 27 Japan - Day Tour to arrange private transfers, excursions and organised tours. Most of our packages can be operated in reverse or modified 28 Hotels to suit any requirements.

Our programs are designed to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Let Exotic Holidays take you to the less frequented HONG KONG & MACAU places to experience the sights, monuments and tourist attractions while experiencing local life. Walk with the people, 31 4D Vibrant Macau stroll through village markets, share in the cooking and eating local cuisine, learn first-hand about unfamiliar cultures and 32 Macau - Hotels traditions while creating memories to treasure a lifetime. 33 6D Explore Hong Kong & Macau PLANNING YOUR SOUTH EAST ASIA EXPERIENCE 33 5D Hong Kong Discovery Prices day or two to any itinerary, or stay in a Heritage separately where applicable. All flights 34 HongKong Day Tours Prices shown in this brochure are in New hotel - we can design a personalised itinerary to prices are indicative and can vary for Zealand Dollars, are indicative based on 4-star suit. We sell what we know the best - nothing is too different dates of travel and are subject to 35 Hotels Hotels in base category rooms, per person share much or too little for us…. availability at time of booking. twin, based on low season travel. Check with us SOUTH KOREA for valid rates for your dates of travel. All prices Unique Experiences Safe Travel are subject to change due to fluctuation in rate Exotic Holidays recognise that it is the little Prior to booking your holiday, we 37 7D Best of South Korea of exchange, introduction of new government differences that make a holiday more memorable recommend that you check the travel 37 4D Seoul City Break levies or increase in fuel prices. Please check the so we have a myriad of unique experiences that advice, if any, issued by New Zealand valid package price prior to your booking. will remain with you forever. Some of our unique Government on: https://www.safetravel. 38 5D Highlights of South Korea experiences include dinner with a local family, govt.nz/ Private Tours driving lessons amongst chaotic traffic and a night 38 Jeju Tour Our featured independent tours provide you tour by Vespa. These are just a few of the unique Visa & Passport 39 South Korea City Tour with your own private air-conditioned car and experiences in our repertoire. Visa is required to visit most countries in driver, except in Japan and Taiwan, who will South East Asia - please visit our website for 40 Hotels give insights into local customs, ensuring Hotel Grading more details or check with the respective flexibility and helping create your unique We can arrange your accommodation in 3/4/5 star Consulates for updated information relating TAIWAN experience. In each town, a local English Hotels and home stays. . All hotels are carefully to Visas and passport validity. 42 3D Taipei Stopover Package speaking guide will escort you when you visit chosen by our operators who recognise location sights and attractions contributing historical is paramount in addition to a comfortable and Gratuities 42 Taipei & Tarako Gorge Package knowledge with the personal touches only a pleasant stay. Tipping is not mandatory but it is highly local can provide. appreciated by the people who serve you. 43 7D Enchanting Taiwan Flights Before you tip, please check if the service 44 8D Charming Taiwan Tailor-made Tours International flights are not included in any charge has been added. Some helpful Our featured itineraries can be customised to meet of our prices. Domestic flight costs are not information is available on our website. 45 Hotels your requirements. You may want o add an extra included in the tour cost and are shown Terms & Conditions CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES

8D Best of China C From: $3093 This tour will take you to the three

hina HEILONGJIANG most popular cities of China. Within Beijing city, you’ll find some of Harbin China’s most stunning sights – Changchun , , JILIN XINJIANG and Great Wall.

rumi shenyang INNE ONOIA Visit Xian, often referred to as a LIAONING Hohot “natural history museum”. The BEIJING TIANJIN Museum of the Terracotta Warriors is HEBEI praised as the eighth major wonder NINGXIA Shijiazhuang inchuan Taiyuan of the world, the Mausoleum of GANSU Jinan Xining SHANXI SHANDONG Emperor Qin Shi Huang and City Wall QINGHAI Lanzhou Xi’an Zhengzhou of the is the largest SHAANXI HENAN JIANGSU and most intact Ming Dynasty TIBET Nanjing castle, as well as showcasing Hefei SHANGHAI Lhasa HUBEI ANHUI numerous pagodas, mosques and SICHUAN Wuhan towers. Visit Shanghai – a city that Chengdu CHONGQING Nanchang HEJIANG is sophisticated and innovative. See Changsha JIANGXI HUNAN the temples, gardens, bazaars and GUIHOU uzhou Guiyang striking architecture of the new city. FUJIAN Taipei Beijing – Xian – Shanghai GUANGXI TAIWAN YUNNAN Nanning Departs: Daily HONG KONG Day 1: Beijing stunningly well preserved army of MACAU Arrive in Beijing. Terracotta Warriors. On the way back, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Haikou Day 2: Beijing (B/L) Village. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner with HAINAN Today, visit Square, Forbidden Show City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Located at the centre of Beijing Day 6: Xian – Shanghai (B) China is a huge country with a mix of cultures City is Tiananmen Square, where you Transfer to airport for a flight to Shanghai.

with very complex customs and traditions – INNE ONOIA

can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument to Rest of the day is at leisure. things vary among various regions, cities and ྒ BEIJING ༒ People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People towns. Though China is a Communist country and Mao Zedong Memorial Hall. Also Day 7: Shanghai (B/L/D) but it also had an impact of globalization and visit Summer Palace, where the Imperial Full day tour visiting Museum of ancient now slowly and gradually, Chinese have started court would come to escape the heat of Chinese art, driving past The Bund, practicing their faith and philosophy. Xi’an Beijing’s summer. the popular bustling riverfront along ༒ Huangpu River. Visit Yuyuan Garden ྒ SHANGHAI China is a shopper’s paradise. Usual business Day 3: Beijing (B/L) dating back to fabled Ming Dynasty, Jade hours are from 9.00 am till 5.30 pm and offices A day tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Buddha Temple, one of Shanghai’s few generally close for lunch between 12.30 pm till Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese Buddhist temples. Tonight a special treat 1.30 pm. Shops usually open till late even on civilizations, has stood for more than as the Chinese acrobats perform their public holidays. All cities have huge shopping 2000 years. The 5000 kms wall was built incredible Acrobatic Show malls, departmental stores, hypermarkets in the 5th century BC as a feudal defence. and local markets, where almost everything Ming Tombs are the burial ground of 16 Day 8: Shanghai (B) Tour Highlights is available at one place. Your local guides will Emperors. Wander along the Sacred Way, Transfer to airport to connect your be able to direct you to convenient places for a broad avenue flanked by twelve sets of onward flight. ♦ Beijing City Tour shopping. China is particular famous for its animals, real & mythical. traditional handicrafts like silk clothes, ceramics, ♦ Great Wall Includes: Accommodation 7 nights, home decoration items, stone carvings and Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B/L) transfers, local tours and meals as ♦ Terracotta Warriors antiques…the list goes on (you will need to Transfer to the airport for a flight to Xi’an. indicated in program, English speaking carry an empty bag to bring back the stuff!!). ♦ Shanghai City Tour Afternoon tour of Xian city visiting City local guides in each city, aircon vehicle You can bargain on the prices only at the shops Wall, Museum and the Great Mosque. and domestic flights on streets but prices are firm at bigger stores. Note: Independent program, can be Please carefully check Customs website on the Day 5: Xian (B/L/D) customised list of prohibited items to bring in, before you buy anything overseas. All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 5 CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES

12D 8D Cameo China China Panorama

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Besides the three most popular cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, this In Beijing city, you’ll find some of tour takes you to the most beautiful China’s most stunning sights – the region of Guilin and Yangshou. In Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Beijing visit Forbidden City, Summer Temple of Heaven Park, the Lama Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and the Great Wall. Visit Temple and Great Wall. Visit Xian, Xian, often referred to as a “natural often referred to as a “natural history Shanghai – Guilin – Longsheng – Yangshou – Xi’an – Beijing history museum”. Museum of the museum”. Terracotta Warriors is Terracotta Warriors is praised as Day 1: Shanghai sight in Guilin. After lunch, transfer to the the eighth wonder, Mausoleum of considered as the eighth wonder of Arrive in Shanghai, upon arrival, transfer airport to take a flight to Xi’an. On arrival, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, City Wall the world, Mausoleum of Emperor to hotel. transfer to hotel. Qin Shi Huang and City Wall of Ming as well as showcasing numerous Dynasty as well as showcasing Day 2: Shanghai (B/L/D) Day 8: Xi’an (B/L/D) pagodas, mosques and towers. Take a tour visiting The Bund, Yu Take a day tour to visit the 2000 year numerous pagodas, mosques and Garden and Jade Buddha Temple. Visit old, stunningly well preserved army of Guilin and Yangshou are famous towers. the bustling waterfront called Bund Terracotta Warriors. On the way back, for their spectacular scenery. The and the busy Nanjing Road. Yuyuan visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo strangely shaped hills (or karsts) Guilin and Yangshou are famous Garden is a fine example of Ming Court Village. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner with Beijing – Xian – Guilin – Yangshou – Guilin for their spectacular scenery. The Garden, connecting to an area of narrow, Tang Dynasty Show with intricate caves, make Guilin a strangely shaped hills (or karsts) cobblestones, lanes, tea houses and Day 1: Beijing Day 6: Xian-Guilin (B/L) naturally beautiful city. You will visit dumpling shops. Day 9: Xi’an- Beijing (B/L/D) with intricate caves, make Guilin a Arrive in Beijing, upon arrival, transfer to Transfer to airport to connect flight to Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River, Reed Jade Buddha Temple has a two meter Morning city tour including the Big Wild hotel. Guilin. On arrival, visit Elephant Trunk naturally beautiful city. You will visit Flute Cave and Seven Star Park. high rare white Jade Buddha brought Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall and Hill, Flute Cave and Seven Star Park. Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River, Reed from Burma.Tonight a special treat as the Shaanxi History Museum. After an early Day 2: Beijing (B/L) Chinese acrobats perform their incredible dinner, take an overnight train Z20 Flute Cave and Seven Star Park. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Day 7: Guilin-Yangshou (B/L/D) Departs: Daily Also visit Longsheng with it terraced Acrobatic Show. (20:16/07:11) to Beijing. Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Li River, fields. Located at the centre of Beijing City is world-famous for its dramatic limestone Day3:Shanghai-Guilin-Longsheng Day 10: Beijing (B/L) Tiananmen Square, where you can visit karst scenery. Enjoy some free time in INNE ONOIA

(B/L/D) Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the Hotel. Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s charming town of Yangshou. Evening

BEIJING ༒ Departs: Daily Visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Mao optional tour to attend the spectacular ྒ After lunch, take a flight to Guilin, upon Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Zedong Memorial Hall. Also visit Summer show that uses the mountains and river INNE ONOIA arrival, transfer to Longsheng, and check Located at the centre of Beijing City is Palace, where the Imperial court would as a stage with a staggering cast of 600! ༒ BEIJING in the hotel. Tiananmen Square, where you can visit come to escape the heat of Beijing’s Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s summer. Day 8: Yangshou-Guilin (B) Xi’an Day 4: Longsheng-Guilin (B/L) Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Back to Guilin and proceed to the airport A day trip to the stunning mountain area Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and Summer Day 3: Beijing (B/L) to connect onward flight. Xi’an to see the beautiful stepped rice terraces Palace. A day tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. and friendly Red Yao and Zhuang ethnic Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese Includes: Accommodation for 7 nights, ྒ

༒ minorities. Transfer back to Guilin after Day 11: Beijing (B/L) civilization, has stood for more than 2000 transfers, local tours, meals as indicated

SHANGHAI ྒ the tour. A day tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. years. The 5000 kms wall was built in in program, English speaking local guides Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese the 5th century BC as a feudal defence. in each city and aircon vehicle and ྒ Day 5: Guilin-Yangshou (B/L/D) civilizations, has stood for more than Ming Tombs are the burial ground of 16 domestic flights as per itinerary ༒ GUILIN Enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Li River, 2000 years. The 5000 kms wall was built Emperors. Wander along the Sacred Way, LONGSHENG YANGHOU world-famous for its dramatic limestone in the 5th century BC as a feudal defence. a broad avenue flanked by twelve sets of GUILIN YANGHOU karst scenery. Enjoy some free time in Ming Tombs are the burial ground of 16 animals, real & mythical. charming town of Yangshou. Evening Emperors. Wander along the Sacred Way, Tour Highlights optional tour to attend the spectacular a broad avenue flanked by twelve sets of Day 4: Beijing-Xian (B/L) Tour Highlights show that uses the mountains and river animals, real & mythical. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to as a stage with a staggering cast of 600! ♦ Beijing City Tour Xi’an. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel. Beijing City Tour Day 12: Beijing (B) Afternoon tour the city visiting City Wall, ♦ Rice terraces of Longsheng ♦ Day 6: Yangshou-Guilin (B/L) Your program ends with a transfer to the Museum and the Great Mosque. ♦ Li River Cruise ♦ Terracotta Warriors Morning is at leisure. Afternoon transfer airport. back to Guilin and enjoy a night walking ♦ Terracotta Warriors ♦ Shanghai City Tour Day 5: Xian (B/L/D) tour. Guilin by night is when you see the Includes: Accommodation for 10 nights, Take a day tour to visit the 2000 year ♦ Shanghai City Tour ♦ Li River Cruise best of this vibrant city. transfers, local tours, meals as indicated old, stunningly well preserved army of in program, English speaking local guides Terracotta Warriors. On the way back, Independent program, can be Independent program, can be Note: Day 7: Guilin-Xian (B/L) in each city, aircon vehicle, overnight visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Note: customised customised Visit the Elephant Trunk Hill, the prettiest train and domestic flight as per itinerary Village. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner with Tang Dynasty Show. 6 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 7 CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES 3D Experience Xian Day 1: Xian (L) Dynasty Show. 5D Arrival in Xian and transfer to the Hotel. Experience Beijing From: $560 Afternoon, tour visiting City Wall, Museum Day 3: Xian (B) and the Great Mosque. Xi’an was one of the most important Transfer to airport for your onward flight cradles of Chinese civilization. It was From: $1467 Day 2: Xian (B/L/D) Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, the capital of China under numerous A full day tour to the 2000 year old Army transfers, local tours, meals as indicated, Also known as Peking in days gone dynasties spanning 2,000 years of 6000 life-sized terracotta warriors and English speaking local guide and aircon by, Beijing now serves as the hub of and also marked the beginning of warhorses, which remains stunningly vehicle. well preserved. On the way back, modern China, with an orderly array the famous Silk Road that linked Notes: Independent program, can be visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and Banp customised of long, straight boulevards and China with central Asia. Museum of avenues, crisscrossed by a network the Terracotta Warriors is praised of lanes. You will visit some of Beijing as the eighth wonder of the world, China’s most stunning sights – the Day 1: Beijing the Sacred Way, a broad avenue flanked the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Meet and transfer to the hotel upon by twelve sets of animals, real & mythical. Shi Huang appears on the World Temple of Heaven Park, the Lama arrival Heritage List and the City Wall of Temple and the Great Wall, to name Day 4: Beijing (B/L/D) the Ming Dynasty is the largest and Day 2: Beijing (B/L) Morning is free. This afternoon, proceed just a few. most intact Ming Dynasty castle. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, to see Hutongs, the old living quarters Departs: Daily Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. of Beijing by rickshaw. Hutongs Showcasing numerous pagodas, Located at the centre of Beijing City is crisscross with each other, dotted with mosques and towers, Xi’an’s Tiananmen Square, where you can visit a Kindergarten, a Bell Tower, a Drum surrounding landscape is also Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Tower, a Tea House, and a , House spectacular. Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Mao of Gong Infant and local people’s houses Zedong Memorial Hall. Also visit Summer scattered among them. Visit includes Departs: Daily Palace, where the Imperial court would lunch with a local family. This evening come to escape the heat of Beijing’s enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner Tour Highlights summer. Day 5: Beijing (B) ♦ Terracotta Warriors Day 3: Beijing (B/L) Free at leisure and departure transfer to ♦ Dumpling Dinner with Tour Highlights A day tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. airport for homeward flight. ♦ Beijing City Tour Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Show civilizations, has stood for more than Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, ♦ Great Wall 2000 years. The 5000 kms wall was transfers, local tours and meals as Day 1: Guilin (L) ♦ Hutongs built in the 5th century BC as a feudal indicated, English speaking local guide defence. Ming Tombs are the burial and aircon vehicle Arrive in Guilin and transfer to hotel. 4D ground of 16 Emperors. Wander along Enroute visit Reed Flute Cave and Experience Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill, the prettiest sight in Guilin. 4D From: $940 Experience Shanghai Day 2: Guilin – Yangshuo – Guilin (B/L) Guilin is a relatively small town by population, compared to other major From: $1151 Transfer to Yangdi jetty to take a bamboo raft on Li River down to Jiuma Mountain cities in China. Nevertheless, it is a very in Yangshuo, centerpiece of Guilin’s attractive spot to see, being one of the The city of Shanghai, whose stunning beauty. During the cruise, you most beautiful cities. On this tour get a name literally means “on the can see a typical landscape painting chance to visit its historical treasures sea”, is located on the East China consisting of peculiar peaks, clear water, and be amazed by its natural beauty. coast. It is China’s largest city, Raft down the Li River, pay a visit to local its largest port and its largest carefree buffalos and green fields. Enjoy Shanghai villages and see the rice terraces. industrial base. It has the best home cooked lunch and some free time Day 1: Shanghai Day 3: Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai shops and restaurants in the on West Street before returning to Guilin. Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to hotel. (B/L) country and the most fashionable Departs: Daily Enjoy a full day excursion to Suzhou people. Since market restrictions Day 3: Guilin – Longsheng – Guilin Day 2: Shanghai (B/L) starting with a short train journey. In were lifted, it has embraced the (B/L) Visit Old Downtown, classical Yu Garden Suzhou, visit Lingering Garden and forces of business and design, A day trip to the stunning mountain area and the Bund. Old Downtown has Master of the Fishing Net created by rich shaping a fresh, new city that is to see the beautiful stepped rice terraces

narrow lanes, small squares, fish pond families. Also visit the famous Suzhou sophisticated and innovative. and friendly Red Yao and Zhuang ethnic minorities. Transfer back to Guilin after and pavilion linked by stone bridges, Embroidery before taking the train back Departs: Daily local bars, restaurants, tea houses and to Shanghai. the tour. souvenir shops. The Yu Garden built 400 years ago shows architectures of Day 4: Shanghai (B) Tour Highlights Day 4: Guilin (B) Tour Highlights Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, Transfer to airport for your onward flight Your program ends with a transfer to the visit Shanghai Museum shocasing finest ♦ Visible contrast of old and airport for your onward flight ♦ Yangshuo Excursion stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, new Shanghai ♦ Longsheng Excursion calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and transfers, tours, meals as indicated in the Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, ancient furniture. Also visit Xintiandi and program, English speaking local guide, Notes: Independent program, can be transfers, local tours, meals as indicated, Notes: Independent program, can be Pudong. aircon vehicle customised English speaking local guide and aircon customised vehicle. 8 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 9 CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES

Day 1: Shanghai and Elephant Trunk Hill, the prettiest Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to hotel. sight in Guilin. 6D 16D Taste of China Day 2: Shanghai (B/L/D) Day 10: Guilin (B/L) Beauty of China Visit Old Downtown, classical Yu Garden Take a day trip to the stunning mountain and the Bund. Old Downtown has area at Longsheng. The combination of From: $1879 narrow lanes, small squares, fish pond beautiful stepped rice terraces with the From: $5733 and pavilion linked by stone bridges, friendliness of the Red Yao and Zhuang local bars, restaurants, tea houses and ethnic minorities make for a culturally In Beijing city, you’ll find some of For those short of time, this tour souvenir shops. The Yu Garden built exhilarating day. Return back to Guilin in China’s most stunning sights – the will give a glimpse of the very 400 years ago shows architectures of the afternoon. Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, best of historical China – visit the Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, Temple of Heaven Park, the Lama interesting sites in Beijing city visit Shanghai Museum shocasing finest Day 11: Guilin-Xian (B/L) stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, Transfer to Yangdi jetty to take a bamboo Temple and the Great Wall. Visit featuring Forbidden City, Summer calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and raft on Li River down to Jiuma Mountain Xian, often referred to as a “natural Palace, Temple of Heaven and Great ancient furniture. Also visit Xintiandi and in Yangshuo, centerpiece of Guilin’s history museum”. Museum of the Wall. In Xian, visit the Museum of Pudong.Tonight a special treat as the stunning beauty. After lunch, transfer to Terracotta Warriors is praised as Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum Chinese acrobats perform their incredible the airport to take a flight to Xi’an. On the eighth wonder, Mausoleum of of Emperor Qin Shi Huang List and Acrobatic Show. arrival, transfer to hotel. Emperor Qin Shi Huang, City Wall the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty Day 3: Shanghai – Yichang – Day 12: Xi’an (B/L/D) as well as showcasing numerous is the largest and most intact Ming River Cruise (B) A full day tour to the 2000 year old Army pagodas, mosques and towers.Take Dynasty castle in the world, as well Flight to Yichang and transfer to Pier to of 6000 life-sized terracotta warriors and a spectular Cruise on mighty Yangtze as showcasing numerous pagodas, board your cruise ship. warhorses, which remains stunningly visiting some stunning sights mosques and towers. well preserved. On the way back, visit the Day 4: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Village. and gorges.Guilin and Yangshou The boat sails into picturesque dark Tonight enjoy a different taste of China are famous for their spectacular Departs: Daily green Xiling Gorges and on to the huge at a Dumpling Dinner with Tang Dynasty scenery. The strangely shaped hills and the 5 ship locks Show. (or karsts) with intricate caves, with raising the boat up 412 feet. Take an make Guilin a naturally beautiful excursion to visit the New Dam Site. Day 13: Xi’an- Beijing (B/L/D) Continue sailing to Shennong Stream Morning proceed on a city tour in Xi’an city. You will visit Elephant Trunk Hill, including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Li River, Reed Flute Cave and Seven Day 5: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) Ancient City Wall and Shaanxi History Star Park. Enjoy an excursion to Three Lesser Museum. After dinner, take an overnight Gorges by small boat. Transfer to a small train to Beijing. Departs: Daily sampan pulled up by man tracker on bubbled water to see the ethnic villages. Day 14: Beijing (B/L) Return to the Cruise and sail to Wu Gorge. Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the Hotel. Day 1: Beijing With mossy cliffs, hemmed by hanging Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. pathways under the Twelve Peaks. Later, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. INNE ONOIA INNE ONOIA pass through the great Qutang Gorge. Located at the centre of Beijing City is BEIJING ༒

BEIJING ༒ Day 2: Beijing (B/L) Tiananmen Square, where you can visit ྒ Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Day 6: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The boat sails through the some of the Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Mao

Located at the centre of Beijing City is great gorges and the deep mountain Zedong Memorial Hall. Also visit Summer

Tiananmen Square, where you can visit Xi’an valleys.Take an excursion to the ghost Palace, where the Imperial court would ྒ Hotel. Afternoon tour the city visiting City ichang ༒ Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s city of Fengdu visiitng temples which come to escape the heat of Beijing’s Wall, Museum and the Great Mosque. ༒ Xi’an Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Mao reveal ancient Chinese religion and summer. SHANGHAI Zedong Memorial Hall. Also visit Summer legends with their images and the ghost Chengdu Day 5: Xi’an (B/L/D) CHONGQING Palace, where the Imperial court would statues. Day 15: Beijing (B/L) come to escape the heat of Beijing’s A full day tour to the 2000 year old Army A day tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. ྒ ྒ SHANGHAI of 6000 life-sized terracotta warriors and summer. Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise – Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese warhorses, which remains stunningly Guilin Chongqing – Chengdu(B) civilizations, has stood for more than well preserved. On the way back, visit the Day 3: Beijing (B/L) The Cruise arrives in Chongqing in the 2000 years. The 5000 kms wall was built Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Village. A day tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. morning. Disembark from the Cruise and in the 5th century BC as a feudal defence. Tour Highlights Tonight enjoy a different taste of China Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese you will be transferred to train station to Ming Tombs are the burial ground of 16 at a Dumpling Dinner with Tang Dynasty civilizations, has stood for more than connect a train to Chengdu. Emperors. Wander along the Sacred Way, ♦ Beijing City Tour Show. Tour Highlights 2000 years. The 5000 kms wall was built a broad avenue flanked by twelve sets of ♦ Great Wall in the 5th century BC as a feudal defence. Day 8: Chengdu (B) animals, real & mythical. ♦ Shanghai City Tour Xian City Tour Ming Tombs are the burial ground of 16 Day 6: Xian (B) Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to hotel. ♦ Transfer to the Airport to connect your Emperors. Wander along the Sacred Way, Morning visit to Panda Breeding Centre Day 16: Beijing (B) ♦ Yangtze Cruise Terracotta army onward flight. ♦ a broad avenue flanked by twelve sets of where the exhibition room provides more Transfer to the airport. ♦ Terracotta Warriors ♦ Tang Dynasty show animals, real & mythical. information on pandas and the breeding Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, program. Afternoon is at leisure Includes: Accommodation for 14 nights in ♦ Beijing City Tour Day 4: Beijing/Xi’an (B/L) transfers, local tours, meals as indicated, Hotels and on board Cruise ship, transfers, local Note: Independent program, can be tours, meals as indicated, English speaking Note: Independent program, can be Transfer to the airport to take a morning English speaking local guide, aircon Day 9: Chengdu – Guilin (B/L) customised local guide, air-con vehicle, overnight train and customised flight to Xi’an. On arrival, transfer to the vehicle and domestic flight. Flight to Guilin and visit Reed Flute Cave domestic flight 10 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 11 CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES CHINA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES

18D Best of China & Tibet

From: $7760

Truly experience the best of China or officially People’s Republic of China, the oldest and the richest country in its history. It is also the most populous country in the world. The climate here varies upon the region and can get from cold, snowy days to subtropical heat. Its capital, Beijing offers a lot of sightseeing and plays a major historical part of the country. Here are situated the Forbidden City, Memorial Hall and Tiananmen Square. Further down, it is a fascinating journey to the Great Wall and Terracotta Army. Later continue to an adventure of a lifetime, visiting Tibet region, with its beautiful sceneries and distinct temples. In Chengdu, get a chance to see pandas and their inhabitants, learn more about their breeding and habits. Top off the trip by visiting the big bustling city of Shanghai, with its skyscrapers, endless shopping centres and restaurants.

Beijing – Xian – Lhasa – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yichang – Shanghai

Departs: Daily Day 1: Beijing Day 5: Xian (B) monastery is famous for its practice of Chongqing. On arrival, transfer to board Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. A full day tour to the 2000 year old Army debating Buddhism and philosophy by the Cruise. of 6000 life-sized terracotta warriors and the monks. Norbulingka was the summer Day 2: Beijing (B) warhorses, which remains stunningly palace of Dalai Lama. Day 14: Yangtze (B/L/D) This morning, visit Tiananmen Square, well preserved. On the way back, visit the On the first day of the cruise, you can Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Village. Day 10: Lhasa (B) relax while the ship meanders throughout

INNE ONOIA Summer Palace. Located at the centre Take a day trip to holy Lake, the Yangtze, allowing you to enjoy its ༒ BEIJING of Beijing City is Tiananmen Square, Day 6: Xian – Lhasa (B) enroute enjoying a distant view of scenic views. souvenir shops. The Yu Garden built where you can visit Tiananmen Tower, Transfer to the train station for your train Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain and l400 years ago shows architectures of Monument to People’s Heroes, Great Hall to Lhasa. spectacular natural scenery . Around this Day 15: Yangtze (B/L/D) Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, Xi’an of the People and Mao Zedong Memorial lake, black bears, yaks, wild donkeys, Excursion to Shibaozhai, with its ichang visit Shanghai Museum shocasing ༒ Hall. In the afternoon, proceed to Jingshan Day 7: Lhasa bharals, foxes, roe deer and marmots impressive wooden pagoda.Afternoon Lhasa ྒ SHANGHAI finest stone sculptures, bronze-ware, Chengdu Park for a panoramic view of the palace Today you will see the beautiful Tibetan can be seen. You can do a nature walk on excursion on a small motorboat through ྒ CHONGQING porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese before wandering through the traditional plateau and keep a keen eye for the lake side and get close to happy nomad the tranquil Goddess Stream while paintings and ancient furniture. Visit the dwelling quarters of Beijing - Hutong area nomads out the large windows of the families before returning to Lhasa marvelling at the soaring limestone cliffs waterfront of Bund to admire city as a on a rickshaw. train as you cross the Kekexili Nature rising from the water. modern metropolis. Later, you can enjoy Reserve. Arrive in Lhasa. Day 11: Lhasa – Chengdu (B) a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the city Day 3: Beijing – Xian (B) Transfer to Lhasa Airport for flight to Day 16: Yangtze – Yichang – Shanghai from the top of World Financial Centre. Visit Great Wall China’s most renowned Day 8: Lhasa (B) Chengdu. Arrive in Chengdu and transfer (B) Tour Highlights monument. Great Wall, a symbol of Tour visiting Potala Palace, Yaowang to Hotel. Visit Three Gorges Dam, the world’s Day 18: Shanghai (B) ancient Chinese civilizations, has stood Mountain, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor largest power station, on a smaller boat. Transfer to Airport for your onward flight ♦ Beijing City Tour for more than 2000 years. The 5000 kms Street and Ramoche Temple. Jokhang Day 12: Chengdu (B) Continue to Yichang by coach and you ♦ Great Wall wall was built in the 5th century BC as Temple is the most scared shrine in Morning visit to Panda Breeding Centre will be transferred to airport for flight a feudal defence. Evening transfer to Tibet. Famous worldwide, Potala Palace where the exhibition provides more to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai and Includes: Accommodation for 15 nights ♦ Terracotta Warriors Beijing train station to connect your High has come to symbolize Tibet as it’s the information on pandas and the breeding transfer to Hotel. in Hotels and on board Cruise ship, speed train to Xian residence of the Dalai Lama program. Afternoon visit Sanxingdui ♦ Lhasa City Tour transfers, local tours, meals as indicated, Museum. This evening enjoy a Show at Day 17: Shanghai (B) English speaking local guide, air-con ♦ Yangtze Cruise Day 4: Xian (B) Day 9: Lhasa (B) local tea house. Visit Old Downtown, classical Yu Garden vehicle, overnight trains and domestic Arrive in Xian transfer to the Hotel. Visit Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka and the Bund. Old Downtown has ♦ Shanghai City Tour flights Proceed on a city tour in Xi’an including Palace and Sera Monastery. Drepung Day 13: Chengdu – Chongqing – narrow lanes, small squares, fish pond Note: Independent program, can be the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Monastery was the seat of the Yichang (B/L/D) and pavilion linked by stone bridges, customised Wall and Shaanxi History Museum. Government prior to Potala. Sera Transfer to the train station for a train to local bars, restaurants, tea houses and

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11D 9D Taste of China & Tibet China Essential

From: $4730 From: $2835

This trip ticks of the must see places in Visit the illustrious capital, Beijing, China, as well as covering Tibetan area. the vibrant city of Shanghai and the The best part of it is the train journeys historical city of Xian, giving you that make it more convenient and give a wonderful taste of China’s most a chance to see the best sceneries. historically attractions. There is Firstly, get to see the most iconic sights of Beijing, the capital, before travelling also an opportunity to visit Suzhou, further down to Xian for the Great Wall known as “Venice of the East”, which and the Terracotta Army. Furthermore, will ensure the trip is complete with get to explore the beauty of Tibet, with picturesque views of China’s scenic its monasteries, temples, scenic routes countryside. This tour is ideal for and natural sights. Beijing – Xian – Lhasa those looking for a taste of China.

Departs: Daily Day 1: Beijing Day 7: Lhasa (B) Beijing – Xian – Shanghai Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. Today you will see the beautiful Tibetan Tour Highlights plateau and keep a keen eye for the Day 1: Beijing(D) Day 6: Xian – Shanghai (B/L/D) Day 2: Beijing (B) nomads out the large windows of the Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. Today, visit the Shaanxi Museum which ♦ Beijing City Tour Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, train as you cross the Kekexili Nature houses artefacts on display, including Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Reserve. Arrive in Lhasa. Day 2: Beijing (B/L/D) treasures from many periods of China’s ♦ Great Wall Located at the centre of Beijing City is Visit the Temple of Heaven. This will be history. The next stop, the Small Wild ♦ Yangtze River Cruise Tiananmen Square, where you can visit Day 8: Lhasa (B) followed by a stroll through Tiananmen Goose Pagoda, will explore China’s INNE ONOIA Terracotta Warriors Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Tour visiting Potala Palace, Yaowang Square, the biggest square in the world. unique architecture style and a visit to ♦ BEIJING ༒ Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Mao Mountain, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor There will be a visit to the Forbidden the Muslim Quarter to see local life in ♦ Shanghai City Tour Zedong Memorial Hall. Also visit Summer Street and Ramoche Temple. Jokhang City which served as the grand imperial the community. After the tour, you will be Palace, where the Imperial court would Temple is the most scared shrine in palace for centuries. Your final stop of the transferred to the airport for your flight

Xi’an come to escape the heat of Beijing’s Tibet. Famous worldwide, Potala Palace day will be at the Hutongs. Here, you can to Shanghai. summer. has come to symbolize Tibet as it’s the have a personal insight into the everyday ༒ Lhasa residence of the Dalai Lama life of traditional Beijing citizens. Day 7: Shanghai (B/L/D) Day 3: Beijing – Xian (B) Visit Yu Yuan Gardens followed by the INNE ONOIA This morning, visit renowned imperial site Day 9: Lhasa (B) Day 3: Beijing (B/L/D) Jade Buddha Temple. The centuries old ༒ –the Temple of Heaven. Continue on to Visit Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, offering Yu Yuan Gardens is home to beautiful BEIJING visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. As China’s Palace and Sera Monastery. Drepung breathtaking views in a less crowded pavilions, corridors, streams, courtyards most renowned monument, Great Wall is Monastery was the seat of the Government atmosphere. This will be followed by and flowers. At the Jade Buddha Temple, the most spectacular structure ever built prior to Potala. Sera monastery is famous an opportunity for photographs at the see impressive temples, both historical by humans and the only one visible from for its practice of debating Buddhism and Birds Nest Stadium and Water Cube. In and modern, sporting large, intricate Xi’an Tour Highlights space. Evening transferred to Beijing philosophy by the monks. Norbulingka the evening enjoy a sumptuous Peking sculptures of Buddha.Visit Shanghai train station to connect overnight train was the summer palace of Dalai Lama. Duck Dinner, a traditional delicacy and a Museum and the waterfront Bund. Later, ༒ ྒ SHANGHAI ♦ Beijing City Tour to Xian culinary must. enjoy a breathtaking bird’s eye view of Day 10: Lhasa (B) the city from Shanghai World Financial ♦ Terracotta Warriors Day 4: Xian (B) Take a day trip to holy Namtso Lake, Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B/L) Centre. ♦ Great Wall Arrive in Xian and transfer to the Hotel. enroute enjoying a distant view of Take a morning visit to Summer Palace, Later, proceed to Shanxi History Museum, Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain and which includes a grand collection of , Day 8: Shanghai (B/L) ♦ Lhasa City Tour showcasing more than 370,000 relics, a spectacular natural scenery. Around this gardens, palaces and scenic views. Enjoy Today, visit Zhujiajiao, an ancient good introduction to Shanxi history and lake, black bears, yaks, wild donkeys, a boat ride on the beautiful Kunming water town and explore Ming and Qing ♦ Drepung Monastery Departure Twin share Single culture. Next is a stop to the oldest and bharals, foxes, roe deer and marmots Lake. Late evening, connect an overnight Dynasty bridges, two ancient and historic Supplement ♦ Holy Namtso Lake best preserved city walls in China, Xi’an can be seen. You can do a nature walk on train to Xian. buildings, and the Ma Family Garden City Wall. Also visit, Shuyuan Men, this lake side and get close to happy nomad before heading back to Shanghai. 2019 Dates ancient street to observe people’s lives families before returning to Lhasa Day 5: Xian (B/L/D) 26 Jul $2835 $656 as it was during the Tang dynasty. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, a stunning Day 9: Shanghai (B) 09 Aug $2835 $656 Day 11: Lhasa (B) collection of ten thousand life size Transfer to the airport for your onward 06, 13, 20 Sep $2976 $656 Day 5: Xian (B) Transfer to Lhasa Airport to connect your statues of Chinese army made over flight. A full day tour to the 2000 year old Army onward flight two thousand years ago, yet preserved 11, 18, 25 Oct $2976 $656 of 6000 life-sized terracotta warriors and almost perfectly. This will be followed by Includes: Accommodation for 8 nights, 2020 Dates warhorses, which remains stunningly a visit to the Ancient City Wall in Xian, meals, Group transfers and sightseeing 20 Mar $2962 $656 well preserved. On the way back, visit the Includes: Accommodation for 09 nights which can be enjoyed through a peaceful as indicated, local English speaking Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Village. in Hotels, transfers, local tours, meals as stroll or a bike ride. This evening, try a guides, entrance fees, train and domestic 03, 10 Apr $2962 $656 indicated, English speaking local guides, dumpling dinner while enjoying the Tang flight. 08, 15 May $2962 $656 Day 6: Xian – Lhasa (B) aircon vehicle, overnight trains and Dynasty Show, a colourful performance Transfer to train station for your train to domestic flights of traditional music and dance. 05 Jun $2945 $656 Lhasa 14 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 15 CHINA - GROUP TOUR CHINA - GROUP TOUR

14D China Rail Discovery

From: $4487

China’s rail network has expanded dramatically over the past decade with the construction of an extensive high-speed rail network. Extensive investment into the rail system has produced an efficient, reliable, high-tech service with safe, comfortable trains covering vast distances in shorter journey times. There are now many bullet trains in operation in China, which provide an interesting way to see more of the countryside and scenery away from the big cities. The tour takes you to the well-known cities of Beijing and Shanghai, to Xian to see the incredible Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu to see pandas, and all this is combined with a relaxing Yangtze cruise. With just one domestic flight included in the tour, you will enjoy exploring China by its vast and efficient rail network.

Beijing – Xian – Chengdu – Yangtze River Cruise – Shanghai Departs: Daily Day 1: Beijing Day 7: Chengdu (B) The Three Gorges Dam, the world’s before heading back to Shanghai. Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Day at leisure largest power station site. Disembark . After lunch, connect with at Yichang at noon and transfer to train Day 14 Shanghai (B) INNE ONOIA Day 2: Beijing (B) a bullet train to Xian. Day 8: Chengdu – Chongqing (B/L/D) station for your train to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your onward BEIJING ༒ Visit the Temple of Heaven. This will be In the morning arrive at the Chengdu flight. followed by a stroll through Tiananmen Day 5: Xian (B/L/D) Panda Breeding and Research Centre. Day 12: Shanghai (B/L/D) Square, the biggest square in the world. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, a stunning Here naturalistic habitats have been Visit Old Downtown, classical Yu Garden Includes: Accommodation for 13 nights,

Xi’an collection of ten thousand life size created to provide the best possible ྒ There will be a visit to the Forbidden and the Bund. Old Downtown has meals, Group transfers and sightseeing as ichang ༒ City which served as the grand imperial statues of Chinese army made over environment for rearing and breeding narrow lanes, small squares, fish pond indicated, local English speaking guides, SHANGHAI palace for centuries. Your final stop of the two thousand years ago, yet preserved pandas. Afterwards transfer to the train and pavilion linked by stone bridges, entrance fees, trains and domestic flights Chengdu CHONGQING day will be at the Hutongs. Here, you can almost perfectly. This will be followed by station for a train to Chongqing. Upon local bars, restaurants, tea houses and ྒ ྒ have a personal insight into the everyday a visit to the Ancient City Wall in Xian, arrival, transfer to Victoria Cruise Ship. souvenir shops. The Yu Garden built

Guilin life of traditional Beijing citizens. which can be enjoyed through a peaceful 400 years ago shows architectures of Departure Twin share Single stroll or a bike ride. This evening, try a Days 9: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, Supplement Day 3: Beijing (B/L/D) dumpling dinner while enjoying the Tang On the first day of the cruise, enjoy visit Shanghai Museum shocasing 2019 Dates Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, offering Dynasty Show, a colourful performance its scenic views as the ship meanders finest stone sculptures, bronze-ware, Tour Highlights breathtaking views in a less crowded of traditional music and dance. through the Yangtze. Today’s excursion porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese 26 Jul $4597 $1442 atmosphere. This will be followed by will be Shibaozhai, with its impressive paintings and ancient furniture. Visit the 09 Aug $4597 $1442 an opportunity for photographs at the Day 6: Xian – Chengdu (B/L/D) wooden pagoda. waterfront of Bund to admire city as a ♦ Beijing City Tour 06, 13, 20 Sep $4680 $1442 Birds Nest Stadium and Water Cube. In Today, visit the Shaanxi Museum which modern metropolis. Later, you can enjoy ♦ Yangtze River Cruise the evening enjoy a sumptuous Peking houses artefacts on display, including Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the city 11, 18, 25 Oct $4680 $1442 ♦ Terracotta Warriors Duck Dinner, a traditional delicacy and a treasures from many periods of China’s Take an excursion on a small motorboat from the top of World Financial Centre. 2020 Dates history. The next stop, the Small Wild through the tranquil Goddess Stream Shanghai City Tour culinary must. 20 Mar $4487 $1442 ♦ Goose Pagoda, will explore China’s while marvelling at the soaring limestone Day 13: Shanghai (B/L) ♦ Great Wall Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B/L) unique architecture style and a visit to cliffs rising sheer from the water. Today, visit Zhujiajiao, an ancient 03, 10 Apr $4653 $1442 the Muslim Quarter to see local life inthe Visit the Summer Palace, which includes water town and explore Ming and Qing 08, 15 May $4653 $1442 a grand collection of lakes, gardens, community. After the tour, transfer to Day 11: Yichang – Shanghai (B/L) Dynasty bridges, two ancient and historic palaces and scenic views. Afterwards, Xian airport for your flight to Chengdu. Before arriving at Yichang you will visit buildings, and the Ma Family Garden 05 Jun $4597 $1442

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11D 12D Scenic China Essential plus Cruise

From: $3213 From: $3844

Discover China’s contrasting areas Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the of the North, South and West. It will Yangtze River, the longest river take you on a memorable journey Beijing – Xian – Yangtze – Shanghai in Asia, and arguably the most starting in the illustrious capital, Day 1: Beijing (D) to airport for your flight to Chongqing, picturesque. See the sights in the Beijing, taking in all the must-do Arrive in Beijing and transfer to Hotel. starting point for Yangtze River Cruise. illustrious capital of Beijing, followed sights including the Great Wall. See by the historical city of Xian, the Day 2: Beijing (B/L/D) Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) the Terracotta Warriors in Xian then Beijing – Xian – Guilin – Yangshou – Guilin – Chengdu ancient capital, offering stunning Visit the Temple of Heaven. This will be Today, before boarding your cruise, see explore the stunning landscape Day 1: Beijing from many periods of China’s history. followed by a stroll through Tiananmen the adorable pandas in Chongqing Zoo attractions including the Terracotta and natural beauty of the Southern Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. The next stop, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Square, the biggest square in the world. before taking a brief city tour. Transfer to Warriors. Finally, the vibrant city of province Guangxi. Enjoy seeing the will explore China’s unique architecture There will be a visit to the Forbidden the pier to board your cruise ship. Shanghai will bring you to China’s Day 2: Beijing (B/L/D) style, and a visit to the Muslim Quarter to Giant Pandas and the magnificent City which served as the grand imperial present. Visit the Temple of Heaven. This will be see local life in the community. Transfer Leshan Buddha in Chengdu. palace for centuries. Your final stop of the Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) followed by a stroll through Tiananmen to airport for your flight to Guilin. day will be at the Hutongs. Here, you can Today, enjoy your cruise through Yangtze, Square, the biggest square in the world. have a personal insight into the everyday with its scenic views. Take an excursion to Tour Highlights Tour Highlights There will be a visit to the Forbidden Day 7: Guilin – Yangshou (B/L/D) life of traditional Beijing citizens. Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden City which served as the grand imperial Transfer to quay for a boat cruise on the ♦ Beijing City Tour ♦ Beijing City Tour pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl palace for centuries. Your final stop of the breathtaking Li River towards Yangshuo, Day 3: Beijing (B/L/D) of the Yangtze”. ♦ Great Wall ♦ Great Wall day will be at the Hutongs. Here, you can centerpiece of Guilin’s stunning beauty. Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, offering have a personal insight into the everyday During the cruise, you can see a ♦ Terracotta Warriors ♦ Terracotta Warriors breathtaking views in a less crowded Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) life of traditional Beijing citizens. typical landscape painting consisting of atmosphere. This will be followed by Take a small motorboat through the ♦ Guilin City Tour Guilin City Tour towering karst mountain peaks, clear ♦ an opportunity for photographs at the tranquil Goddess Stream while marvelling ♦ Yangtze River Cruise ♦ Yangtze River Cruise Day 3: Beijing (B/L/D) water, carefree buffalos and green fields. Birds Nest Stadium and Water Cube. In at the soaring limestone cliffs rising sheer Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, offering Evening optional ‘Impressions of Liu the evening enjoy a sumptuous Peking from the water. ♦ Shanghai City Tour ♦ Panda Breeding Centre breathtaking views in a less crowded Sanjie’ show, staged in the Li River itself! Duck Dinner, a traditional delicacy and a atmosphere. This will be followed by culinary must. Day 10: Yichang – Shanghai (B/L/D) an opportunity for photographs at the Day 8: Yangshuo – Guilin (B/D) Before arriving at Yichang, visit Three Birds Nest Stadium and Water Cube. In This morning is at leisure for optional Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B/L) Gorges Dam, the world’s largest power the evening enjoy a sumptuous Peking cooking class or cycle ride along the In the morning visit the Summer Palace, station site. Disembark and continue to INNE ONOIA INNE ONOIA ༒ Duck Dinner, a traditional delicacy and a Yulong River to explore the countryside. BEIJING which includes a grand collection of Yichang Airport for a flight to Shanghai. ༒ culinary must. In the afternoon, visit the spectacular lakes, gardens, palaces and scenic views. BEIJING Reed flute Caves. In the evening, you will Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat ride Day 11: Shanghai (B/L/D) Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B/L) see the fascinating Cormorant Fishing on the beautiful Kunming Lake. Late Visit Yu Yuan Gardens followed by the In the morning visit the Summer Palace, Show. Xi’an evening, connect an overnight train to Jade Buddha Temple. The centuries old which includes a grand collection of Xian. Yu Yuan Gardens is home to beautiful Xi’an

lakes, gardens, palaces and scenic views. Day 9: Guilin – Chengdu (B) pavilions, corridors, streams, courtyards Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat ride Morning flight to Chengdu and transfer to ྒ Day 5: Xian (B/L/D) and flowers. At the Jade Buddha Temple, ichang ༒ ྒ on the beautiful Kunming Lake. Late your hotel Today your guide will take you to visit the see expect impressive temples, both

Chengdu ༒

evening, connect an overnight train to Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection historical and modern, sporting large, ྒ ྒ SHANGHAI Xian. Day 10: Chengdu (B/L/D) of ten thousand life size statues of the intricate sculptures of Buddha. Visit Visit Panda Breeding and Research GILIN Chinese army made over two thousand Shanghai Museum and the waterfront CHONGQING Day 5: Xian (B/L/D) Centre, which offers natural conditions ANGZHO years ago, yet preserved almost Bund. Later, enjoy a breathtaking bird’s Today your guide will take you to visit the and environment for rearing and breeding perfectly. This will be followed by a visit to eye view of the city from Shanghai World Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection pandas. In the afternoon, visit Jinli Street the Ancient City Wall, one of the largest Financial Centre. Departure Twin share Single of ten thousand life size statues of the and Kuanzhai Lane, to see local people’s military defensive systems in the world. Departure Twin share Single Supplement Chinese army made over two thousand life. This evening, try a dumpling dinner Day 12: Shanghai (B) Supplement 2019 Dates years ago, yet preserved almost while enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show, Transfer to the airport for your onward 2019 Dates perfectly. This will be followed by a visit to Day 11: Chengdu (B) 26 Jul $3334 $814 a colourful performance of traditional flight. 26 Jul $3977 $1263 the Ancient City Wall, one of the largest Transfer to the airport for your onward music and dance. 09 Aug $3334 $814 military defensive systems in the world. flight. 09 Aug $3977 $1263 06, 13, 20 Sep $3486 $814 This evening, try a dumpling dinner Day 6: Xian – Chongqing (B/L/D) Includes: Accommodation for 11 nights, 06, 13, 20 Sep $4159 $1263 11, 18, 25 Oct $3486 $814 while enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show, Includes: Accommodation for 10 nights, Today, visit the Shaanxi Museum which meals, group transfers and sightseeing 11, 18, 25 Oct $4159 $1263 a colourful performance of traditional meals, group transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking 2020 Dates houses over a quarter of a million 2020 Dates music and dance. as indicated, local English speaking artefacts on display, including treasures guides, entrance fees, overnight train 20 Mar $3213 $814 20 Mar $3844 $1263 guides, entrance fees, domestic flights from many periods of China’s history. and domestic flights 03, 10 Apr $3356 $814 Day 6: China – Guilin (B/L) The next stop, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, 03, 10 Apr $4004 $1263 Today, visit the Shaanxi Museum which will explore China’s unique architecture 08, 15 May $3356 $814 08, 15 May $4004 $1263 houses over a quarter of a million style, and a visit to the Muslim Quarter to artefacts on display, including treasures 05 Jun $3238 $814 see local life in the community. Transfer 05 Jun $3977 $1263

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Full Day Terra-cotta, Qin Tomb & Banpo (L) From $193

A full day tour to the 2000 year old Army of Terracotta Warriors which remains stunningly well preserved: a vigilant force standing guard over an ancient imperial burial site. The 6000 life-sized terracotta Full Day Tiananmen Square, Full Day Summer Palace & Lama Half Day Hutong Tour with Home- warriors and warhorses were discovered Forbidden City, Temple of Temple (L) hosted Lunch in 1974. On the way back, view the Qin Heaven & Summer Palace (L) From $168 From $147 Tomb from a distance and visit the neolithic From $209 Banpo Village. Tour of the beautiful imperial garden Proceed by rickshaw to see Hutongs, the This tour takes you to Tiananmen Summer Palace including the lake old living quarters of Beijing. Hutongs Half Day Provincial Museum, City Wall Square, Forbidden City and Summer cruise (not available in winter). The tour crisscross with each other, dotted with & Mosque Palace. Located at the centre of Beijing concludes with the Lama Temple, the a Kindergarten, a Bell Tower, a Drum From $136 City is Tiananmen Square, where you biggest of its kind in China out of Tibet Tower, a Tea House, and a lake, House can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument made for the Dalai Lama in 1744. of Gong Infant and local people’s houses Enjoy half day tour including the Provincial to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the scattered among them. Visit includes Museum with the finest collections of SHANGHAI People and Mao Zedong Memorial Hall. walk in the old alleys and lunch with a archaeological treasures in China, the Forbidden City, so called because it was local family. ancient City Wall built in 15th century, and Full Day Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, off limits to commoners for 500 years, the Grand Mosque, first built in the 8th Temple & Bund (L) was the Imperial residence of the Ming century, the biggest of its kind in China, in From $207 and Qing Emperors. Now known as the the ancient muslin quarters. Palace Museum it is the largest and best Visit Old Downtown, classical Yu Garden and preserved cluster of ancient buildings in Half Day Provincial Museum & Pagoda the Bund. Old Downtown has many narrow all China. Also visit the Summer Palace, From $136 zigzag lanes, small squares, fish pond and this was where the Imperial court would pavilion linked by stone bridges. It collects come to escape the heat of Beijing’s Big Wild Goose Pagoda Temple was many favourite local bars, restaurants, tea summer. regarded the landmark of Xian and once houses and souvenir shops. Yu Garden, a holy place for pilgrimage. The provincial built 400 years ago, is a famous for ancient Museum shows Chinese archaeology’s architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. Peking Duck Dinner GUILIN excavation at Xian areas from very The vividly brick-carving figures of warlords From $134 beginning of Chinese primogenitors of & warriors, unique animals standing on the Full Day Li River cruise (L) Neolithic Age 20000-8000 years ago to the roofs of ancient buildings and the huge Enjoy the orthodox Peking Roast Duck From $262 glorious dynasties 980AD. It has numerous dragons decorated on the range of walls, with other dishes. It’s the most famous collections and treasures on display. all features of this unique garden. Afternoon specialty in Beijing Cruise on the river boat on Li River for we visit Shanghai Museum. The attractions 60 miles, revealing the haunting beauty Tang Dynasty Dumpling Dinner & include enormous finest stone sculptures, of the mist-wrapped peaks and ethnic Show bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, villages. Enjoy lunch on-board and an From $136 Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. Visit afternoon free to explore Yangshuo Xintiandi and new Pudong. before returning to Guilin by car. A magnificent singing and dancing performance in Tang dynasty costume and Half Day Yu Garden, Nanjing Road & Half Day Flute Cave, Fubo Hill & music will be one of the highlights of your Bund (L) Trunk Hill (L) tour in Xian. Enjoy a wonderful dumpling From $170 From $126 dinner before the show starts. Visit the Old Town with its winding alleyways You will visit the Reed Flute Caves with lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, beautiful stalactite and stalagmite and to the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden, formations, Fubo Hill with Buddhist the best ancient garden in Shanghai built in grottoes, and the Elephant Trunk Hill by 1559. Stroll the Bund promenade along the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden the Li River Huangpu River, where the old meets the City, Hutong & Silk Market modern in Shanghai. Walk in Nanjing Road From $272 Full Day Longsheng Tour (L) with most colourful shops in Shanghai and From $247 with old style as well as modern buildings. Walk through the grand Tiananmen Kung Fu Show Square and visit the Forbidden City, the Drive to Longsheng to see countryside Day trip to Suzhou by train (L) Acrobatic Show From $109 best preserved ancient construction inhabited by many ethnic groups such as From $346 From $109 complex for 24 emperors. You will see Miao and Yao people. Their residences, It’s the most exciting Kungfu Show in the old living quarters Hutong of Beijing dresses and way of life are different from Enjoy a full day train excursion to the water Enjoy the evening acrobatic show China, 7.30-9.00pm daily in Beijing. by rickshaw. Your tour includes guided the majority Han people. See the local town of Suzhou. Visit Garden of Master of performed by a troupe from other parts Over 40 Kungfu actors present invincible walking in the old alleys, and a visit to farmers work in terraced paddy fields Nets, Silk Spinning Factory, enjoy a cruise of the country. Chinese Kungfu and Qigong in a modern a family. Visit the Silk Market to end the along hillsides and the housed made of on the Grand Canal and visit Pingjiang Road, theatre with breathless audio effect. tour. timber and bamboo. Old Town Area before returning to Shanghai.

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Harmony between its ancient traditions and futuristic aspects fascinates everyone visiting Japan or The Land of the Rising Sun. It is a country of contrasts, where each city and each 16D place will intrigue even those who have well travelled before. Beauty of China One day you can be walking around the high skyscrapers of Tokyo and the other day meditating amongst the monks in Shukubo. Depending on what you’re looking for in a vacation, J head up north for the ski and snowboard season or visit Japan during the spring for the beautiful Sakura Blossom. Getting around is very easy, taking the world’s famous Bullet trains ap an with speeds reaching up to 320 km/hr. Food in Japan is unique and restaurants normally specialize only in one dish, which was perfected through generations to trigger your taste buds. People here are extremely friendly and respectful, they value etiquette and harmony. Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast

Beijing Rooms Amenities: Elegant rooms are fitted with cable TV channels and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms with Tokyo Beijing International Hotel ★★★★★ a separate rainshower and bathtub. Some rooms offer city Tokyo is a huge metropolis and political centre, serving From $164 views. as Japan’s capital since 1869. Prior to that it was Location: Located in the central area of Beijing, Beijing Facilities: Indoor heated pool, luxurious spa, 4 restaurants known as a small fishing village, called Edo. Today, International Hotel is a 7-minute stroll from Dongdan Station and and 3 bars, Wi-fi, gym, massage and sauna services. Tokyo is noisy and bustling, attracting tourists with a Beijing Railway Station. huge choice of shopping, dining and entertainment. It Rooms Amenities: Tastefully decorated, the chic guestrooms is very rare that you will see any old buildings here, feature modern interiors and clear windows with ample natural Mercure Xian On Renmin Square ★★★★ as they were mostly destroyed by the earthquake in lighting. Each well-appointed unit is fitted with a flat-screen From $55 1923 and bombing during the World War II. Despite satellite TV, computer and minibar. Bathrooms have showers, Location: Mercure Xian On Renmin Square is a luxurious hotel of that, Tokyo has grown to one of the World’s largest bathtubs and toiletries. located a 10-minute walk from the Bell and Drum Tower. Economy and the most developed cities. Facilities: The hotel boasts an indoor pool, a mini-golf course. Free Rooms Amenities: Air-con guestrooms feature modern Wi-Fi in public areas interiors and elegant décor, minibar, work desk and a TV with Kyoto cable channels. Ensuite bathroom comes with a bathtub. Kyoto used to serve as an Emperor’s Residence and Facilities: It offers massage services, restaurant, outdoor used to be an old capital of Japan. It has an exceptional Four Seasons Hotel Beijing ★★★★★ swimming pool, fitness centre, 4 restaurants and 4 bars. historical value, with all of its shrines, temples and From $292 antic buildings. Almost 17 places in Kyoto are included Location: It’s 10-min walk from the Embassy Area and a 20-min in the UNESCO World Heritage Program. On the streets stroll from Chaoyang Park. Liangmaqiao Subway Station is a 6-min Shanghai of this city, it is very often to spot monks meditating walk away and 15-min drive from Tian’anmen Square by the river or a Geisha walking past in a kimono. Rooms Amenities: Featuring oriental-inspired themes with InterContinental Shanghai Jing’ An ★★★★★ Traditional teahouse experience is also very important soothing colours, elegant and luxurious rooms offer spectacular From $148 here, whether it is a calming cup of tea on your own or city views and free internet. Featuring a coffee machine and an Location: It’s a 10-min drive from Nanjing Road, 20-min drive a whole ceremony. iPod docking station, all the guestrooms are fitted with neutral from Bund, 30-min drive from Hongqiao Railway Station and shades, ironing facilities and a dressing room. The ample Airport, while Pudong Airport is 1-hr drive. Osaka bathrooms include both a bathtub and rain showers, toiletries, Rooms Amenities: All guestrooms are spacious and come with Osaka is another large city in Japan, with high-rises bathrobes and hairdryers. a 47-inch LCD TV with international channels, iPod docks,WiFi, and high class entertainment. One of the biggest Facilities: Sauna, indoor pool, fitness centre, massage, laundry, Nespresso coffee machine, separate rainforest shower and attractions are the Universal Studios and the Sapporo ironing services bathtub and embedded 15-inch television set mirror in the Aquarium. It also has a lot of shopping centres and Niseko bathroom. food outlets, serving famous Takoyaki (fried octopus) Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing ★★★★ Facilities: 7 gourmet restaurants, full-service spa with private and Udon (noodle dish). One of the famous drinks, that From $93 treatment rooms, steam room and sauna, Chinese, Swedish, Osaka is known for is Sake, made of fermented rice Location: Located in it’s a 10-min drive from the Beijing Exhibition hot stone, or foot reflexology massages. Large indoor pool and from the mountains. Centre, 15-min drive from Tiananmen Square and 45-min to and a fitness centre. Aomori Beijing Capital International Airport by car. Nagoya Rooms Amenities: The rooms feature flat-screen TV, comfortable Nagoya is a large manufacturing city in Japan, Akita armchairs or sofas, ample workspace, ironing facilities and a safe. Central Hotel Shanghai ★★★★ covering such brands as Toyota, Honda, Suzuki and Private bathrooms have a bathtub and toiletries. From $112 Mitsubishi Motors. As well as cars, it is also known Sendai Facilities: Fitness room, 3 dining options Banquets, meeting Location: It’s 9-min walk from Metro Station, 3-min walk from for producing airplane’s components and jets. In the Tour Highlights and business facilities, a business centre, fax and photocopying Nanjing Road and a 10-min drive from the famous Bund. Niigata years of World War II it was a major point for bombing Fukushima service, currency exchange and luggage storage Rooms Amenities: Modern interiors, air-conditioned rooms due to its mass productions of military goods. Today are fitted with a personal safe, iPod dock and a flat-screen TV Nagoya has developed itself into a bustling city, with Xian with cable channels, internet. Ensuite bathroom comes with Nagano extensive street network and factories. It offers a lot Tokyo toiletries and a hairdryer. of sighseeing spots, museums and temples. Yokohama Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square ★★★★★ Facilities: It offers 3 dining options, a fitness centre, massage Nagoya From $95 service, sauna, indoor Golf, billiards, laundry and dry cleaning Kyoto Hiroshima Osaka Location: Its a 5-min drive from Xi’an Railway Station’, 40min services. Tokushima from Airport and a 10-min walk from Bell Tower & Drum Tower and Muslim Street, Nagasaki

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4D Tokyo Stopover Tokyo – Hakone – Kyoto – Tokyo 10D Essential Japan Day 1: Tokyo Asakusa, home to charming shops and Arrive in Tokyo and shared coach transfer restaurants, and the oldest temple in From: $2014 to Hotel the city, Sensoji. Finish your day with an From: $2014 incredible panorama of the city, at the From: $2014$4666 Tokyo is one of those places in the Day 2: Tokyo (B) Tokyo Metropolitan Building. Take in the world where everywhere you look there See the highlights of bustling Tokyo with landscape of the city if the weather’s Submerge yourself in the beautiful awe- is something absolutely stunning and this tour of the classic and ultra-modern clear, get a distant glimpse of Mount Fuji inspiring culture of Japan in this 10 day breathtaking to admire. Enjoy this 4 day sights of this dynamic metropolis. Make Tokyo – Hakone – Kyoto – Tokyo tour featuring 3 amazing cities: Tokyo, stopover trip to this majestic city of Japan; sure you bring the IC Card with you as Day 3: Tokyo (B) amaze yourself with the technological Hakone and Kyoto. Visit the city of the you will be using during the tour. This morning, take a train to Hakone to Day 1: Tokyo Nijo Castle, built by Shogun in 1603, capital of the world, and fall in love with Ten Thousand Temples and enjoy the Visit Kokyo Gaien, plaza gardens outside enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Arrive in Tokyo and shared coach transfer is one of the most famous and ornate the traditions of culture of one of the night life of Tokyo city. The majestic the Imperial Palace, home of the imperial Mount Fuji, looming over Lake Ashi. Take to Hotel castles in the country. Surrounded by oldest cities known to man. Japan is a destination that will remain in Japanese family, See the charming Hakone Ropeway and soar above the stunning gardens, the castle is full of active volcanic site, Owakudani. Descend your heart forever after visiting it. Departs: Daily Meganebashi bridge, before heading Day 2: Tokyo (B) spectacular architectural details, from off for a tea ceremony in a traditionally the mountain via ropeway to Togendai, This morning, take a tour starting with a beautifully painted sliding doors to lush, where you’ll board a pirate ship and sail Departs: Daily Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, styled teahouse. visit to Meiji Shrine, most famous Shinto detailed carvings from floor to ceiling. tour and transfers by public transport, Next, visit Meiji Shrine, most across Lake Ashi. After this visit, proceed shrines, dedicated to the deified spirits Next, head to Heian Shrine, a marvellous train tickets, Hakon pass, IC card and famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to to take a train back to Tokyo. of the former Emperor and his wife. and breathtaking shrine. Admire the guides service during sightseeing to the deified spirits of the former Next, stroll down Omotesando, a tree- beautiful structure with its bright Emperor and his wife. Next, stroll down Day 4: Tokyo (B) lined boulevard flanked by impressive vermillion columns and complimentary Note: Meiji Shrine - renovation works Omotesando, a tree-lined boulevard You will be transferred by shared shuttle buildings housing top fashion brands. A jade tiled roofs. are carried out on some of the shrine’s flanked by impressive buildings housing to Airport to connect your onward flight. jolt to the senses, leave behind this ultra- Next stop is at Kiyomizudera buildings from spring 2016 to October top fashion brands. A jolt to the senses, modern bustle to discover traditionally Temple, another impressive preserved 2019. Efforts are made to keep the leave behind this ultra-modern bustle styled district, Asakusa, home to area. Enjoy the majestic views from the impact on visitors very low to discover traditionally styled district, charming shops and restaurants, and the 13 metre high veranda , before taking oldest temple in the city, Sensoji. a sip from one of the three streams of Enter this 7th century Buddhist fresh mountain water, which will grant temple through Thunder Gate, indicated you fortune in love, studies or elongate ༒ Tokyo by a massive red lantern. Walk along your life. Nakamise Street, a centuries old Hakone souvenir street of 96 stalls. Board a Day 7: Kyoto (B) Kyoto Sumida river cruise for a refreshing view Discover the charm of Arashiyama 4D of the old town as well as Tokyo Skytree starting with Okochi Mountain Villa, Kyoto Stopover and other notable skyscrapers on the considered the finest example of riverside highlights the evolution of this traditional Japanese residential Kyoto dynamic city. Disembark at Hamarikyu architecture in the country. After a short Day 1: Kyoto water, which will grant you fortune in From: $1653 Garden and stroll through these beautiful stroll through the bamboo grove, stop at Arrive in Tokyo and a shared coach transfer love, studies or elongate your life. grounds, to a floating pavilion originally Nonomiya Shrine before conitnuing your Tour Highlights to Hotel built by a famous shogun, where you’ll walk through the grove. Day 3: Kyoto (B) Japan’s capital from 794 to 1868, Kyoto enjoy a cup of matcha tea and Japanese Finish off at Tenryuji Temple, ♦ Meiji Shrines Day 2: Kyoto (B) Take a short train ride with your guide to holds many secrets of the Japan culture sweets. Return to your hotel. a 14th century temple built by ruling This morning, visit Kyoto to see its Nara, Japan’s first capital in 8th century. and history, let it whisper them into your Shogun Ashikaga Takauji to appease the ♦ Tokyo Skytree classic cultural treasures, starting with With great prosperity, it became the face ear in this 4 day tour where you will visit Day 3: Tokyo (B) spirit of Emporer Go-Daigo. Take in the ♦ Mount Fuji the glittering Kinkakuji Temple, built as a of Japanese culture and politics. Nara is many temples and shrines filled with Day at leisure simplistic beauty of this important Zen retirement villa for the Shogun and later home to some of the most impressive that characteristic mystic ambience. Say Temple, before exploring its grounds. ♦ Okochi Mountain Villa converted into a Buddhist temple. Visit and ancient historical landmarks in the goodbye to this beautiful city by visiting Day 4: Tokyo- Hakone (B/D) Take a moment to contemplate and put Nijo Castle, built by Shogun in 1603, is country. Start your adventure at the one of the oldest parks in Japan, the Nara This morning, take a train to Hakone to your mind at ease, before returning to one of the most famous and ornate castles jaw-dropping Todaiji Temple, the world’s Park and create ever-lasting memories in enjoy the healing powers of Hakone’s Kyoto. in the country. Surrounded by stunning largest wooden building. Next, stop one of Japan’s most interesting cities. natural hot springs and magnificent gardens, the castle is full of spectacular at Nara’s most celebrated shrine, the panoramic views of Mount Fuji, looming Day 8: Kyoto (B) over Lake Ashi. Enjoy a delicious Day at leisure architectural details, from beautifully bright and beautiful Shinto shrine of Departs: Daily painted sliding doors to lush, detailed Kasuga Taisha, which houses hundreds Japanese dinner. Note: Meiji Shrine - renovation works carvings from floor to ceiling. of bronze and stone lanterns donated Day 9: Kyoto-Tokyo (B) are carried out on some of the shrine’s buildings from spring 2016 to October Next, head to Heian Shrine, by worshipers over the centuries. Before Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, Day 5: Hakone-Kyoto (B) Take a train to Tokyo and make your way 2019. Efforts are made to keep the tour and transfers by public transport and Explore the City of Ten Thousand Temples to the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. a marvellous and breathtaking shrine. returning to Kyoto, take a look at Nara impact on visitors very low guides service during sightseeing and hope for a glimpse of a geisha. Take Admire the beautiful structure with Park, one of the oldest parks in Japan. Kiyomizudera’s main hall is covered up a train to Kyoto and transfer to Hotel. Day 10: Tokyo (B) its bright vermillion columns and from February 2017 to March 2020 for Make your way to the train station and complimentary jade tiled roofs.Next Day 4: Kyoto (B) the renovation of its roof. Visitors will be Note: Kiyomizudera’s main hall is Day 6: Kyoto (B) board a train to the Airport to connect stop is at Kiyomizudera Temple, another You will be transferred by shared shuttle able to enter the main hall during the covered up from February 2017 to your onward flight. impressive preserved area. Enjoy the to Kansai Airport to connect your onward This morning, visit Kyoto to see its March 2020 for the renovation of its roof. renovations majestic views from the 13 metre high flight classic cultural treasures, starting with Includes: Accommodation for 9 nights, Visitors will be able to enter the main hall the glittering Kinkakuji Temple, built as a veranda , before taking a sip from one tour and transfers by public transport, Independent program, can be customised during the renovations retirement villa for the Shogun and later of the three streams of fresh mountain 7 day JR pass, Hakon pass, IC card and converted into a Buddhist temple. Visit guides service during sightseeing 24 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 25 JAPAN- ULTIMATE PACKAGES JAPAN - DAY TOURS

Traditional Tokyo Full Day (SIC basis) From $175 See the highlights of bustling Tokyo with this tour of the classic and ultra-modern sights of this dynamic metropolis. Make sure you bring the IC Card with you as you will be using 7D during the tour. Visit Kokyo Gaien, plaza gardens outside the Imperial Palace, home of the Japan At Glance imperial Japanese family, See the charming Meganebashi bridge, before heading off for a tea ceremony in a traditionally styled teahouse. Next, visit Meiji Shrine, most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the deified spirits of the former Emperor and his wife. Next, stroll down From: $2974 Omotesando, a tree-lined boulevard flanked by impressive buildings housing top fashion brands. A jolt to the senses, leave behind this ultra-modern bustle to discover traditionally styled district, In this tour you will experience Japan’s Asakusa, home to charming shops and restaurants, and the oldest temple in the city, Sensoji. Finish your most known cities: the spectacular day with an incredible panorama of the city, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Building. Take in the landscape of the Tokyo and the mystic Kyoto. Fall in city if the weather’s clear, get a distant glimpse of Mount Fuji love with the shrines and Buddhist temples of Tokyo, as well as its sky Nikko World Heritage Full Day (SIC basis) From $208 touching buildings covered in lights in Your guide will take you for a coach tour to Nikko, famous for its lavishly decorated shrines. this technological metropolis. In Kyoto, Visit Rinnoji, built in 8th century is Nikko’s most important temple. From here, make feel like a movie star in the location of your way to Shoyoen, a small Japanese style garden located beside the Treasure Memoirs of a geisha and experience House followed by a visit to Toshogu Shrine, final resting place of Tokugawa Leyasu, the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate. Closeby is Nikko Toshogu Museum which in Higashiyama. Zen gardens and a holds an impressive collection of the former shogun’s personal effects including mystical mountain stream that can armor and swords. grant you fortune in love, studies or **Rinnoji Temple’s main hall is undergoing major renovation for over ten long life sound good to you? Then this years. During this period, the temple hall is covered by a huge scaffolding, but tour was made for you! it’s open to tourists.

The Art Of Bonsai Half Day Tour From $208 Departs: Daily Meet your guide at your hotel and proceed to Saitama by a private vehicle. Visit spectactular Omiya Bonsai Village where you will learn Tokyo – Kyoto – Osaka all about the ancient and intricate art of Japanese bonsai. In Omiya, multiple bonsai nurseries and a superb bonsai art museum are situated. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum boasts a collection of more than 100 bonsai masterpieces and bonsai-related artifacts such Day 1: Tokyo arrival, check into your Hotel. Afternoon as bonsai pots, miniature landscape stones called suiseki, books and woodblock prints, etc. Wrap up your trip with a visit to Hikawa Arrive in Tokyo and shared coach transfer trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine, used in the Shrine dating back to 473BC, one of the most important shrines in Kanto. Take the train back to Tokyo station and then onto your hotel. to Hotel movie Memoirs of a Geisha, is home to NOTE: over 10,000 red tori gates and form a - Transfer from hotel to Shinjuku station and back is by public transport and is not included in tour price. Depends on Day 2: Tokyo (B) path up the mountain behind the temple your hotels’ location, your tour guide will advise on spot how much this would cost. This morning, take a tour starting with a making a spectacular place for photos. - Tour is not operated on Thursday as Omiya Bonsai Art Museum closes every Thursdays (except national holidays) and ༒ visit to Meiji Shrine, most famous Shinto Tokyo New Year holidays. shrines, dedicated to the deified spirits Day 5: Kyoto (B) of the former Emperor and his wife. This morning, visit Kyoto to see its Full day Mt Fuji (ex Tokyo) on SIC basis From $185 Kyoto Next, stroll down Omotesando, a tree- classic cultural treasures, starting with Visit the majestic Mt. Fuji, the highest and most iconic mountain in Japan. This mountain, ༒ with its snow covered peak, has inspired artists and poets throughout the centuries. Osaka lined boulevard flanked by impressive the glittering Kinkakuji Temple, built as buildings housing top fashion brands. A a retirement villa for the Shogun and Visit Oshino Hakkai to witness tranquil waters and a spectacular scenery. Proceed jolt to the senses, leave behind this ultra- later converted into a Buddhist temple. to Oshino Shinobi no Sato, the ninja village and learn about the history and modern bustle to discover traditionally Next make a stop at Yasaka Shrine which culture associated with Ninjutsu martial arts. Then visit the historical Shinto styled district, Asakusa, home to connects the Geisha District of Gion shrine at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Experience 4D “Fuji Airways” experience which charming shops and restaurants, and the with the beautiful Higashiyama Temple gives you the illusion of flying over Mt. Fuji and the surrounding region. Finally, oldest temple in the city, Sensoji. District. explore Kawaguchi-ko, one of the “Five Fuji Lakes”, good location to view the Tour Highlights Enter this 7th century Buddhist Walk to Higashiyama to see a mountain. temple through Thunder Gate, indicated Japanese Tea Ceremony conducted in the Shared Group Tour Inclusions:- 9 hours bus tour, lunch. ♦ Meiji Shrines by a massive red lantern. Walk along decorated rooms of a traditional house. Pick up: “LOVE” statue at Shinjuku at 8:50 (subject to change). Nakamise Street, a centuries old Some free time to explore Ninenzaka, Drop off: Shinjuku Station at approx. 18:10 ♦ Fushimi Inari Shrine souvenir street of 96 stalls. Board a before visiting Kodaiji Temple with richly ♦ Kinkakuji Temple Sumida river cruise for a refreshing view decorated interiors and surrounded Kamakura Full Day Private Tour From $188 Today take a day trip to Kamakura by a private vehicle, the former de facto capital of Japan as the seat of the Shogunate during Kiyomizudera Temple of the old town as well as Tokyo Skytree by beautiful Zen gardens. Next stop is ♦ and other notable skyscrapers on the at Kiyomizudera Temple, to enjoy the the Kamakura Period (1185 - 1333). Kamakura of today is a small, sleepy seaside town with numerous temples, shrines and other riverside highlights the evolution of this majestic views from the 13 metre high attractions. Visit Kotokuin Temple, home to the Daibutsu, a giant bronze Buddha that stands 13.35m high. Dating from the 12th dynamic city. Disembark at Hamarikyu veranda , before taking a sip from one century, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the spiritual heart of Kamakura and one of its most popular attractions. Also visit Hasedera Note: Meiji Shrine - renovation works Temple, famous for its statue of Kannon, the goddess of Mercy, Kannon with eleven heads. Return to the Hotel are carried out on some of the shrine’s Garden and stroll through these beautiful of the three streams of fresh mountain buildings from spring 2016 to October grounds, to a floating pavilion originally water, which will grant you fortune in 2019. Efforts are made to keep the impact built by a famous shogun, where you’ll love, studies or elongate your life. Half day Tokyo City Tour on SIC basis From $95 on visitors very low enjoy a cup of matcha tea and Japanese This morning, begin your day with a visit to Kokyo Gaien, the plaza gardens outside the sweets. Return to your hotel. Day 6: Kyoto (B) Imperial Palace, home of the imperial Japanese family and the charming Meganebashi Kiyomizudera’s main hall is covered up Day at leisure bridge. A jolt to the senses, leave behind this ultra-modern bustle to discover from February 2017 to March 2020 for Day 3: Tokyo (B) traditionally styled district, Asakusa, home to charming shops and restaurants, and the renovation of its roof. Visitors will be Day at leisure Day 7: Kyoto-Osaka (B) the oldest temple in the city, Sensoji. Enter this 7th century Buddhist temple through able to enter the main hall during the You will be transferred by shared shuttle Thunder Gate, indicated by a massive red lantern. Walk along Nakamise Street, a renovations Day 4: Tokyo-Kyoto (B) to Kansai Airport to connect your onward centuries old souvenir street of 96 stalls. End the tour with a visit to Meiji Shrine, most This morning, make your way to train flight famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the deified spirits of the former Emperor and his wife. Independent program, can be customised station to board train to Kyoto and on

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Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast Tokyo Granvia Kyoto ★★★★★ From: $174 Grand Prince Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ Location: A chic class hotel ideally located within a short stroll to From: $360 the Kyoto Station, close to restaurants and markets Location: Strategically located just 5 minutes away from the Room amenities: 537 guest rooms and suites offering free Wi-Fi, Shinagawa Station for the Bullet Train and close to the airport, extra comfortable bedding, LCD TVs, toiletries, mini bar, in-room & surrounded by a beautiful garden service, air conditioner, safety deposit box, bathrobe, slippers, Room Amenities: The Hotel features 392 guest rooms with electric kettle, hair dryer either garden or city views, free Wi-Fi, flat TV screen with cable Facilities: Restaurant, bar, indoor swimming pool, gym, lounge, channels, Japanese style coverlets, bathrobes and slippers business centre, SPA, banquet room Facilities: Restaurant, club lounge, business room, bar, foreign exchange service, garden access Osaka M Citadines Tokyo Shinjuku Hotel ★★★★ ANA Osaka ★★★★★ From: $195 From: $188 acau Location: Short walk to Metro, shopping malls, restaurants and Location: Ideally situated in the heart of Osaka, close to the City Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Hall, Shopping Arcade and major attractions, such as Jo Hall and Room Amenities: 160 rooms featuring air conditioning, fridge, Osaka Castle kitchenette with microwave, bathroom with hairdryer, towels Room amenities: Minibar, shower, safety deposit box, TV, & toiletries, broadband internet access and Wi-Fi, in-room safe, telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, wake up service, bathrobe, TV with satellite slippers, toiletries, fridge, free Wi-Fi Facilities: 24-hour reception, gym, laundry service and dry Facilities: Spa and wellness centre, swimming pool, gym, bar, 3 cleaning, concierge, lounges, 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops

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Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto ★★★★ Hakone Kowakien Tenyu ★★★★★ From: $220 From: $526 Location: Situated just a stroll away from the Metro station, Location: Beautiful property, located amongst the nature, facing facing one of the world’s heritage sites – Nijo Castle the Myojogatake, Tonomine and Mount Asama; close to major Room Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, electric kettle, tea/ attractions in Hakone, such as Open Air Museum and Museum Macao Less than an hour away from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, Macao is the land of the lights, also known as the coffee maker, mini bar, safety deposit box, air conditioning, of Art Las Vegas of Asia. Don’t miss out on a thrilling experience in any of the many casinos Macao has to offer, and even if hairdryer, wake up service/alarm clock, bathrobe, refrigerator, Room amenities: 150 traditional Japanese rooms, featuring open gambling is not your cup of tea, you can sit and enjoy their beautiful colorful ambiences and incredible restaurants. toiletries, slippers, air natural spring baths, free Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioner, iron, During the day, Macao is the living breathing expression of eastern and western culture coming together, and a mixture Facilities: Late check-out, accessible rooms, restaurants, hairdryer, toiletries, kettle, fridge, extra long beds, balcony of cultures brewing something completely unique in its streets. Macao is also the ultimate shopping spree destination, indoor pool, gym, meeting rooms, free shuttle bus to metro Facilities: Spa and wellness centre, restaurant, bar lounge, home of all the major brands, from fashion to technology, there’s nothing you can’t find in Macao! station concierge, 24 Hour luggage storage, accessible rooms

The Royal Park Kyoto Shijo ★★★★ Hiranoya Kachoan - Takayama ★★★★★ From: $293 From: $512 Hong Kong Location: Perfectly located in the Central Kyoto, close to the Location: Perfectly located in the heart of Takayama Old Town, Hong Kong, The Pearl of the Orient, is a bustling metropolis like any other. The combination of Hong Kong’s traditional major attractions such as Manga Museum and Samurai Kembu being just minutes away from the Shorenji Temple, morning Chinese heritage with its British colonial history has forged in this city quite an interesting landscape. Filled with sharp- Room amenities: 127 contemporarily furnished rooms, air market and craft museum ended skyscrapers embraced by a reflecting body of water, the view just never gets old. Be a part of Hong Kong’s food conditioned, free Wi-Fi, fridge, TV, separate bathtubs and Room amenities: Cozy hotel with 28 rooms, free Wi-Fi, mini bar, tradition of sharing (translated as little lunch) with a group of friends and try as many of these bite sized showers, hair dryer, iron, toiletries, free bottled water, electric TV, air conditioner, TV, safety deposit box, toiletries, fridge, snacks as you can! With a colorful nighttime, many options for the thrill seeking traveler and tons of temples museums, kettle and tea/coffee kettle, hairdryer, wake up service reserves and parks like Disneyland, Hong Kong really is a destination for everybody. Facilities: Restaurant, 24 hours front desk, accessible rooms, Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, hot springs bath, bicycle hire, laundry, vending machine, brasserie souvenir shop

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Your Own Style Macau is a perfect blend of European and Chinese culture, well preserved UNESCO world heritage sites, traditional temples and the vibrant nightlife. Explore the cities Portuguese heritage and the new world charm.Macau is a perfect blend of European and Chinese culture, well preserved UNESCO world heritage sites, traditional temples and the vibrant nightlife. Explore the cities Portuguese heritage and the new world charm.

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Day 1: Hong Kong - Macau Arrive at Hong Kong Airport and proceed to the ferry terminal to board your ferry to Macau. Arrive Macau ferry terminal Tour Highlights and transfer to the Hotel. Day 02: Macau (B) ♦ Macau Museum Enjoy a city tour of Macau visiting, ♦ House of Dancing ruins of St Paul’s, old city walls, Macau Day 04: Macau (B) Museum, Mount Fortress, A Ma Temple, Private car transfer to the Macau ferry Water Show Macau Tower and Casino. terminal to board your return ferry to ♦ Mount Fortress Hong Kong. Day 03: Macau (B) ♦ Ruins of St Paul’s city Day at leisure. Evening make your way to Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, walls City of Dream for the House of Dancing transfers, sightseeing as indicated, local Note: Independent program, can be Water show. guides, Ferry tickets and entrances [email protected] customised www.visitmacao.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 31 MACAU - HOTELS HONG KONG - ULTIMATE PACKAGES

6D Explore Hong Kong & Macau

From $3885

This tour takes you to experience Hong Kong – Macau – Hong Kong these two vibrant cities. Explore Day 01: Hong Kong Day 04: Hong Kong – Macau (B) Hong Kong’s spectacular views, Arrive at Hong Kong airport and transfer Morning transfer to the Hong Kong Ferry urban and village life, eateries and to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. terminal to board the ferry to Macau. the amazing shopping arcades. Embark on your city tour of Macau Macau is a perfect blend of European Day 02: Hong Kong (B) visiting, ruins of St Paul’s, old city walls, and Chinese culture, well preserved This morning, take a coach tour visiting Macau museum, Mount Fortress, A ma Man Mo Temple, tram to Victoria Peak, Temple, Macau tower and Casino. UNESCO world heritage sites, visit Sky Terrace, fishing village and the traditional temples and the vibrant Stanley Market before returning to the Day 05: Macau (B) nightlife Hotel. Day at leisure. Evening make your way to City of Dream for the House of Dancing Departs: Daily Day 03: Hong Kong (B) Water show. Tour Highlights Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast Today explore the Lantanu island and its unspoiled countryside. Take a cable car Day 06: Macau – Hong Kong (B) ♦ Victoria Peak to the mountainside with a panoramic Transfer to Macau ferry terminal to board Hotel Sofitel Macau at Point 16 ★★★★★ destination. Surrounded by cable cars and Golden Dragons; ♦ Sky Terrace From $175 it features an entrance with a beautiful lake with dancing view of South China Sea. Explore the the ferry back to Hong Kong. Location: It’s positioned on Macau’s picturesque waterfront fountains. culturally themed Ngong Ping village and ♦ Ngong Ping village its diverse array of eateries and shops. Included: Accommodation for 5 nights, and historic quarter, just steps from the heritage sites and city Rooms Amenities: Each of the glamorous Rooms features ♦ Mount Fortress centre. luxurious furnishings, Floor-to-ceiling windows, HD television Visit Po Lin monastery and the historical transfers, sightseeing as indicated, local Rooms Amenities: Elegantly decorated rooms are air- with premium channels and movie selections, spacious fishing village. guides, ferry tickets and entrances ♦ House of Dancing Water Show conditioned, with TV, DVD player, toiletries. bathrooms with separate shower and bathtub. Facilities: Fitness centre, Spa, WiFi , free handy smartphones Facilities: It has bespoke pieces of art and entertainment and a casino. throughout the property, a Spa Centre, retail promenade with a collection of 52 of the most indulgent brands and world class Holiday Inn Macau ★★★★ beauty services From $129 5D Location: With colonial architecture, it’s a 15-min drive from Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel★★★★★ Hong Kong Discovery Macau Airport and 5kms from attractions like Ruins of Saint Paul From $133 Cathedral and Senado Square. Location: Towering over the Cotai Strip, 6 km from A-Ma Statue, Rooms Amenities: Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with Guia Fortress, Leal Senado Building and the Ruins of St. Paul. From $2998 a TV, personal safe and minibar, bathroom with bathtub and It is 1 km from Taipa City Town Centre and a 13-minute drive hairdryer. from Macau City. One of the most culturally diverse Facilities: In-house casino, heated indoor pool, fitness centre, Rooms Amenities: Overlooking the pool, city or Cotai Strip, the and fascinating cities in the whole sauna and hot tubs, Tea Tree Spa with a range of massages and spacious air-conditioned Rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen world, Hong Kong is the perfect facial treatments. Free shuttle to/from Hong Kong-Macau Ferry TV and a comfortable Sheraton signature sleep experience Hong Kong – Macau – Hong Kong Terminal along with en-suite bathrooms with a shower. place for a quick getaway. Explore Day 01: Hong Kong is at leisure Facilities: It boasts 3 outdoor pools, pampering spa treatments, the cities colonial past, spectacular Arrive at Hong Kong airport and transfer Venetian Macao ★★★★★ a 24-hour fitness centre and international dining options views, urban and village life, eateries to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Day 04: Hong Kong (B) From $200 and the amazing shopping arcades. Today explore the Lantanu Island and Location: Located 8-minute drive from Taipa Ferry Terminal ;this Parisian Macao ★★★★★ Day 02: Hong Kong (B) its unspoiled countryside. Take a cable high class Property is 600 m from House of Dancing Water, From $152 Departs: Daily This morning, take a coach tour visiting car ride up to the mountainside with a while Museum of Taipa and Coloane is 700 m away. Location: Featuring half-sized replica of the iconic Eiffel Tower; Man Mo Temple, tram to Victoria Peak, panoramic view of the South China Sea. Rooms Amenities: With elegant tone and noble décor; every this French-themed Hotel is centrally located in Cotai. It is a visit Sky Terrace, fishing village and the Explore the culturally themed Ngong Ping Room features a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a seating area with 6-minute drive from Macau Ferry Terminal, a 10-minute drive Stanley Market before returning to the village and its diverse array of eateries sofa and an en suite bathroom with bathtub, slippers, bathrobe from Taipa Ferry Terminal and an 8-minute drive from Macau Hotel. and shops. Visit Po Lin monastery and the and hairdryer International Airport historical fishing village. Facilities: This high class Hotel features a luxurious casino, Rooms Amenities: Nicely designed with a contemporary Day 03: Hong Kong (B) branded shopping options, outdoor swimming pool and French flair, all Rooms & Suites offer a 55-inch flat-screen Experience another side of Asia’s vibrant Day 05: Hong Kong (B) 30 stylish dining options serving Chinese, Japanese and cable TV, a fully-stocked minibar and in-room safe. Filled with metropolis on a half-day urban excursion Private car transfer to the airport international cuisines on site. signature toiletries, the en-suite bathroom includes a bathtub into the local heart of Hong Kong. Try and a separated shower as well. your hand at the strange local tradition Included: Accommodation for 4 nights, Wynn Palace Macao ★★★★★ Facilities: It features direct undercover walkway from The of “villain-hitting”, visit a historic fishing transfers, sightseeing as indicated, local From $236 Parisian Macao to Cotai Expo, spectacular theatre, 9 restaurant village and square up for a game of guides, ferry tickets and entrances Location: Conveniently located in the heart of Macau; this floral and a food court mahjong with a local family on the palace is known as Cotai’s most spectacular Resort ultimate city tour with a twist. 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Tsing Ma Lantau Monastery Tour with Vegetarian Lunch From $212 A delightful experience and the best way to explore Lantau. Through the fast and scenic drive along the expressway and the Tsing Ma Bridge soon takes you to this unspoilt island. Lantau with its natural beaches, simplistic fishing village, peaceful monastery neighboured by the world’s largest Buddha is an ideal destination of a wonderful day. The tour Harbour Lights includes visit through Tsing Ma Bridge to & Lei Yue Mun Tai-O Fishing Village, Big Buddha and Po Dinner Cruise (Seat- Lin Monastery, with a Chinese vegetarian in-coach basis) lunch. Return to Tung Chung by coach From $150 and transfer back to hotel. Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village still carries on Chinese heritage and is widely known as a seafood paradise. This Macau Day Tour with Lunch From $223 Pre-Dinner Harbour Cruise (Seat-in- evening cruise promises you a wonderful A short speedboat brings you to Macau coach basis) experience, which starts with a harbour with visit the statue of Kun Iam and From $75 cruise on a traditional junk and you enjoy drive to Macau Tower (additional cost Spend the evening enjoying unlimited the exciting night views of Hong Kong for panoramic view of the drinks from the open Bar on board Harbour. Then you proceed to Lei Yue Delta on the observation deck, Level this authentic Chinese junk as it sails Mun Seafood Village for a delicious set 61). Then, visit A Ma Temple. After lunch, within the harbour. Places of interest Chinese Dinner. visit the Ruins of St. Paul’s Ruins which is like , North Point, Lei Yue Landmark of Macau and walk to Senado Mun Village are all brilliantly glittering City & Harbour by Night Square. Followed by free time to visit to cheer up your evening. Sailing along From $207 Casino and transfer back to Macau Ferry. Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast the Kowloon Promenade shows you the Transfer from your Hotelk to the Peak Royal Plaza Hotel ★★★★★ Rooms Amenities: All smoke-free units have contemporary typical Hong Kong at night. for a delicious set Western dinner at City Tour & Lo Wu From $172 design and comfort is ensured by the double-glazed Included: Unlimited drinks onboard - restaurant. The tour continues to Temple Shopping Tour Location: Centrally located in Mongkok atop the Mong Kok soundproof windows and comprehensive in-room amenities. Whisky, Gin, Beer, Soft Drinks, House Street Night Market, a great place for From $313 East MTR Station, the luxurious Royal Plaza Hotel enjoys direct Rooms feature a 2-seater sofa set, a minibar and tea/ Red/White Wine, Mineral Water bargain hunting and rubbing shoulders Transfer from Hotel to connect train to access to MOKO, a large shopping mall with over 200 shops coffee making facilities. En suite bathrooms have a bathtub, with the locals. Later you board a junk Symphony of Lights Cruise (Seat-in- Shenzhen. Explore the world famous and a big cinema. hairdryers and necessary amenities. for a leisurely cruise through the harbour coach basis) Dafeng Oil Painting Village. Then a Rooms Amenities: Elegantly decorated and spacious, Facilities: Regal Airport Hotel offers a large outdoor pool with and enjoy drinks on board. From $75 brief city tour to discover Shenzhen’s all rooms and suites feature large flat-screen TV and large ample lounge areas, and an indoor heated swimming pool. Included: Unlimited drinks onboard - Symphony of Lights is world’s “Largest development. Visit an exhibition of windows overlooking the city. An electric kettle and minibar It boasts 6 dining options and spacious rooms with double- Whisky, Gin, Beer, Soft Drinks, House Permanent Light and Sound Show”. This famous Terra-cotta Warriors & Horses. are also included. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub glazed windows. Red/White Wine, Mineral Water nightly spectacle combines interactive Afternoon, transfer to the world famous and shower facilities Lo Wu Shopping Mall to see the stylish lights of 33 key buildings on both Hong Ocean Park Tour Facilities:The hotel offers a 40 m outdoor pool and a free Regal Kowloon Hotel ★★★★ boutiques or bargain hunting for Chinese Kong Island and Kowloon with musical From $130 shuttle to Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon Station. Guests are From $138 arts and crafts souvenirs. Take a train effects to showcase the vibrancy and Visit the most famous theme park in welcome to exercise at the health club with its well-equipped Location: Regal Kowloon Hotel is conveniently located in Tsim back to Hong Kong and transfer to glamorous night vista of Victoria Harbour. Asia and enjoy a day of wholesome gym, swimming pool, hot tubs and sauna. Staff at the 24-hour Sha Tsui, Hong Kong’s renowned shopping and entertainment Tsimshatsui (return to hotel on your own). You enjoy this dazzling spectacle of lazer entertainment and endless fun. Ocean front desk are glad to assist guests with luggage storage, district, only minutes away from major public transportation. beams coming from skescrappers along Park is a combination of spectacular shuttle service and currency exchange Rooms Amenities: The hotel offers smart luxury and the Harbour, from your cruise boat. oceanariums, exhilarating rides and efficient service and features tastefully-designed guest rooms Included: Unlimited drinks onboard - adorable animals within one complex. BP International Hotel ★★★★ and suites with amenities catering to the most discerning of Whisky, Gin, Beer, Soft Drinks, House Highlights include: Panda From $93 travellers, and fantastic views of either Victoria Harbour or Red/White Wine, Mineral Water Habitat, Shark Aquarium, Location: B P International is close to Jade Market and Temple exciting city vistas Ocean Theatre and Street. It is a 2-minute walk from the China Ferry Terminal. Facilities: It features a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour fitness Half Day Hong Kong Island Tour pacific Pier. Hong Kong International Airport is a 35-minute drive from the centre, concierge service and airport shuttle. Regal Kowloon (Seat-in-coach basis) hotel. has 3 restaurants, serving a range of Chinese, American From $75 Rooms Amenities: Rooms at B P International have modern Italian and international seafood dishes. V Bar & Lounge offers This must-do tour includes a visit to furnishings and are fitted with satellite TV and a fridge. Most cocktails and live music and Regal Patisserie offers a variety of Victoria Peak for a panoramic splendour rooms enjoy views of Victoria Harbour or Kowloon Park. In homemade cakes, pastries and bakery delights. view of the city and Stanley Market which addition, each room has en suite bathroom with amenities and is famous for bargain shopping. It then 2 complimentary bottles of water. The Kowloon Hotel ★★★★ returns along the coastal line via Repulse Facilities:The hotel also offers laundry facilities. Other From $164 Bay and Deep Water Bay to Aberdeen, services include luggage storage, babysitting and currency Location: Hotel is located in the Golden Mile shopping district, the floating village for fishermen (sampan exchange. Meeting facilities can be arranged upon request. minutes away from Victoria Harbour, Tsim Sha Tsui Metro ride at additional cost). A stop at a local Featuring scenic views, the stylish hotel offers 3 dining options Station and night market. jewellery factory offers a chance to look and rooms with free WiFi. Rooms Amenities: Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, the fine art and craftsmanship that has LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, phones, bathrooms with toiletries and made Hong Kong famous. Regal Airport Hotel ★★★★★ hairdryers. From $165 Facilities: Business Centre, Harbour Lounge, restaurants and Location: This Hotel is directly linked to Hong Kong bar, pool and fitness centre. International Airport.

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7D Best of South Korea Seoul - Panmunjeom - Busan - Gyeongju - Seoul

Day 1: Seoul you for a tour of Busan, driving through From $3590 From history to food and from culture to religion, there’s nothing richer than South Korea. Home to Arrive in Seoul and transfer to your Hotel. the Diamond Bridge, Haeundae Beach, eleven world heritage sites, one being the entire island of Jeju, you will always feel like you need Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, S K South Korea is a place where more eyes to look at everything South Korea has to offer. Enjoy a captivating traditional Korean Day 2: Seoul (B) Jagalchi Fish Market, Nampodong Street. dance and music performance or visit a charming teahouse to explore the mysterious ways of Full day tour of Seoul. On this tour, centuries-old traditions meet Korean people.outh During the spring, after the snow melts, South Koreaorea is transformed into a paradise watch the Royal Palace Guard Day 5: Busan – Gyeongju (B) modern culture and soaring cities magical land filled with pink and white cherry blossoms that attract thousands of people every changing ceremony, visit Gyeongbok Your chauffer guide transfers you to co-exist with lush landscapes. Get year. Get to know the birthplace of K-pop and its diverse neighborhoods, hike incredible mountains Palace,Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong Gyeongju (1.5hrs drive) and continue to know the seductive capital of with a full day tour of Gyeongju visitng or dance at a festival, either way, South Korea has you covered. Antique Alley, attend Korean cooking Seoul, a city that blends the old class (Bibimbap or Korean style barbecue Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli with the new like no other place on Bulgogi) and Gwangjang Market. Park & Anapji Pond, Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto. earth. Visit the world famous DMZ Day 3: Seoul – Panmunjeom /JSA, The (Demilitarized Zone) and take a 3rd Tunnel (B/L) Day 6: Gyeongju – Seoul (B) peek over the border into secretive Walk to President Hotel to join a Coach Transfer this morning to Singyeongju Seoul North Korea. Browse fresh catches tour to Panmunjeom, JSA and The 3rd Station to connect a bullet train to Seoul There are countless ways for you to connect with Korean from the coastal waters at the Tunnel. Visit Imjingak, The 3rd Tunnel, (2h10m). On arrival, please make your culture and history while in Seoul, like visiting the mind- DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Theater, way to the hotel Jumunjin Seafood Market, Explore blowing War Memorial, or the astonishing National Museum Dorasan Observatory & Station. Pass Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World of Korea. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces by Unification Village before lunch at a Day 7: Seoul (B) Heritage site known for its historical such as Gyeongbokgung, one of the most famous. Take a local restaurant. Pass by the Unification Transfer to Incheon Airport. pagodas. Discover the rich heritage tour across amazing Buddhist temples, enjoy traditional Bridge before a slideshow & briefing at street foods or dancing to electronic music in the Ultra of the Silla dynasty at the Gyeongju Camp Bonifas - JSA (Joint Security Area) Includes: Accommodation on Twin Korea music festival. For shoppers, the Samcheongdong National Museum conference room, The 3rd Check Point, sharing for 6 nights, meals as per offers Korean antiques and artwork, Insadong market Bridge of No Return. itinerary, transfer and sightseeing as offers traditional arts and crafts, and Itaewon has clothing given above (includes Private tour with and accessories. Day 4: Seoul – Busan (B) English speaking guide on Day 2, SIC Transfer to Seoul Station to connect a tour on Day 3, Private tour on Day 4-5), Busan bullet train to Busan (2h40m). On arrival, English speaking guides, entrance fees, Lose your way in Gamcheon Culture Village to get the full the local chauffer guide will take Train tickets Departs: Daily experience of the “Santorini of Korea”, and to admire the colorful and extravagant streets of the village. Or visit the beach for a picture perfect sunsets and peacefulness. Busan is the home of the markets, from seafood to books 4D there’s a market for just about anything you might need Seoul City Break and more! Also, you will never have to worry about being hungry in Busan, delicious food shops and tents in every From $1731 street offer the most mouth watering snacks! Explore the vibrant and bustling Gyeongju capital of Seoul and acquaint yourself Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty, also with Korean history. Visit the world known as “the museum without walls” is one of the most Seoul interesting places to visit in South Korea. The ultimate famous DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Departs: Daily paradise for history enthusiasts, featuring beautifully laid and take a peek over the border into Day 1: Seoul Dorasan Observatory & Station. Pass out “tumulis” or royal tombs that create a fairytale hilly secretive North Korea. Learn the Arrive in Seoul and transfer to your Hotel. by Unification Village before lunch at a landscape and the ruins of what used to be the greatest role food plays in Korean culture and local restaurant. Pass by the Unification temple in Korea. tradition on the Seoul cooking class. Day 2: Seoul (B) Bridge before a slideshow & briefing at Full day tour of Seoul. On this tour, Camp Bonifas - JSA (Joint Security Area) DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) watch the Royal Palace Guard conference room, The 3rd Check Point, The Demilitarized Zone is a weapons-free zone in the changing ceremony, visit Gyeongbok Bridge of No Return. border between North and South Korea. Rare opportunity Palace,Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong to stand on North Korean grounds and even take a picture Antique Alley, attend Korean cooking Day 4: Seoul on it while visiting the Joint Security Area, or stop by the Jeju class (Bibimbap or Korean style barbecue Transfer to Incheon Airport. gift shop to get original North Korean items like stamps Also called the Hawaii of South Korea, Jeju is filled with Bulgogi) and Gwangjang Market. and wine. Take the Peace Train from Seoul to visit DMZ nature wonders and breath-taking landscapes. Created from Includes: Accommodation on Twin and don’t forget to stop by Dora Observatory, where you volcanic eruptions entirely, visit thrilling gigantic tunnels Day 3: Seoul – Panmunjeom /JSA – sharing for 3 nights, meals as per will get the chance to look at North’s Korea haunting where huge amounts of lava once flowed through, or conquer Joint Security Area, The 3rd Tunnel itinerary, transfer and sightseeing as “propaganda town” Kijong-Dong while on top of Dorasan the highest mountain in South Korea, Mount Hallansan, and (B/L) given above (includes Private tour with Mountain. see one of the most beautiful crater lakes in the world. Walk to President Hotel to join a Coach English speaking guide on Day 2, SIC tour to Panmunjeom, JSA and The 3rd tour on Day 3, English speaking guides Departs: Daily Tunnel. Visit Imjingak, The 3rd Tunnel, and entrance fees DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Theater, All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 37 SOUTH KOREA - ULTIMATE PACKAGES SOUTH KOREA - CITY TOUR Full day Countryside Tour of Seoul (SIC basis) From $240 You will be collected from your Hotel and then leave for Sokcho. During 5D this tour, visit Mt. Seorak National Highlights of Park, Gwongeumseong Fortress and South Korea Sinheungsa Temple. Gwongeumseong Fortress is the site of a castle ruins From $3273 called Mt. Seoraksan, also known as Mt. Onggeumsan Castle. Also visit, Naksansa Temple & Daepo Port before returning South Korea is a place where back to Seoul. centuries-old traditions meet Seoul - Gyeongju - Busan modern culture and soaring cities Day 1: Arrive in Seoul and the oldest existing astronomical Experience Korean Cooking Classes co-exist with lush landscapes. Get to Arrive in Seoul and transfer to your Hotel. observatory in Asia, the Cheomseongdae. know the seductive capital of Seoul, (SIC basis) From $180 a city that blends the old with the Day 2: Seoul (B/L/D) Day 4: Gyeongju-Busan (B/L/D) Pick up from your hotel and proceed to Full day tour of Seoul. On this tour, This morning, enjoy tour of Bulguksa new like no other place on earth. a Korean Cooking Class. Make Japchae watch the Royal Palace Guard changing Temple. Bulguksa has become famous Discover the rich heritage of the Silla - Mixed glass noodles with meat and ceremony, visit Gyeongbok Palace, as one of the few surviving examples of dynasty at the Gyeongju National vegetables. After tasting return to your National Folk Museum, BukchonHanok Silla architecture. Also visit, Seakguram hotel Museum. Browse fresh catches from Village, Insadong Antique Alley and Grotto, a hermitage and part of the Morning Seoul Tour: 9:00 am to the coastal waters at the Jumunjin Namdaemum Market. The tour continues Bulguksa temple complex. Later, you will 12:30 pm (SIC basis) Full Day City Tour (incl Lunch): 9:00 with some free time for shopping at be transferred to Busan. Enjoy half day Seafood Market, Explore Bulguksa From $91 am to 5:30 pm (SIC basis) Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s main tour of Busan, visiting Haeundae Beach, Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage This tour includes visit to The Blue House, From $507 shopping and tourism districts. Later, Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House site known for its historical pagodas. residence of President of of Korea. Also This includes visit to The Blue House, enjoy a non-verbal performance ‘Nanta’. and Busan Tower. visit, Gyeongbok Palace and witness the residence of the President of Korea. Also Royal Guard changing ceremony. Proceed visit, Gyeongbok Palace and witness the Day 3: Seoul-Gyeongju (B/L/D) Day 5: Busan (B) Departs: Daily to National Folk Museum, located within Royal Guard changing ceremony. Proceed Today, you will be transferred to Seoul Transfer to Gimhae Airport to connect the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung to National Folk Museum, located within Station to connecr Train to Gyeongju. your onward flight. Palace. The tour continues to Jogyesa the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The tour Home to the capital of the Silla Dynasty, Temple, Ginseng or Amethyst Shop continues to Jogyesa Temple, Ginseng Gyeongju has so many things to see that Includes: Accommodation on Twin before finishing at Itaewon Street. or Amethyst Shop before finishing the whole city is often referred to as a sharing for 4 nights, meals as per at Itaewon Street. After lunch, visit museum without walls. On your arrival itinerary, transfer and sightseeing as Changdeok Palace. The highlight of the you will be met and proceed for the tour. given above, English speaking guides, Afternoon Seoul Tour: 1:00 pm to tour also includes visit to Isadong Antique During the tour visit Gyeongju National entrance fees and train tickets 5:30 pm (SIC basis) Alley, Ginseng or Amethyst Shop and Museum, Tumuli Park (Daereungwon) From $132 Namdaemun Market. This tour includes visit to Changdeok Palace, also known as Donggwol, well- preserved with many of its original Panmunjeom, JSA& The 3rd North 3D features. The highlight of the tour Korean Tunnel (incl Lunch): 7:30 am Jeju Tour also includes visit to Insadong Antique to 4:30 pm (Join-in basis) Alley, which represents the focal point From $264 From $1668 of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Start the tour from Lotte Hotel. The high- Domestic flights from $90 The variety of goods include: hanbok light of this tour includes Imjingak Park; (traditional clothing), hanji (traditional pass by the Bridge of Freedom, DMZ The- With stunning natural splendors all ), traditional teas, and pottery and ater & Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Tunnel, year round: you could experence folk crafts. Visit Ginseng or Amethyst Dora Observatory, Dorasan Railroad Sta- fields blanketed with yellow canola Shop and Namdaemun Market before tion. After lunch, pass by the Unification flowers in spring; emerald blue sea returning back to the Hotel. Bridge, slide show & briefing at Camp Seoul - Jeju - Seoul washing away the heat in summer; Bonifas –JSA. Visit the Conference Room, The 3rd Check Point, and Bridge of No Re- Day 1: Seoul - Jeju Village, a small town that holds a vast silver grass in fall; and camellia turn. This tour also includes lunch. Return Today, you will be transferred to Gimpo amount of culture, handed down from flowers in winter in the beautiful City & Folk Village Tour (incl Lunch): to Lotte Hotel after the tour. Airport to connect flight to Jeju Island. generation to generation. island of Jeju endowed with an 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (SIC basis) Arrive in Jeju and visit Jusanggeolli cliff, enchanting natural environment. From $201 a spectacular volcanic rock formation. Day 3: Jeju - Seoul (B) This tour includes visit to The Blue House, Continue your drive and visit Yakcheonsa This morning, visit Natural History Witness the beauty of Sunrise residence of the President of Korea. Also Temple, built in 1981. Later, visit Bonsai Museum and Mysterious Road. Later, you Peak, Natural History Museum and visit, Gyeongbok Palace and witness the Park and transfer to hotel. will be transferred to the Airport for flight Mysterious Road. Royal Guard changing ceremony. Proceed back to Seoul to National Folk Museum, located within Day 2: Jeju (B) the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The tour This morning, proceed to Seopjikoji. Includeds: Accommodation on Twin Departs: Daily continues to Jogyesa Temple, Ginseng ‘Seopji’ is the old name for the area, and sharing for 02 nights, meals as shown or Amethyst Shop before finishing at ‘koji’ is a sudden bump on land. Visit above, transfers & sightseeing, local Itaewon Street. After lunch, visit Korean the Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as English speaking guides, entrance fees at Note: You can add Seoul arrangements Folk Village and witness Korean culture Sunrise Peak, Also visit, Seongeup Folk monuments, current taxes and 24-hours before and/or after this tour. 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T Taipei Destination with the kindest people in the world, aiwanTaipei will always greet you with open arms. Enjoy delicious snacks on a stick while walking down Taipei’s streets during the day, visit the night market to excite all your senses and afterwards hit a night club in the city that never sleeps. Taipei is equipped with many diverse attractions, museums, parks, coffee shops, and hot springs for you to visit.

Chiayi While in Chiayi, visit the picturesque Hinoki Village consisting of 28 traditional Japanese houses, Koji Pottery Museum, Koji Pottery is one of Taiwan’s oldest traditional art-forms. Also visit the botanical gardens, insect museum and savour signature delicious food available on every corner.

Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast Kaohsiung Taiwan’s second largest city, Kaohsiung is popular Seoul Busan for Art District, take amazing photos of the painted walls and colorful quirky statues. Visit temples, Lotte Hotel Seoul ★★★★★ Lotte Hotel Busan ★★★★★ amusement parks, try the exquisite new dishes and From $184 From: $231 find unique handcrafted items in those crowded streets lit with a thousand colorful lights. Location: Lotte Hotel Seoul is located within the Myeongdong Location: Occupying a prime location in Busan, the luxurious area, which has numerous shopping and entertainment Lotte Hotel Busan is just a 5 minutes’ walk from Seomyeon Taroko Gorge options. A 10-minute walk from the hotel leads to Namdaemun Subway Station (Busan Line 1 and 2). The hotel is directly Taroko Gorge is hiker’s paradise offering several Gate and Namdaemun traditional market. Gimpo International accessible through underground shopping arcade from trails to explore this gigantic beauty. Many of the Airport is a 40-minute drive away while Incheon International Seomyeon Subway Station. trails lead to specific attractions like the Eternal Airport is an hour’s drive. Rooms Amenities: Packed full of modern comforts, the spacious Shrine or panoramic vantage points of the gorge. Rooms Amenities: Modern rooms feature carpeted flooring air-conditioned rooms at Busan Lotte Hotel come with free Discover the thrilling Swallow Grotto, where you and views of the city. They are equipped with a desk, minibar WiFi, goose-down blankets and free toiletries. can walk in and out of tunnels above a river while and safe. The private bathroom comes with a shower and Facilities: There is an on-site duty-free store selling over 200 walking alongside the gorge. bathrobes and slippers are provided. luxury brands, department store, and movie theatre. Guests Facilities: This luxury hotel provides 10 food and beverage may enjoy the indoor and outdoor pool, sauna and fitness Taitung options and rooms with an LCD TV. Guests can also make use centre at the Fitness Club. Featuring rivers, mountains, valleys and the of the fitness centre and spa. After a long day, a swim can be ocean, Taitung is a very diverse city where you enjoyed at the indoor swimming pool or with a session in the can experience the most thrilling and sensational sauna. A tour desk is available for day trip arrangements. Haeundae Centum Hotel ★★★★ attractions. Take a hotair balloon ride or experience From: $142 a one of a kind water canal where the water flows Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong ★★★★ uphill against all laws of gravity, visit the Green From $125 Location: A 1-minute walk from Busan Exhibition and Convention Island or relax at a hot spring. Centre (BEXCO), Haeundae Centum Hotel. Haeundae Centum Location: Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong is situated a 3-minute Hotel is a 3-minute walk to Shinsegae - the world’s largest walk from Exit 1 of Euljiro3-ga Subway Station (Line 2 and 3). department store and Lotte Department Store. It is 18 km from Rooms Amenities: Well-appointed rooms feature air Gimhae International Airport. Haeundae Beach is a 7-minute conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV and a fridge. Bathrobes, drive away from Centum Hotel. free toiletries and slippers are provided in the private Rooms Amenities: Fully air-conditioned, rooms are fitted “The Heart of Asia”, Taiwan is a nature lover’s dreamland, with its many national parks and breathtaking landscapes, bathroom. with dark wood furnishings and a flat-screen TV. Attached there’s no wonder why the Portuguese named Taiwan “the beautiful island” as soon as they saw it. When visiting Facilities: Offering an in-house fitness centre and a café. bathrooms have a bathtub and hairdryer. Taiwan’s relaxing hot springs and the mysterious Outlying Islands that give Taiwan its otherworldly atmosphere, you Free WiFi and free private parking is available. Free luggage Facilities: Hotel offers 2 restaurants, a gym and sauna. Rooms will be transported to a unique green paradise. Make sure to get to know Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes, that lived there storage, currency exchange and ticket services are available come with a sofa and free wired internet. long before the Hans arrived from China, and infuse yourself with their colorful and vibrant traditions. No matter if at the front desk. There is a meeting room and free-use you’re relaxing in a hot spring, hiking up a mountain or enjoying the lantern festival, someone will always greet you computers at the business centre. A convenience store and with a smile in Taiwan! coin-operated laundry facilities are also available for your convenience.

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3D 7D Taipei Stopover Enchanting Taiwan Package From: $811 From: $408 Experience one of the country’s Break your journey to discover such most beautiful sights on this journey. an exciting and unique city. See Either it is a walk around its sky the best attractions it has to offer scrapers, during a city tour or a hike on a city tour, as well as visiting to the Wenwu Temple in the lofty its highlight - the National Palace mountains, you will be impressed by Museum. Get involved in the city’s its beauty. Enjoy a picturesque alpine busy life, strolling around the train ride, magnificent temples and business district. Or have a relaxing parks. Explore countless teahouses Taipei walk amongst the Old Streets with and street food stalls to trigger your red-brick houses and residencies. Day 1: Taipei Day 3: Taipei (B) taste buds. Arrive in Taipei and transfer to Hotel. Transfer to airport to connect your Tour Highlights onward flight. Day 2: Taipei (B) Departs: Saturday, Sunday ♦ Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Enjoy sightseeing of Chiang Kai-Shek Included: 2 nights accommodation Monday ♦ Presidential Square Memorial Hall, Presidential Square (pass with breakfast, sightseeing, meals by), Martyrs’ Shrine, National Palace as indicated, English speaking local ♦ Martyr’s Shrine Museum, Local Taiwanese Temple, and guides in each city, transportation by air conditioned vehicle Departs: Daily Handicraft Center

Taipei – Sun – Chiayi – Tarako Gorge – Taipei

Day 1: Taipei in the afternoon. Arrive in Taipei and transfer to Hotel. 4D Day 5: Taipei – Tarako Gorge – Taipei Taipei & Tarako Gorge Day 2: Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (B) (B) Package Proceed to Sun Moon Lake, located 762 Proceed to railway station to connect a meters above sea level, in the lofty train to Hualien. Coach tour of Taroko mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will Gorge Gateway starts with a visit to From: $767 stop at the famous Wenwu Temple, also Spring Shrine, Swallow Caves, Tienhsiang known as Literature-Warrior Temple, Lodge, Marble Factory, Chi Hsing Beach, Get ready to fit some of the city’s dedicated to Confucius as Master of Hualien Stone, Sculptural Park. Board a most exciting and interesting sights. Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, train back to Taipei. Get a good cultural and historical Holy Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. Afternoon, enjoy natural hot spring at Day 6: Taipei (B) overview during the City Tour, visiting the Fleur de Chine Hotel. You can also Take a tour of Taipei city includes the its temples, museums and heritage enjoy the walking trails, biking, hiking or impressive Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial sights. Enjoy a one day getaway by boating at the lake. Hall, National Palace Museum where train from the bustling city, to the 5,000 years of Chinese imperial arts and Taroko Gorge. Get a chance to see Day 3: Sun Moon Lake – Alishan – jade collections are exhibited, Martyrs’ Taipei Chiayi (B) Shrine of traditional architecture its caves, beautiful beach, natural Drive to Alishan via New Central Cross and change of Honor Guards, a local Day 1: Taipei Caves, Tienhsiang Lodge, Marble spring and the Sculptural Park. Island Highway and Yushan National Taiwanese temple, and Taipei Handicraft Arrive in Taipei and transfer to Hotel. Factory, Chi Hsing Beach, Hualien Stone, Park. We will make a stop at Tataka Center. In the afternoon, take another Sculptural Park. Catch a return train to Tour Highlights Visitors Center (elevation 2,610 meters) tour to the Northeast Coast to visit Jiufen Day 2: Taipei (B) Taipei. to appreciate the view of Yushan. We Village, stop at Bitou Cape and Nanya Tour Highlights Enjoy sightseeing of Chiang Kai-Shek ♦ Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial will keep proceeding to Alishan National Rock Formations. Pass by the Bay of Two Memorial Hall, Presidential Square (pass Day 4: Taipei (B) Scenic Area for a forest walking tour to Colors, we will drive back to Taipei. by), Martyrs’ Shrine, National Palace Transfer to airport to connect your Hall visit Sisters Ponds, Shou-Chen Temple ♦ Taipei City & National Palace Museum, Local Taiwanese Temple, and onward flight. ♦ Martyr’s Shrine and the Fallen Giant Sacred Tree with Day 7: Taipei (B) Museum Tour Handicraft Center a Alishan Forest alpine train ride (6-10 Transfer to airport to connect your Included: Accommodation, sightseeing, ♦ Taroko Gorge minutes).Then proceed to Chiayi for onward flight. ♦ Yushan National Park Day 3: Taipei – Tarako Gorge – Taipei meals as indicated in program, ♦ Spring Shrine overnight stay. ♦ Tarako Gorge (B\L) professional English speaking local Included: Accommodation, sightseeing guides in each city, transportation by air ♦ Chi Hsing Beach Proceed to railway station to catch a Train Day 4: Chiayi – Taipei (B) and meals as indicated, English speaking Notes: Private tours departing daily can conditioned vehicles. to Hualien. Catch a bus to Taroko Gorge Departs: Daily Morning tour to visit Southern Branch of local guides in each city, transportation be arranged Gateway. Visit Spring Shrine, Swallow National Palace Museum. Drive to Taipei by air conditioned vehicles. 42 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 43 TAIWAN - ULTIMATE PACKAGES TAIWAN - HOTELS

8D Charming Taiwan

From: $1674

Surround yourself by awe-inspiring natural beauty of Taiwan in this trip, as well as experiencing the busy city life. Enjoy scenic rides, tranquil temples and breath-taking landscapes. Absorb the natural beauty of Taiwan and get your hands in street food. Along the way visit Taroko, Yushan and Kenting National Parks, the Sun Moon Lake, natural hot springs and get a chance to see the Monks.

Departs: Saturday Taipei - Sun Moon Lake - Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery - Kaohsiung - Kenting National Park - East Coast & Taroko National Park

Day 1: Taipei Day 5: Kaohsiung – Kenting – Taitung Arrive in Taipei and transfer to Hotel. (B) Morning tour to Kenting National Day 2: Taipei (B) Park, located at Taiwan’s southern tip; Take a tour of Taipei city includes the 37-miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along Rates are per person per night based on twin share including breakfast impressive Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial three sides of the park provide its main Sun Moon Lake Hall, National Palace Museum where attractions. Stops will be made at Eluanbi Fleur de Chine Hotel ★★★★★ air conditioner, toiletries, hair dryer, coffee machine, kettle, 5,000 years of Chinese imperial arts light house, Maobitou coastal scenic area From: $289 bathrobe, slippers and jade collections are exhibited, and Longpan Park. Continue to Taitung. Location: Located only minutes away from Sun Moon Lake, the Facilities: 2 restaurants, full-service SPA, bar lounge, indoor Martyrs’ Shrine of traditional architecture Enjoy natural hot spring at Hotel Royal Shueishe Pier and 5kms away from the Formosan Aboriginal and outdoor pool, gym and change of Honor Guards, a local Chihpen Culture Village. Taiwanese temple, and Taipei Handicraft Room Amenities: All rooms are equipped with Air conditioning, Taipei Center. Afternoon at leisure.. Day 6: Taitung – Taroko (B) a flat screen TV, electric kettle, a balcony, a minibar with free The Sherwood Taipei★★★★★ Take an exciting tour to East Coast, also bottled water, bathroom with bath, a hairdryer, bathrobes and From: $134 Day 3: Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (B) known as “Taiwan’s last unspoiled land”, toiletries. Location: Conveniently located next to the major attractions, Proceed to Sun Moon Lake, located 762 stretching 170 kms. Weathering, erosion, Facilities: 5 restaurants, 24 hour room service, a coffee shop, close to MRT station, shopping centre and restaurants meters above sea level, in the lofty and accumulation have produced a wide a bar, BBQ facilities, game room, fitness center, spa with Room amenities: Free Wi-Fi, TV, fridge with mini bar, safety mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will range of landforms here. Tour will stop sauna, outdoor and indoor pools. water park, a kid’s pool and deposit box, air conditioner, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers, stop at the famous Wenwu Temple, also at Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, Shitiping (Stone a kids club. kettle, wake-up service known as Literature-Warrior Temple, Steps), marble factory. Late afternoon, Facilities: Restaurant, bar, indoor swimming pool, gym, luxury dedicated to Confucius as Master of proceed to Taroko National Park. Taitung SPA, airport shuttle Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Hotel Royal Chihinpen ★★★★★ Holy Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. Day 7: Taroko National Park – Taipei From: $254 Palais de Chine Hotel ★★★★★ Afternoon, enjoy natural hot spring at (B) Location: Hotel is located just steps away from Jhiben Hot From: $187 the Fleur de Chine Hotel. You can also This morning, visit Taroko National Park Springs, about 20 kms from Tiehuacun and Taitung. Location: Luxury Hotel, located close to the most famous enjoy the walking trails, biking, hiking or and Taroko Gorge, an exceptionally Room Amenities: Air conditioned rooms equipped with a flat sights, night market, Taiwan Muesum, Creative Park and shops boating at the lake. beautiful, narrow ravine created by the screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a personal safe, a balcony, Room amenities: Premium TV channels, soundproofed Liwu river which has cut deep into the free water bottles, bathroom that features spring water rooms, air conditioning, free newspaper, mini bar, bathrobes, Day 4: Sun Moon Lake – Fo Guang mountains of solid marble. Stops will be bathtubs, hairdryer and bathrobes. toiletries, bottled water, air conditioner Shan Monastery – Kaohsiung (B) made at Ci Mu Bridge, Swallow Grotto, Facilities: Badminton court, a fitness center, a game room, Facilities: Express check-in, restaurant, gym, 24-hour check in Tour Highlights This morning, passing by old Jiji Railway and Changchun Temple. Drive back to both indoor and outdoor pools, spa with sauna and steam desk, porter, meeting rooms, dry cleaning and laundry service, Station, drive to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Taipei with a stop at Cingshui Cliff, drive room, one restaurant and a bar, coffee shop and 24 hour coffee shop ♦ Sun Moon Lake Monastery, the famous Buddhist sacred through Syue-Shan Long Tunnel. room service, Kid’s club karaoke room, library and table tennis ♦ Buddha Memorial Center place. Learn about Buddhism during the table. walking tour to visit “Buddha Memorial Day 8: Taipei (B) Caesar Park Hotel – Kenting ★★★★★ ♦ Kenting National Park Center” and communicate with some Transfer to airport to connect your Taroko Gorge & Hualien From: $191 ♦ Swallow Grotto of the monks or nuns during the visit. onward flight. Silks Place Taroko★★★★★ Location: Located on the beachfront of Kenting, surrounded by Option for a vegetarian Buddhist lunch From: $195 souvenir shops and restaurants Included: Accommodation, sightseeing ♦ Changchun Temple here. Continue to Kaohsiung, the second Location: Beautiful location, right in the heart of Taroko Room amenities: Beautiful rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, TV, as per program, English speaking local largest city of Taiwan. The tour will take National Park on a riverside fridge, air conditioning, toiletries, hairdryer, safety deposit box Notes: Private tours departing daily can guides in each city, transportation by air you to Love River and Liuhe Night Market. Room amenities: 160 rooms featuring hot tubs, free Wi-Fi, LCD Facilities: Restaurant, bar, lounge, outdoor swimming pool, conditioned vehicles. be arranged TV, fridge, in-room service, safety deposit box, mini bar, recreational centre for children, beach bar, beach facilities 44 All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz All Prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person Twin share for low season | 0508 396842 | exoticholidays.co.nz 45 TERMS & CONDITIONS

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