Cities of Tailor-Made Journey

CITIES OF EAST ASIA

Visit , , and on this tour of Asia's cities

This unique itinerary takes you to some of the Orient’s magnicent and iconic cities, combining three fascinating countries in one outstanding journey. Explore the illustrious capital of , Beijing, visiting the iconic Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Flying on to Seoul, the capital of , where ancient meets modern, glittering skyscrapers jostle for position amongst traditional temples, markets and palaces. In Tokyo, discover the energetic and futuristic capital of , before ending your tour in the vibrant city of Shanghai, China’s largest city.

Locations you will be visiting

Beijing, China Seoul Tokyo, Japan Shanghai, China

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Cities of East Asia 14 day Tour Itinerary An overview of your trip

DAY 1 UK to Beijing You will take a scheduled ight from the UK to Beijing.

Transport: Airplane

DAY 2 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

DAY 3 Beijing City Tour In the morning you will visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Ming and Qing emperors worshipped the god of heaven and prayed for good harvests for the year, and you can observe the tradition of Tai Chi practiced in the courtyard. Continue to Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world, and visit the Forbidden City which served as the grand imperial palace for centuries. Your nal stop of the day will be at the Hutongs, for a personal insight into the everyday life of traditional Beijing citizens.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Great Wall Today visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a post along the wall offering breathtaking views in a less crowded atmosphere. Mutianyu was built in the mid-6th century and its rich history can be seen in its unique structure. This will be followed by an opportunity for photographs at the Birds Nest Stadium and Water Cube, venues for the memorable 2008 Olympic Games.

Meals included: Breakfast DAY 5 Fly to Seoul In the morning visit the Summer Palace, which includes a magnicent collection of lakes, gardens, palaces and scenic views. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Lake, before transferring to the airport for your ight to Seoul.

Meals included: Breakfast Transport: Airplane

DAY 6 Seoul City Tour Enjoy a morning tour of this bustling city. Pass by the Blue House, explore the Gyeongbokgung Palace and see the Royal Guard changing ceremony. Visit the National Folk Museum and the Insadong shopping district. Afternoon is at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 DMZ Tour Enjoy a fascinating morning tour to the DMZ. This is one of the most unusual tourist destinations in the world. This visit is a real eye-opening experience and it will leave you with a dramatic sense of the tremendous tragedy of separated families, the division of the peninsula and the hopes for reunication. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Fly to Tokyo Transfer to the airport for your ight to Tokyo. Take a shuttle transfer upon arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast Transport: Airplane DAY 9 Tokyo City Tour This morning, after breakfast, you will join a Tokyo Morning Tour. Enjoy a panorama of Tokyo from the main observation platform at the Tokyo Tower, a communications and Observation tower which stands at a height of 332.9 metres. Visit the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya and drive past Akasaka Guest House and the National Diet Building. Visit the Imperial Palace East Garden (or Imperial Palace Plaza and Double Bridge, Monday, Friday and when the garden is closed) and drive through the Ginza shopping district. Tour ends in Ginza, and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10 Tokyo Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this magical capital city on your own, or perhaps treat yourself to one of the many excursions or cultural experiences available.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 11 Fly to Shanghai Fly to Shanghai where you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Meals included: Breakfast Transport: Airplane

DAY 12 Shanghai City Tour The rst attraction will be the Yu Yuan Gardens followed by the Jade Buddha Temple. The centuries old Yu Yuan Gardens is home to beautiful pavilions, walkways, streams, courtyards and owers. The Jade Buddha Temple, is where large, intricate sculptures of Buddha reside. After viewing the Shanghai Museum, visit the waterfront attraction of the Bund to admire Shanghai as a modern metropolis. Later, on top of the Shanghai world nancial centre, you can enjoy a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the whole city.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 13 Zhujiajiao Today will start with a visit to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with a history of over 1,700 years, known as the Pearl Stream. After, you can expect to see the Ming and Qing Dynasty bridges, two ancient and historic buildings, and the Ma Family Garden before heading back to Shanghai. Afternoon at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 14 Fly to UK Transfer to the airport for your ight to the UK.

Meals included: Breakfast Transport: Airplane

Optional Extras - Cultural Experiences

There is some free time in your itinerary for you to explore on your own, or treat yourself to an excursion. Use the links below to create a to-do list, or, if you’d prefer us to book you onto one of these or any other excursions, please let us know when booking your tour.

CHINA CHINA JAPAN JAPAN China: Kung China: Beijing Japan: Tokyo Japan: Tokyo Fu Show in Opera Tsukiji Outer Sumo

Beijing Delight at a performance of Fish Market Experience & traditional Beijing Opera A dynamic kung-fu show in Beijing Visit the Tsukiji Outer market and Chanko Lunch enjoy a fresh sushi breakfast from one of the many restaurants or food Be a sumo wrestler for a day! Learn stands. from the Sumo wrestlers about the history, practice and the tournaments. Try on a Sumo costume and challenge a Sumo wrestler to a match. Enjoy the traditional and symbolic meal Chanko-nabe.

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YOUR HOLIDAY DETAILS

China: Cities of East Asia

price Make an enquiry from £4,099

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

International and Tips domestic ights in Personal Spending economy class Travel Insurance 3★ and 4★ accommodation China visa and fees based on twin share Transfers Tours as stated Meals as specied Airport taxes

Price from £4,099 Single room supplement from £895 (sole passenger prices on request) Land only from £3,299 (excludes international ights)

Prices and products are subject to availability at the time of booking.

The deposit for these arrangements is £300 per person. Balance is due 12 weeks before departure.

When making an enquiry or reservation we will request your contact details, however no payment will be required at this stage. We will contact you for payment details and to conrm your booking, your details and the details of those travelling with you along with any extras you’d like to add.

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