To help you plan & prepare for your adventure… This 4 day journey will take us to the ancient walled city of Xi’an. Here we experience the mystery and wonder of the biggest discovery in Chinese history: the Terracotta Army. This is the perfect opportunity to discover China’s unique and cultural heritage. This once in a lifetime trip includes a visit to the original City Wall, iconic Xi’an buildings, and the Great Mosque. This will be an experience talked about for years to come! Itinerary DAY 1: Arrive Xi’an We depart from our hotel in Beijing and transfer to Beijing railway station for the high speed train to Xi’an. We then transfer to our hotel where we are able to relax or explore the nearby neighborhood of Xi’an at leisure. Tonight we get a good night rest and look for- ward to the busy exciting day ahead. Meals: Breakfast DAY 2: Terracotta Army Today, we rise early and have a good breakfast. We then set off to uncover the mystery of the life size Terracotta Army, the eternal guards of Emperor Qin Shihuang‘s tomb. Later, we make our way to Wild Goose Pagoda, where we enjoy time to stroll along the City Wall and visit the Great Mosque. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch DAY 3: Depart Xi’an Today after breakfast, there is time to shop and relax in our historical surroundings. We transfer early afternoon to the train station for our high speed train back to Beijing, On ar- rival in Beijing, we transfer to the city centre hotel for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast DAY 4: Depart Beijing This morning, we’ll transfer to Beijing International Airport for your flight back to the UK. Meals: Breakfast What’s included? Private transfers High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an on second class basis English speaking guide Three nights’ accommodation in Xi’an and Beijing (incl. breakfast) High speed train from Xi’an to Beijing Prices Size of Price per Rooming group person 1 £1395 Single room 2 £910 Twin / double 3-5 £895 Twin(s) & single 6+ £845 Twin(s) & single Prices held from 2020 and valid for all 2021 & 2022 departures To Book: Please get in touch via [email protected] to book your extension This 6 day extension is an exciting combination of Chinese culture and wildlife. After a visit to the imposing Terracotta Army in ancient Xi’an we travel to Chengdu, in the South-West part of China, to encounter the world’s largest Panda reserve. This experience is truly unique to China and not to be missed! Itinerary DAY 1: Arrive in Xi’an After breakfast we transfer to Beijing railway station for the high speed train to Xi’an. We then transfer to our Hotel where we are able to relax or explore the nearby neighborhood of Xi’an at leisure. Tonight we get a good night rest before a busy exciting day ahead. Meals: Breakfast DAY 2: Terracotta Army We rise early and set off to uncover the mystery of the life size Terracotta Army, the eternal guards of Emperor Qin Shihuang‘s tomb. Later, we make our way to the Wild Goose Pagoda, where we enjoy time to stroll along the City Wall and visit the Great Mosque. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch DAY 3: Arrive in Chengdu Today, we depart Xi’an and take a fast train to Chengdu, a city located in the South-West of China. We then transfer to our hotel and enjoy some free time to explore the sights, sounds, and tastes of the city. Meals: Breakfast DAY 4: Giant Pandas Today is a rare opportunity to visit the Giant Panda Research Centre. This allows us to observe these magnificent creatures as they have never been seen before. Afterwards, we have a chance to visit Marquis Wu Shrine and Jinli Old Street before returning to the hotel in the evening. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch DAY 5: Depart Chengdu Today after breakfast, there is time to shop and relax in our historical surroundings. We transfer late afternoon to the airport for our internal flight back to Beijing. Once we’ve ar- rived, we’ll transfer to our city centre hotel where we spend one night. Meals: Breakfast DAY 6: Depart Beijing This morning, we have our final transfer to Beijing International Airport for our flight back home. Meals: Breakfast What’s included? Private transfers Fast train from Beijing to Xi’an on second class basis English speaking guide Five nights’ accommodation in Xi’an, Chengdu and Beijing (incl. breakfast) Fast train from Xi’an to Chengdu on second class basis Internal flight from Chengdu to Beijing Prices Size of Price per Rooming group person 1 £1845 Single room 2 £1190 Twin / double 3-5 £1125 Twin(s) & single 6+ £1025 Twin(s) & single Prices held from 2020 and valid for all 2021 & 2022 departures To Book: Please get in touch via [email protected] to book your extension From the streets of the Zhujiajiao Ancient City to the views from the Shanghai Tower; Shanghai offers its visitors a unique chance to experience the mix of traditional and the modern, the West and the Orient, from the old generation to the new. This is a truly unique opportunity to visit the Temple of the Giant Jade Buddha, explore the Chinese markets. This diverse urban hub is the per- fect end of our Chinese adventure. Itinerary DAY 1: Depart Beijing This morning we transfer from the hotel in Beijing to Beijing railway station for the high speed train to the cultural capital of China; Shanghai. We will visit the Shanghai Museum, a museum of ancient Chinese art situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. Rebuilt at its current location in 1996, it is considered one of China's first world-class modern museums. Meals: Breakfast DAY 2: Shanghai Today we transfer to the Yuyuan Gardens and nearby beautiful water town of Zhujiajiao. We spend the day exploring the historical waterways including a boat ride. Later in the day we will also explore the Jade Buddha Temple. There is no better way to spend our last few days in China than relishing in the traditional Chinese culture and beauty. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch DAY 3: Depart Shanghai This morning, we transfer to Shanghai International Airport for our flight back home. Meals: Breakfast What’s included? Private transfers Fast train from Beijing to Shanghai on second class basis English speaking guide Two nights’ accommodation in Shanghai (incl. breakfast) Prices Size of Price per Rooming group person 1 £810 Single room 2 £525 Twin / double 3-5 £475 Twin(s) & single 6+ £445 Twin(s) & single Prices held from 2020 and valid for all 2021 & 2022 departures If you cannot choose between the three options, why not do them all! There is an option for this when booking your extension via the link below. To Book: Please get in touch via [email protected] to book your extension .