Cox and Kings China Experience

– 4-star accommodation
– Flexible – extensions and flight upgrades available
– Small group size – 10-15 people (max 18)
– Direct International flights
– Internal trains as specified
– Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
– Experienced local tour manager
– Selected meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
– Guided sightseeing and entrance fees

– Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall
– Discover the history of the Ming Dynasty
– See the famous terracotta warriors

Day 1 – Fly to Beijing

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Beijing.
(No meals)

Day 2 – Beijing

Arrive and transfer to the Novotel Beijing Xin Qiao for 3 nights. The afternoon is at leisure before enjoying a welcome dinner in the evening.
(Dinner)

Day 3 – Beijing

Spend the morning visiting key historic sights including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After lunch, spend some time in one of the city’s traditional hutong neighbourhoods.
(Breakfast)

Day 4 – Great Wall

Enjoy a full day excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a scenic area north of Beijing.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5 – Xian

Spend the morning at leisure before boarding a high-speed train to Xian. Here, transfer to the Grand Noble Xian hotel for a 2-night stay.
(Breakfast)

Day 6 – Terracotta Warriors – Xian

Morning excursion to the legendary Terracotta Warriors, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to the city’s atmospheric Muslim quarter and the Great Mosque. Optional evening performance of Tang dynasty show.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7 – To Nanjing

Take a high-speed train to Nanjing, and check into the Grand Trustel Mandarin Garden. Then, take an afternoon tour to visit Ming Xiaoling, the Zhonghua city gate, and the Confucius temple.
(Breakfast)

Day 8 – To Shanghai

Morning visit to the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre. Then take a high-speed train to Shanghai. Here, you’ll stay at the Merry Hotel for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 9 – Shanghai

Morning visit to the Jade Buddha temple, the Yu Garden, and a walk along the Bund.
(Breakfast)

Day 10 – Fly to London

Transfer to the airport and fly back to London.
(Breakfast)

Grand Noble Hotel, Xian
The Grand Noble Hotel is located in central Xian, within a 10-minute walk of the Bell Tower and Forest of Stone Steles Museum. Rooms and suites are spacious with contemporary decor, and there are a range of services and facilities.

Grand Trustel Mandarin Garden, Nanjing
The Grand Trustel Mandarin Garden hotel is in Nanjing’s Qinhuai Scenic District, an area popular with both locals and tourists as there are lots of restaurants, bars and cafes. The Confucius Temple is also within five minutes’ walk. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped. The hotel restaurant serves a variety of Chinese cuisine.

Merry Hotel, Shanghai
The Merry Hotel Shanghai is situated in the centre of Shanghai’s Jing An Commercial Centre, within 10 minutes’ walk of the Jing An Temple and the western end of the city’s popular Nanjing Road shopping district. The hotel has two restaurants, one serving western cuisine and the other specialising in Chinese delicacies. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped with modern amenities.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on a solo traveller staying in a twin or double room. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.