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China by Private Train:
Hong Kong to Beijing
Hong Kong, Guilin, Kunming, Chengdu, Xian, Hohot, Beijing
November 1-11, 2005
March 19-29, 2006Click here for reverse itinerary.
Sightseeing highlights: The stunning scenery of Guilin and Guangzhou (Canton), the Golden Temple and Yunnan Stone Forest, the Terracotta Army in the ancient capital of Xian, Chengdu, home of the Giant Panda, the Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven.
The China Orient Express is a comfortable, well-appointed train, ideal for our adventure through China. Accommodation on the train is in modern air-conditioned first class sleeping cars, two people per twin compartment; single occupancy is available at a supplement.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Hong Kong (D)
Independent arrivals in Hong Kong. Group gathers at the Novotel Century in Hong Kong, which is located in Central, for a one-night stay. Evening welcome dinner.
Day 2: Guangzhou (B, L, D)
Free time before coaches transfer guests 35 kms to Shenzhen station, where our private China Orient Express train will be waiting to serve lunch as we depart for Guangzhou (Canton). Our afternoon here includes a tour of the city.
Day 3: Guilin (B, L, D)
Early morning arrival in the enchanting city of Guilin, where we spend the day sightseeing. Situated on the Li River in some of the finest scenery in the world, our day includes a cruise on the river amongst the strange karst rock formations that feature on so many of the covers of books about China. We also visit the 600,000-year old Yudi Lan (Reed Flute) Cave on the outskirts of the city.
Day 4: On board (B, L, D)
A relaxing day on the train as we head towards the mountains of the Yunnan Province and Kunming.
Day 5: Kunming (B, L, D)
We spend the morning in Kunming where our visit includes the Golden Temple and Yunnan Stone Forest. At lunchtime we start our transit over one of the world's most spectacular railway lines. Completed only in the 1970's, the line to Chengdu tortuously passes over many precariously perched bridges and over deep ravines before plunging into yet another tunnel.
Day 6: Chengdu (B, L, D)
Mid-morning we arrive in Chengdu, home of the Giant Panda, of which we should see several during our tour of the city.
Day 7: Xian (B, L, D)
We spend the morning in the ancient capital city of Xian. Our tour features the walled city and a visit to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. We return to the train for a late lunch as we depart for Inner Mongolia.
Day 8: Hohot (B, L, D)
After lunch we arrive in Hohot and spend the afternoon exploring this vibrant capital of Inner Mongolia. In the evening we are treated to a Mongolian hotpot dinner in the city. Return to the train for our final night on board.
Day 9: Kangzhuang/Beijing (B, L, D)
Our train stops in Kangzhuang so we can spend the morning at the Great Wall of China. We have lunch as the train slowly descends under the wall and down to the plains for our final run into Beijing, where we arrive late afternoon. Transfer to the Paragon Hotel, conveniently located opposite the imposing station, for two nights.
Day 10: Beijing (B, L, D)
We spend the day visiting the various sites of Beijing including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven before lunch at the Summer Palace. Farewell Peking duck dinner in the city.
Day 11: Beijing (B, L, D)
Transfers to Beijing's Capital airport are included today.
FARES (in US$)
Twin share: $4,675
Single occupancy: $6,475Click here to download our 2006 tour booking form.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our private China Orient Express is a modern, air-conditioned train with first-class sleeping cars. There is a wash facility (sink/toilet) between adjacent compartments, and a new shower car will be added in 2005. The restaurant cars serve three meals per day when on the train (European breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner). Each carriage has its own attendant who cleans the cabins, provides bed turndown service, plus tea and coffee 24 hours a day. A bar/lounge car is also included in the formation of the train.
This tour is offered in conjunction with GW Travel of England.
THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
· All meals, including all wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water served during lunch and dinner onboard and off the train.
· The services of a tour leader throughout the tour.
· Chinese interpreters able to speak English.
· Comprehensive off-train sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary.
· A doctor who will travel with the train throughout the tour.
· Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water throughout the tour from your car attendant
THE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
· Insurance (It is a booking condition that passengers have adequate insurance.)
· Charges of a personal nature on the train or at the hotels (laundry, telephone, bar account etc.).
· Visa and excess baggage charges, airport departure taxes, vaccination or medical costs.
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