BEIJING Experience, China
This short tour introduces you to the sights, sounds and tastes of Beijing – the most popular of China’s cities.
You’ll visit major sights including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City as well as visiting the all important Great Wall. Peking Duck is the traditional and ancient most popular meal which you’ll enjoy while being entertained by traditional dance.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing, Airport meet & greet and transfer to your hotel

Day 2 This morning a full day City tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace.
(B, L) The Forbidden City, is so called because it was off limits to commoners for 500 years, was the Imperial residence of the Ming and Qing Emperors. Now known as the Palace Museum it is the largest and best preserved cluster of ancient buildings in all China. Building of the city commenced in 1406AD, the complex has more than 900 rooms covering an area of 72 Hectares. Over the centuries many palaces were built within the walls and others refurbished and renovated, most of the buildings seen today are from the 18th Century

Day 3 Today a sightseeing tour to the Great Wall (Badaling) and the Ming Tombs & the Sacred Way
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The world renowned Great Wall, a symbol of ancient Chinese civilizations, has stood for more then 2000 years. The wall originally a series of feudal defences built in the 5th Century BC and were linked up during the reign of the Emperor Qin, first Emperor of a United China, to form this 5000 km man-made barrier

Day 4 A morning tour to the Temple of Heaven to witness local people enjoying the popular Tai Chi and
(B, L, D) morning exercises before continuing on to discover the Hutong area.
Tonight enjoy the local tradition at a Peking Duck dinner & cultural show.

Day 5 At leisure until a departure transfer to airport for your onward arrangements.
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GROUP TOUR - Departs every Saturday
This itinerary is available on an English-speaking group tour with a start date of every Saturday. Group tour includes additional evening dinners on Day 2 & 3 and includes 5 star hotel accommodation

Price per person (in New Zealand dollars) 2 people (twin –share)
April to August $ 460 Single Supplement $ 250
September to Oct $ 520 Single Supplement $ 308
November 03 & 10th $ 460 Single Supplement $ 250
17 November 07 to 08 March 08 $ 363 Single Supplement $ 153
15 & 22 March 2008 $ 460 Single Supplement $ 250

INDEPENDENT PACKAGE
Should you not wish to join the group tour above, this package is available on an independent basis.
Price per person (in New Zealand dollars)

Standard Class Single $ 1289 2 people (twin –share) $ 789
ModerateClass $ 1419 / $ 849
Superior Class $ 1489 / $ 889
Deluxe Class $ 1799 / $ 1099

Note: Some hotels charge a compulsory Holiday Season dinner for Xmas/New Year and other holiday dates.

Price Includes: Return airport transfers, 4 nights hotel with daily breakfast, all sightseeing with local English speaking guide including all entrance fees.
Price Excludes: International airfares, Visa, personal expenses, gratuities and departure taxes.

Prices valid until March 31 2007 and subject to change without notice.
Cancellation fees apply, please refer to terms and conditions

E-mail OE Travel Co. to ask any questions or check availanblitiy for this tour