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China Highlights with Maggie Barry
April 19 – May 7, 2008 Maggie Barry escorts Design a Tour's 2008 tour to China

In 2008 the world’s attention will be focused on China for the August Olympic games and we invite you to accompany Broadcaster Maggie Barry to discover the other attractions of the world’s oldest continuous civilisation. 

Our 20 day itinerary begins with Beijing , a visit to an ancient and once Forbidden city and a walk along an enduring wonder of the world before visiting the army of terracotta warriors. We’ve selected a handful of memorable gardens and the spring season will provide a constant backdrop of blossom and rhododendrons. We vary the pace with a luxury cruise on the Yangze River and explore  Yangshuo and the mystical Li River and in Hangzhou , famous for its Longjin Green Tea we’ll visit a plantation . See the six Harmony Pagoda and Guozhuang Garden and Suzhou, the Oriental Venice and we conclude in Shanghai where a stroll along the Huangpu River promenade highlights the contrasts of old meeting new, in one of the worlds fastest growing cities. Our flights are via Hong Kong with an option to stopover if you wish.

Stay in First class and best available hotels, dining on an extensive selection of Chinese and Western style foods in carefully selected restaurants.

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

  • Accompanied by Maggie Barry from Auckland .

  • Round trip International air fares on Cathay Pacific and all domestic sectors on local carriers in China .

  • 12 nights Hotel accommodation in deluxe first class and best available hotels on a twin/double share basis

  • 4 nights luxury cruise on the Yangze river with Victoria Cruise Lines onboard the Anna Katarina

  • Full board meal plan throughout, breakfast lunch and dinner daily starting with Dinner in Beijing and ending with breakfast in Shanghai .

  • All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary with English speaking local guides.

  • China visa for New Zealand passport holders

  • All transfers and touring by private motorcoach


Prices: $7,495.00 per person, twin share from Auckland
            $ 950.00  Single room supplement.


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