Magical China
 

China & Korea Highlights An Oriental extravaganza, visiting vibrant and historic cities, must-see locations and spectacular scenery these two great countries have to offer, 11, 12 & 13 day multi country tour options available...

  • CHINA - Beijing: The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace (3N)
  • Xian: Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower (3N)
  • Korea - 7 great tour options available, inc: Seoul, DMZ Demilitarised Zone, Mt Seorak National park, Samhwasa Temple stay - Gyeongju - Korean Folk village - Busan.

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Example Itinerary

Beijing

 

beijing summer palace

 


 

china

terracotta army

 

Bell  tower Xian

 

 

Bulguksa Temple korea

 

korea seoul

 

 

Gyeongbokgung Palace korea

 

 

3rd Tunnel korea

 

 

korea Gyeongbokgung Palace

 

 

korean Folk Village

 

 

seoul

 

 

seoul

 

 

seoul

 

 

 Seoul National Folk Museum

 

 

korea Sookjeoung gate

 

 

korea Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

 

 

Yakcheonsa Temple

 

 


 


 


Day 1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for a scheduled flight to Beijing. Meals on board.

Day 2 Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel by private transport. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from jetlegs and get ready for the adventure to come! (China is 8 hours ahead of UK)

Day 3 Beijing
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This includes visiting historical sites such as Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then we will go to watch an entertaining acrobat show.
(includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Our welcome dinner in the evening provides an opportunity to sample special Chinese cuisine combined with live music, singing and dancing entertainment.

Day 4 Beijing
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Great Wall, the only man-made wonder on earth visible from the moon. We travel to the Ming Tombs and walk on the Sacred Way to see the resting place of thirteen Chinese Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy the famous Peking Roasted Duck dinner upon your return.
(Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We will visit Juyongguan section of the Great Wall, which was originally constructed in the 5th century and is regarded as the most strategic section of the Wall. The section is quieter and less commercial than some other areas and it provides the opportunity to visit the Sacred Way, another highlight of the Great Wall heritage.

Day 5 Beijing to Xian
Today, our tours includes a visit to the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), which dates back to the 12th century when the Jin ruler built his Gold Mountain Travelling Palace. We walk along the Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake and take a detour to the Garden of Harmony before taking the ferry next to the Marble Boat. In the next part of our tour we take a fascinating Rickshaw ride and visit an old residential area and see how local people live. Our guide will then escort you to Houhai, a popular relaxing and eating out place for both Western and Chinese tourists. For travelers who would like to experience shopping in China, we can take you to the popular shopping street - Xiushui Silk Market.
In the evening, we take a flight to Xian, the former capital of China and starting point of the ancient Silk Road. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6 Xian
As the ancient capital of China for many dynasties, Xian has a lot historical sites to offer. We will take a city tour which includes visiting Xian's well preserved Ancient City Walls, built in the early Ming Dynasty (about 600 years ago) and the Bell Tower where you can overlook the entire city. Our tour guide will also escort you to Fanggu Street in the city centre, where the shops have all been reconstructed to resemble ancient times of China. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 7 Xian
Today, the highlights include Terra-cotta Warriors. You will visit the luxury underground palace of Emperor Qinshihuang, The Archaeological Museum of 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and their horses. The warriors were the after life protectors the first emperor who united China (221BC-206BC). Following this we will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist Monastery during the Tang Dynasty. Overnight in Xian.
(Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 8 Xian to Korea - Seoul
Transfer to Xian Airport for flight from Xian via Beijing or Shanghai to Seoul, Korea where you are met by English speaking staff and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.(Includes: Breakfast)


Korea Tour Option 1

Day 9 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
City tour of seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace and Namdaemun Market.

Day 10 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Full day tour of Korean folk village and Suwon Fortress Castle before returning to your hotel in Seoul.

Day 11 - Seoul - UK
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


Korea Tour Option 2

Day 9 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
City tour of seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace and Namdaemun Market.

Day 10 - Seoul - DMZ (breakfast inc)
Full day tour of the 3rd Infiltration tunnel at the Demiliterised zone (DMZ) on the border of North and South Korea. Visit includes Dora observatory, Dora station, Imjingak pavilion and Freedom bridge.

Note: All visitors to the DMZ must conform to the stict dress code, access may be denied to visitors wearing jeans, sandals, shorts, miniskirt, evealing clothes or military style outfits. You must also have your passport on hand.

Day 11 - Seoul - UK
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


Korea Tour Option 3

Day 9 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Full day city tour of seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Seoul Tower, Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace -Folk museum, Namdaemun Market and Insadong Antique St.

Day 10 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Half day guided tour to the Korean Folk village at Yongin. Afternoon free to explore the vibrant city of Seoul.

Day 11
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


Korea Tour Option 4

Day 9 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Full day city tour of seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Seoul Tower, Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace -Folk museum, Namdaemun Market and Insadong Antique St.

Day 10 - Seoul- DMZ (breakfast inc)
Half day guided tour to the main sites at the Demiliterised zone (DMZ) on the border between North and South Korea.

Note: All visitors to the DMZ must conform to the stict dress code, access may be denied to visitors wearing jeans, sandals, shorts, miniskirt, evealing clothes or military style outfits. You must also have your passport on hand.

Day 11 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Full day free to enjoy and explore the sites and sounds of Seoul.

Day 12 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Half day guided tour to the Korean Folk village at Yongin. Afternoon free to explore the vibrant city of Seoul.

Day 13
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


Korea Tour Option 5

Day 9 - Seoul - Gyeongju (breakfast inc)
We leave Seoul and take a transfer tour of Gyeongju where we visit Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond Cheomseongdae Observatory and the Royal Tumuli Park. Accomodation in Gyeongju.

Day 10 - Gyeongju - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Today we take a facinating tour to see the Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto before transfering back to your hotel in Seoul.

Day 11 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
City tour of Seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace and Namdaemun Market.

Day 12
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


Korea Tour Option 6

Day 9 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Full day city tour of seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Seoul Tower, Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace, Namdaemun Market and Insadong Antique St.

Day 10 - Seoul - Samhwasa Temple (breakfast inc)
Transfer tour to Samhwasa Buddhist Temple where we will be met by the resident monks Who will explain their life and rituals inside the temple. We will experience ritual tea drinking, 108 bows, ringing of the Temple bell and have a delicious vegetarian meal with the monks. A great experience for explorers who want to understand Oriental cultures. Accommodation will be in the Temple.

A temple stay is a cultural experience designed to help people understand buddhism in Korea. The stay offers various kinds of practicing methods such as Ceremonial chanting, Zen meditation and tea ceremony. Participants can find their true self and harmonise with nature while staying in the temple.

Day 11 - Samhwasa Temple - Mt Seorak (breakfast inc)
Today we tour Mt Seorak located in stunning National parkland, including a visit to Kwonkeumseong Fortress, Byryung (flying Dragon) water fall and 'moving rock'. Hotel accommodation near Mt Seorak.

Day 12 - Mt Seorak - Seoul (breakfast inc)
After breakfast we transfer back to Seoul via a fascination tour enroute to the Korean Folk village. Hotel accommodation near Seoul.

Day 13
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


Korea Tour Option 7

Day 9 - Seoul (breakfast inc)
Full day city tour of seoul includes visiting the Blue house (presidential office), Seoul Tower, Chogesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung palace, Namdaemun Market and Insadong Antique St.

Day 10 - Seoul - Gyeongju (breakfast inc)
We leave Seoul and take a transfer tour of Gyeongju where we visit Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond, Cheomseongdae Observatory and the Royal Tumuli Park. Hotel accomodation in Gyeongju.

Day 11 - Gyeongju - Busan (breakfast inc)
Today we take a facinating tour to see the Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto before transfering to Busan via the Unjosa Temple. Hotel accomodation in Busan.

Day 12 - Busan - Seoul (breakfast inc)
After breakfast take a tour to see Jakalchi Fish market, Haeundae Beach and Yongdusan Park. After the tour we transfer back to you hotel in Seoul.

Day 13
Transfer to Incheon airport for your departure flight to UK.


We also provide longer and more detailed tours to Korea, which can be tailored into a multi-Country tour package. For details of our other tours to Korea see our Korean tour section, or contact us for details.


Departure Dates & Price 2008 (£)

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Please note dates for 2008 are provisional, subject to confirmation on Yangtze River cruise sailing date.

Price Includes (The prices shown above are 'per person')

  • All flights including airport tax. We can also arrange your local airport departure from £65. Please enquire at the time of your booking.
  • All airport/hotel transfers within China and Korea.
  • Selections of quality accommodation in well furnished rooms with private facilities.
  • Sightseeing tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.

Price Does Not Include

  • Chinese and Korean Visa fee (please go to Our Visa Service for details).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Optional tour.

Flights As agent of many airline consolidators, we can obtain flights in various class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Air China, Virgin, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. We will choose airlines for you depends on the availability unless you specify at the booking stage. We can also provide land-only tours if you prefer to organise your own flights and save airmiles.

Your Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected 4 and 5 star hotels in China, and 4 stars in Korea. Hotel upgrade option available at a good rate. Please enquire at the time of your booking. For details of our hotel collection, please visit our China hotels web pages. For the 1 nights Temple accomodation, Men & women separately sleep at temple on stone floor with soft mattress. There is no private bathroom, but public bathroom for men & women accomodation areas.

Other fact of our tour arrangement Small group tour in China and Japan. The tour itineraries are regularly checked and provides an ideal length of time to show you the sites, with free time to explore according to own interests.

Suitable for all age travellers.

The itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of flights schedules available, although occasionally the sequence in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city can change due to local conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to be visited each day. We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.

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