Day by Day

Day 1 London – Hong Kong

Fly overnight direct from London with Virgin to Hong Kong.

Day 2 Hong Kong

Arrive in Hong Kong and join your transfer to you hotel where the rest of the day is free to relax and unwind after your long flight.

Day 3 Hong Kong

Today you’ll join either a morning or afternoon half day Hong Kong Island City Tour with Sampan Ride. Be amazed by this exciting City of Life with this half-day tour. The first visit of the day is Man Mo Temple. Built in 1847; the temple is dedicated to the gods, Man (Literature) and Mo (Martial Arts). The temple is notable for its many fine, well-polished brass and pewter incense burners. Continue to famous Victoria Peak, the thousand-foot-high “back of the dragon”.  This is the best vantage point in Hong Kong, with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides. Getting to Victoria Peak is an unforgettable trip. There's nothing in the world like the Peak Tram. Pulled by steel cables, the tram climbs 373 metres. It's so steep that the buildings you pass look like they're leaning at a 45° angle!The coach then takes you to Stanley Market where you have time to hunt for bargains in the many market stalls that line the narrow lanes.  From here you enjoy the coastal beauty of Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay before stopping at the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter for a fascinating close-up of the local fisher folk and their boat community.  For a fascinating contrast to the jostle of junks and sampans, view the glamorous and glitzy floating restaurants. A 20-minute sampan ride around the Aberdeen inner harbour provides a picturesque insight of the lives of boat people. Finally you make a brief stop at a jewellery factory, where complimentary refreshments are served in its exclusive showroom.

Day 4 Hong Kong

Your final day in Hong Kong is for you to further explore this great city and all that Hong Kong has to offer.

Day 5 Hong Kong – Beijing

This morning you’ll be transferred to Hong Kong Airport to catch your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival join your transfer to your Beijing hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax at your leisure.

Day 6 Beijing

Today will be spent on your Essential Beijing, Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Tour.  To start your culture tour of Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, you will be picked up by an air conditioned coach with an English guide and taken to the first port of call, Tiananmen Square, located at the centre of Beijing. Here you will be able to visit the Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the people’s heroes. From here you will take a walk to the fantastic and mesmerizing Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex set in over 180 acres. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the great halls finding antiques and treasures along your way. Afterwards there is a short respite for lunch at a local restaurant. The best is then left till last, the Badaling section of the great wall. This is legendary as a piece of time and history throughout the world. This particular section of the wall is the most representative and preserved and you will have the chance to climb the wall and take in the glorious and breathtaking views. If you are a shop-a-holic at heart don’t worry as you will stop at the Longdi Jade Factory loved by tourists for its stunning bargains.

Day 7 Beijing

Your final day in Beijing is for you to further explore this great city and all that Beijing has to offer.

Day 8 Beijing – Shanghai

This morning you’ll be transferred to Beijing Airport to catch your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival join your transfer to your Shanghai hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax at your leisure.

Day 9 Shanghai

Today will be spent on your Half Day City Tour of Shanghai. This tour will take you to the must- see sites of the city. Begin with a visit to the Bund, Shanghai's waterfront, well known for its grand display of colonial- era architecture, where you'll enjoy the wonderful view of both sides of the Huangpu River. Then you will head over to the Yuyuan Garden, a classic creation of the Ming Dynasty, and the Shanghai Old Street that had its origins in the Qing Dynasty. Drive around in the former French Concession and stop by the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Store. The last stop will be Xin Tian Di, a stylish nightlife district with many boutiques, pubs, and restaurants. You are free to have a couple of drinks at a venue of your choice, or head back to your hotel with the group.

Day 10 Shanghai

Your final day in Shanghai is for you to further explore this great city and all that Shanghai has to offer.

Day 11 Shanghai – London

Today you’ll be collected from your hotel and transferred back to Shanghai airport to catch your direct flight to London with Virgin Atlantic.

Arrive back in the UK after enjoying what was hopefully a fantastic holiday!