7 DAY Bamboo Trail AHCLGC-7

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1 7 DAY Bamboo Trail AHCLGC-7 This tour visits: China That s right, we re talking the Bamboo Trail. This adventure has it all. Think: The Great Wall of China (obvs), tick off the Terracotta Warriors and visit Tiananmen Square but that s just the start! We couldn t forget about our favorite black and white fluffballs pandas! Pack your bags, we re heading to C-H-I-N-A! Aww yeah! The Bucket List More Inclusions Entry to panda conservation centre Great Wall of China (includes toboggan ride) Visit Tiananmen Square Visit Sacred Way Visit the Forbidden City Terracotta Warriors Visit the world famous teahouses in People's Park Xian city wall bike ride 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners 5 nights in hotels, 1 night overnight sleeper train. Flights within China Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Local Guides

2 Trip Itinerary Day 1 - Beijing, China Ni Hao! Welcome to China. After checking in, tonight you ll get acquainted with chopsticks and your trip peeps at the Welcome Dinner. Dig in and work that chopstick magic be quick or miss out. Phew! Soak up those incredible city vibes, it s going to be a great trip. Day 2 - Beijing After brekkie, begin your Beijing bucket list with a trip to the Great Wall of China mega tick! Best part? The toboggan down Google it and say wow. Next we re off to the Sacred Way and the biggest stone archway in China. In between all the amazingness, learn a thing or two about the cultural significance of jade - believed to be the essence of heaven and the earth and a symbol of power. FYI: some even believe jade is edible maybe steer clear of eating the stuff but go crazy shopping storm! How to make this day more epic? Hit up the optional Peking Duck dinner on Ghost Street. Umm, yum! You had us at Peking. Included activity: -Visit the Great Wall of China -Chairlift and toboggan -Visit Scared Way Optional activities: -Peking duck dinner on Ghost Street Day 3 - Beijing to Xian Today is gonna rock: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Seriously, unreal. Oh, and let us take care of all your meals too. Tonight we re travelling to Xian by sleeper train. -Visit Tiananmen Square -Visit the Forbidden City -Visit the Summer Palace

3 Day 4 - Xian Jump off the train in Xian. You re in the land of the Terracotta Warriors, and guess what you ll see them today! The actual construction of the warriors was no easy task. Learn all about it, then shop up a storm for souvenirs galore, or take home a Terracotta Warrior replica of your own. Get those legs moving with a bike ride around the city wall to roll in style. Duck off to Muslim St for a lunch, and if you re still peckish, optional Tang Dynasty Dumpling Banquet tonight waiting for you. Dig in, you lucky thing! Filled with whatever your little foodie heart desires, think pork, prawns or veg, whatever! They might look small, but they pack a punch. -Visit the Terracotta Warriors -City Wall bike ride -Visit Muslim street Optional activities: -Tang Dynasty show with dumpling banquet Day 5 - Xian to Chengdu Today we re heading south to Chengdu. Flash your boarding pass and check in together we re flyin! Later, feast on a hot pot dinner this evening. Day 6 - Chengdu Wake up and get ready, it s exploring time. Pinch yourself, because today we roll with a visit to the Panda Conservation Centre (holy cuteness.) Show your love for the endangered balls of fluff. Cue ultimate panda-modium. Next, the Wide and Narrow Alley where you ll get a taste of ancient Qing culture. Finish off with a Teahouse visit in People s Park and join the optional Sichuan Cultural Show for dinner with a side of opera. Very fancy of you. -Visit the panda conservation centre -Visit Wide and Narrow alley -Teahouse visit in people's park Day 7 - Chengdu Make sure you ve added your new buddies on facebook, the trip ends here. The next question is where to next? Start planning.

4 Accommodation We endeavour to select a combination of good quality hotels that reflect the character of the local area as well as being as centrally located as possible, all the while striving to keep the cost affordable. Your trip will stay in a range of hotels of three and four-star quality. Please be aware that some hotel rooms, especially those in major urban centres or older cities, may be smaller than what you are used to in other parts of the world. Standards and ratings may also be different to your home country. Rooms are en-suite and either twin- or triple-share, depending on what you have booked. If you are a solo traveller, you will always be sharing a room with someone of the same sex. If you are travelling as a couple and would prefer to have a double bed, please officially request a double room with your travel agent or Topdeck trip consultant. We never presume that two people travelling together are a couple, even if you share the same surname, unless informed otherwise. Optional Activities On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. China - Beijing Peking duck dinner on Ghost Street China - Xian Tang Dynasty show with dumpling banquet China - Yangshuo Optional Sichuan cultural show Cooking class Rafting on the Yulong River Liu San Jie show

5 China - Shanghai Acrobatic show Meals Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' section of this document. Breakfasts are included every day in the hotel (except on the first morning). They are usually 'continental breakfasts', which are typical in most countries. A typical breakfast may consist of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, croissants, cold meats, cheese and a range of spreads, with fruit juice, tea or coffee to drink. It is rare to get a hot breakfast in Asia, though on some occasions there may be some hot food available as well. Included evening meals are in local restaurants or accommodation places, and are either two or three courses. In most cases table water is provided with the meals, and if you wish to purchase additional drinks you can do so at your own expense. If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book, or make note of this in the Topdeck app when you check in (refer below). But please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs, particularly in Asia. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu. No Tip Necessary Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any; that s not what friends do! We also know how much tipping can cost you. So go ahead, spoil yourself with the money you will save by travelling with Topdeck (just don t forget Mum s souvenir). Topdeck Travel App Our travel app has landed! With a range of awesome features including a Currency Converter, Budget Tracker, Check-In tool and Social Timeline you can plan your trip like a pro. Think of it like your very own Topdeck Trip Leader, always on call with the latest info, weather, maps and city guides to give you the trip of a lifetime, all in the palm of your hand. Please note: The Topdeck Travel App should only be downloaded once you have booked onto your trip. You will not be able to log in unless you have a Topdeck Booking Reference Number. Get it for iphone Get it for Android