China

7 Days / 6 Nights Per Person

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Minimum Deposit of 300 Required

Explore Beijing’s history and culture: Great Wall & Forbidden City

Your adventure in Beijing blends history, culture, and modern marvels. You’ll explore iconic landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall at Badaling. Visits to the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Beijing Zoo’s Giant Panda Hall offer a deeper dive into China’s rich heritage.

Beyond historic sites, you’ll experience modern Beijing with stops at the ‘Bird’s Nest’ Olympic Stadium and shopping at the bustling Silk Market. A rickshaw ride through the ancient Hutong alleys contrasts beautifully with the city’s modern flair.

The trip includes cultural highlights like a Kung Fu show, an acrobatic performance, and a traditional Beijing Duck dinner, making this a well-rounded and unforgettable journey through China.

Departures from:

dublin
13.07.2023

Morning Paula,
Thanks for the mail.
I’ll give you a run down now & recommendations:
1. Aer Lingus: brilliant at both Dublin & Düsseldorf. Professional in every way.
2. Coach Company: excellent too. There as scheduled no issues.
3. Accomodation: overall very good quality. Rooms perfect, food good. Would I stay there again ? The answer would be no. Two big rooms sitting idle there after asking could we use one for a quiz. That was poor. No area such at... Read More

D.H. – 2023 Rhineland GL
13.04.2023

The hotel was brilliant and I would stay there again. I could even recommend it for families! The coach was excellent and very comfortable, and Johann was great.

The visits went well. We were late for Montparnasse because of the traffic, so I called them and they were very nice about it. Same for Versailles castle, although we left the hotel really early. They were fine on the phone. Something that got sorted quite well but could have been worse is the fact that we had 3 reservation... Read More

C.M. 2023 Paris GL

Our Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Travelling

Meet your GTI Travel representative at agreed check-in area at Dublin Airport

Board your flight to Beijing.

Day 2: Arrive in Beijing, meet our agent, Transfer to hotel for check-in & welcome dinner

On arrival to Beijing, you’ll be welcomed by our Agent and transferred to hotel for check-in.

Then enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant!

Day 3: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Pearl Factory for talk and demonstration, spectacular Kung Fu show

Breakfast at your hotel then meet your coach. Visit Tian An Men Square & The Forbidden City then break for lunch before visiting the Temple of Heaven.

Visit the Pearl Factory for a talk & demonstration. Evening Meal in a local restaurant followed by a spectacular Kong Fu Show. Evening Meal.

Day 4: The Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, Giant Panda, Beijing National Stadium area, Tiananmen Square, Evening meal

Breakfast at your hotel then meet your coach to visit The Summer Palace. Visit Beijing Zoo to see the famous Giant Panda Hall.

Visit Beijing National Stadium area – ‘The Bird’s Nest’. Drive around Tian An Men Square in the evening to get an idea of the city night life in Beijing.

Evening Meal at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Great Wall at Badaling, Jade Gallery, Explore Chinese arts, Beijing Duck dinner

Breakfast at your hotel then meet your coach to visit the Great Wall at Badaling followed by a visit to a Jade Gallery.

After lunch, there will be a chance to visit a school to understand Chinese Arts.

Beijing Duck Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Hutongs, old city lanes, Shop at the Silk Market & acrobatic show in local theater

Breakfast at your hotel then board a Rickshaw to explore the maze of old city lanes known as Hutongs. These are the old living quarters from the imperial dynasties.

Compare that with modern Beijing and shop at the Silk Market.

Enjoy an Acrobatic Show in a local theatre. Evening Meal.

Day 7: Breakfast, check out of hotel, Meet your coach, transfer to airport & Journey home.

Breakfast & check out of your hotel then meet your coach to transfer to the airport for the journey home.

  • Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
  • Fully inclusive packages include:
  • Flights
  • Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
  • Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Professional guides
  • Excursions
  • Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
  • Free places & early booking bonuses
  • Meeting with Group Leader
  • Assistance at Dublin Airport
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)

Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure

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