Angkor Wat to Halong Bay Tour

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One of our most popular tours, take a voyage of discovery from the breath-taking majesty of the temples of Angkor, through to the spectacular natural grandeur of Halong Bay, experiencing all manner of delights en route.

Places Visited
UK – Siem Reap (3N) – Phnom Penh (1N) – Saigon (4N) – Hoi An (2N) – Hue (1N) – Hanoi (2N) – Halong Bay (1N) – UK

Tour Highlights

Embrace your inner explorer to discover the incredible temples of Angkor
Balance captivating charm with past horrors in capital city Phnom Penh
Experience Saigon’s edgy and evocative blend of past and present
Enjoy the old world ambiance of delightful Hoi An
Drift on emerald waters amongst the picturesque peaks of Halong Bay
Discover the colonial charm of Hanoi

Days 1-2 Fly to Siem Reap
Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 Tonle Sap
Spend the morning experience life on the water in the floating village of Tonle Sape. From here continue to Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple completely overrun by the jungle.

Day 4 Explore Angkor Wat
The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Begin at Ta Prohm, an atmospheric temple left in the grips of the jungle continuing to the city of Angkor Thom to reach the enigmatic Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. This afternoon is dedicated to the indescribable Angkor Wat.

Day 5 Discover Phnom Penh
Fly to Phnom Penh, a city of airy boulevards and colonial villas. Visit the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda before admiring the artifacts at the lovely National Museum.

Day 6 Fly to Saigon
Visit the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum before climbing up to the hilltop Wat Phnom. Fly to Saigon.

Day 7 Explore Saigon
The exuberant city of Saigon is driving Vietnam forward into the modern world, but is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. Visit the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office; the Reunification Palace; and the chilling War Remnants Museum. Finish at the lively Ben Thanh Market.

Day 8 Mekong Delta
Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the mighty Mekong. This area is known as the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, the rich and fertile lands producing huge amounts of rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. Return to Saigon.

Day 9 Cu Chi Tunnels & Tay Ninh
Get to grips with the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the Cu Chi Tunnels before travelling to Tay Ninh to attend the noon service at the Cao Dai Temple. Return to Saigon.

Day 10 Journey to Hoi An
Fly to Danang and transfer to the UNESCO listed Hoi An, with a stop at the Marble Mountains en route. Take a walking tour of this laidback and wilfully traditional town to see the elaborate Japanese Bridge, a local pagoda and the bustling market.

Day 11 Tra Que Village
Drive out into the countryside to the small farming community of Tra Que. Here you can enjoy the lush green countryside and see the farmers at work. This afternoon can be spent on the nearby Cua Dai beach or with a free afternoon back in Hoi An.

Day 12 Imperial Citadel, Hue
Leave Hoi An for Hue, taking the scenic route over the Hai Van Pass. The epitome of Vietnam’s dynastic past, Hue is a dignified and scholarly city. Take a drive up to the imposing Imperial Citadel to explore.

Day 13 Royal Tombs, Fly to Hanoi
Visit the UNESCO Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. Continue to the Thien Mu Pagoda before cruising on the Perfume River. Fly to Hanoi.

Days 14-15 Halong Bay Junk Cruise
Spend two days aboard a traditionally designed junk cruising amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. Spend the night on the boat before returning to Hanoi where you will see the famous water puppets sho

Days 16 -17 Fly Hanoi to UK
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, and take a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. Transfer to the airport for an overnight flight home.

 To Enquire or Book Call: 0114 3273436 or email Jackief@travel-pa.com

China Experience Tour plus Hong Kong

A China Tour Experience by Wendy Wu

Days 1-2: Fly to Shanghai

You fly overnight into the lively city of Shanghai (China’s largest and most affluent city), sometimes referred to as ‘the Paris of the East’ with its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. After arriving at your hotel the rest of the day is at your leisure to start to experience Shanghai with it’s amazing local culture and also to view the city lit up at night by an abundance of colourful lights.

Day 3: Zhujiajiao Water Town

You will visit Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with 1700 years of history. The town is built on an old canal system which once used to move goods all over imperial China. There are many narrow alley ways which have a unique charm. The waterways are lined with historic buildings with stone bridges across them. You go back to Shanghai to view the fine arts and antiquities at the Shanghai Museum. Your dinner will an authentic local cuisine experience

Day 4: Shanghai

China’s big city – Shanghai, where eastern and western architectures converge and contrast on streets lined with modern skyscrapers and enhanced with majestic 10th century temples. Day 4 visits include the Yu Gardens and a cultural tour of the old town. You will see the magnificent colonial architecture and can take a gentle stroll along the Bund. Then its on to the entertainment district in the Xintiandi area. The day finishes with a gentle panoramic cruise along the Huangpu River which provides the perfect conclusion to the day.

Day 5: Xian

On Day 5 you fly to Xian, which was the ancient former capital. Tonight feast on traditional Shui Jiao dumplings before a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

Day 6: Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors were discovered in the 1970’s and have been on the very top of the “must see” list for tourists to China. Visitors remain intrigued by the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang (China’s first Emperor). The tour allows you to view the mysterious ranks of life-sized warriors. Afterwards you visit Xian’s well preserved old town and can walk on the 14th century city walls.

Day 7: Fly to Beijing

The morning tour includes a trip to the enchanting Little Wild Goose Pagoda and we allow time to stroll through the alleys of the Muslim Quarter, which offer Islamic food. Next, fly to Beijing, the capital of China.

Day 8: Forbidden City

Prepare for an amazing day. You will walk across Tiananmen Square and into the Forbidden City and then go through the Gate of Supreme Harmony. You can enjoy the aura of the Temple of Heaven before enjoying an evening watching a Chinese acrobatic show.

Day 9: Great Wall of China

This day you will see China’s most popular sight – the Great Wall which is so large that it can be seen from space. Have a walk along its structure to appreciate both the huge magnificence of the wall and the sensational scenery that it passes. Next you will have a chance to buy a piece of Jade at the Jade Museum and learn about the delicate process of carving the stone. In the afternoon you will capture the landscapes of the Summer Palace as you see the traditional Chinese gardens and beautiful architecture.

Day 10: Fly Beijing to Hong Kong

Day 12: Fly from Hong Kong to UK

Hong Kong extension

Your FREE Hong Kong trip includes:

2 nights accommodation with breakfast

Half day Hong Kong Island tour

Airport transfers

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day

China

For many, travel to China is the fulfillment of a dream. To explore the Forbidden City, home to Chinese emperors over the centuries, to gaze in awe at an entire army of Terracotta Warriors and to walk proudly on a Great Wall that stretches for over 4,000 miles. And yet these famous sights are only the first steps in discovering this fascinating land. A land of beauty with its poetic landscapes around Guilin, dramatic gorges along the Yangtze and striking mountain scenery in Nine Villages Valley.

For the more adventurous, there is the opportunity to travel along the ancient Silk Road or venture overland into mystical Tibet. Not forgetting everyone’s favourite, of course, the Panda’s!! Yet beyond these great wonders, the most enduring memory is often the charm of the Chinese themselves.

The Mighty Yangtze River and The Best of China

The world’s longest river within a single country, the Yangtze has played an essential and inspirational role in Chinese life since the dawn of that glorious civilisation. It unites regions diverse in landscape, language and culture, links cities ancient and modern – thus presenting an engaging timeline of Chinese history – and offers the most scenic means of traversing this vast country.

This superlative tour of China’s myriad highlights reveals the imperial treasures of Beijing and Xi’an along with the vibrancy of Shanghai, and includes a 6-night Yangtze river cruise aboard the state-of-the-art Victoria Sophia, taking in the awe-inspiring Three Gorges en route.

6 nights cruise on Victoria Sophia and 10 nights in hotel (accommodation as specified or similar)
39 Meals: 16 breakfast, 11 lunch and 12 dinner (breakfast on days 3-18, lunch on days 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 11-16 and dinner on days 2, 4, 5, 7, 9-15, 17)
Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party and Farewell dinner
Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service®
Check-in service by Titan staff with porterage
Services of an experienced Titan tour manager, plus local guides

To Book Call 0114 3273436

China Holidays

China is currently the rave for the massive economic strides it has made in the recent past. This despite of, or due to, the fact that it has the highest population in the whole world. Apart from this, China is known for its rich history that tells of great dynasties and civilizations. The dynasties especially left a lot of structural heritage that leaves the rest of the world in awe. Consider China holidays for unforgettable time of life.

It is hard to describe how the Chinese of yore managed to come up with such intricate, sturdy designs. Neither can today’s engineers comprehend the methodology used to build the structural artefacts. Anyone curious about this rich architectural heritage and in some spell binding views should plan for a holiday in China.

China Holidays – Sightseeing and activities

The Chinese people are a great people that seem to be always happy to see foreigners in their country. A smile will frequently accompany their mouthing of accurate instructions to a stranded tourist.

This leads to making tourists feel very appreciated and much at home. With this relaxed aura, one can set off to explore the vast country.

If one does not know where to begin, then it’s advisable to start with the most famous attraction, The Great China wall. The wall was built to discourage the northern warring communities from invading China. It is hard to swallow the fact that the hand of man was responsible for building this amazing structure that snakes over many miles of mountain land.

Another testimony of the turbulent times in China’s past is the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors and their horses. At the front of the tomb of the first emperor of the unified China Qin Shi Huang Di, a massive excavation revealed hundreds of sculptured soldiers and horses all seemingly alert and guarding the tomb. The large scale of art in this burial spot is astounding.

The former rulers of China were not very social with the common man as is testified by the Forbidden City. Found in Beijing, this is a collection of numerous structures that housed emperors and their families.

The housing was so immaculate that the emperors did not want to share the magnificence with the commoners. Within the city, was the Emperors Palace, today this is the Palace Museum and visitors can venture in to view the many treasures.

A building that works to embarrass accomplished architects today is the Temple of Heaven in China. Some may be tempted to explain that the mystery is revealed in the name and that the temple is really from heaven.

The temple’s design is from out of this world and the symmetry does not seem to have been accomplished by the hand of man, yet the building stands. Today this is one of the most photographed buildings in the world.

Another evidence of how much ancient China appreciated beauty and went to all lengths to achieve it is evident in the Yu Yuan gardens. The gardens that date back to the Ming dynasty are a perfect blend of man’s building ability and natures perfect beauty; the flowers and trees beautify the ponds and pavilions that once comforted the troubled emperors.

A point that every visitor to China should take in and appreciate is the fact that, the sites that even foreigners are able to enjoy today were once royalty and the common people who lived then were not allowed to access them.

There are many, many attractions in China not mentioned here. This is but a sneak preview to the boundless wonders of this country. After reading it, one should make it a priority to schedule a holiday to China and see the rest.

Our China Holidays will definitely etch themselves on your memory.