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Chinese Grand Prix

19 October 2008 - Shanghai

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Thanks to its unique location on the Pacific coast, Shanghai has always been a major industrial and commercial centre, an important port for foreign trade and the gateway to inland China. For over 100 years after the end of the Opium War, the city accommodated a huge European population attracted by the business opportunities. At its height in the 1920’s Shanghai was the most sophisticated city in Asia and the foreigners enjoyed a privileged and decadent lifestyle.

Shanghai is now an exciting mix of old and new. The architecture of the former
concession areas contrasts with the new, glass skyscrapers. There are plenty of bars
and restaurants and you can still shop for handicrafts – or for designer goods in the
modern malls. The teeming markets, peaceful gardens and ornate temples will remind
you that you are in the Orient but there’s no doubt that Shanghai is at the forefront of
business and technology. A long weekend here will give you an insight and a taste for
modern China.

Weather continued to play a big role in the championship and in the fortunes of Lewis
Hamilton. With a good start over his title rivals it was looking good and expectations
were that by the end of the afternoon there would be a new world champion. Not so.
Tricky conditions mid-race and flawed pit stop strategy caused Hamiltons first retirement– when he needed it least. The championshiop would go down to the wire in Brazil!

5 nights in Shanghai

Wednesday 15 October
Fly from London Heathrow at 1410h by Virgin Airlines to Shanghai.

Thursday 16 October
On arrival at 0825h you will be met and taken to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for five nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis. Check in and the rest of the day is free to do as you wish. Our representative will be available to assist and advise you during the weekend and the hotel concierge will be pleased to assist with reservations for guided tours.

Friday 17 October
A full day to explore Shanghai as you wish or join our optional half-day city tour.

Saturday 18 October
At leisure in Shanghai or take our coach to the circuit for practice and qualifying sessions.

Sunday 19 October
Our coach will depart after breakfast for a full day at the circuit to watch the Grand Prix and supporting events.

Monday 20 October
At leisure or join one of our optional tours.

Tuesday 21 October
Check out after an early breakfast. Our coach will take you to the Eastern train station where you will board the famous Maglev and experience the rush of travelling at 268mph. The journey time to the airport is just under eight minutes! Your flight with Virgin Atlantic is scheduled to depart at 1025h with arrival into Heathrow at 1545h.

Price per person	£1019
Single room supplement	£200

Visa approximately £78– please see our Holiday Information section for details.

Why not extend your holiday?
China has so much to offer the visitor and so many places to visit and we can tailormake your preferred itinerary. You can go to Shanghai via Beijing or Hong Kong or extend your stay and do your sightseeing before returning to the UK. Whatever you choose to do we can arrange your flights, hotels and sightseeing tours and you will be well taken care of throughout your holiday. Give us a call to arrange your ideal holiday on 0845 375 0300.

If this tour itinerary doesn't meet your requirements, please call us to speak to one of our specialists. We will discuss your plans and we can design a tour to specifically suit your needs.
Whether you would prefer flights from a regional airport or would prefer to spend longer at the destination... we will be able to tailor a tour to suit you - call us now on 0845 375 0300

Tokyo, Beijing & Shanghai

14 day holiday

Wednesday 8 October
Fly from London Heathrow Airport on the 1300h Virgin Atlantic flight to Tokyo.

Thursday 9 October
Arriving at 0900h you will be met and taken by coach to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for four
nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis.

Friday 10 October
Free in Tokyo to explore at leisure. Alternatively you can take a full day city tour or a tour to Mount Fuji, travelling by coach
and by bullet train.

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
Leave the hotel after an early breakfast for the Fuji Speedway for practice, qualifying, supporting events and the Grand Prix.
Return by coach to Tokyo at the end of each day’s events.

Monday 13 October
Leave the hotel early for the airport for the Air China flight to Beijing arriving early afternoon. You will be taken to the Hotel
Jinglun where accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis. Beijing is catching up fast with 21st century consumerism but is still full of historic treasures and the traditional ways. During your stay optional tours will be available to the many sights. A trip to the north of Beijing and the Great Wall is a highlight but you can also visit Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace. There are modern shopping malls and markets galore – the pearl market is particularly fascinating. In the Hutong district it is fun to hire a rickshaw for a ride through the maze of narrow alleyways and courtyards where the old men gather over a game of chess. Restaurants cater for all tastes. Our four star hotel is just ten minutes from the Forbidden City and offers a choice of restaurant, coffee shop, indoor swimming pool and sauna. Bedrooms are elegantly furnished and have bathroom, TV, minibar and telephone.

Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 October
Free in Beijing for personal shopping and sightseeing and to join us on optional guided tours.

Friday 17 October
We will leave today late morning for the airport and the flight to Shanghai. On arrival you will be taken to the Holiday Inn where accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis.

Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October
At leisure in Shanghai or take our coach to the circuit for practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix. The coach will return to your hotel at the end of each day’s events.

Monday 20 October
A free day for sightseeing and shopping.

Tuesday 21 October
Check out after an early breakfast. Our coach will take you to the Eastern train station where you will board the famous
Maglev and experience the rush of travelling at 268mph. The journey time to the airport is just under eight minutes! Your flight with Virgin Atlantic is scheduled to depart at 1025h with arrival into Heathrow at 1545h.

Price per person	£2239
Single room supplement	£450

Chinese Visa approximately £78 – please see our Holiday Information pages for details.

Our Hotel

- Shanghai

Holiday Inn Vista * * * *

A large modern hotel located just ten minutes from the city centre and close to the Jade Budda Temple. Facilities include a choice of restaurants including Western and Chinese cuisine and there is also a bar, coffee shop, indoor pool and gym. All bedrooms are furnished in a contemporary style and have a private bathroom, TV, telephone, minibar and tea/coffee tray.

Our Hotel

- Tokyo

Hotel Park - Tokyo * * * *

A modern design hotel located on the higher floors of the Shiodome Media Building overlooking Tokyo Tower. Facilities include a choice of French or Japanese cuisine and a cocktail bar offering stunning city views. The famous Ginza shopping district can be reached on foot and there is a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby. The comfortable guest rooms have a private bathroom, TV, telephone and the hotel offers 24 hour room service.

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