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Terracotta Warriors

Terracotta Warriors 4 days



About the Challenge

Lying over 1000km from Beijing, Xi’an is the capital city of Shannxi Province in central China, and one of the most famous and ancient cities in China. It was the imperial city for 13 Chinese dynasties, lasting over 1000 years, and the starting point of the famed Silk Road. Its old city walls are some of the best-preserved in the country. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD), Xi’an was one of the greatest cities in the world with a population of over one million, and was a centre of international trade.

The focus of this trip is the incredible Terracotta Warriors, at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Hung, 25km east of the city. Despite their world renown, the Terracotta Warriors were only discovered in 1974 when local farmers were digging a well. Buried for over 2000 years, the ranks of soldiers that can be seen today are one of the most amazing sights in China, yet were never intended to be seen by the public. Thousands of life-size terracotta figures of warriors, horses and chariots stand in battle formation, designed to follow their emperor into immortality. The figures have different facial expressions and marks of rank, and are incredibly lifelike. Originally they carried real weapons such as bows, swords and crossbows, many of which remain – and were still sharp when first uncovered.

This is a great opportunity to extend your stay after your Great Wall trek and experience what is considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

When registering on this extension, a photocopy or scan of your current passport details page is required in order to book the overnight train.  Please send this with your booking ref to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. immediately after you sign up. 

Min 3 pax - £150 supplement (pp) for 2 pax

Single supplement: £220

Dates & Prices

Itinerary



Dates & Prices


When registering on this extension, a photocopy or scan of your current passport details page is required in order to book the overnight train.  Please send this to us at the same time as booking.

Extension requires a minimum of 3 people to operate. To operate this for 2 people a supplement of £150pp will be payable.

Single supplement: £220

NB: It is advisable to book early to guarantee availability and avoid any disappointment.

 

What's included?

  • Accommodation in good 3* hotel in Xi’an in shared twin/double room
  • Hotel breakfasts and Chinese meals in local restaurants as indicated in itinerary
  • Entrance fees to sites in itinerary
  • Overnight train to Xi’an in soft-sleeper carriage; internal flight back to Beijing
  • All transportation around Xi’an (private car or coach depending on group size)

 

What's not included?

  • Meals as indicated
  • Optional activities (eg bike hire, cultural show)
  • Personal spending, tips, drinks, etc


Detailed Information

  • Your safety, and that of the rest of the group, is our highest priority. Our trips are designed and planned with safety in mind. Your crew will be equipped with communication devices (eg phones, radios and/or emergency satellite phones), medical kit and other safety apparatus appropriate to the destination. Our leaders always have access to our 24-hour emergency UK back-up. They are responsible for safety on the trip, and will make any changes to the itinerary they deem necessary, should local conditions dictate. Pre-trip administration - such as medical questionnaires and travel insurance as appropriate - is all done with your safety in mind.


Preparing for the Challenge

  • This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too - and we want you to have the time of your life!

    Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

    For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

  • We plan our trips around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. We provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, with plenty of information, and we are always available if you need advice.

  • In the unfortunate circumstance that you need to cancel your booking, we would ask that you notify us in writing either by post or email.  Your cancellation will be considered effective from the date the notice is received. Registration fees and amendment fees are non refundable and, depending on your payment option and how close it is to your challenge departure date, you may be liable for a cancellation charge.

    Full details of all cancellation charges may be found in the Terms and Conditions of booking.

  • We have a Passenger Portal which will give you more details of the challenge itself. It also enables you to see any outstanding information we need, the countdown to your challenge departure, see your outstanding balance, make payments and update your contact details. You can access this via the following link - Passenger Portal Log in.