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Chinese
Formula 1 Grand Prix 2008...
19th October 2008 -
Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213
We have two package options to the Chinese F1
Grand Prix in Tokyo, or we can tailor make your trip:
5 nights in Shanghai, from £1019 per person - click
here
14 nights Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai -
click here
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Introduction...
Sample Itinerary
Prices & what is included
Circuit map
Hotel
How to book
Introduction...
 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 in
the forefront of business and technology. A long weekend here will give you an
insight and a taste for modern China
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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!
Shanghai 5 night single-centre tour...
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.
Hotel details...
Holiday Inn Vista, 4*, 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.
Extension & Excursion
Information...
Please call
our team of sports experts for details
Shanghai excursions
• Full day private city tour
• Full day private tour to Suzhou from Shanghai
Beijing
Extension Package
(4 days / 3 nights)
• The Great Wall and Ming Tombs with lunch
• Forbidden City
• Temple of Heaven
• Summer Palace
Bxian
Extension Package
(3 days / 2 nights)
• Terracotta Warrior Army
• Small Wild Goose Pagoda
• City Wall
• Grand Mosque
Guilin
Extension Package
(3 days / 2 nights)
• Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
• Reed Flute Cave
• Fubo Mountains
HONG KONG
Hong Kong is one of Asia's most exciting and vibrant destinations. A
city that continues to offer some of the world's best hotels,
fabulous shopping, spectacular harbour views and famous Chinese and
international cuisine; the perfect starting or finishing point for
your Asian adventure
Price
and What is included...
5 nights from only £1019 per person, single
supplement £220
Visa - approximately £72 per person
Hotel details...
Holiday Inn Vista
A large modern hotel located just ten minutes from the city centre
and close to the Jade Buddha 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.
Included in your tour
-Return international economy flights
with Virgin Atlantic
- -Five nights hotel accommodation
- -Daily buffet breakfast
- -Return airport transfers
Not included in your tour
-Grand Prix tickets
- -Return circuit transfers
- -Items of a personal nature
- -Travel Insurance
Tailormade Flexibility
Why not combine the Chinese and Japanese Grand Prix and enjoy a unique
back-to-back motorsport and cultural experience. Please call us on 0845 003
2213.
Circuit Transfers
Full day return transfers from your hotel and the circuit are available at an
additional cost of only £105 per person (based on two people sharing).
14 night Holiday to
Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai (taking in both Tokyo & Shanghai F1 Grand
Prix).
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 supplement £450.
Chinese Visa approximately £78 – please ask for details see our Holiday
Information pages for details.
Circuit Map...click on map to enlarge
How to book...
To reserve your places please call us on 0845 003 2213
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