Chinese F1 Grand Prix - Robert Broad Travel 0845 003 2213

Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix...
18th April 2010 - Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213

5 nights in Shanghai, from £1259 per person
...or combine Shanghai with Beijing, Xian or Hong Kong

Introduction...Thanks to its unique location on the Pacific coast, Shanghai has always been a major industrial Formula One Chinese Grand Prix

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

The 2008 race was a textbook win for Hamilton to put him in the best place possible for the last race in Brazil. The Ferrari duo could not match the superior McLaren-Mercedes on the day although they maintained second and third adding valuable points to the team tally.

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Shanghai 5 night single-centre tour...
Wednesday 14 April - Fly from London Heathrow at 1355h by British Airways to Shanghai.
Thursday 15 April - On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for five nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis. After checking in the day is free to do as you wish. Our representative will be available to assist and advise you throughout the weekend.
Friday 16 April - After breakfast we depart by coach for our included city tour visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Gardens, the Bund and a short cruise on the Huangpu River. Lunch will be included and the day ends with a drive along the famous Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai’s busiest shopping streets.
Saturday 17 April - Free in Shanghai or take our coach transfer to the circuit for practice and qualifying sessions.
Sunday 18 April - Our coach will depart after breakfast for a full day at the circuit to watch the Grand Prix and supporting events. Monday 19 April - At leisure or join our full day optional tour to Suzhou by train. You will visit the remarkable Humble Administrator’s Garden, enjoy a short cruise along the Grand Canal and visit a local silk factory. Lunch is included with an appetizing selection of Suzhou dishes.
Tuesday 20 April - Check out after an early breakfast. Our coach will take you to the station where you board the famous high speed Maglev train and experience the rush of travelling at 268mph The journey time to the airport is just under eight minutes! Your flight with British Airways is scheduled to depart at 1205h, arriving at Heathrow at 1730h.

4 Nights Shanghai & 3 Nights Bejing
The price includes your flights, all airport transfers and 4-star accommodation on bed and buffet breakfast basis. Also included are two full day excursions to the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square and to the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Lunch is included each day and you will be accompanied by an English speaking local guide.

Wednesday 14 April - Fly from London Heathrow at 1355h by British Airways to Shanghai.
Thursday 15 April - On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis. After checking in the day is free to do as you wish. Our representative will be available to assist and advise you throughout the weekend.
Friday 16 April - After breakfast we depart by coach for our included city tour visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Gardens, the Bund and a short cruise on the Huangpu River. Lunch will be included and the day ends with a drive along the famous Nanjing Road, one of Shanghais busiest shopping streets.
Saturday 17 April - Free in Shanghai or take our coach transfer to the circuit for practice and qualifying sessions.
Sunday 18 April - Our coach will depart after breakfast for a full day at the circuit to watch the Grand Prix and supporting events.
Monday 19 April - Check out after an early breakfast. Our coach will take you to the station where you board the famous high speed Maglev train and experience the rush of travelling at 268mph The journey time to the airport is just under eight minutes! Your flight is scheduled to depart at 1105h, arriving in Beijing at 1325h. You will be met and transferred to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for three nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis.
Tuesday 20 April - We depart after breakfast for a full day tour to Tian‘anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace with lunch in a local restaurant.
Wednesday 21 April - Today we visit the Great Wall, the Changling Ming Tombs and Spirit Way. Once again, lunch is included and will be taken in a local restaurant.
Thursday 22 April - After an early breakfast you will be taken by coach to the airport for your return flight with British Airways departing at 1125h. Arrival into London Heathrow is scheduled for 1510h local time.

Why not extend your holiday?
China has so much to offer the visitor and so many places to visit and we can tailor-make your preferred itinerary. You can go to Shanghai via Beijing, Xian or Hong Kong or extend your stay after the race 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 discuss your ideal itinerary – the number is at the bottom of the page.

Hotel details...

Holiday Inn Vista 4*
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.

Radisson Blu, Beijing * * * *
Located in the central business district with easy access by metro to the city’s landmarks. The hotel features three restaurants, Cantonese, International and a grill house serving steaks and seafood. Rooms are bright and modern with private bathroom, TV, air-conditioning, minibar and tea/coffee tray.

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).

Circuit Map...click on map to enlarge
The circuit has been designed with spectators in mind – the stands are high for excellent viewing and well positioned and there are TV screens opposite all stands. It’s an impressive construction and a challenging circuit with several overtaking opportunities.

All grandstands have numbered seating and of those below only the Main grandstand and H are covered. The prices below are for three day tickets.

Chinese F1 Circuit Map

£200

£280