If you fancy a taste of China and Hong Kong this is a great trip that allows 4 nights in HK and 7 nights in China. This is a nice number of nights although I spent 3 weeks in China and it wasn't enough!! You could easily extend time in each place. You could reduce cost staying in hostels but I've picked ones that are good location wise and I've personally stayed in the Beijing hotel.
On 13th April you'll fly from London to Hong Kong, arriving in Hong Kong on 14th April. You will spend 4 nights in Hong Kong. There is an Abu dance of cheap hotels and hostels in Hong Kong. In the end I picked the Iclub Fortress Hill as it has good reviews and the price is pretty damn good for the hotel. It's also easy to access public transport and seems a good choice.
On 18th April you will fly to Beijing where you will spend 7 nights in this amazing city. I've picked a hotel I've personally stayed in called Michael's House. if you want 5* luxury this isn't for you but I'd you want to be in the middle of the city yet an an authentic place away from the crowds this is it. It's a lovely little place and I preferred it over the 5* hotel we stayed in one night! China is full of surprises, the metro system is far easier than London in my opinion, and cleaner and so easy to use. You can also head to places like Xi'an in around 2 hours on the amazingly fast 200mph bullet trains. Depending on your interests you could also head to Pingyao which is an amazing 'ancient city' and Datong to see the Hanging Monastry, Mount Heng and the budda caves. All are easily done using public transport and overnight trains. It goes without saying a trip to the Great Wall is a must and I can recommend a great company that focuses on hikes to lesser well known areas. There is a great website called China DIY that can help with booking trains in advance if needed. They were able to secure me trains in the Chinese New Year rush and I'd highly recommend them. Happy to give more tips re China if anyone needs them. After 7 nights in Beijing you'll fly direct back to London.
Details:
Flight from London to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Beijing and Beijing back to London @ Travel Up £385
5 nights in Hong Kong at the 4* Iclub Fortress Hill @ Ebookers use code HOTELDEAL
7 nights in Beijing at Michaels House @ Venere use 10% code which can be found on HUKD voucher section AFFQ1F145
Total price per person £656.83
If anyone is interested I did find some good open jaw options too with Cathay Pacific and British Airways for about £360 but you would need to get a one way flight to Dublin.
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wiggywig
9 Feb 1615#10
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rachelandgromit
9 Feb 16#1
johnsmith1997 to rachelandgromit
10 Feb 161#29
The app is showing Peking.
Peking got changed to Beijing long time ago!! :smile:
snow18
9 Feb 16#2
Could you mention which carrier flies to Hong Kong from UK, and the one from HK to Beijing in your deal?
My partner always wanted to visit Beijing. If we could get time off together, we might be tempted to go.
Reooow to snow18
9 Feb 162#3
Don't forget the Chinese visa's into your costings
rachelandgromit to snow18
9 Feb 16#4
Sorry it's Air China for all flights. There are some open jaw BA or Cathay Pacific options for similar price but you need a one way flight to Dublin adding on. Air China is fine I flew with them this year just make sure you take your own in flight entertainment as theirs is rubbish!
Visas needed for China which you can do by post or in person. Mine was done in person at Manchester (nr train station) And it was £60.
heada
9 Feb 162#5
If you fancy a taste of China and Hong Kong
By that I presume they mean literally. Ive been to both of these places and the air pollution, even on a 'good' day is horrific. Dont even consider it if you have respiratory problems. I dont, but after 5 days I was desperate to get out of there.
rachelandgromit
9 Feb 162#6
In three weeks we never had any problems and my partner is a bad asthmatic! It was February though and we had snow at one point and I don't know if the general dry but cold weather we had helped. China is an amazing country although I did struggle with food but once I'd got someone to write the word tofu I was fine.
heada
9 Feb 16#7
It was hot, humid and muggy when I went - so I suppose that partially explains the pollution problems when I was there. The people I met were very nice and the culture/history fascinating - but i just couldnt wait to get away from there due to the climatic conditions. I Just wanted to warn people who might suffer worse than I in those conditions.
rachelandgromit
9 Feb 16#8
My friend went in December when they were on red warnings and her pictures were completely obscured by the amount of smog so I guess it's just luck.....
doublekite1
9 Feb 16#9
Hong Kong not usually a problem unless you stay in the city area....you need to go out to the islands and New Territories. Beijing is a different kettle of fish of course.
wiggywig
9 Feb 1615#10
rachelandgromit to wiggywig
9 Feb 161#12
That was the first one I saw that I think he did wasn't it, made me laugh more than the others.... It really is a great wall though, nothing like the M6
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On 13th April you'll fly from London to Hong Kong, arriving in Hong Kong on 14th April. You will spend 4 nights in Hong Kong. There is an Abu dance of cheap hotels and hostels in Hong Kong. In the end I picked the Iclub Fortress Hill as it has good reviews and the price is pretty damn good for the hotel. It's also easy to access public transport and seems a good choice.
On 18th April you will fly to Beijing where you will spend 7 nights in this amazing city. I've picked a hotel I've personally stayed in called Michael's House. if you want 5* luxury this isn't for you but I'd you want to be in the middle of the city yet an an authentic place away from the crowds this is it. It's a lovely little place and I preferred it over the 5* hotel we stayed in one night! China is full of surprises, the metro system is far easier than London in my opinion, and cleaner and so easy to use. You can also head to places like Xi'an in around 2 hours on the amazingly fast 200mph bullet trains. Depending on your interests you could also head to Pingyao which is an amazing 'ancient city' and Datong to see the Hanging Monastry, Mount Heng and the budda caves. All are easily done using public transport and overnight trains. It goes without saying a trip to the Great Wall is a must and I can recommend a great company that focuses on hikes to lesser well known areas. There is a great website called China DIY that can help with booking trains in advance if needed. They were able to secure me trains in the Chinese New Year rush and I'd highly recommend them. Happy to give more tips re China if anyone needs them. After 7 nights in Beijing you'll fly direct back to London.
Details:
Flight from London to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Beijing and Beijing back to London @ Travel Up £385
5 nights in Hong Kong at the 4* Iclub Fortress Hill @ Ebookers use code HOTELDEAL
7 nights in Beijing at Michaels House @ Venere use 10% code which can be found on HUKD voucher section AFFQ1F145
Total price per person £656.83
If anyone is interested I did find some good open jaw options too with Cathay Pacific and British Airways for about £360 but you would need to get a one way flight to Dublin.
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Peking got changed to Beijing long time ago!! :smile:
My partner always wanted to visit Beijing. If we could get time off together, we might be tempted to go.
Visas needed for China which you can do by post or in person. Mine was done in person at Manchester (nr train station) And it was £60.
By that I presume they mean literally. Ive been to both of these places and the air pollution, even on a 'good' day is horrific. Dont even consider it if you have respiratory problems. I dont, but after 5 days I was desperate to get out of there.