24 OCT 2010: BEIJING MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10KM, CHINA
Beijing, quite rightly, is still basking in the success of the Olympic Games and now they have an International Marathon to continue the legacy. This is an opportunity to run in Beijing in the autumn without the heat and humidity that affected the summer games.
The race starts in Tian'anmen Square and finishes at the 'Birds Nest' in the Olympic Centre and covers the West City District, Haidian District and Chaoyang District on very good road surfaces for the entire journey through this historic city.
There are time limits of 5hrs in the full marathon and 2 ½hrs in the half marathon, there are also supporting 8km and 5km runs with time limits of 1hr and 25mins respectively.
This fabulous Tour includes the highlight of an 11km Hike on the Great Wall.
Why not train for Beijing on our Algarve summer camp.
2:09 Events Travel Essentials - Large Duffel Bag, Document Belt, 2:09 Training Technical T-Shirt, 2:09 CoolMax Running Socks
Wed 20 Oct: Depart on the overnight BA flight to Beijing leaving Heathrow at 16.40.
Thu 21 Oct: 09.30 arrival in Beijing and join your English speaking local guide who will be with the group for the duration. As we can't check-in to the hotel at this time we will have lunch then visit the Temple of Heaven first. Check in to the 4-star Gloria Plaza Hotel in central Beijing and time to clean up before joining the welcome dinner at Dai Minority Restaurant. Your running numbers, poster, T-shirt and timing chip will be distributed by your guide after dinner.
Fri 22 Oct: After breakfast we visit the Peking Opera School and then the Summer Palace for lunch and a try in a Dragon Boat. After lunch visit the Olympic City including 'The Cube' Aquatic Centre and the 'Birds Nest' Stadium. Dinner.
Sat 23 Oct: After breakfast we visit the Forbidden city, followed by lunch and visit to the start area on Tian'anmen Square followed by a coach tour of the marathon route. Pasta Party this evening.
Sun 24 Oct: RACE DAY Early breakfast and transfer to Tian'anmen Square for the race starts. Guides will collect runners from the various finish places and transfer you back to the hotel. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Mon 25 Oct: Breakfast. In the morning you will be able to watch locals practicing Tai Chi Boxing in Ri Tan Park near the hotel - and you can join in! Afterwards visit the old residential part of Beijing known as Hutong where you will start the tour of the district by rickshaw followed by a visit to a local market and the home of a local family. At the end of the day enjoy a Chinese Traditional Tea Ceremony to learn how to be a tea expert. Lunch and dinner included today.
Tue 26 Oct: GREAT WALL HIKE After breakfast today you will visit the Cloisonne Factory on the way to the Great Wall to see the art of Chinese fired-enamelware which dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
You will move on a further 110km to one of the best sections of the Great Wall for a 11km hike on this incredible historic structure at Jinshanling. This amazing hike from Jinshaning Station to Simatai Station is the only section of the Great Wall that has the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty. Lunch included.
Wed 27 Oct: A day for shopping finishing with the traditional Peking Duck Dinner in a private room at a local restaurant.
Thu 28 Oct: After breakfast transfer to the airport for the return BA flight to London Heathrow departing at 11.15 and arriving 15.10.
Or, XI'AN & TERRA COTTA WARRIORS EXTENSION
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Xi'an to see the Terra Cotta Army. On arrival you will be met by a local guide and shown around the anciant city walls and New provincial Museum. Check in to your hotel for 2 nights, the 4-star Titan Times Hotel on full board basis. This evening enjoy a dumpling dinner and a city tour by bus.
Thu 28 Oct: This morning visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and then on to the Chinese Herbs Market and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Finish the day with a visit to the Tang Dynasty Dancing Show.
Fri 29 Oct: After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight back to Beijing. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the Gloria Plaza Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Sat 30 Oct: After breakfast transfer to Beijing Airport for the return BA flight to London leaving at 11.15 and arriving 15.10.
BEIJING - GLORIA PLAZA HOTEL****
Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing boasts an excellent location on a major ring road in Beijing, close to the city's Embassy district, Wangfujing shopping street and Tian'anmen Square. The hotel is a short 30-minute drive from Beijing's Capital Airport, and a 10-minute walk from Beijing Railway Station. The hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers.
All 420 rooms and suites are comfortably furnished and well-equipped (e.g. broadband internet access, IDD/DDD telephones, mini-bar etc.) to meet every traveler's needs. The hotel's Plaza Floor provides superb executive accommodation for those with business on their agenda.
The bars and restaurants play a large part in the overall appeal of the Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing, with each outlet offering a diverse selection of dishes and accompanying beverages. The Sampan Restaurant
With its modern contemporary design Sampan Restaurant boasts excellent Cantonese Cuisine. Its dim sum, specially prepared by Cantonese chefs, is famous in Beijing with the large lunch crowd. The extensive a La carte dinner menu features a wide range of Cantonese sea food dishes such as Shark's Fin and Abalone.
The Atrium Cafe
On the second floor is where 'East meets West' and a popular buffet selection is offered at breakfast, lunch and dinner. An a la carte menu is also available whether for a three-course meal or just a snack.
The hotel Health Centre's gym and indoor swimming pool are available free of charge to in house guests. These facilities are available to the select public for a membership fee.
XI'AN - TITAN TIMES HOTEL*****
Titan Times Hotel is ideally located at the gracious bordering on the world's famous ancient city wall, breathing the fresh air from the beautiful greenery of the west countryside. It shuttles between major Xian commercial zones in minutes, and takes only 30 minutes to the International Airport. Its 284 luxurious suites in unique and humanized design, is the first 5-star hotel in the Northwest region with total suites. Guests staying in may experience an enjoyable time working with built-in international hi-tech internet system.
From check-in to enjoying favorite beverages at the Executive Lounge.
Ladies Floor -Titan Times Hotel also understands tastes and lifestyle are what the fashionable young women going for. The Ladies Floors designed in a graceful and delicate way provide ladies a comfort and romantic private paradise.
PRICES PER PERSON |
TWIN |
SINGLE |
BEIJING MARATHON TOUR WITH FLIGHTS |
£1295 |
£1529 |
BEIJING MARATHON TOUR WITHOUT FLIGHTS |
£595 |
£829 |
BEIJING MARATHON & XIAN TOUR WITH FLIGHTS |
£1695 |
£1995 |
BEIJING MARATHON & XIAN TOUR WITHOUT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS* |
£995 |
£1295 |
DEPOSIT TOUR OPTION WITH FLIGHTS |
£600 |
DEPOSIT TOUR OPTION WITHOUT FLIGHTS |
£250 |
*INTERNAL FLIGHT INCLUDED ON XI'AN OPTION
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