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Tailor-made rugby tours in China & Hong Kong

China has become a major tourist hotspot since the captivating 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing.

Rugby union in China is a fast growing sport. In 1991, there were a mere 30 registered players in China, however in 2010 there were over 5,400 registered players. Rugby is mainly played by Universities, expats and in the Military with rugby now being an official sport of the People’s Liberation Army.

China became affiliated to the International Rugby Board in 1997 and played its first international in the same year against Singapore. The national team has yet to qualify for a Rugby World Cup.

Chinas most notable player, captain ‘Johnny’ Zang Zhiqiang , had a stint with Leicester Tigers in 2005, and in June 2006, a delegation from the Tigers, led by Martin Johnson, went on a week-long visit to China to promote the game and hold coaching clinics.

With their neighbours Japan hosting Rugby World Cup 2019, we expect great things in China's Rugby future

Why not combine your tour of Ancient China with a visit Hong Kongs truly unique city?

Although Hong Kong is home to the most successful sevens tournament in the IRB series, Rugby union has a much smaller presence.  The National team participates quite successfuly in the Asian Five Nations series however Hong Kong is yet to qualify for a Rugby World Cup.

Schools Rugby is one of the fastest growing areas of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union. The 2010/2011 Season saw Schools Rugby continue to move forward with an increase in the number of participating teams in the Schools League and an increase in the competitiveness of the League itself.

CHINA

Day 1 - DEPARTURE DAY

Assemble at London Airport, for your overnight flight to Beijing.  A representative of Gullivers Sports Travel will be on hand to assist with the check in procedure.

Day 2 – IN FLIGHT / BEIJING

On arrival in Beijing, you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to your accommodation.

This afternoon you will have the opportunity for a training session.

Day 3 – BEIJING

Match Day 1

Morning at leisure before your first fixture. Why not visit the “Bird’s Nest” Olympic National Stadium

Afternoon match followed by after match function

Day 4 – BEIJING

After breakfast the group will transfer on a day of sightseeing visiting the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven.

Day 5 – BEIJING

Match Day 2

Morning at leisure before your fixture.

Afternoon match followed by after match function.

Day 6 – BEIJING

Full day sightseeing, visit the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace.

Day 7 – BEIJING

Match Day 3

Morning at leisure to perhaps do some shopping at the Silk market and pick up some bargains prior to your third fixture

Afternoon match followed by after match function

Day 8 – BEIJING/SHANGHAI

After breakfast check-out of your accommodation and transfer to Beijing Airport for your flight to Shanghai.  Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

Day 9 – SHANGHAI

This afternoon you will do some sightseeing with a visit to the Bund. 

Day 10 - SHANGHAI

Full day at leisure to perhaps visit Shanghai Expo and Nanjing Road. 

Day 11 – SHANGHAI

Match Day 4

Morning match followed by after match function

This afternoon you will have the opportunity of visiting Cheng Huang Miao, the Mandarin's Garden, as it is translated. 

Day 12 – SHANGHAI/LONDON

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London.

Day 13 – LONDON

On arrival into London, pass through immigration, collect luggage, clear customs and make your own way home.

 

 

HONG KONG

Day 1 - DEPARTURE DAY

Assemble at London Airport, for your overnight flight to Hong Kong.  A representative of Gullivers Sports Travel will be on hand to assist with the check in procedure. 

Day 2 – IN FLIGHT / HONG KONG

On arrival in Hong Kong, you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to your hotel where accommodation is arranged for six nights.

Day 3 – HONG KONG

Match Day 1.

Morning match followed by after match refreshments.

Day at leisure perhaps take a Harbour Cruise aboard a Chinese junk for a glittering panoramic view of both sides of the harbour.

Day 4 – HONG KONG

Full day at leisure.  Why not visit Disneyland Hong Kong.

Day 5 – HONG KONG

Match day 2.

Morning at leisure.  Perhaps visit Ocean Park, one of the most spectacular oceanariums in the world.

Afternoon match followed by after match refreshments.

Day 6 – HONG KONG

Full day at leisure. Perhaps take a tour of Lantau Hong Kong's largest island, which is renowned for the Giant Buddha statue and the new Ngong Ping 360 cable car and culturally themed village set amid stunning scenery.

Day 7 – HONG KONG

Match day 3.

Afternoon match followed by after match refreshments.

Day 8 – HONG KONG/LONDON

Check out of your accommodation and transfer to Hong Kong International Airport for your return flight to London.

Day 9 – LONDON

On arrival in London, pass through immigration, collect your luggage and clear customs before making your own onward travel arrangements.

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