For those that missed the Terra Cotta Warriors visit to the UK in 2008, there is one last chance to see this truly unique display before it returns to China.  The blockbuster exhibition, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, makes its final U.S. stop at the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC this autumn, opening on 19 November 2009 until 31 March 2010. Destination DC is offering culture-minded travellers the chance to experience the exhibition as part of a dedicated “Weekend Warriors” promotion that runs until December 2009.

Travellers who book two-night “Weekend Warriors” hotel packages on Washington.org can enjoy exclusive access to any-day, any-time tickets to see the exhibition, complimentary breakfast for two or valet parking at their hotel as well as hot tips on some of DC’s events to make for an unforgettable weekend.

Terra Cotta Warriors has already received record crowds to its previous host venues and is expected to be one of the city’s hottest cultural draws. As the National Geographic Museum has sold more than 55,000 advance tickets to the exhibition, this deal is not to be missed as it guarantees entry into the exhibition.

To celebrate the Warriors coming to the city, DC’s cultural venues, hotels and restaurants have developed China-themed events and programmes for visitors to enjoy including; a special exhibition on Renaissance views of China at the Folger Shakespeare Library, take a China-focused tour of the Sackler Gallery, sample Xi’an-style menus at Mie N Yu and savour a Chinois-inspired tea at the Willard.

For more information on how to book a “Weekend Warriors” packages online go to:  www.Washington.org

For more information, and to view a comprehensive calendar of autumn and winter events, visit weekendwarriorsdc.com.

Fly to Washington for £399.00 return including taxes and take advantage of Bon Voyage’s EXCLUSIVE free one-way upgrade to Premium Plus offer with United Airlines.  Book by 31st October for travel until October 2010 with no black out dates.

Contact Bon Voyage for more information. Tel: 0800 316 0191, email: sales@bon-voyage.co.uk, website: www.bon-voyage.co.uk

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